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Singapore PM to check out India next week
Web NewsWire
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August 30, 2025
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day see to India from September 2 with a multitude of MoUs slated to be signed in between the 2 nations throughout his check out, sources stated. The check out will be a peak in the 60th...
Singapore govt plans new platform to unite its Malay-Muslim groups as younger voices grow louder
Malay Mail
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August 30, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 — A new framework is being developed to bring together both established Malay-Muslim organisations and newer grassroots groups in Singapore. Faishal Ibrahim, the acting minister in charge of Muslim affairs, told The Straits Times...
singapore More than $450m lost to scammers in first half of 2025 as govt official impersonation, phishing cases go up
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
Scam victims in Singapore lost less money in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with the number of cases declining for the first time since 2021. Releasing the mid-year scam and cybercrime statistics on Saturday (Aug...
lifestyle Exclusion hurts: How to talk to your kids about shyness, rejection and bullying
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
Bullying has been thrust into the spotlight again following a recent case involving primary school students in Singapore. But while bullying is the most visible and often extreme end of the spectrum, children also struggle quietly with issues like...
'Why I quit in 20 days': Ex-Microsoft techie’s blunt reply shocks manager, sparks work culture debate
The Economic Times
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August 30, 2025
A former Microsoft engineer in Singapore quit his new job in just 20 days, leaving his manager and colleagues stunned. The story went viral after software engineer Manisha Goyal shared a conversation with him on X (formerly Twitter). When asked...
Caracara Neil Road: Celebrates its First Anniversary With Singaporean Flavours & Neo-Japanese Fusion
Little Day Out
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August 30, 2025
Caracara celebrates its first anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday in August, with the curated Carakase prix fixe menu ($138+ for 2 pax) that fuses Singaporean flavours and neo-Japanese cuisine. If you are feeling up to try interesting fusion...
Amara Hotels unveils new local experiences in Singapore and Bangkok
TTG Asia
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August 29, 2025
Amara Hotels & Resorts has launched a revised programme of local experiences across its three properties in the region: Amara Singapore, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, and Amara Bangkok. The programmes aim to familiarise guests with the culture and...
Singapore Cricket Gains Global Spotlight as ICC Conference Boosts Regional Role and Women’s Game
CricketAddictor
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August 30, 2025
Singapore has been a regular host of international events in sports, but the introduction of the ICC Annual Conference in 2025 put cricket in the spotlight. As a country that has been consistently striving to enhance its presence in the game,...
Mahama’s Singapore Trip Yields US$1 Billion in Investment Commitments
News Ghana
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August 30, 2025
President John Mahama’s state visit to Singapore has delivered significant economic dividends, securing investment pledges worth $1 billion across multiple sectors that could reshape Ghana’s development trajectory. The three-day visit produced...
singapore 'Laws alone cannot solve difficult social problems': Edwin Tong lauds role of community service organisations in tackling online harms
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
Even as the Government updates different aspects of Singapore's legislation to adapt to emerging trends, laws alone cannot solve difficult social problems such as online harms, said Law Minister Edwin Tong. Tong, who is also Second Minister for...
lifestyle Part of Singapore's hospitality story since 1968: Historic Hotel Miramar to close end of October
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
The historic Hotel Miramar at Havelock Road will close at the end of October, it announced in a joint press release with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU). The decision was made "after careful and comprehensive evaluation of the...
Singapore: Nurturing AI Fluency to Drive Innovation and Growth
OpenGov Asia
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August 29, 2025
In her address at the Singapore Computer Society’s Tech3 Forum, Minister Josephine Teo outlined Singapore’s progress and ambitions in harnessing AI to strengthen innovation, industry transformation and workforce readiness, emphasising accelerating...
New platform that includes more Malay/Muslim groups being developed: Faishal Ibrahim
The Straits Times
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August 29, 2025
SINGAPORE - A refined framework bringing together the efforts of both established Malay/Muslim organisations and newer groups is being formed, said Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim. This initiative will go beyond the...
How Singapore turned its airport into a dining destination
The Straits Times
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August 30, 2025
SINGAPORE – In most countries, few people travel to the airport for the fun of it. Airport fare, after all, does not have the best reputation: soggy sandwiches and bland bowls of noodles forced down your throat at criminal prices. But for fans...
The Great CPF Cash-Out: How One Malaysian Hairstylist Gamed Singapore’s System For 30 Years
The Rakyat Post
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August 29, 2025
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Addy Lee just pulled off what might be Singapore’s most expensive haircut – and it cost the system millions. The former celebrity hairstylist,...
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit India next week, key MoUs on agenda
Firstpost
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August 29, 2025
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will travel to India on a three-day official visit from September 2, with several agreements expected to be signed across a range of sectors, sources told ANI. The visit comes as the two nations mark 60 years...
5 underrated sedans in Singapore that would surprise the driving enthusiast
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
Before the rise of the SUVs, the humble sedan was pretty much the default choice for most people looking for a practical car for daily use. Most sedans are designed to lead humdrum and regular lives, but they also possess inherent attributes such...
Ghana signs $1b investment deals in Singapore on president’s visit
Ghana Business News
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August 30, 2025
On Aug 30, 2025 Last updated Aug 30, 2025 Presidents John Mahama and Tharman Shanmugaratnam. By the end of the first official visit to Singapore by President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana has signed a total of $1 billion worth of investment deals....
Singapore PM to visit India next week, several MoUs likely to be signed
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 29, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day visit to India from September 2 with a slew of MoUs slated to be signed between the two countries during his visit, sources said. The visit will be a...
LCPS students participate in international research program in Singapore
West Nova News - Virginia
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August 29, 2025
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has announced that ten students from the Academies of Loudoun participated in an international research collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore. This initiative provided the students with...