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Singapore at 60: PM Lawrence Wong’s National Day call to stand united against headwinds (VIDEO)
Malay Mail
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August 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 9 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Singaporeans to hold fast to the spirit of unity that built the nation six decades ago, warning that the years ahead will bring sterner tests amid a more fractured and volatile...
Singapore at increased risk of chikungunya as cases double in 2025, health agency warns
Malay Mail
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August 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 9 — Singapore is facing an increased risk of chikungunya transmission as the number of reported cases this year more than doubles compared to last year, the country’s Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said yesterday. From January...
More than politics, ‘Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea’ is about the people
Inquirer
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August 9, 2025
“I think the Philippines has bigger problems to worry about than the South China Sea.” That’s what an older gentleman told me during my penultimate night in Singapore—on the day of my graduation, no less. Packaged in a way typical of a stranger at...
Singapore law graduate who hid plagiarism in Bar application named after court ruling
Malay Mail
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August 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 9 — A Singapore law graduate who failed to disclose past plagiarism incidents when seeking admission to the Bar — the process to become a qualified lawyer — has been publicly named after the court lifted an anonymity order,...
Asia FX, stocks mostly subdued
Business Recorder
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August 8, 2025
BENGALURU: Asian currencies were subdued on Friday, while equities were mixed, as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s expected dovish tilt and the impact of US import tariffs on regional economies. Markets appeared unmoved by US President...
Survey ranks Taipei top international city for 'staying power'
Focus Taiwan
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August 9, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 9 (CNA) Taipei has been named the city with the "highest staying power" in the world, according to U.S.-based design and architecture firm Gensler. The Taiwanese capital earned the title with 64 percent of respondents saying they...
Singapore leaders send congratulatory letters to South Korean counterparts to mark 50 years of ties
The Straits Times
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August 8, 2025
SINGAPORE - A shared interest in upholding free trade, multilateralism and the rules-based global order has been the foundation of 50 years of ties between Singapore and South Korea, the Republic’s leaders wrote in messages to their counterparts....
Slice of home: These Singaporeans are keeping our culture alive abroad through food
Asiaone
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August 9, 2025
Singapore is known for many things — among them is our unique food culture, which consists of multi-cultural cuisines ranging from hawker fare to high-end restaurants. And for two Singaporeans living overseas, it doesn’t mean that their love and...
Commentary: Trump’s Flood of Tariffs Will Create a Tsunami in Asia’s Supply Chains
Caixin
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The recent implementation of extensive U.S. tariffs by President Donald Trump’s second administration has had a significant negative impact on Asia, with major implications for global supply chains[para. 1]. The new tariffs, though not quite...
Singapore’s Construction Industry on the Rise: Key Drivers and Investor Insights
Thailand Business News
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August 9, 2025
Singapore’s construction industry is growing, attracting foreign investors due to infrastructure expansion. Valued at US$31.18 billion in 2023, it’s projected to reach US$43.22 billion by 2030. Singapore’s Construction Market Expansion Singapore’s...
Karung guni man, old-school provision shops and more: The vanishing sights and sounds of Singapore
Asiaone
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August 9, 2025
Whenever National Day draws near, the topic of our country's heritage and culture often comes up. While some are celebrated and continue to live on, others just quietly fade away, like roadside barbers and kacang puteh vendors. Most people from...
Mini 66 Collection celebrates Mini's 66th and Singapore's 60th birthdays
Asiaone
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August 9, 2025
Mini has unveiled the 66 Collection, a pair of cars which have been designed to commemorate Mini's 66th birthday. Mini Singapore has opted to launch the cars in August to coincide with Singapore's 60th birthday, and the cars are appropriately...
Singapore must look ahead, prepare to ride next wave of change
The Straits Times
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August 8, 2025
Sixty years ago, Singapore became “forever a sovereign democratic and independent nation”, as you heard Mr Lee Kuan Yew declare in the Proclamation of Singapore. We didn’t intend to become independent. We were not meant to exist as a country. Up...
Federal Ag Minister back after Indo-Pacific trade mission
Moose Jaw Today
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August 8, 2025
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was in Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines for one week to promote Canada's agricultural products and explore more trade opportunities. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is back from a...
Singapore-listed CapitaLand Reit to develop new IT parks in India
Mint
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August 9, 2025
“In India, we've had a presence, but we actually haven't really focused that much so far," Nagabhushanam, who was in the country this week, told Mint. “I think the time for India has come now, and it has become core for CapitaLand. That’s why...
Disney Cruise Line will no longer home port in Australia - as new ship prepares to sail from Singapore
Nine
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August 8, 2025
Disney Cruise Line will no longer have a ship homeported in Australia, after the company confirmed the next season will be its final one. Cruise experts had already picked up on the fact that Disney Wonder was no longer appearing on port schedules...
Over 6,000 Malaysians switched citizenship to Singapore in just six months, Home Ministry records show
Malay Mail
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August 9, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The number of Malaysians giving up their citizenship for Singapore has surged sharply in recent years, with over 6,000 doing so in the first half of 2025 alone. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said 6,060...
Malaysians, Singaporeans brush off Trump attack on Intel CEO
South China Morning Post
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August 9, 2025
Intel’s Malaysian-born CEO was thrust into the international spotlight this week as the latest subject of US President Donald Trump’s scatter-gun targeting, calling for him to “resign immediately” over alleged links to Chinese military contractors...
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Singapore on 60th National Day, says “cherish enduring friendship”
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 9, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Jaishankar congratulated Singapore on its 60th National Day, and expressed appreciation for the strong ties between the two countries. Jaishankar said, "Congratulate FM @VivianBala, the...
Eurobonds 2.0: Why more and more economists are calling for Brussels to issue joint debt
El País
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August 9, 2025
It’s only been four years, but it seems like an eternity. On June 15, 2021, the European Commission — for the first time — launched its €20 billion 10-year eurobond to raise funds. The symbolic value of this move was also enormous: it put an end...