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EU imposes sanctions on 18 companies from Azerbaijan, India, China, UAE and Singapore
APA
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The European Union has imposed sanctions on 18 foreign companies from Azerbaijan, India, China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Mauritius as part of its new sanctions package against Russia, APA reports citing the EU's official journal....
singapore $3b money laundering case: MinLaw acts against 4 law firms and 1 lawyer over seized properties
Asiaone
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE — The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has taken four law firms and one lawyer to task for anti-money laundering breaches over the purchase of properties in the $3 billion money laundering case, with one of the practices receiving the maximum...
Singaporean environmentalists visit Korea to study recycling, waste management
The Korea Times
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July 16, 2025
A group of Singaporean environmental activists visited Korea last month to learn about recycling and waste management while participating in cleaning campaigns on Mount Gwanak and around Hongik University. On June 21, the group visited the Mapo...
Singapore: Tech and Collaboration for a Smarter, Resilient Nation
OpenGov Asia
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July 14, 2025
Singapore’s vision of becoming a smarter, more resilient nation is steadily taking shape through the strategic integration of technology and the power of collaboration across government, citizens and businesses. Recent initiatives reveal how...
PSA Singapore Celebrates Nation’s 60th Birthday With Container Display Tribute At Tanjong Pagar Terminal
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 18, 2025
To mark Singapore’s 60th year of independence (SG60), PSA Singapore (PSA) has unveiled a container display featuring the messages “SG60 ♥” and “PSA ♥ SG” at Tanjong Pagar Terminal – Singapore’s first container terminal opened in 1972 – as a...
Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 15, 2025
More aviation and maritime officials from around the world will be trained in Singapore, as the Republic launches and develops new training programmes in these two sectors. The programmes support the International Civil Aviation Organisation...
Singapore Is the Priciest City for Luxury Living, a New Report Says
Robb Report
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July 15, 2025
Singapore’s still got some big spenders. The Southeast Asian island nation was named the world’s costliest city for luxury living for the third year in a row, according to an annual report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group Ltd., cited by...
Singapore’s first-half 2025 bunker sales dip as shipping uncertainties cap demand
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 15, 2025
Sales of marine bunker fuel in Singapore dipped slightly in the first half of 2025, official data showed on Monday, as shipping uncertainties in the wake of global tariffs capped demand, particularly in the first quarter. Total sales at the...
Singapore: A*STAR Advances Digital and Green Manufacturing for ASEAN
OpenGov Asia
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July 8, 2025
Singapore is strengthening its position as a hub for next-generation, smart manufacturing through a new collaboration between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and a global technology provider. Formalised via a Memorandum of...
Singapore stock market poised for biggest IPO in years
SpaceMart
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Singapore stock market poised for biggest IPO in years by AFP Staff Writers Singapore (AFP) July 14, 2025 Singapore's stock market is poised for its largest listing in eight years Monday with the debut of a real estate investment trust (REIT)...
Minister Bimal Rathnayake Showcases Sri Lanka’s Integrated Transport Vision at Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium in Singapore
Lanka News Web
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July 19, 2025
Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House, Bimal Rathnayake represented Sri Lanka at the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium held in Singapore, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to advancing its role as a...
Singapore Airlines Group and Mandai Wildlife Group partner to co-create customer experiences
Future Travel Experience
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July 15, 2025
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai...
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Singapore, London costliest for luxury spending; education, flight costs push UK capital past Hong Kong
Firstpost
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July 14, 2025
Singapore remains the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for the third year in a row, while London has overtaken Hong Kong to claim second place, according to a Bloomberg report, citing Julius Baer’s latest annual report. Monaco and...
singapore More seats, better air-con systems: New two-car trains debut on Sengkang-Punggol LRT Line
Asiaone
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July 15, 2025
The first of two new light rail vehicles (LRV) for the Sengkang-Punggol LRT (SPLRT) line began its first passenger service on Tuesday (July 15) where it completed three loops over the course of an hour in the afternoon. The two new trains will ply...
Comparative Performance of Top Bitcoin Spot ETFs in 2025
NFT Evening
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July 25, 2025
Since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in January 2024, the financial world has witnessed a fundamental shift in how traditional investors access cryptocurrency markets. These...
Singapore avoids recession but warns of ‘significant uncertainty’ over Trump tariffs
Malay Mail
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July 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 14 — Singapore averted a recession in the second quarter, official data showed today, but the government warned of “significant uncertainty” ahead owing to the effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Preliminary estimates...
Singapore stock market poised for US$773m NTT DC REIT debut, biggest IPO in years
Malay Mail
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July 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 14 — Singapore’s stock market is poised for its largest listing in eight years Monday with the debut of a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on data centres. Valued at US$773 million, the trust NTT DC REIT is backed by the...
Singapore financial sector growth doubles in 2024; assets managed cross $6 trillion in a first: MAS
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s financial services sector in 2024 more than doubled the growth rate of the preceding year. But the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) warns that the pace of the last few years is unlikely to persist as the industry...
Singapore shares rise, tracking regional gains; STI up 0.3%
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) continued its record-breaking streak for a second day running to close higher on July 15. The STI rose 0.3 per cent or 10.61 points to 4,119.82, after hitting an intra-day high of 4,129.77....
UPI-PayNow remittance link expands to 19 banks, boosts India-Singapore digital transfers
ETBFSI.com
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July 19, 2025
UPI-PayNow remittance link expands to 19 banks, boosts India-Singapore digital transfers NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has expanded the UPI-PayNow real-time...