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What is the Nipah virus and is it spreading in southern India?
Al Jazeera
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July 26, 2025
On July 12, a new deadly Nipah virus infection was confirmed in a 52-year-old man in the Palakkad district of Kerala, marking the tenth instance of Nipah virus spillover (transmission of the pathogen from animals to humans) in the southern Indian...
How many international students is too many?
In Daily
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July 20, 2025
International students are essential to Australian universities and to our economy. In 2024, just under 1.1 million international students were enrolled in Australia – that’s the highest number we’ve ever recorded. Most (46 per cent) international...
Death Toll In Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash Reaches 34
Ommcom News
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July 26, 2025
Dhaka: The death toll from the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash has climbed to 34, following the death of another child on Saturday morning, local media reported. According to Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the National Institute of...
Bangladesh Jet Crash Toll Rises To 34; Indian Medical Team Assists In Treating Burn Victims
ABP Live
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July 26, 2025
Dhaka, July 26 (IANS) The death toll from the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash has climbed to 34, following the death of another child on Saturday morning, local media reported. According to Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the National...
PH auto parts sector bullish, eye $1.28-b exports in 2025
Manila Standard
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July 25, 2025
The Philippine automotive parts industry remains bullish, with export revenues projected to hit $1.28 billion in 2025, up from $1.21 billion in 2024, according to data released by International Trade Council (ITC). Informa Markets Singapore...
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 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...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Friday, July 25, 2025
Nepal News
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July 25, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...
Racial Harmony Day 2025 Date, History and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About the Day That Promotes Racial and Ethnic Harmony Across Singapore
Latestly
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July 21, 2025
Racial Harmony Day is an annual event that is observed in Singapore on July 21 with an aim to promote racial and ethnic harmony across the nation. This day commemorates the 1964 racial riots and serves as a reminder of the importance of...
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)....
Yen firms as investors gird for political uncertainty
Yahoo Finance
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By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors braced for a period of policy paralysis and market tumult in the world's fourth-largest economy ahead...
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s Landmark 2026 Tour Of New Zealand, Australia And Singapore
Scoop
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Monday, 21 July 2025, 1:03 pm Press Release: 818. Photo/Supplied. In a historic collaboration of Eastern and Western traditions, China’s pioneering Shanghai Symphony Orchestra is set to tour New Zealand, Australia and Singapore in March. The...
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...
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...
Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact
ASEAN Briefing
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July 26, 2025
In July 2025, fighting along the Thailand–Cambodia border erupted into the most severe confrontation between the two neighbors in more than a decade. Heavy artillery exchanges, rocket fire, and Thai airstrikes have claimed at least 32 lives and...
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...
Chinese investor at the centre of Ashie Moore and Singaporean businessman legal battle speaks out
GhanaWeb
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July 20, 2025
A Chinese investor, Liang Liubing, has broken her silence over the legal tussle involving Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Singaporean businessman Toh You Kang. Speaking...
Rajasthan engages 'pravasi' investors to drive investments under RIPS 2024
ETGovernment
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July 25, 2025
Rajasthan Foundation, in coordination with the Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), hosted the second episode of its Knowledge Series—a special virtual session focused on the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024. Tailored...
Why Singapore needs brave conversations on race and religion
The Straits Times
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July 20, 2025
In the quiet of a school library, a Secondary 4 student lowered her voice and said, “Until today, I never knew a joke I’ve always made could hurt someone.” She was part of a facilitated dialogue session exploring race, religion, and integration in...
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...