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Singapore Straits Piracy Surges: Critical Trade Route Faces 50% Increase in Maritime Crime
gCaptain
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July 10, 2025
The Singapore Straits, a vital maritime corridor handling approximately 30% of global trade, is experiencing an alarming rise in armed robbery incidents, according to a new report from the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting...
Singapore Airlines Partners With Mandai Wildlife Group To Offer Curated Wildlife Experiences And Support Global Conservation Efforts
Free Press Journal
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Singapore Airlines and Mandai Wildlife Group collaborate to enhance tourism and promote global wildlife conservation | File Photo Mumbai: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have joined hands to enhance the country’s...
singapore 'Politics should stop at the water's edge': PAP on Pritam's recent media engagement in Malaysia
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
The People's Action Party (PAP) has raised concerns over the Workers' Party (WP) engagement with Malaysian media, saying that domestic politics should remain within Singapore's boundaries, the ruling party said in a statement on Thursday (July 3)....
Singapore Fintechs Call for Fairer API Access Amid SME Banking Frustrations
The Fintech Times
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July 10, 2025
Singapore’s fintech sector is calling for fairer access to banking APIs, after a new report by Fintech Nation, a non-profit industry body promoting collaboration across the fintech ecosystem, found that 85 per cent of SME-focused fintechs face...
Governance in the age of AI
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is advancing at breakneck speed. New models, applications and business use cases are emerging almost weekly. With billions being poured into AI development globally, the technology is no longer a niche or novelty – it...
Acting Transport Minister Siow announces global maritime and aviation training initiatives, new support scheme for small island nations
The Business Times Singapore
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July 14, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will develop specialised training programmes with the United Nations’ transport agencies and launch a separate initiative for fellow small island states, as part of its broader push to strengthen global cooperation in...
ICC forms working committee to explore two-tier Test system; Champions League T20 to re-launch next year
The Hindu
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July 21, 2025
An eight-member working group, headed by ICC’s new chief executive officer Sanjog Gupta, has been formed by the game’s global governing body to explore the possibility of restructuring Test cricket into a two-tier system. An eight-member working...
Pakistan Risk Rs. 35 Crore Loss With Bleak Asia Cup Future As BCCI Stand Firm On Demand: Report
Times Now
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July 21, 2025
PCB are facing massive financial losses due to the 2025 Asia Cup Photo : AP KEY HIGHLIGHTS PCB are facing major losses The 2025 Asia Cup's future remains uncertain India is the official host of the mega event With the fate of the 2025 Asia Cup...
Singapore unveils grant worth S$100,000 each to help SMEs brace for US tariff fallout, larger support pledged for exporters
Malay Mail
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 10 — Singapore is set to launch a new grant by October 2025 to help businesses adapt to the new tariff environment, the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) announced today. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the...
Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal’s stance after Thomas Partey arrested for rape
The Independent
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July 21, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Rs 23 lakh deposit to rent a Bengaluru home? Viral post claims it's costlier than New York & Dubai
The Economic Times
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July 21, 2025
A Rs 23 lakh security deposit for a 4BHK rental in Bengaluru has ignited a firestorm online after a Canadian digital creator called out what he says is greed at its worst. The listing, which surfaced on social media, shows a fully furnished...
Singapore Airlines and Mandai Wildlife Group partner to position Singapore as nature-led travel hub
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 10, 2025
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have entered into a three-year strategic partnership aimed at boosting inbound tourism and reinforcing Singapore’s identity as a “City in Nature”. The collaboration will deliver curated...
Singapore sets up centre to advance sustainable aviation in Apac
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has established the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC), to advance sustainable aviation in the region by undertaking policy research, facilitating collaboration and driving...
More than nature and ancient culture: Bhutan develops adventure and music tourism
The Straits Times
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July 21, 2025
BHUTAN – Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger’s Nest, stands as one of Bhutan’s most iconic landmarks. Many visitors consider the journey to this breathtaking site – perched on a cliffside 3,120m above sea level – a must. Given the steep...
Singapore has the opportunity to become a global hub for advanced chip packaging: study
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Singapore is in prime position to become a global hub for advanced chip packaging, which could become a cornerstone for local semiconductor industry growth in the next eight years. This was one of five key opportunities for Singapore’s...
Minister: Jordan offers investors access to economies with combined GDP of $50 trillion
Ammon News
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July 10, 2025
Ammon News - Minister of Investment Mothanna Gharaibeh said Jordan offers investors access to economies with a combined GDP of $50 trillion through various free trade and bilateral agreements spanning multiple continents. According to a statement...
Singapore is turning 60, here are 10 things you can do to celebrate before, during & after NDP
Vulcan Post
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July 10, 2025
With just one month to go before Singapore turns 60, the city-state is already abuzz with festivities. From music festivals and floral showcases to food trails and immersive tech experiences, there’s something for everyone—families, foodies, arts...
singapore 'You need to do some homework': Trump's ambassador nominee to Singapore under fire at Senate hearing
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
Dr Anjani Sinha, US President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Singapore, endured a torrid time during a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (July 9). The session, which included four other nominees, saw the nervy Dr Sinha at the...
singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce unveils new business grant, support for workers amid global trade jitters
Asiaone
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July 10, 2025
The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (Sert) will be implementing targeted measures for businesses and workers amid heightened concerns surrounding global uncertainties and US trade tariffs. This includes a new grant for businesses directly...
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....