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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...
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...
Decolonising global health: an essential conversation in medical education
British Medical Journal
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Y J N Lim, first year medical student Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore limnicole{at}u.nus.edu Education in equitable practice and decoloniality in global health must begin early in medics’ careers if...
Singapore factory activity ticks up to end two-month contraction as US tariffs loom
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE - Manufacturing activity in Singapore staged a modest rebound in June after languishing in contraction territory for two straight months, but uncertainty prevails with a reprieve on US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs set to end...
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...
Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE - Singapore and Cambodia will deepen their collaboration in several areas, including renewable energy, high-quality carbon credits and trade in food products, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations. Prime Minister...
‘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...
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 20 persons arrested in multi-agency anti-crime blitz in Geylang and Joo Chiat
Asiaone
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July 2, 2025
Eight men and 12 women, aged between 24 and 55, were arrested for various offences during a multi-agency enforcement operation in Geylang and Joo Chiat on Friday (June 27). The offences include drink driving, driving without a valid licence and...
Singapore driver jailed over East Coast Parkway crash that killed teen now probed for allegedly faking NUS enrolment
Malay Mail
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 2 — Police are investigating a man’s claim that he was a student at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said today. Jarrett Tee Lee Kiat stated during police investigations on March 8...
Singapore, Cambodia solidify joint efforts in energy, climate finance, agri-trade
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asian neighbours Singapore and Cambodia intend to continue advancing shared interests in renewable energy trade, high-quality carbon markets, agri-trade and in bolstering Asean centrality. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence...
Dengue vaccine maker explains withdrawal of US, Singapore applications
Inquirer
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July 4, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Takeda Healthcare Philippines on Thursday said that its voluntary withdrawal of its dengue applications in the US and Singapore has something to do with requested data collection. Takeda, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, is...
Singapore teen pleads guilty to punching police officer, sharing nudes on Snapchat
Malay Mail
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 2 — A 19-year-old Singaporean man pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and circulating an intimate image without consent. The incident involving the police officer occurred after a dispute with his father in their Tampines...
singapore 'He fought till the end': Man who survived acid attack as a baby dies of cancer at 26
Asiaone
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE — Few had expected Samuel Lim Hong Xiang to survive after his grandmother's domestic helper poured acid down his throat when he was just three months old. But Lim defied every medical prognosis and lived on. Despite severe damage to his...
ACA Pharma secures fast-track approval for Eagle Pharmaceuticals' RYANODEX® in Macau
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ACA Pharma, an end-to-end commercialization partner for China & Southeast Asia, helps Eagle Pharmaceuticals secure regulatory approval in Macau for RYANODEX® in under 90 days. NEW YORK, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MACAU – ACA Pharma proudly...
Hong Kong-listed Chinese pharma firm sets sights on SGX for secondary listing
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – A Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical company is aiming to launch a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) later this month. China Medical System (CMS) filed its preliminary prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore on...
More Singapore residents met CPF Required Retirement Sum when they turned 55 in 2024
The Straits Times
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July 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans are putting funds aside to beef up their retirement safety nets, noted the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board’s 2024 annual report. It found that more members who turned 55 in 2024 had set aside their Required Retirement...