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singapore 'A seminal leader who shaped Malaysia': Lee Hsien Loong wishes Mahathir happy birthday on his centennial
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
Malaysia's longest serving prime minister, who served a total of 24 years across two separate terms, turned 100 on Thursday (Jul 10). The centenarian continues to defy age with his relentless work ethic and continued engagement in global affairs -...
The strange disappearance of the US-North Korea conflict
Asia Times
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July 21, 2025
If you’d lived in America, fallen into a coma in early 2018 and awakened in 2025, you might wonder what became of the US-North Korea conflict. You would remember that at the time you lost consciousness, war seemed almost inevitable. US opinion...
Singapore to launch targeted grant to help businesses adapt to US tariff changes
Human Resources Online
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Alongside the grant, the government will introduce temporary enhanced funding support for basic HR certification, to help companies better support their workforce. To help businesses and workers navigate global economic uncertainty, the Singapore...
singapore Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: Shanmugam
Asiaone
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July 10, 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 (July 9). "There are more powers playing the game as it...
singapore 'Give a positive review': Hidden AI prompt found in academic paper by NUS researchers
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE — An academic paper submitted by a team of NUS researchers has been removed from the peer review process after it was found to contain a hidden artificial intelligence (AI) prompt that would generate only positive reviews. The prompt,...
Singapores direct recruitment of doctors a serious concern, says senator
Free Malaysia Today
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July 10, 2025
Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran said a Malaysian medical officer with three years’ experience only earns a gross salary of about RM6,000 per month or RM72,000 a year. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA: Singapore’s bold move to hold direct interviews at a...
Singapore Hopes Cambodia and Thailand to Resolve Dispute Peacefully in Accordance with International Law, Says Singaporean PM
Fresh News
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Hits: 204 (Phnom Penh): Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed to Cambodian Senate President, Samdech Techo Hun Sen, that he hopes Cambodia and Thailand will resolve their dispute peacefully, in accordance with international law....
Singapore migrants ‘ready to fire’ at Caulfield
Townsville Bulletin
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July 10, 2025
A pair of equine migrants could be ready to deliver on their initial promise at Saturday’s Caulfield meeting. The closure of Singapore racing forced trainer Dan Meagher to bring his team back to Australia to continue their careers. • PUNT LIKE A...
Singapore’s future bankers vie for coveted spots at university finance clubs
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE] At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years later: membership in a campus finance club. Lengthy interview rounds and days of working on...
Singapore trade minister to discuss pharma tariff concessions during US trip in July
Yahoo Finance
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By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore trade minister Gan Kim Yong will visit the United States later this month to discuss tariff concessions for the country's pharmaceutical exports, he said on Thursday, part of efforts to limit the...
Government watching job situation for fresh graduates closely, exploring further support: Gan Siow Huang
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Amid a challenging hiring outlook, the government is watching the employment situation of fresh graduates closely, Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Trade and Industry, said on Jul 9. The institutes of higher...
Singapore remains gold standard for Southeast East gaming development: Consultant
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 10, 2025
As countries across Southeast Asia vie for a piece of the booming casino market, Aydemir Yuksel described in an opinion article shared with AGB that Singapore remains the gold standard. Yuksel has over three decades in the casino industry, and has...
Singapore U-16 boys fall to bitter defeat in Lion City Cup opener
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Under-16 boys were undone by a pair of counter-attacking goals as they were defeated 2-0 by the Philippines in their Lion City Cup opener at the Jalan Besar Stadium on July 9. Despite having the lion’s share of the...
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[Graphic News] Korea slips to 27th in global competitiveness
Korea Herald
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July 20, 2025
The Finance Ministry announced that South Korea’s global competitiveness ranking fell seven places to 27th in the world, according to the 2025 report by the International Institute for Management Development, or IMD, a Switzerland-based business...
Singapore’s High-End Market Expected to Hit $10.9 Billion, Leading Asia’s Luxury Landscape
The MDS
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July 9, 2025
Singapore is home to global luxury. The city-state has become a beacon of light for high-end retailers, due to the high demand that brands are registering in the territory, and in the face of the drop in consumption of this type of goods in other...
singapore Fulfilling a childhood dream: RSAF pilot enlists after JC, takes part in first NDP
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
For many, flying is often associated with holidays or relaxation — but for Rachel Wong, being in the cockpit was the ultimate dream career. Speaking to AsiaOne on July 4 at the National Day Parade (NDP) Air Participation briefing held at Paya...
Singapore’s Future Bankers Vie for Spots at Elite College Clubs
Mint
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July 9, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- At Singapore’s universities, undergraduates are fighting for the golden ticket they believe will get them a coveted banking job years later: membership in a campus finance club. Lengthy interview rounds and days of working on...
Government spending as a % of GDP
Kiwiblog
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 9:35pm by Alwyn Poole The ideal vs the NZ situation. In terms of per capita GDP Singapore leads the world (2023 figures) at US$141,553. NZ is 43rd at $53,481. Bruce Cotterill has a very good piece in the NZH last week on the huge...
Lawyer of sex abuse surgeon in France dies in apparent suicide
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
RENNES, France - A lawyer for Joel Le Scouarnec, a French surgeon who sexually abused and raped patients over decades, has died in an apparent suicide, a prosecutor said on July 9. Mr Maxime Tessier, 34, defended Le Scouarnec, 74, who confessed at...
Singapore to cut time to set up bank accounts for family offices, ultra-wealthy
Deal Street Asia
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Singapore is shortening the time it takes for wealthy clients to open private bank accounts and get tax incentives for their family offices, a minister said on Wednesday. The moves are designed to keep Singapore attractive as a hub for the...