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MAS to beef up civil recourse, legal action for investors amid shift to disclosure-based regime
The Business Times Singapore
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July 21, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Retail investors who suffer losses in the stock market due to market misconduct could soon find it easier to seek civil recourse. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will consult on proposals later this year to strengthen...
Arctic shipping and the law: navigating state-corporate collusion in a thawing frontier
Legal Cheek
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July 21, 2025
QMUL master’s student Mai Jolie Maraj explores the risks of corporate expansion into the Arctic As the Arctic ice decreases, global power and private interest are surging in newly opened waters, armed with fossil fuel ambitions and flimsy...
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...
MAS appoints first 3 asset managers to inject initial S$1.1 billion into Singapore equities
The Business Times Singapore
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July 21, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Temasek-backed Fullerton Fund Management will be among the first of three asset managers to tap a S$5 billion investment fund initiative announced by authorities earlier this year. The other two are JPMorgan Asset Management and Avanda...
Kerala Tourism in high hopes for its Look East campaign after decision to restore Chinese tourist visas
The Hindu
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July 25, 2025
The Union government’s decision to issue tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a break of five years comes as music to the ears of the State as Kerala Tourism had been looking to tap into the potential of the Chinese market through the Look...
Monetary Authority Of Singapore Appoints First Batch Of EQDP Asset Managers - Commits S$50 Million To Boost Equity Research And Product Listings - And Outlines Proposals To Enhance Investor Recourse
Mondovisione
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the appointment of the first batch of asset managers under the S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). MAS and the Financial Sector Development Fund (FSDF) will place an...
Global Leasehold Models: A Look at UK's 990-Year Leases, Philippines' Push, and Singapore's Market
The Nation Thailand
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July 21, 2025
The federation cited the success of other countries that have adopted long-term land leases, including Singapore (99 years), Malaysia (99 years), and Indonesia (95 years). These nations have seen substantial growth across diverse sectors such as...
SIA, Singtel and more: Singapore’s top AI adopters could drive 3% GDP growth, says Morgan Stanley
The Business Times Singapore
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July 21, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The Republic can sustain a 3 per cent gross domestic product growth rate, thanks to innovation and productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI) tools, according to research from Morgan Stanley. That growth rate means Singapore...
General : Sarawak Day: Governor Calls On People To Remain United To Build Bighter Future For State
Bernama
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July 21, 2025
KUCHING, July 21 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today called on the people of Sarawak to remain united and work hand in hand with the government and the private sector to build a brighter and more prosperous future for...
Laws in Singapore that may sound unusual to the rest of the world
East Coast Radio
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Travelling the world has its perks, but when you visit a country with more laws than you know what to do with, you need to prepare yourself. Most tourists want to let loose and have fun when they travel, but if you consider visiting Singapore, you...
KKP Ministry Halts Reclamation of Two Batam Islands Bordering Singapore
Tempo.co
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July 21, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) halted the reclamation project on two islands in Batam, Riau Islands: Kapal Besar Island and Kapal Kecil Island, due to a lack of PKKPRL (Approval of Compliance for the...
singapore Singapore car enters Causeway bus lane, causes multiple-vehicle collision
Asiaone
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July 18, 2025
Three Singapore-registered cars and a public bus were involved in an accident along the Causeway on Thursday (July 17), after one of the cars reportedly drove into the bus lane. In a video shared on Facebook after the accident, a damaged grey car...
‘Shut the gates’: Singapore judge criticises victim-blaming tactics in sexual offence cases
Malay Mail
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July 21, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 21 — High Court Judge Vincent Hoong criticised inappropriate cross-examination tactics during sexual offense trials in Singapore, citing examples where lawyers made degrading suggestions to victims, including telling a rape...
Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2025: Final list of performers include Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit and Spice Girls' Melanie C
Channel News Asia
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July 18, 2025
The final list of performers was announced on Friday (Jul 18) for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi will be performing on Oct 5 at Zone 4 Padang stage while Grammy-winning electronic music group Clean...
Chinese brand ChaPanda enters Singapore with two stores
Inside Retail Asia
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July 21, 2025
Chinese milk tea brand ChaPanda is entering the Singapore market with the launch of two stores. The first outlet has opened at Scape on Orchard Link, while the second will soon debut at Northpoint City South Wing. Both locations showcase the...
Governance in Singapore: Why convictions have mattered
National University of Singapore
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By Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore An abridged version of the foreword written for How Singapore Beat the Odds: Insider Insights on Governance in the City-State by Associate Professor Terence Ho, from the Lee Kuan...
singapore Sex first, then you can sell my flat: Women property agents fend off indecent proposals and harassment
Asiaone
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE — Property agent Susan Mariam was in a Jurong West Housing Board flat speaking to the owner about selling his home 13 years ago when he suddenly locked the door, and tried to force her to have sex. She ran into the master bedroom, locked...
International Chess Day: How India’s ancient game is evolving into a rising force in esports
European Gaming
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July 18, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutesFew games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved over centuries into one of the world’s most popular and celebrated sports. For a game with roots...
F1: Liam Lawson's confidence just fine
RNZ
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July 20, 2025
New Zealand F1 driver Liam Lawson. Photo: ANTONIN VINCENT / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand driver Liam Lawson said his confidence has never taken a hit. Lawson is preparing for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend with the pressure...
Witness stand not arena for humiliation in sex offence cases, judge reminds lawyers
The Straits Times
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July 20, 2025
SINGAPORE – During the trial of a man accused of raping his mother, his lawyer suggested that the woman “could have easily avoided” the assault if she had just crossed her legs and “shut the gates”. In another case, a lawyer stared inappropriately...