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We need to strengthen shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises: Agrawal
Mint
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) India needs to strengthen its shipping ecosystem to reduce vulnerability in times of global crises and promote the country's trade, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday. He said...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines JV conditionally approved by Singapore regulator
Travel Weekly
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July 10, 2025
A proposed commercial joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, has been conditionally approved by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The CCCS announced the decision this week following a review that...
All that glitters: Singapore International Jewelry Expo bets on keen luxury spending in 20th edition
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – A 100-carat diamond of a vivid yellow hue made its world debut at the Singapore International Jewelry Expo’s (SIJE) opening day on July 10. The rock – sold by Ivy Masterpiece, local jeweller to the who’s who of town – is mounted on a...
Singapore: Strengthening Data Protection and AI Governance
OpenGov Asia
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July 7, 2025
Singapore is responding proactively to the evolving challenges posed by data use in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo in her opening address at Personal Data Protection Week...
Proposed new law protecting Singaporeans’ genetic data to be strengthened: Ong Ye Kung
The Straits Times
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE – A proposed new law to protect genetic data collected from Singaporeans will be strengthened to provide greater clarity on what this hereditary information can or cannot be used for. The Ministry of Health (MOH) will be conducting broad...
DBS lowers Genting Singapore to ‘hold’ on macro risks and index exclusion threat
Gambling Insider
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Gaming revenue outlook weakens amid tariff concerns and MSCI index uncertainty. By Gambling Insider Key points: - DBS downgrades Genting Singapore from “buy” to “hold” - Target price trimmed from S$0.90 (US$0.67) to S$0.80 - Analysts flag...
Singapore competition watchdog grants conditional nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 8 — The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday granted conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Bhd. The proposed cooperation...
ExtraHop builds on APAC momentum with Singapore expansion
IT Pro
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July 10, 2025
ExtraHop has announced an expansion of its global footprint in Singapore as the vendor looks to meet growing demand for its network detection and response (NDR) platform across the APAC region. By expanding its network, the firm said it is...
Data Centres, Energy Demand and Sustainability: Can Malaysia Strike the Right Balance?
Fulcrum
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July 10, 2025
Malaysia’s ambitions to be a digital powerhouse demand urgent consideration of rapidly increasing energy demands. Based on current figures, Malaysia appears to have overcommitted to data centre expansion, especially in Johor, without sufficiently...
Arkema expands its Singapore site to boost polyamide synthesis for eyewear and medical devices
Biospectrum Asia
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July 9, 2025
Arkema expands its Singapore site to boost polyamide synthesis for eyewear and medical devices July 10, 2025 | Thursday | News Global specialty chemicals company produces Rilsan®️ Polyamide 11 (PA-11), a high-performance material Arkema, the...
After the Vote: Lester Lim On A Singapore Unafraid To Try, Fail, and Play
Rice
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July 10, 2025
We take a step back to explore the bigger picture: What kind of Singapore are we building beyond this election? Through these conversations, we uncover the aspirations and concerns shaping the nation in the next five years and beyond. The views in...
CVC invests in Singaporean tech company Airalo at $1 billion-plus valuation
Yahoo Finance
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By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. CVC, which has...
CVC backs Singaporean tech firm Airalo at $1b-plus valuation
Deal Street Asia
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European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. CVC, which has 202 billion euros ($236.52 billion)...
Shipping Is Flying The Flag For Multilateral Climate Action: Why Aren’t We Celebrating Yet?
CleanTechnica
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July 8, 2025
T&E’s William Todts looks at whether a climate deal that potentially doubles the global biofuels market can be considered a good deal? On the banks of the River Thames in London, the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
Spanish open water team in Kuching for final prep ahead of World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
Borneo Post
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July 10, 2025
Spanish open water swim team members are seen at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre in Kuching. KUCHING (July 10): The Spanish national open water swim team has selected Kuching as their final training base before heading to the World Aquatics...
Singapore, Asia markets muted as Trump announces new tariff rates on 14 countries
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
These higher tariffs will take effect on Aug 1, after a three-month pause that is supposed to end on Wednesday [SINGAPORE] Markets in Asia-Pacific were muted on Tuesday (Jul 8) as US President Donald Trump announced higher tariff rates on 14...
Singapore to roll out business grants in October amid Trump tariff pressures
Channel News Asia
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE: To help Singapore companies adapt to the new tariff environment, the government will be launching a Business Adaptation Grant in October, the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) announced on Thursday (Jul 10). The grant will...
Fresh graduates in Singapore urged to broaden job search as government steps up employment support
Human Resources Online
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The Economic Resilience Taskforce is exploring new ways to support students entering the workforce, Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Gan Siow Huang shared. Fresh graduates in Singapore may be feeling uncertain about their job prospects...
Singaporeans Are Splurging Despite a Global Luxury Slump
Robb Report
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July 7, 2025
A global luxury slump hasn’t stopped Singaporeans from spending. Despite slow demand for luxury goods in major markets like the U.S. and China, sales on the Southeast Asian island nation are expected to increase by 7 percent to S$13.9 billion...
Genting Singapore (GIGNF) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at DBS
Markets Insider
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In a report released today, Jason Sum from DBS downgraded Genting Singapore to a Hold, with a price target of S$0.80. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $0.57. Don’t Miss TipRanks’ Half-Year Sale Sum covers the Industrials sector,...