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Singapore – Sports Republique is seeking sponsors to cover the US$8 to 10 million necessary for Team Singapore to compete in the upcoming A1 Grand Prix – The World Cup of Motorsport. UP Brandbuzz has been appointed to handle creative and media duties to promote Team Singapore, while Sports Republique will manage the team. The race starts on 1 October this year, and Team Singapore – comprising Formula 2000 Champion (2002) Denis Lian and Formula BMW Asia Driver, Hafiz Koh (pictured) – will compete in 13 races in cities such as Amsterdam, Beijing, Brno (Czech Republic), Dubai, Durban, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, London, Mexico City, Sydney, Shanghai and Wellington.

[I]Singapore, 14 August 2006[/I] - Ford TeamRS, the company's racing and performance arm, has developed the Ford Focus ST for driving enthusiasts. Fast and practical, the Focus ST is ideal for the performance motorist, yet also delivers a welcome dash of refinement. [B]Power for Performance[/B] A potent turbocharged Duratec ST, 2.5 litre, 5-cylinder engine delivers an impressive 225 PS and a gutsy 320 Nm of torque from 1600 rpm right through to 4000 rpm. Equipped with a slick-operating 6-speed manual gearbox and capable of a top speed in excess of 240 km/h (around 150mph), the Focus ST needs only 6.8 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (6.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph). Agile, fast and powerful, the Focus ST places itself firmly in the league of high performance sports cars but is still practical enough for everyday driving.

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR S2006 Police will ensure the safe and smooth running of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings (S2006) that will be held in Singapore from 11 to 20 Sep 2006. Comprehensive security measures will be put in place at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre and other event venues and hotels in the vicinity during this period. Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre will be closed to public from 8 to 20 Sep. Suntec City Shopping Mall and the office buildings will remain open to the public.