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Vietnam – An Attractive Destination For Medical Tourism
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 4, 2025
Not only does Vietnam attract international tourists with its landscapes, culture, and cuisine, but it is also gradually becoming a reliable destination for medical treatment, offering high-quality services at reasonable costs. Patients are...
DASA, Latin America’s Largest Diagnostic Provider, Selects AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging Platform in Flagship Agreement
Web NewsWire
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July 3, 2025
Events: EPC Contracts for Energy Industry 1 – 9 July Online ASIA Sustainable Energy Week 2025 2 – 4 July Bangkok, Thailand MobilityTech Asia – Bangkok (MTAB) 2025 2 – 4 July Bangkok, Thailand 45th Global Edition of World AI Show 8 – 9 July...
WP slams PAP over Pritam's podcast criticism; DPM Gan says US tariffs may stay beyond Trump: Singapore live news
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 4, 2025
The US Congress passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic policy bill, triggering seismic shifts in tax law, healthcare and political power. (Photo: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax...
singapore 3 weeks' jail for man who touched himself on train, flicked bodily fluid on female passenger
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE — While on a train, a 57-year-old man thought about his unsatisfactory sexual relationship with his wife and decided to touch himself. Cheng Choong Peng then flicked his bodily fluid onto a woman, staining her pants. On July 2, Cheng...
singapore 'Politics should stop at the water's edge': PAP on Pritam's recent media engagement in Malaysia
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
The People's Action Party (PAP) has raised concerns over the Workers' Party (WP) engagement with Malaysian media, saying that domestic politics should remain within Singapore's boundaries, the ruling party said in a statement on Thursday (July 3)....
Who is Balaji Srinivasan? Indian-origin entrepreneur building new tech nation on island near Singapore
Financial Express
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Indian-origin entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has taken a giant leap towards laying the foundation of a new unprecedented beginning. Last year, the former CTO of Coinbase made headlines for acquiring an entire island near Singapore to create what...
Việt Nam emerges as Southeast Asia’s rising star in high-tech medical treatment
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Once regarded as a low-cost destination offering basic healthcare services mainly for overseas Vietnamese and foreign patients, Việt Nam’s medical sector has undergone a rapid and impressive transformation. With growing mastery of...
Electrician jailed in Singapore for biting off co-worker’s earlobe in drunken dormitory fight
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 21-year-old electrician was sentenced to six months in jail in Singapore yesterday after biting off part of his co-worker’s earlobe during a drunken altercation in a Kallang dormitory. The Straits Times reported that...
Eligible Singaporeans to receive up to S$800 in SG60 Vouchers from 1 July 2025
Human Resources Online
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To commemorate 60 years of nation-building, Singaporeans aged 60 and above will get S$800, while younger adults will receive S$600. All adult Singaporeans will receive SG60 Vouchers starting from 1 July 2025. This initiative, introduced under the...
Forum: Strengthen infrastructure for pet healthcare
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
I have observed that while Singapore has a sufficient number of general veterinary clinics, there are very few clinics providing advanced surgical treatments for pets. Procedures for serious conditions – such as coronary heart disease and mitral...
Maritime 4.0 in Focus as Nautical Institute Singapore Conference 2025 Returns with Leading Voices in Digitalisation, Sustainability, and Wellbeing
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 3, 2025
The Nautical Institute (Singapore) is proud to announce its annual conference, returning on 17 July 2025 at Furama City Centre, Singapore, under the timely theme “Maritime 4.0 – Embracing Digitalisation, Sustainability & Wellbeing.” With the...
Healthcare facility planned for site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library after it moves to AMK Hub
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – The site of Ang Mo Kio Public Library is set to house a healthcare facility after the library moves to AMK Hub shopping mall in 2026. In response to queries from The Straits Times, a spokeswoman for Link Asset Management, which manages...
Singapore launches four-year study to assess food allergy impact and...
Food Ingredients First
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A group of clinicians and researchers in Singapore is starting a four-year joint research project this year to assess the prevalence and impact of food allergies in Singaporean children. The National University Hospital (NUH) and the KK Women’s...
Singapore Anchors Alibaba Cloud’s AI Expansion
finews.asia
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July 3, 2025
Singapore is proving its status as Asia’s digital powerhouse. Celebrating a decade since establishing its international headquarters in the Lion City, Alibaba Cloud has unveiled a sweeping new chapter, launching its first AI Global Competency...
Cambodia, Singapore reaffirm economic ties
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Synopsis: Both sides confirm their commitment to accelerating cooperation in trade, investment, financial technology, green energy, and digital infrastructure. Cambodia and Singapore Wednesday reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic...
Closed wellness chain ordered to refund two clients
The Malaysian Star
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July 3, 2025
A COMPANY manager was caught by surprise when the wellness and spa chain she patronised suddenly ceased operations in May. Molly Tea had signed up for 90 sessions worth RM4,400 with the Taman Nusa Bestari branch of the chain on Sept 12, 2024 and...
What role does Lydia Look play on General Hospital? Character details explored
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
On General Hospital, American actress Lydia Look portrays Selina Wu, a powerful mob boss. The character of Selina Wu was introduced in 2015 as part of the Five Families, a criminal group in Port Charles. Lydia Look started appearing in the role...
Singapore adds special care dentistry as eighth dental speciality
Healthcare Asia
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July 3, 2025
The speciality focuses on treating adults with complex needs. The Dental Specialists Accreditation Board (DSAB), supported by the Ministry of Health, has recognised special care dentistry as Singapore’s eighth dental speciality. The DSAB will set...
‘Pedal to the metal’ for next 2 years, says Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – The clock is ticking for Singaporean powerlifter Farhanna Farid, who at 32 has spent nearly a decade in the sport and notched many milestones in her career. She has given herself two years to put “the pedal to the metal” and break more...
Singapore private home price growth slows in Q2
Real Estate Asia
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July 3, 2025
Private home prices inched up by 0.5% during the quarter. Prices of private homes and HDB resale flats in Singapore continued to climb in Q2 2025, albeit at a slower and more sustainable pace, according to statistics from the Urban Redevelopment...