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Malaysia, Singapore to Accelerate Digital Public Sector Reform
OpenGov Asia
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July 20, 2025
Malaysia is deepening its bilateral ties with Singapore through a strategic focus on digital transformation, particularly in the realm of government technology. As part of a broader initiative to enhance public service delivery, the two nations...
MAS monitoring Tokenize Xchange's progress in returning assets, money to customers
Channel News Asia
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July 25, 2025
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is monitoring the return of money and assets from Tokenize Xchange to its customers, the regulator said on Friday (Jul 25). This comes after the digital asset exchange said on Jul 20 that it had...
Singapore To Host The Third Edition Of The Starlight International Youth Basketball Open (Siybo 2025)
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- The Starlight International Youth Basketball Open (SIYBO) returns for its highly anticipated third edition this year. Organised by Touchdown Sports Pte Ltd, SIYBO 2025 will take place from August 15 to 17 at Bukit...
Douglas Roderick Scott, former Lewes resident
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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Douglas Roderick Scott, 87, died peacefully at home Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after a nine-month battle with cancer. In his illness and indeed his entire married life, he was tenderly cared for by his wife, Margie. In Doug's last months and weeks,...
Singapore police officer sentenced to 10 years for role in torture and death of Myanmar maid
Eleven Myanmar
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A Singaporean police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the torture and death of a Myanmar maid in Singapore, Channel News Asia reported. The perpetrators in the case were the officer’s wife and his mother-in-law, who...
The challenge of cohesion: Lessons from Singapore for South Africa’s diverse tapestry
Daily Maverick
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July 20, 2025
From 24 to 26 June 2025 I attended the International Conference for Cohesive Societies (ICCS) in Singapore, a global gathering of policymakers, civil society leaders and thinkers committed to the idea that diversity, if carefully nurtured, can be...
Sadot Group Inc. Announces Closing of Public Offering
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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BURLESON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / July 25, 2025 / Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq:SDOT) ("Sadot Group", "Sadot" or the "Company"), global Agri-Foods company, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of 2,500,000 shares of...
Singapore’s exports rise 13% anually in June, stronger than forecast
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 17, 2025
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports rose 13.0% in June from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, outpacing analysts’ estimates as shipments of computers, integrated circuits and non-monetary gold rose significantly....
Singapore shares end week on high; STI up 0.7%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
Across the broader market, advancers outnumber decliners 430 to 147, after 2.2 billion securities worth S$1.6 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) capped a week-long rally to touch a new high on Friday (Jul 18)....
Singapore seeks deeper trade ties with South Africa as gateway to Asia
IOL
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July 17, 2025
Singapore has 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 interest...
BAF JET CRASH: Two more die, death toll hits 33
New Age Bangladesh
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50 still in hospitals, five in critical condition Staff Correspondent 25 July, 2025, 11:51 A Bangladesh Air Force delegation places a wreath at the grave of Milestone School teacher Masuka Begum, honoring her bravery and service, at Sohagpur...
Canadian Woman Sentenced for Joining ISIS, Becomes First Person Convicted for ‘Family Support’ Role as a Spouse
Jewish Post and News
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July 25, 2025
General view of the Iranian Consulate where Iran holds nuclear talks with so-called E3 group of France, Britain, and Germany, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya Iran said it would continue nuclear talks with European...
Singapore Airlines committed to Canadian travel advisors
Travel Press
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July 18, 2025
It was a VIP event as Singapore Airlines hosted some of its key travel trade partners to an event at the Bayview Golf Club & Country Club in Toronto. Baxter Media’s David McClung was on hand for the event, taking the opportunity to chat with...
They Feel so Guilty About Climate Change, They Won’t Travel Far From Home
Fodors Travel Guide
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July 25, 2025
With a rise in climate disasters and overtourism, should all of us be rethinking the way we move through the world? Annie Tomlin loves to travel. Her career as a beauty editor in her twenties took her to Paris, Stockholm, Tokyo, and other spots...
singapore 'Reflecting our shared pride and collective spirit': Singapore rolls out National Day-themed trains and stations for 60th birthday
Asiaone
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July 18, 2025
Singapore has launched specially-designed trains, buses and MRT stations in celebration of SG60. This is a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the National Day Parade 2025 Executive Committee as well as public transport...
Arsenal arrive in Singapore for pre-season matches with AC Milan and Newcastle
The Straits Times
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July 20, 2025
SINGAPORE – Waiting patiently for their heroes to arrive, a group of Arsenal fans braved the July 20 afternoon sun at Sentosa, with several umbrellas used as shields against the unrelenting heat. But once they caught sight of two buses – one...
Multibagger Stock: Elitecon International to Be in Focus Ahead of Crucial Board Meeting
Times Now
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July 20, 2025
Elitecon International is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of various tobacco products. Elitecon International is set to remain in sharp focus this week. The company has scheduled a crucial board meeting on 25 July, where it will consider...
singapore Driverless bus in Sentosa gets green light to run without safety officer in first for Singapore
Asiaone
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - In a first for Singapore, autonomous vehicle (AV) firm WeRide has been given permission to operate a self-driving shuttle bus service in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) without any safety personnel on board. Singapore's Land Transport...
Markets/Coverages: Mosaic Offers Cyber/Financial Institutions Cover for Digital Assets
Insurance Journal
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July 25, 2025
Mosaic Insurance, the Bermuda-based global specialty insurer, has entered the digital asset market, launching a combined cyber and financial institutions (FI) crime product that provides robust protection to the rapidly growing, yet historically...
Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2025: Lights, Trails, Concerts & More
Little Day Out
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July 18, 2025
Head to the treasured parks in the city from 19 to 27 July for Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2025. Visitors can participate in activities and immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Singapore’s UNESCO World Heritage site with...