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Singapore starts initiative to enhance food security
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Singapore has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing security in its food and beverage sector with the launch of the Restaurant Industry Safety and Security Watch Group. The program brings together law enforcement agencies and...
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: Shanmugam
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday (Jul 9). “There are more powers playing the game as it...
A first-time condo buyer's guide to evaluating property developers in Singapore
Asiaone
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July 13, 2025
Veteran property investors, as well as industry professionals, tend to know what to expect from a developer's name. This is especially important for new launch projects, where you may not be able to visibly check on the issues yet — you may be...
Singapore will hire 1,000 teachers annually, says Education Minister
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 9, 2025
Singapore will hire 1,000 teachers annually, says Education Minister Singapore will increase its annual teacher recruitment to 1,000 over the next few years, up from around 700 in previous years, to reinforce its teaching workforce in the face of...
Singapore home minister: Smaller countries must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said today. “There are more powers playing the game as it were,...
Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh to appeal conviction, sentence for lying to Parliament on November 4
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — The appeal hearing for Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, who was convicted in February of two counts of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee, will take place on November 4 at 10am. The Straits Times reported that...
singapore Appeal hearing for Pritam Singh's conviction, sentence set for Nov 4
Asiaone
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July 9, 2025
The appeal hearing for Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh has been set. Singh's lawyer Andre Jumabhoy told The Straits Times that the hearing will be on Nov 4 at 10am. Singh was fined a total of $14,000 in February after the court found him guilty...
Singapore cuts queue time for global rich to set up family offices
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
Singapore has reduced the wait time for family offices applying for tax incentives from 12 months to three, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The move was confirmed by MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat during a visit to DBS...
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Asiaone
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July 13, 2025
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning and using their credit cards or debit cards —...
Singapore judge doubles jail term for man who threw cats from Ang Mo Kio flats
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — A judge has increased Barrie Lin Pengli’s jail sentence from 14 months to two years and three months for abusing five cats in Ang Mo Kio. CNA reported that the prosecution appealed for a longer sentence, calling the case...
Singapore Market Shakes Up as International Firms Hire, Local Partners Defect and Firms Reshuffle Leadership
Law.com
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The past few weeks have seen notable law firm movements in Singapore. Some firms have bolstered their offerings with lateral hires in the city state while some others have reshuffled their leadership and announced succession plans. Long...
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a stable, trusted environment, said Chee Hong Tat, minister for national development and deputy chairman...
singapore Singapore must take right approach to create opportunities in wealth management: Chee Hong Tat
Asiaone
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July 9, 2025
Singapore must strike a balance between maintaining high standards and promoting efficiency within the wealth management sector, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Chee Hong Tat...
Singaporeans flock to Johor for durian feasts after GE2025
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU – Two months after Singapore’s general election, durian businesses in Johor are drawing a steady crowd of visitors from across the Causeway. This post-election trend is a consistent revenue booster for the state, according to Johor...
Singapore launches safety watch group for restaurant industry
Xinhua News Agency
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SINGAPORE, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore has launched the Restaurant Industry Safety and Security Watch Group, bringing together the police and members of the Restaurant Association of Singapore to strengthen protection against crime and security...
Singapore stocks extend rally on Wednesday; STI up 0.3%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 287 to 187, with 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.2 billion changing hands [SINGAPORE] Investors stayed positive on local stocks on Wednesday (Jul 9) while bracing for the impact of US President...
Singapore’s swimmers aim to improve personal bests as they gun for World Aquatics Championships
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
Beyond the thrill of rubbing shoulders with the world's best swimmers, the current Singapore 50m breaststroke record holder added that competing with them is the first step in his long-term ambition. "It's going to be a busy Olympic cycle. We have...
Singapore sustainable bond issuances rebound to S$13.3 billion in 2024: MAS
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The volume of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSSL) bonds, as well as transition bonds issued in Singapore, hit S$13.3 billion last year, up 79.7 per cent from 2023. This is in line with the rise in bond...
Singapore to hire more than 1,000 new educators annually in the next few years, up from 700
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE - Over the next few years, Singapore will hire more than 1,000 new educators annually to strengthen the teaching fraternity, Education Minister Desmond Lee said on July 9. This is up from about 700 teachers recruited a year previously....
Singapore to hire 1,000 new teachers annually in coming years
Xinhua News Agency
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SINGAPORE, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore will recruit 1,000 new teachers annually over the next few years, Education Minister Desmond Lee announced on Wednesday. This represents an increase from the previous intake of about 700 teachers each year....