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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....
Singapore increases annual teacher hiring from 700 to 1,000 to prepare students for fast-changing world, says minister
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — Singapore will hire 1,000 new educators annually in the next few years to strengthen its teaching workforce. The Straits Times reported that this marks an increase from about 700 teachers recruited yearly in previous years....
Singapore Sets the Pace in Affluent Wealth Management
finews.asia
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July 9, 2025
In a global climate marked by inflation fears and geopolitical tremors, wealthy investors are taking a more deliberate, diversified, and international approach to their portfolios. And at the heart of this shift stands Singapore, not just as a...
singapore 'There aren't really many opportunities right now': Fresh poly graduate who landed contract role on job hunting
Asiaone
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July 9, 2025
Having graduated with a diploma this May, Nur Farisya Binte Fahrurazi has applied to about 20 jobs thus far, and heard back from five regarding interview opportunities. Of these, only two companies offered the 20-year-old Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)...
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid discuss UAE aspirations in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday assessed the UAE's vision for the future during talks in Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The two leaders reviewed a number of national issues during discussions held...
Singapore Eyes Stronger Ties As Global Dynamics Evolve
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home Asia Singapore Eyes Stronger Ties As Global Dynamics Evolve The US had a goods trade surplus of $2.8 billion with Singapore last year, an 84.8% increase over 2023, according to the United States Trade Representative website. In today’s...
Singapore Food Festival returns for 32nd edition with focus on heritage and innovation
TTG Asia
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July 9, 2025
The Singapore Food Festival (SFF) will return for its 32nd edition from September 4 to 24, 2025, marking more than 30 years of events highlighting the country’s food culture. Ahead of the festival, a series of activities will offer previews of...
Singapore businesses bracing for ripple effects as Trump's new tariffs target Asia: Observers
Channel News Asia
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July 9, 2025
“America enjoys a surplus with us, so we shouldn't even be getting 10 per cent,” said Associate Professor Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. “Even if we are spared anything more than 10 per cent ourselves, the...
China would represent a paradigm shift as great as that of the industrial revolution of the 18-19th centuries: Australian historian author
Global Times
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John Queripel Photo: Screenshot of the blog of John Queripel Editor's Note: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kicked off his official visit to China on July 12 and it is set to conclude on July 18, 2025. The visit is viewed as an...
Singapore rolls out new initiatives to boost AI safety and data protection
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 9, 2025
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, Singapore is reinforcing its digital governance framework to prepare businesses and their workforces for responsible innovation. At the 2025 Personal Data Protection (PDP) Summit, Minister for Digital...
Singapore: A*STAR Advances Digital and Green Manufacturing for ASEAN
OpenGov Asia
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July 8, 2025
Singapore is strengthening its position as a hub for next-generation, smart manufacturing through a new collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and a global technology provider. Formalised via a Memorandum of...
Singapore recruits Malaysian doctors at KLCC with RM385k salary
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
IN a bold move to strengthen its healthcare workforce, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting direct interviews with Malaysian doctors and general practitioners (GPs) at Traders Hotel KLCC, drawing significant attention from the local...
He's a dream for Xavi Simons: Arsenal expect to sign £55m star "soon"
Football FanCast
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July 21, 2025
We might still be just under a month away from the start of the Premier League season, but this week should be a good one for Arsenal fans. Mikel Arteta's side are currently in Singapore and kick off their pre-season campaign proper with a game...
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...
Singaporean businessman accused of defrauding NDC Chairman Ashie Moore placed on Ghana's stop list
GhanaWeb
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July 8, 2025
A High Court in Accra has placed Toh You Kang, the Singaporean businessman accused of defrauding the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Ashie Moore, on Ghana’s stop list. A letter from the High...
money Best bank offers in Singapore (July 2025): 50% cashback on public transit with Amex, win Business Class flights with HSBC and more
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 Fintech Finmo Expands into UK with New Payment License
Fintech News
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July 8, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Singaporean fintech firm Finmo has received authorisation from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), allowing it to...
Government’s AI strategy criticised for lack of detail, timelines
The New Zealand Herald
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July 8, 2025
“It doesn’t contain any timelines or deliverables and there’s no new money but it’s a good first step; a good conversation starter,” AI Forum NZ executive director Madeline Newman told the Herald. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon...
‘History determines politics’: Ex-AG says good time to revisit M’sia’s formation
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 13, 2025
‘History determines politics’: Ex-AG says good time to revisit M’sia’s formation Published on: Sunday, July 13, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 13, 2025 By: David Thien Text Size: Dark Mode: Off TOMMY said the concerns expressed by Sabahans and...