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IndiGo, Jetstar codeshare to boost connectivity via Singapore and Thailand
Tourism Breaking News
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July 17, 2025
IndiGo has signed a codeshare agreement with Jetstar enabling its customers to connect seamlessly to Australia and New Zealand. The agreement, announced today, will allow IndiGo to place its code on Jetstar operated routes to these countries,...
Trek 2000 International divests stake in Terrenus Energy valued at around S$8.2 million
The Business Times Singapore
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July 17, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Technology provider Trek 2000 International announced on Thursday (Jul 17) that it will be disposing its 4.3 per cent stake in Terrenus Energy back to the renewable energy solutions provider, with the net proceeds to be around S$8.2...
Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield down at 1.79%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 17, 2025
This is the ninth consecutive issuance since Mar 26 for which yields have declined [SINGAPORE] The cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) fell to 1.79 per cent, based on auction results released by the Monetary...
NTT DC REIT’s flat trading debut shows Singapore’s struggle to revive a ‘lackluster’ stock market
Fortune
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NTT DC REIT’s IPO was supposed to be a shot in the arm for Singapore’s flagging equity market, decried by analysts as “lackluster” due to its lack of growth stocks and tiny number of listings. NTT’s IPO had everything: It was oversubscribed,...
Mayor of London visits Imperial Global Ghana to meet inspiring innovators
Imperial College London News
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July 16, 2025
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited Imperial Global Ghana to meet some of Imperial’s inspiring innovators, students and entrepreneurs. The Mayor took part in a fireside chat with Ghanaian youth leaders and entrepreneurs at the event hosted by...
Sands breaks ground on new S$8 billion ultra-luxury expansion—but at what cost to Singapore’s skyline and soul?
The Independent Singapore
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July 17, 2025
SINGAPORE: Marina Bay Sands is set to embark on a bold new chapter. On Jul 15, Las Vegas Sands broke ground on an ambitious S$11 billion (US$8 billion) expansion project that will see the rise of a 55-storey luxury hotel tower, a 15,000-seat...
New Zealand announces big changes in immigration rules for international students
Financial Express
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Studying in New Zealand is expected to become the new hotspot for international students. The New Zealand government has unveiled The International Education Going for Growth plan, which aims to double the value of foreign education to $7.2...
Instead of overcomplicating COE system, government has ensured affordable transport for all: SM Lee to Jamus Lim
The Business Times Singapore
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July 17, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Complicating the certificate of entitlement (COE) system by having it account for the needs and circumstances of different groups may render it unworkable, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Jul 16. Instead, the government has...
Singaporean firms seek deeper trade ties with South Africa as gateway to Asia
IOL
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Singaporean companies have shown a keen interest in partnering with local businesses and State entities, signalling a strategic move to position the continent as a vibrant alternative for investors looking to extend their reach into Asia. This...
singapore 3 new Supreme Court judges appointed, 1 reappointed
Asiaone
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July 16, 2025
Three judicial commissioners will be appointed as judges of the High Court on Aug 1, while an existing Supreme Court judge will be reappointed as justice of the Court of Appeal for a year, said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Wednesday (July...
B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province
My Bulkley Lakes Now
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U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications. The B.C. government announced Wednesday the licensing body for doctors is making bylaw changes...
International Healthcare Week unfolds in Kuala Lumpur
The Manila Times
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July 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR — The International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025 opened Wednesday at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center. Described as the region’s most comprehensive health care gathering, the event runs until July 18 and brings...
Diplomatic experience is optional for the president’s friends
The Korea Times
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July 17, 2025
In diplomacy, it’s not always what you know — it’s who you serve. The White House has tapped a self-professed Hooters fan and an orthopedic surgeon for two key postings in Southeast Asia, a front line in the battle for influence between the U.S....
B.C. minister praises recruitment of health-care workers from U.S., with 780 applications in 2 months
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 16, 2025
British Columbia·New Over 2,200 doctors, nurses and other health professionals have expressed interest in working in B.C., says Health Minister Josie Osborne. Changes making it easier for internationally trained doctors to practise in B.C. The...
Built in Thailand, funded in Singapore, as startups gravitate to city-state
The Business Times Singapore
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July 16, 2025
[BANGKOK] In October 2026, Thailand will host the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings, with digital transformation expected to take centre stage. But even as the country readies for its time in the global spotlight, it is...
International business briefs: Diageo to replace Crew with turnaround CEO
BusinessLIVE
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Singapore — The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday stepped up criticism of the EU’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate as a costly initiative that is not helping the environment as regional supplies there remain low. “The idea...
The 'Lost Hakka' project: A young Singapore chef’s mission to rediscover his identity through food
Channel News Asia
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July 16, 2025
When chef Leow Shi Chao had his first taste of Hakka cuisine at the age of 26, he wasn’t impressed. At the same time, he instantly knew that the dishes he had tasted had the potential to be much, much better, if made with more care, skilled...
Hot weather slows Namibian swimmers in Singapore
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The World Aquatics Championships in Singapore has postponed the event yesterday, after extreme heat pushed temperatures to 31 degrees Celsius The organisers said the event will proceed once the water temperature has dropped to...
Air India begins phased restoration of international flights following safety pause
Aviation24.be
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July 16, 2025
Air India has announced a partial restoration of international operations beginning August 1, 2025, after a “Safety Pause” was implemented following the AI171 accident on June 12. Full resumption of services is planned by October 1, 2025, with key...
Marina Bay Sands expansion to unlock new jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, says PM Wong
Human Resources Online
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The Prime Minister said the expansion, alongside the upcoming NS Square, is expected to attract more visitors, and create new opportunities for Singaporeans in sectors such as hospitality and tourism. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Marina Bay...