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Where to Find Singapore’s Iconic Merlion Statue Overseas
TripZilla
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July 11, 2025
It’s often said that Singapore punches above its weight on the world stage, and it turns out that our iconic landmark has travelled far beyond the island’s shores too! Over the years, our half-lion, half-fish symbol has popped up in some rather...
DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor
ScandAsia
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July 11, 2025
Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng says that the RedLion2 facility will work in tandem with DSV’s Sunway City warehouse in Johor to streamline cross-border logistics. Photo: DSV Danish logistics giant DSV has...
CoinDCX's $44 Mn Loss To Hackers Reminds Of WazirX Breach As Indians Await...
Zee News
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In a major security incident, CoinDCX, one of India’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has confirmed a hacking attack that led to a loss of around $44 million (nearly Rs 368 crore). The hack took place early on Saturday and targeted one of the company's...
Reit ETFs see 40% AUM growth in past year as S-Reits regain appeal
The Business Times Singapore
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July 20, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Over the past 12 months, Singapore-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen more than S$300 million in net new inflows, reflecting continued investor demand. The combined assets under management...
Aster Chemicals in talks to buy Esso petrol stations in Singapore: Sources
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group and global commodities trader Glencore, is in exclusive talks to buy oil major Exxon Mobil Corp’s petrol stations in Singapore, according to people with...
New institute will engage and educate the public on nuclear energy, dispel common misconceptions
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Public outreach and education will be a part of a new nuclear safety and research institute, which will have facilities for exhibitions and tours for the public. Such programmes will help educate people about radiation and nuclear...
singapore From Turf City to West Coast: Construction begins on 6 Cross Island Line MRT stations
Asiaone
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July 7, 2025
Construction works has begun on six MRT stations under the second phase of the Cross Island Line (CRL), with completion targeted by 2032. Six underground stations will be built over a distance of 15km, including two interchanges at the current...
London, Singapore test AI in air traffic control
Semafor
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July 11, 2025
Singapore and London, two of the world’s most congested airspaces, are testing artificial intelligence air traffic control systems. Air traffic controllers are notoriously overworked, having to monitor thousands of flights a day and frequently...
Pinnacle Marine introduces Singapore’s first fully biodiesel-powered harbor craft
Offshore Energy
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July 11, 2025
Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector. Pinnacle Marine via LinkedIn The vessel named President 100 was launched on...
NHG Health and ST Engineering team up to advance healthcare innovations in Singapore
Biospectrum Asia
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July 11, 2025
NHG Health and ST Engineering team up to advance healthcare innovations in Singapore July 12, 2025 | Saturday | News NHG Health will trial two smart energy solutions from ST Engineering NHG Health and ST Engineering have signed a five-year Master...
Construction starts on Cross Island Line Phase 2; 6 MRT stations in S’pore’s west ready by 2032
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE - Construction on six new MRT stations that make up phase two of the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL) has officially begun, with tunnelling work that will go underneath Singapore’s largest nature reserve having started in May. The works...
Singapore retail sales flatline in May
Inside Retail Asia
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July 7, 2025
Singapore retail sales – excluding motor vehicles – were flat in May amid mixed performance across the retail trade sector. The flat growth followed a 0.8 per cent increase in April and 0.7 per cent uplift in March, according to the Department of...
KSH Infra to invest over Rs 550 crore in 60-acre logistics park in Tamil Nadu
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
Warehousing and logistic parks developer KSH Infra is planning to invest more than Rs 550 crore to build its second industrial and logistics (I&L) park in Tamil Nadu, boosting its total investment in the state to more than Rs 1,000 crore. The...
Tourism has immense potential, but challenges persist: TOAB President
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Despite Bangladesh's immense potential as a tourism destination, the sector continues to face significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of skilled human resources, weak policy implementation, and concerns over safety...
Singapore launches 3 initiatives to help businesses protect data and deploy AI responsibly
Human Resources Online
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The new Global AI Assurance Sandbox, PET adoption guide, and Singapore Standard for Data Protection build on ongoing efforts to strike a balance — creating room for innovation while ensuring guardrails are in place so the public can use these...
Mitchell D. Finkelstein: Navigating the Challenges of Retail and Manufacturing
Grit Daily News
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July 11, 2025
The retail and manufacturing industries are constantly changing due to global competition, technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. Professionals in these fields must manage complex supply chains and meet evolving market needs....
Construction begins on 6 Cross Island Line Phase 2 stations; targeted for 2032 completion
Channel News Asia
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE: Construction work for the six stations of Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) has started and is targeted for completion by 2032, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Monday (Jul 7). Of the six underground stations, two will be...
Singapore’s 240,000 millionaires spur spending on luxury brands
The Business Times Singapore
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July 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Luxury spending is defying a global slump in wealthy Singapore, a beacon for high-end retailers grappling with sluggish demand in major markets including China and the US. Luxury sales in the South-east Asian city-state are expected to...
China expo highlights global supply chain resilience amid tariff turbulence
Global Times
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As tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainties continue to rattle the global economy, the 2025 China International Supply Chain Expo is emerging as a promising platform to foster resilient, diversified and cooperative global supply chains....
Hyundai Glovis Lifts First LNG Bunkers from Shell at Singapore
Ship & Bunker
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July 11, 2025
Hyundai Glovis plans to operate 32 LNG dual-fuel car carriers by 2028. Image Credit: Dexter Belmar / LinkedIn Energy firm Shell has bunkered a car carrier of Hyundai Glovis with LNG bunkers at the Port of Singapore. This marks the first time Shell...