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SCI & TECHJun 30Avnet Brings Ecosystem Together to Scale Edge AI in SingaporeAvnet is collaborating with an ecosystem of partners to expand the use of Edge AI technology in Singapore. This initiative aims to advance technological adoption and development in the region.thehindu.com · India
BUSINESSJun 29The house edge has moved to Singapore for this casino operator. Why the stock is a buy nowDon't let the name fool you: Despite being headquartered in Nevada, Las Vegas Sands doesn't operate a U.S. casino. Instead, it's focused on fast-growing markets.CNBC
BUSINESSJun 29Lokesh, Singapore Consul General discuss investment cooperationLokesh and the Singapore Consul General have met to discuss potential cooperation on investments. This suggests ongoing diplomatic and economic engagement between the two entities.The Hindu
WORLDJun 29Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholesA labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for unskilled staff, even as authorities respond with the city state’s characteristic speed and efficiency. Last week, hundreds of migrant workers in services such as air conditioning, plumbing and construction showed up at the Ministry of Manpower building in a rare labour confrontation in the city state. On Sunday, Minister of State for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29Malaysia acts to avert Singapore causeway chaos amid Johor state electionMalaysia has set up a special task force to tackle potential disruptions on the causeway linking Johor to Singapore ahead of a state election next month. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said ensuring smooth cross-border movement is his ministry’s “highest priority” as tens of thousands of Malaysians are expected to return home to cast their votes in the Johor state election on July 11. “We are not taking any chances. We have Plan A and Plan B ready to go. That is the directive I have...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 28Singapore’s Pritam Singh survives vote of no confidenceIn his greatest test since taking the helm of the Workers’ Party (WP) in 2018, secretary general Pritam Singh has survived by a landslide a vote of no confidence within his party, inside sources have confirmed. The Aljunied MP, who leads Singapore’s most prominent opposition party, faced a special conference on Sunday morning called by 25 cadre members who were pushing for him to step down for breaching the WP’s constitution. Sources confirmed that about 79 per cent of the 107 cadres present...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 28Inside the Singapore travel trend that’s swarming China’s furniture capitalFor a growing number of Singaporeans, furnishing a new home has become reason enough to book a holiday. Not the sort involving beach clubs or Michelin-starred restaurants. Instead, these design-savvy travellers are flying to China armed with camera rolls full of sofa and cabinetry photos, meticulously curated Pinterest boards and floor plans marked with dimensions down to the centimetre, all in pursuit of custom-made furnishings for their homes. Blame it on our collective obsession with our...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 27Singapore graduates settle for half pay in brutal jobs marketAs the class of 2026 join the race to find jobs, unemployed college graduates in Singapore are taking a last-ditch shot at getting ahead via temporary government-funded gigs that earn them half the median first pay cheque. The government’s Graduate Industry Traineeships, known as GRIT, offer a stopgap for graduates to gain industry-relevant experience with government agencies or private businesses, earning between S$1,800 to S$2,400 (US$1,400 to US$1,850) per month. The lowest end of that range...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 27U . S . Strikes Iran After Drone Attack On Singapore Ship1150wima.iheart.com · United States
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 27U . S . Strikes Iran After Drone Attack On Singapore Shipkhow.iheart.com · United States
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CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 27U . S . Strikes Iran After Drone Attack On Singapore Ship600wmtradio.iheart.com · United States
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 27US strikes Iranian targets following attack on Singaporean cargo ship in Hormuzjpost.com · Israel
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 26U . S . Strikes Iran After Drone Attack On Singapore Shippowertalk967.iheart.com · United States
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 26U . S . Strikes Iran After Drone Attack On Singapore Shipknst.iheart.com · United States
WORLDJun 26Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwaveSingapore’s cooling strategy, pioneered by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has come in for praise in Europe, which is sweltering under a deadly heatwave. Even Tesla founder and world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk has weighed in, calling the late statesman “a genius”. Record-breaking temperatures in countries including Britain, France and Germany have killed dozens, overwhelmed hospitals and led to the closure of schools and cultural sites. Mercury in Paris hit a June record of 40.9...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 26Singapore: French teen in trouble over straw-licking videoA French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted in Singapore, a country famous for its tough laws.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 26Singapore: French teen to plead guilty in straw video caseA French student is accused of licking a straw at a juice vending machine before putting it back and posting the video online. He faces jail time if convicted, in a case that sparked outrage in the island country.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 26Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?Singaporean Hong Weilun was left disappointed after he failed to secure tickets for limited Teochew screenings of the Chinese film Dear You when they were released on Monday. “It is important to watch the original version because the mood, nuances and emotional weight of the film are best conveyed through the actors’ expressions, accents and subtle vocal cues,” Hong said. The 40-year-old, who is Teochew and had initially planned to travel to Malaysia to watch Dear You, may now get the chance to...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTBREAKINGJun 25Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing HormuzSouth China Morning Post