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Weekend Edit | Bar Takeovers Are Stirring Up India’s Cocktail Culture
Times Now
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August 3, 2025
One Night Only: Bar Takeovers Are Stirring Up India’s Cocktail Culture, And We're Here For It It’s 10:30 PM in New Delhi. Inside Rick’s, the air hums with music and the rhythmic clatter of shakers behind the counter. For just one night, the iconic...
Ledecky Outduels McIntosh as Resurgent Team USA Silences Critics in Singapore
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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AFP | Singapore Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Katie Ledecky reaffirmed her dominance in the 800m freestyle, edging out Summer McIntosh in a thrilling final at the World Championships yesterday, as the United States roared back with a...
‘We admire Singapore deeply’: Johor calls for end to rivalry, urges deeper regional partnership
The Independent Singapore
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August 3, 2025
SINGAPORE: Johor and Singapore must shift from a mindset of rivalry to one of partnership if they are to unlock the full potential of their shared geography and economic interdependence, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. Speaking at...
Inside LatAm-GPT: Chile leads regional effort to build culturally relevant AI with a Latin American pulse
Malay Mail
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August 3, 2025
Latam-GPT aims to reflect Latin America’s culture Trained on nearly 3 million regional documents Aims to use AI to preserve Indigenous languages BUENOS AIRES, Aug 3 — “Tell me the most recent relevant books and novels from Chile.” That was the...
Haiti - Politic : Importation of used motor vehicles: what will change ?
Haiti Libre
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August 3, 2025
Haiti - Politic : Importation of used motor vehicles: what will change ? 03/08/2025 09:44:32 The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI) informs the public in general and vehicle importers in particular that the circular dated May 28, 2025...
Seven international reciters at 65th Quran Assembly in Kuala Lumpur
The Sun Daily
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August 3, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven international participants will showcase their recitation skills tonight at the 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA), held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. The session opens with...
Air India cancels Singapore-Chennai flight due to technical issue
The Hindu
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August 3, 2025
Air India on Sunday, August 3, cancelled its flight from Singapore to Chennai due to a technical issue. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Air India on Sunday (August 3, 2025) cancelled its flight from Singapore to Chennai due to a technical...
General : Seven To Recite Tonight At 65th International Quran Assembly
Bernama
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August 3, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Seven international participants will take the stage tonight in the tilawah (recitation) segment of the 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA), now underway at the World Trade Centre...
6 Singapore children’s books to read this SG60
The Straits Times
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August 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – As Singapore commemorates its 60th year of independence on Aug 9, it is not just a time for celebration. It also presents a valuable chance for your children to develop a deeper understanding of the country’s heritage, including its...
ZipZap car subscription service launches in Singapore
Asiaone
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August 3, 2025
ZipZap, a new car subscription platform developed by the team behind GetGo, has announced its official launch in Singapore. While traditional car ownership remains the most commonly-known option for access to a dedicated car, ZipZap presents an...
The India-UK economic pact gives our digital trade the enablers it needed
Mint
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August 3, 2025
Unlike the India-UAE digital trade chapter, India moved away from soft commitments (reflected in its use of language such as “shall endeavour to do") to undertaking firm commitments (shall do) in order to maintain a legal framework consistent with...
singapore Singapore bus operators, LTA reviewing Malaysia's request to start services from JB one hour earlier
Asiaone
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August 3, 2025
SINGAPORE — The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore bus operators are reviewing a request from Malaysia to start operating cross-border bus services from Johor Bahru an hour earlier. LTA told The Straits Times on July 29 that it had...
singapore Concealed in waistbands, pockets and more: Young partygoers continue to vape in clubs in Singapore
Asiaone
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August 3, 2025
SINGAPORE — It was a Friday, and a snaking queue of young people had formed outside Drip Singapore in Orchard Road. At the entrance, a prominent sign made it clear — no vaping is allowed on the premises. After paying the cover charge, which can...
singapore Teen seen falling over in MRT train found with vape and pod, assisting HSA with investigations
Asiaone
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August 3, 2025
A teenager who was caught in a viral clip appearing dazed and falling over in an MRT train was found with an e-vaporiser and a pod, according to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). He is currently assisting HSA with investigations. In a clip...
Vietnamese, Singaporean businesses boost digital connectivity
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 1, 2025
The Vietnam – Singapore Sustainable Trade and Innovation Forum (STIF Vietnam - Singapore) took place on August 1 at the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) headquarters. A view of the Vietnam – Singapore Sustainable Trade and Innovation Forum...
Economic impact of an ageing population
The News International
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akistan has long been thought of as a young country, its identity shaped by bustling bazaars, crowded classrooms and a seemingly endless tide of youth. For decades, this youth bulge has been celebrated as a great opportunity for economic growth....
Singapore reviewing Malaysia’s request to start cross-border bus services from JB at 4am
The Malaysian Star
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August 3, 2025
SINGAPORE: The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore bus operators are reviewing a request from Malaysia to start operating cross-border bus services from Johor Bahru an hour earlier. LTA told The Straits Times on July 29 that it had...
Naidu, his son’s Singapore visit resulted in no concrete outcome: Amarnath
The Hans India
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August 3, 2025
Visakhapatnam: Despiteflying to Singapore 58 times, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is never keen on bringing investments to Andhra Pradesh as it has been ‘projected’, pointed out former IT Minister Gudivada Amarnath. The repeated trips of...
Việt Nam–Singapore B2B Marketplace Platform launched
Vietnam News
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August 2, 2025
HCM CITY — The Vietnam–Singapore B2B marketplace platform – Vietnamsgp.arobid.com – was officially launched on August 1 in Singapore, aiming to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem that supports Vietnamese and Singaporean enterprises in...
5 Must-Visit Family Vacation Destinations in Singapore
Tempo.co
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August 3, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore is often a choice for family vacations. There are several reasons for this, including its proximity to various cities in Indonesia, visa-free visits, various direct flight options from various airports, and activity...