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Singapore Exports Decline More than Expected Amid Trade Tensions
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore‘s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) fell by 4.6 percent in July compared to a year ago, marking a significant drop after a revised 12.9 percent increase in June, according to data released by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG)...
Singapore ICA leverages iris biometrics, robotics to streamline ID and passport renewal
Biometric Update
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August 18, 2025
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) has announced the launch of a new services center (ISC) to facilitate end-to-end processing of identity and immigration services. According to a media release, the ISC is a centralized...
Singapore ship behind world’s worst plastic spill faces US$1 billion price tag — but is it enough?
The Independent Singapore
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August 18, 2025
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: In a landmark ruling, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered the owners of a Singapore-flagged container ship to pay US$1 billion (S$1.34 billion) in damages for what it declared the world’s largest recorded marine plastic spill...
Singapore key exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 43%
The Jakarta Post
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ingapore's non-oil domestic exports slipped 4.6 percent in July from a year earlier, government data showed Monday, as shipments to the United States plunged by more than 40 percent. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy is heavily reliant on...
singapore Those caught vaping in public transport premises will be removed, reported to authorities: LTA
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Those caught vaping in public transport premises will be removed and reported to the authorities, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has warned. In a Facebook post on Monday (Aug 18), LTA said that for those found intoxicated, the police may be...
singapore Former Malaysian Special Branch director awarded Meritorious Service Medal
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
The Malaysian Special Branch's former director Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Khalid bin Haji Ismail has been conferred the prestigious Pingat Jasa Gemilang, or Meritorious Service Medal, by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Dato' Sri Haji Khalid was...
singapore 3 alleged primary school bullies who sent death threats to classmate's family suspended, may be caned
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Three students at Sengkang Green Primary School have been suspended after they allegedly bullied a classmate and threatened to "dissect" her and her family. A voice message allegedly sent by one of the Primary 3 students was uploaded online by...
Singapore prioritizes jobs amid fragmenting world and the rise of AI
Japan Times
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August 17, 2025
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said jobs for citizens will be the government’s top priority as the city-state faces risks from rising global trade barriers and artificial intelligence. The impact of the U.S.-China rivalry, President...
Singapore Shopping Centre relaunched for collective sale at lower $200m asking price
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - The strata owners of Singapore Shopping Centre are making another attempt at a collective sale – this time at a lower asking price of $200 million, down 21.6 per cent from the $255 million reserve price listed in its previous attempt...
Singapore exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 42.7 pct
Sharjah24
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Southeast Asia's second-largest economy is heavily reliant on international trade and is vulnerable to any global slowdown induced by the tariffs -- even if Singapore only faces a baseline 10 percent levy from US President Donald Trump. On August...
Singapore City Gallery: Uncover The Magic Behind Singapore’s Urban Planning Success
Little Day Out
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August 18, 2025
A visit to the Singapore City Gallery reveals how much vision, thought and planning goes into sculpting Singapore’s future and preserving our built heritage. The free gallery at URA Centre covers three floors and provides a window into the city...
Tripartite partnership to support upskilling of 15,000 logistics professionals in Singapore
Logistics Manager
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August 18, 2025
Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), ST Logistics and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upskill 15,000 workers in digitalisation, sustainability and workplace safety. The NTUC...
Exploring Singapore’s Illuminated Landmarks After Sunset
FTN News
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August 18, 2025
When the sun dips below the horizon in the Lion City, a spectacular transformation begins. Singapore, a metropolis known for its lush greenery and futuristic skyline, sheds its daytime skin to reveal a dazzling nocturnal persona. The city doesn’t...
Bank of Singapore Launches Alternative Solution to Single-Family Offices for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals
Hubbis
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Bank of Singapore has announced the launch of the Bank of Singapore Family Office Catalyst, a new solution tailored for ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking professional wealth management in Singapore. This solution provides principal...
world Daily roundup: Starbucks Singapore and Mofusand launching second collection on Aug 20 — and other top stories today
Asiaone
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August 18, 2025
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Berry cute: Starbucks Singapore and Mofusand launching second collection on Aug 20 The Mofusand craze in Singapore continues as Starbucks Singapore has announced the launch of its second...
Oman to host first -ever Singapore Film Festival
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Mid-September in Oman is set to showcase world cinema with two back-to-back international film events. Just ahead of the European Film Festival (September 21–28 at Cinepolis, Oman Avenues Mall), the first-ever Singapore Film Festival will...
Binnies-AECOM JV contracted for Singapore’s water reclamation plant project
World Construction Network
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August 18, 2025
A joint venture (JV) between Binnies and AECOM has been appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the third-phase expansion of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) in the eastern part...
MNA to conduct relief flights to Manila, Jakarta, Singapore this...
Eleven Myanmar
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The State-owned Myanmar National Airlines will conduct relief flights to Manila, Jakarta and Singapore in November, according to sources from the airline. MNA is due to conduct a relief flight to Singapore for Myanmar passengers on November 13 and...
President Mahama on official visit to Japan, Singapore
Graphic
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August 18, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama left Accra yesterday for a visit to Japan and Singapore, aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. It is also expected to expand trade and investment links and advance cooperation on shared...
General : MOT Ready To Discuss Cross-border e-hailing Implementation With Singapore
Bernama
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in principle ready to discuss with Singapore the implementation of cross-border e-hailing between Johor and the republic. He said the matter...