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24 law firms probed for conveyancing of properties seized from money launderers, two to pay penalties
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Twenty-four law firms are being investigated by the government for their involvement in the conveyancing of real estate properties seized in 2023’s S$3 billion anti-money laundering bust. So far, probes against 11 have concluded, with...
Air India resumes international routes after ‘Safety Pause’ following the fatal crash of AI171
The Arabian Stories
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July 15, 2025
NEW DELHI : The partial resumption follows a “Safety Pause” the airline voluntarily initiated to conduct comprehensive checks on its Boeing 787 fleet and manage operational delays caused by regional airspace closures over Pakistan and parts of the...
WATCH: Las Vegas Sands’ new luxury addition to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Travel Weekly
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July 16, 2025
Las Vegas Sands has marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination, adjacent to the iconic Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore. “With its opening in 2010, our founder...
Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid becomes first car with a petrol engine brought to Singapore by BYD
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
[SINGAPORE] For the first time, China auto giant BYD has launched a car with a petrol engine in Singapore, joining its current range of full electric vehicles (EVs) here. Set to be launched on Wednesday (Jul 16), the Sealion 6 DM-i large sport...
Las Vegas Sands resort in Singapore aims to 'redefine' luxury
United Press International (UPI)
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When finished, the vast 55-story Las Vegas Sands property in Singapore will hold 570 luxury hotel suites, a casino, shopping, spa and wellness stops, 20,000 feet of meeting and convention space and a 15,000-seat entertainment arena, along with...
World News | Indonesian Authorities Bust Baby Trafficking Syndicate, 5 of 6 Rescued Were to Be Sold in Singapore
Latestly
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July 16, 2025
Singapore, Jul 16 (PTI) Six infants, five of whom were allegedly intended to be sold to buyers in Singapore, have been rescued by authorities in Indonesia after they busted a baby trafficking ring and arrested 12 people, Channel News Asia reported...
Photos: Australia hosts largest-ever military war games
Al Jazeera
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Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest ever war drills in Australia, is under way and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the United States and Australia. This...
EU trade ministers vow unity on US tariffs
The Gleaner
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July 15, 2025
European Union trade ministers agreed Monday that the announcement of 30 per cent tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable” and are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The ministers met Monday in...
Air India to resume some international flights from August 1 after ‘safety pause’ – Check schedule here
Financial Express
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Air India has announced on Tuesday that it will begin restoring some of its international flights from August 1, after a temporary “safety pause” that followed a fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad. The full international flight schedule is...
Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for days after mechanical issues
The Age
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July 16, 2025
“So many people with kids trying to get them back to school.” Passengers were advised they would depart Singapore at 12.30am on Thursday – more than two days after their flight was supposed to leave. A note given to passengers said the A380 they...
UK pledges £70 million to Singapore’s green energy push in South-east Asia
The Business Times Singapore
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July 14, 2025
Move is part of the collaboration between both countries to drive the region’s clean energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development [SINGAPORE] The UK has pledged up to £70 million (S$120.9 million) to Singapore’s Financing Asia’s...
Economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new Marina Bay development: Las Vegas Sands president
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – Consumer spending in the Asia-Pacific is currently dampened due to geopolitical factors, but Mr Patrick Dumont remains unfazed about long-term business projections for the upcoming Las Vegas Sands development. “We think in 10, 20-year...
Air India to progressively restore international flights stopped after June 12 crash
The Hindu
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July 15, 2025
Air India will resume international flights from August 1, which were stopped after the deadly crash of AI-171 on June 12. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Air India will partially resume international flights from August 1, after the “safety...
Endorsing the SEANWFZ: a commitment from China, a responsible major country
Global Times
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Illustration: Xia Qing/GT The vision of a "nuclear-free world" evolved alongside the nuclear age as an idealistic advocacy. During the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 10, 2025, China reaffirmed its readiness to be among the first...
NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has upheld the zero mark given to a student penalised earlier for academic misconduct, following an appeal made by the student. In a statement on July 18, the university said the panel, which...
Critical infrastructure in S’pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam
The Straits Times
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE – The authorities are dealing with an ongoing attack on Singapore’s critical information infrastructure by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group, UNC3886. Naming the nation’s attacker for the first time on July 18, Coordinating...
Govt wary of security risks as medical devices imports from China soar
Financial Express
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The government is all set to launch a probe into the growing use of Chinese medical devices in Indian healthcare sector, amid the perception that these products involve data privacy and national security risks. The issue was discussed at an...
FirstUp: Jaishankar to attend SCO foreign ministers' meet in China, Shubhanshu Shukla to return to Earth... Top news today
Firstpost
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July 15, 2025
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) today in Tianjin, China. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with the rest of the crew of the Axiom-4 mission, will be returning to Earth after 18...
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets SCO Foreign Ministers in Beijing, calls for stronger regional cooperation and stability
Newsroom Post
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July 15, 2025
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met in Beijing with foreign ministers and heads of standing bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), who are in China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign...
Indonesian Police Uncover Baby Trafficking Syndicate Operating to Singapore
Tempo.co
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July 15, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The West Java Regional Police have uncovered an international-scale baby trafficking scheme. The crime is believed to have been ongoing since 2023. "An estimated 24 babies have been trafficked," said the Head of Public...