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singapore Family of police trainee who died in accident reaches out to good Samaritans who stopped to help
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
The parents of a 19-year-old police trainee from the Home Team Academy who died last month have thanked the passers-by who came to their son's aid. Mohammad Irfan Nur Iman Bin Azhar died in a road traffic accident along Tanah Merah Coast Road...
singapore Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng set for another pre-trial conference on July 23
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
Billionaire and hotelier Ong Beng Seng will have his case heard in court again on July 23 in a pre-trial conference. This follows a pre-trial conference on Tuesday morning (July 8) for the charges of abetting a public service in obtaining gifts...
Mann announces Rs 10 lakh universal health insurance cover for each family in Punjab
ETHealthworld.com
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July 9, 2025
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced a universal health insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh per annum under the Mukh Mantri Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana in the state. Under the scheme, each of the 65 lakh families in the...
Chugai and Gero ink $250 M deal to develop new therapies for age-related diseases
Biospectrum Asia
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July 8, 2025
Japan's Chugai Pharmaceutical and Gero, a Singapore-based biotechnology company, have entered into a joint research and license agreement to develop novel therapies for age-related diseases. In this collaboration, Chugai will create novel antibody...
Find your inspiration at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee still remembers the time she shared the pool with long-distance legend Katie Ledecky, the winner of nine Olympic golds and 21 world championship titles. It was in 2022 at the Swimming World Cup in...
Singapore Pet Festival 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever at Marina Bay Sands
Macau Business
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clubpets is proud to announce the return of the Singapore Pet Festival (SGPF), Singapore’s premier pet lifestyle showcase, from 1–3 August 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, spanning Halls A,...
Donald Trump threatens copper, pharma tariffs: Who will they hurt?
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
United States President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his global trade war on Tuesday, with the announcement of plans to impose a 50 percent tariff on all imported copper alongside a 20 percent levy on pharmaceutical products immediately,...
IHH Healthcare pursues expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam
Yahoo Finance
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Malaysian hospital operator IHH Healthcare has set its sights on expansion into Indonesia and Vietnam to boost its scale amid escalating care expenses in the region, as reported by Bloomberg. Indonesia's healthcare reforms and relaxed foreign...
Why are foreign tourists thronging to Korean pharmacies?
The Times of India
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Foreign tourists are flocking to Korean pharmacies instead of traditional beauty stores like Olive Young, creating a new trend in K-beauty shopping. This shift is driven by medical tourism, social media influence, and the appeal of...
Singapore: Strengthening Data Protection and AI Governance
OpenGov Asia
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July 7, 2025
Singapore is responding proactively to the evolving challenges posed by data use in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo in her opening address at Personal Data Protection Week...
Top Astrologer in Singapore: How Rahu Affects Career and Rahu's Potential Benefits Explained by Acharya Devraj Ji
The Hans India
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July 9, 2025
Astrology has long served as a guiding light for individuals navigating the complex journey of career, relationships, and personal growth. Among the various celestial forces influencing human life, Rahu—the North Node of the Moon—stands out for...
Body image issues, mental health problems; why are men afraid to seek help?
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
Gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity may point to body image issues in men. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore’s social issues of the day with guests. Outdated stereotypes of what a...
Singapore HDB resale prices to increase by 4-5% in 2025
Real Estate Asia
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July 7, 2025
Prices were previously predicted to grow by 5-7%. Singapore HDB resale flat prices continued to rise, but at a decidedly slower pace in Q2 2025 which in PropNex’s view is more sustainable and healthier for the HDB resale market. According to Wong...
Man charged after allegedly throwing soju bottle at bus, injuring passenger in Singapore
Malay Mail
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9 — Singapore authorities have charged Quztaza Kamarudin, 38, with performing a rash act after he allegedly hurled a glass soju bottle at a bus window, injuring a female passenger. Straits Times reported that Quztaza is accused of...
IHH Healthcare eyes Indonesia, Vietnam for expansion
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
IHH Healthcare Bhd. is looking to potential new markets Indonesia and Vietnam as the Malaysian hospital operator continues building scale to offset rising healthcare costs in the region. Indonesia is attractive, thanks to its healthcare reforms...
CUHK study: Creativity genes linked to career success and mental health risks
FutureIoT
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July 9, 2025
"There is no substitute for hard work." Thomas Edison "Hard work beat talent when talent doesn't work hard." Unknown author "I never dreamt of success. I worked for it." Estée Lauder A joint study by educational institutions from Shanghai,...
FESTIVAL: 4th Annual Jazz, Health And Food Truck Festival 2025 In Orange New Jersey on July 12
All About Jazz
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July 9, 2025
We are setting the stage for an unforgettable day at Monte Irvin Orange Park— the 4th Annual Food Truck and Jazz Festival 2025 is going to be the best one yet! With the City of Orange rolling out a mouthwatering fleet of food trucks, Three Doctors...
SG Digest: ShopBack bags MPI licence; IHH Healthcare eyes expansion
Deal Street Asia
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ShopBack has secured a major payment institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), while IHH Healthcare is eyeing an expansion into Indonesia and Vietnam to deepen its market presence in the region. ShopBack looking to...
Singapore stocks rise on July 7, with all eyes on trade deals as US tariff deadline looms
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE – The local bourse kicked off the week on a positive note, even as markets monitored how the US tariff tango was unfolding. The Straits Times Index (STI) was up 0.5 per cent or 18.24 points at 4,031.86 on July 7. Across the broader...
Specialist centre Royal Healthcare to open branch in Tokyo or Osaka, after Japanese firm Sojitz takes majority stake
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Specialist chain Royal Healthcare aims to open its first overseas medical centre in Tokyo or Osaka by 2028, after being acquired by Japanese trading firm Sojitz Corporation. In May, Sojitz announced that it had taken a majority stake...