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Wednesday #sgroundup: COE prices for small, big cars close lower

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COE prices for small, big cars close lower


COE Prices Mixed in Latest Tender
COE Prices Mixed in Latest Tender



COE prices ended mixed in the bidding exercise on Wednesday, with both the small and large car categories closing lower compared to their levels two weeks ago.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/coe-prices-for-small--big-cars-close-lower-093418542.html

Wikileaks: Singapore firm with government ties bought cyber snooping software

According to Wikileaks, the company purchased 19 licenses for the malware products in 2012.
According to Wikileaks, the company purchased 19 licenses for the malware products in 2012.


On September 15, Wikileaks released copies of invoices and support tickets from Germany-based software company FinFisher. This revealed the names of most of their clients, and how much they’ve paid for their technology. If you’re wondering why they deserve this, you should know that this particular firm deals in weaponized surveillance malware that reportedly includes the following:

…computer intrusion systems, software exploits and remote monitoring systems that are capable of intercepting communications and data from OS X, Windows, and Linux computers as well as Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Symbian, and Windows Mobile devices.

It turns out that a Singapore-based company named PCS Security was named in the list.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/wikileaks-singapore-firm-government-ties-052542497.html

Seven SMRT initiatives to look out for

Care zones now available at selected SMRT platforms for commuters who require extra attention. (Yahoo)
Care zones now available at selected SMRT platforms for commuters who require extra attention. (Yahoo)



SMRT is trying new things to provide a better experience for commuters. In July, they officially launched three initiatives – Care Stickers, Priority Queues and charging points for mobile devices. On Wednesday, the train operator rolled out four more initiatives. They are: escalator safety announcements, Care Zones, an eFeedback System and a Whatsapp hotline called SMRT SNAP-REP (short for snap and report).

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/seven-smrt-initiatives-to-look-out-for-062032345.html

Tycoon buys 30 Rolls-Royces for Macau hotel

In this Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 photo provided by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Louis XIII Holdings Ltd. Chairman Stephen Hung, left, poses with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes at the Rolls-Royce's headquarters in Goodwood, Britain. Hung, a Hong Kong tycoon, placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms for $20 million for a luxury resort he’s building in the global gambling capital of Macau. Hung and Rolls-Royce executives signed the deal Tuesday at the company’s Goodwood factory. (AP Photo/Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Mark Bramley)

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In this Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014 photo provided by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Louis XIII Holdings Ltd. Chairman Stephen Hung, left, poses with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes at the Rolls-Royce's headquarters in Goodwood, Britain. Hung, a Hong Kong tycoon, placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms for $20 million for a luxury resort he’s building in the global gambling capital of Macau. Hung and Rolls-Royce executives signed the deal Tuesday at the company’s Goodwood factory. (AP Photo/Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Mark Bramley)

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A Hong Kong tycoon has placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms to chauffeur guests at a luxury resort he's building in the global gambling capital of Macau.

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/tycoon-buys-30-rolls-royce-045459756.html

China police formally arrest Chan son in drug case

 

Jaycee Chan, son of international martial arts actor Jackie Chan, talks about his latest film "The Drummer" in Hong Kong, on September 28, 2007
Jaycee Chan, son of international martial arts actor Jackie Chan, talks about his latest film "The Drummer" in Hong Kong, on September 28, 2007




Police in Beijing have formally arrested the son of Hong Kong martial arts film star Jackie Chan on suspicion of allowing other people to consume drugs, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of three years' imprisonment, prosecutors said Wednesday.

https://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/china-police-formally-arrest-chan-son-drug-case-082927775.html