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How much did Singapore’s life insurers pay out in H1 2025?
Insurance Asia
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August 26, 2025
Investment-linked products made up 43% of new sales in the period. Singapore’s life insurance industry paid out $5.0b (S$6.35b) to policyholders and beneficiaries in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), down 42.1% year-on-year (YoY), according to the...
BRI project showcases appeal of industry, technology in Indonesia
China Daily
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Children in Indonesia cultivate a sense of "protecting nature and safeguarding green" at the nursery and planting base of Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park — a landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road...
LKYSPP: Singapore is the world’s 4th costliest city for expats but just 28th for locals
Vulcan Post
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August 27, 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data published by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. We’re often bombarded with headlines alleging that Singapore is one of the most expensive cities...
Singapore Industrial Outtput Growth Steady At 7.1%
RTTNews
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August 26, 2025
Singapore's industrial production expanded at a stable pace in July, figures from the Economic Development Board showed Tuesday. Industrial output grew 7.1 percent year-on-year in July, the same as in June. Production has been rising since August...
Philippines’ carbon trading rules to be released in September: energy official
Eco-Business
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August 27, 2025
“We are committed to a transparent and inclusive process to ensure that the policy becomes a credible and effective tool in advancing the country’s clean energy transition,” Felix William Fuentebella, energy undersecretary, told Eco-Business. “We...
Officials crack down on ban of multibillion-dollar industry product in nightlife: 'We hope to protect the health of our patrons and staff'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
"Has no place in daily life." by Robert CrowAugust 26, 2025 Police seized more than 280 vaping products during a recent raid of Singapore bars and lounges. As the Straits Times reported, the seizures occurred August 15. Singapore police worked...
SD Guthrie Plans Industrial Park In Malaysia’s Data Center Hub
Financial Post
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August 27, 2025
Johor, the Malaysian state that borders Singapore, has attracted over 164 billion ringgit ($39 billion) in data center investments — including from hyperscalers to meet artificial intelligence demand — in a short span of four years. This include...
Singapore Set to Become the Next Robotaxi Hub After the Middle East
EqualOcean
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Amid domestic economic pressure, Chinese autonomous driving firms are actively seeking overseas opportunities. James Peng (彭军), CEO of Chinese autonomous driving startup Pony AI (小马智行), emphasized:"Singapore is a strategically important market for...
Wine Tasmania targets Singapore and South Korea in export push
The Drinks Business
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August 26, 2025
The Australian region has sharpened its export focus on Singapore and South Korea following detailed market research. Wine Tasmania CEO Sheralee Davies led the session. (Credit: Colossal Pro Photography || Wine Tasmania) Wine Tasmania hosted its...
South Korea cements energy ties with US crude, LNG supply deals after landmark summit
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
South Korea and the US agreed to boost cooperation in the energy sector, with US President Donald Trump emphasizing his commitment to supplying ample crude and LNG, while Seoul is expected to comfortably fulfill its $100 billion energy purchase...
Shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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By 2008, South Korea, Japan, and China had become the cornerstones of global shipbuilding, with their combined output dwarfing that of all other regions. South Korea emerged as the leader in constructing large and complex vessels—such as Very...
Việt Nam, Singapore convene 17th political consultation
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Albert Chua co-chaired the 17th Việt Nam–Singapore Political Consultation in Hà Nội on Tuesday. During the event, Cường...
Shingda Group Streamlines Operations: A Bold Move for Singapore’s Construction Industry
Retail News Asia
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August 26, 2025
In a strategic move to elevate its IT capabilities, Shingda Group, a civil engineering and construction powerhouse based in Singapore, has embraced a cutting-edge cloud management platform. This innovation aims to enhance operations across remote...
Ghana-Singapore trade hits $215 million, billion-dollar target set
GhanaWeb
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August 26, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana–Singapore trade reached over $215 million in 2024. According to him, this reflects a growing trend of elevated trade levels between the two countries and Africa more broadly. He noted that the...
FOBAS Bulletin: High Catfines in Singapore
Ship & Bunker
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August 26, 2025
Recently FOBAS tested several residual fuel samples from Singapore that exceeded the 60 mg/kg limit for Aluminium + Silicon as stipulated in the ISO 8217:2010/12/17 specification. The fuels tested had values of these catfines ranging between 74 to...
Chick-fil-A to Open First Great Britain and Singapore Locations in Late 2025
QSR Magazine
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August 26, 2025
Chick-fil-A will open its first permanent restaurants in Great Britain and Singapore later this year, led by local Owner-Operators who were born and raised in the countries where they will be serving guests. This fall, Chick-fil-A will open its...
Ghana targets US$1 billion trade with Singapore after surpassing US$215 million in 2024
Graphic
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August 26, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has set a new target of US$1 billion in trade between Ghana and Singapore, after bilateral trade flows exceeded US$215 million in 2024. He announced the target at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum in Singapore...
Inside Chromatic Currents, Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan’s first-ever solo exhibition in India that celebrates chromatic energy and cultural memory
GQ India
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August 26, 2025
Curated by John Tung, who is known for his work with the Singapore Biennale and other international platforms, Chromatic Currents draws on the ancient spice routes that connected India and Southeast Asia, tracing the migration of nutmeg, mace, and...
Japan's Mitsubishi plans to acquire a stake in Singapore's Fullerton Health
AK&M
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AK&M 26 August 2025 19:01 Mitsubishi Corp. He is negotiating the acquisition of assets in the Singapore-based medical company Fullerton Health in order to expand his presence in Southeast Asia. This is reported by foreign media. Mitsubishi has...
Vietnam, Singapore convene 17th political consultation
VietnamPlus
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August 26, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Albert Chua co-chaired the 17th Vietnam–Singapore Political Consultation in Hanoi on August 26. During the event, Cuong...