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Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
ASEAN Briefing
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July 21, 2025
Timor-Leste’s path to full ASEAN membership has entered a critical phase, with Singapore announcing a significantly upgraded version of its ASEAN Readiness Support initiative. The Enhanced Singapore–Timor-Leste ASEAN Readiness Support (eSTARS)...
singapore China denies link to espionage group accused of attacking Singapore critical infrastructure
Asiaone
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July 21, 2025
SINGAPORE - The Chinese embassy in Singapore refuted claims that an espionage group accused of performing cyberattacks on Singapore's critical infrastructure was linked to China. In a Facebook post published over the weekend, the Chinese embassy...
Singapore shares rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.4%
The Business Times Singapore
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July 21, 2025
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 333 to 224 after 2.1 billion shares worth S$1.4 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) extended its upward trajectory on Monday (Jul 21) amid a mixed performance in regional...
Andhra Pradesh CM To Visit Singapore To Attract Investments
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Amaravati, July 24 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Singapore on July 26 for a six-day visit to attract investments to the state.During the visit from July 26 to July 31, the Chief Minister...
Exclusive-China Galaxy, CICC plan over $1 billion investment funds in Southeast Asia
WHTC - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
By Yantoultra Ngui and Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -State-backed investment banks China International Capital Corp and China Galaxy Securities plan to launch funds worth a total of more than $1 billion in Southeast Asia, seeking to grab a slice of...
India News | Andhra Pradesh: CM Chandrababu Naidu to Embark on 6-day Singapore Visit to Boost Global Investment
Latestly
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July 24, 2025
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 24 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will embark on a six-day visit to Singapore from July 26 to 31, aimed at attracting investments to Andhra Pradesh. During the visit, the Chief...
Singapore Channels S$1.1 Bn Into Stock‐Market Boost
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Singapore's Monetary Authority has designated S$1.1 billion to three fund managers as the inaugural allocation of its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme. The scheme aims to invigorate the bourse and broaden...
How to Adjust to Driving on the Right Side of the Road Overseas: Tips for Singaporean Drivers
TripZilla
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July 24, 2025
Driving overseas can be one of the most freeing ways to explore a new place; stopping at small towns, hidden beaches, or hillside cafés whenever you please. But for Singaporean drivers used to driving on the left side of the road, switching to...
Singapore military helps battle cyberattack:, says minister
The Malaysian Star
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July 21, 2025
SINGAPORE: Units in Singapore's military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister said on July 19 – a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to...
Global consumers fear AI-powered fraud in the travel industry
FTN News
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July 24, 2025
Fake AI-generated video dupes elderly couple to travel In July, a misleading video generated through artificial intelligence (AI) promoting a non-existent cable car in Kuak Hulu in the state of Perak in Malaysia, caused an elderly couple from...
10 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore Worth Visiting
Tempo.co
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July 24, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore’s multicultural charm speaks of unity, where the diverse cultures come together in harmony. Chinese food is often the heart of the table, offering comfort, tradition, and connection among family and loved ones. Much...
ASEAN Urged to Unite on 5G-AI Integration in New Singapore Study
Tempo.co
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July 24, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), an autonomous postgraduate school of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has released a report on the strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the Southeast...
Longtime tech executive and Microsoft Singapore managing director Lee Hui Li dies
The Business Times Singapore
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July 24, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, has died, shortly after going on sabbatical from her role in May. Her age could not be independently verified. An obituary seen by The Business Times stated that Lee passed away on...
DBS CEO Joins Hong Kong Unit's Board as Vice Chair
finews.asia
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July 31, 2025
The Hong Kong unit of DBS has named the bank's group chief as vice chair of its board of directors. DBS Hong Kong has appointed Tan Su Shan as a member and vice chair of the board of directors, according to a statement. Tan commenced as the...
Ad Attention Rises in Singapore, But So Does Bot Fraud
Branding in Asia
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July 23, 2025
New research from DoubleVerify highlights the evolving role of attention, viewability, and suitability in maximizing media performance in the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s report reveals gains in global media quality, with brand suitability...
Microsoft Research Asia launches Singapore lab
Microsoft
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July 24, 2025
Left to Right: Mr. Rodrigo Kede Lima, President, Microsoft Asia; Ms. Dee Templeton, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft CTO Office; Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower & Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in the Ministry of...
Market operator: Increasing renewable energy use in the Philippines could lower power prices by 24% by 2029.
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The Philippines' power market operator stated on Thursday that the adoption of renewable energies could reduce average annual spot electricity prices by as much as 24 percent by 2029. The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines'...
Singapore warns China-linked group UNC3886 targets its critical infrastructure
Security Affairs
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July 20, 2025
Singapore warns China-linked group UNC3886 targets its critical infrastructure Singapore says China-linked group UNC3886 targeted its critical infrastructure by hacking routers and security devices. Singapore accused China-linked APT group UNC3886...
13MP buzz can’t shake off regional drag as Bursa ends at intraday low
Malay Mail
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July 31, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday low on Thursday, tracking weaker regional sentiment despite optimism on Malaysia’s strategic policy vision under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement. Prime Minister Datuk Seri...
SIA Group delivers resilient Q1 amid profit decline
Azzet
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July 29, 2025
Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) posted a resilient operating profit of $405 million for Q1 FY2025/26, despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising costs. Total revenue rose 1.5% year-on-year to $4.79 billion, buoyed by record passenger volumes of...