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POLITICSAug 20Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence WongFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading a ministerial delegation to participate in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 19-20The Hindu
BUSINESSAug 20Vietnam Outbound Investment : Why Singapore Is a Strategic LaunchpadThe article explores why Singapore serves as a strategic starting point for Vietnam's outbound investments. This provides insight into international business strategies and regional economic relationships.vietnam-briefing.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 19Singapore plans tax, visa incentives to boost fund industrySingapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and make it easier for investment professionals to obtain visas as it seeks to head off growing competition in the asset management sector, the central bank has said. The ‌Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the finance ministry plan to exempt from tax investment profits earned by fund managers from managing certain funds, including those of single family offices. More details will be announced in the 2027...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19In Singapore’s battle of casinos, Marina Bay Sands holds winning hand against SentosaAt Singapore casino Resorts World Sentosa’s Lunar New Year lucky draw for high rollers earlier this year, the biggest prize was a bottle of Martell Cognac. Across the harbour at rival Marina Bay Sands, the top sweepstakes winner walked away with a new Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 worth much more. It is one of the incidents that has made the casino duopoly in one of the world’s top gambling venues more lopsided in the past few years. That is putting pressure on the Sentosa Island resort, whose gaming...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19Sitharaman leads delegation to Singapore for ministerial roundtableThe 4th ISMR will build on the progress made under these pillars and explore new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Singapore economic partnership, the Finance Ministry saidThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 18Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strengthParkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 18Singapore’s universities race to embrace AI as job demands transformAfter years of concern over students using artificial intelligence to cut corners, Singapore’s universities are embracing the technology, driven not just by changes in the classroom but by pressure to prepare graduates for an economy that increasingly prizes AI literacy. But analysts say educators still face the challenge of ensuring students use AI to sharpen their critical thinking rather than relying on it for quick answers and guidance. On August 11, the National University of Singapore...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Singaporeans urge forest protection at rally as housing plans spur concernsThousands of people have rallied in Singapore against plans to build homes on two forested sites in a large public display of concern over how the land-scarce city state should balance housing demand with conservation. The projects have brought renewed urgency to a long-running debate over land use: activists say remaining mature forests should be protected, while the government says conserving more greenery would mean fewer homes for Singaporeans. Residents, nature lovers and conservation...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc pen sells for US$360,000 in Singapore auctionA silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for S$461,500 (US$360,000), nearly 10 times its highest estimate, after drawing 111 bids at an auction. Singapore auction house Hotlotz said the sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No 146 fountain pen, engraved with “SM Lee Kuan Yew”, sold on Sunday at its “Interiors & Collectibles – August, Fine Art Focus” online auction. The pen had a presale valuation of S$30,000 to S$50,000, with bidding...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16Singapore Inc hopes AI access will stop finance high-flyers moving to Hong KongClose relations with both US and China mean the latest AI models are easily accessible in the city-stateFinancial Times
WORLDAug 15How Tiong Bahru became one of Singapore most desirable neighbourhoodsThis article discusses the transformation of Tiong Bahru into a highly sought-after neighborhood in Singapore. It provides insight into urban development and desirability factors.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 15As India celebrates 80th Independence Day , Singapore , Israel send warm wishes ; celebrate deepening bonds , shared futureSingapore and Israel extended warm wishes to India on its 80th Independence Day, celebrating deepening bonds and a shared future. This highlights the diplomatic relations and cultural exchanges between these nations.calcuttanews.net · India
WORLDAug 15Indian Envoy leads celebration of Independence Day in SingaporeThe Hindu
WORLDAug 15As India celebrates 80th Independence Day , Singapore , Israel send warm wishes ; celebrate deepening bonds , shared futureSingapore and Israel have sent congratulations to India on its 80th Independence Day, acknowledging deepening bilateral relations and a shared future. This highlights international diplomacy and strengthening alliances.laosnews.net · United States
POLITICSAug 15Indian envoy leads celebration of Independence Day in SingaporeThe Indian envoy in Singapore led the celebration of Independence Day. This signifies a diplomatic and cultural event involving India abroad.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 15My second crib : They own homes in Singapore . So why are they renting abroad ? The article investigates why individuals who own homes in Singapore are opting to rent properties abroad. This explores trends in international housing and personal finance.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 15Bangladesh , Singapore hopeful of early conclusion of FTABangladesh and Singapore express optimism for the swift finalization of a Free Trade Agreement. This indicates progress in economic diplomacy between the two nations.dhakacourier.com.bd · Bangladesh
BUSINESSAug 15My second crib : They own homes in Singapore . So why are they renting abroad ? asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDAug 15Meet the Singaporean DJ taking local sounds to the global stageAt one of the world’s biggest electronic dance music festivals in Belgium, entranced revellers recently found themselves dancing to sounds more often heard on a Singapore commute than a Tomorrowland stage. They included the MRT warning to “Sila berhati-hati di ruang platform” (“Please mind the platform gap” in Malay), familiar to millions who ride the city state’s metro system, and the piercing, repetitive call of the Asian koel, a bird whose cry is instantly recognisable in many Singapore...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14Will disbarment of Singapore’s Pritam Singh further dent his political standing?The disbarment of Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh in Singapore is a professional blow for the leading opposition figure, but is not expected to further damage his political standing. Singh, 50, was struck off the roll of advocates and solicitors in a disciplinary hearing on Thursday, a decision that political analysts say reflects the hardline stance of the country’s legal system against dishonesty. On the political front, after years of parliamentary scrutiny, a court conviction and an...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 14Chinese national jailed in Singapore for burgling luxury homes on first visitA man who decided to burgle homes on his first visit to Singapore after finding the country “rich” was sentenced to three years and eight months’ jail on Friday. Huang Xiaozong broke into a suite at the Capella Singapore and two houses in Serangoon, stealing more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) worth of valuables. The 41-year-old earlier pleaded guilty to two counts of housebreaking, with one count of trespass taken into consideration for sentencing. The Chinese national visited Singapore for the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 13China’s STEM students turn to Singapore as Western study options shrinkFor generations, China’s brightest science and technology minds followed a well-worn path: board a Westbound flight and claim a seat at a globally renowned university. That once-reliable trajectory has fractured. Escalating US-China tech competition and tightening immigration policies across the “big four” study destinations – Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States – have redrawn the map for global student mobility. As Western nations impose ever-stricter access controls and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 13Singapore-flagged container ship crashes into riverbank in IndiaA Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 13Singapore’s provision shops struggle to keep shutters open in HDB heartlandsSurrounded by a clutter of carton boxes, bottles of dishwashing liquid and rows of dry snacks, Ramasamy Vellasamy holds court behind a cashier. For nine hours a day since 1986, he has been running a provision shop on the ground floor of a housing block in northern Singapore and knows the neighbourhood and its residents like the back of his hand. Despite Samy Provision Shop’s enduring presence, it was barely breaking even, said Ramasamy, who lamented the struggle of adapting to the ever-shifting...South China Morning Post