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Singapore nabs two Aussies wanted in Bali execution-style killing during Changi transit
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 19 — Two men allegedly involved in the fatal shooting of an Australian in Bali were briefly held by Singapore authorities before being deported to Indonesia, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confirmed to The Straits...
Singapore’s DSTA, ELT Group partner on hi-tech defence
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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June 18, 2025
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The...
Singapore’s top Muay Thai fighters target medal haul at continental showdown in Vietnam
Channel News Asia
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June 19, 2025
National coach Amir Gani said adapting to the intensity and pace of international bouts has been a major focus in training, with former national athletes being involved as sparring partners. “We do more training because of the pace of the fights....
Singapore Management University wins ICC Moot Competition
Diplomat magazine EU
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June 18, 2025
ICC Judge Bertram Schmitt was the presiding judge for the competition’s jury. Members of the winning team are Lea Yeo Jen Wen, Justin Chew, Dewi Sabrina Husnan, Timothy Cheng Zhi Wen, Wong Zi Yang and Elsa Shalina Abdullah. The teams competed on a...
singapore MOH launches helpline and textline for 24/7 mental health support
Asiaone
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June 19, 2025
Round-the-clock mental health support is now readily available with a call or text away with the launch of Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service. Launched on Wednesday (June 18), the national mindline 1771 is part...
singapore 2 Zika cases in Woodlands; NEA says surveillance suggests persistent virus signals in the area
Asiaone
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June 19, 2025
SINGAPORE — Two local Zika cases have been confirmed at Woodlands Street 11 and Street 32, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), in a Facebook post on June 19. Following each case...
singapore NUS ranked 8th in the world, SUTD drops to 519 — but do employers still care about university rankings?
Asiaone
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June 18, 2025
Her graduation ceremony is still a month away, but Singapore Management University (SMU) student Britney Kon is already working full-time. The 25-year-old Economics major landed a business analyst role at a tech firm in March — after submitting...
singapore Singaporean arrested in Thailand over human trafficking and money laundering charges
Asiaone
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June 19, 2025
A Singaporean man was arrested by the Thai immigration police at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday (June 18) for his suspected involvement in cases of human trafficking and money laundering. The man, identified as Dexter, had arrived in Thailand...
National University of Singapore holds ground in Global Top 10 as Nanyang Technological University climbs in QS World University Rankings
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 19 — The National University of Singapore (NUS) has retained its spot among the world’s top 10 universities, coming in eighth in the latest QS World University Rankings, while Nanyang Technological University (NTU) continued its...
Diverging fortunes in Singapore’s F&B scene as diners turn to cheaper options
The Business Times Singapore
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June 19, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Fortunes are diverging in the local dining scene, with restaurant takings on the decline but other food and beverage (F&B) outlets seeing some recovery, based on official data. Maybank co-head of macro research Chua Hak Bin said:...
Two Zika cases detected in Singapore’s Woodlands, authorities confirm local transmission risk
Malay Mail
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June 19, 2025
SINGAPORE, June 19 — Two new local cases of Zika virus infection have been confirmed in Singapore’s Woodlands, specifically at Street 11 and Street 32, according to a joint statement by the country’s National Environment Agency (NEA) and the...
NTU Singapore, WHO Partner to Advance Global Food Safety
OpenGov Asia
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June 18, 2025
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a pioneering collaboration to modernise the global food safety framework using cutting-edge technologies. Anchored in the WHO Global...
Latest Singapore six-month T-bill cut-off yield falls to 2%
The Business Times Singapore
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June 19, 2025
It is the seventh consecutive issuance since Mar 26 for which yields have declined [SINGAPORE] The cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) inched down to 2 per cent, based on auction results released by the Monetary...
Standard Chartered lays off 80 employees in Singapore, offshores positions to India
Vulcan Post
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June 19, 2025
Standard Chartered has reportedly laid off dozens of employees in Singapore. Around 80 employees, primarily from the London-based bank’s technology and operations departments, were affected, with the positions being offshored to India, according...
The Secret Behind Trust Bank’s Rise to Singapore’s 4th Largest Bank | ft CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu
Fintech News
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June 19, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox In just under three years, Trust Bank has gone from a new entrant to becoming Singapore’s 4th largest bank. Fintech News Networks Chief Editor sits down with Trust...
Johor, Grab in talks to enhance cross-border travel agreement with Singapore
The Sun Daily
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June 19, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today,...
UPS Healthcare launches advanced logistics facility in Singapore
STAT Trade Times
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June 19, 2025
UPS Healthcare has announced the opening of its advanced logistics facility at 36 Tuas Road, Singapore. Spanning over 11,500 square metres, the facility significantly enhances UPS Healthcare's logistics capabilities, doubling its regional...
Miri teen to represent Malaysia at 47th SEA Age Group Swimming C’ships in Singapore
Borneo Post
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June 19, 2025
Ryan Liaw Chee Heng KUCHING (June 19): Up-and-coming swimmer Ryan Liaw Chee Heng will represent Malaysia at the 47th South East Asia (SEA) Age Group Swimming Championships in Singapore from June 25-27. The 15-year-old student from Riam Hill...
What to study in Singapore? Here are 26 fields SG universities rank in the global top 10 for.
Vulcan Post
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June 19, 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Subject ranking data comes from the latest QS University Rankings. Many Singaporeans dream of studying abroad, lured by the prospects of attending one...
FCB India and Ogilvy Singapore Win Grand Prix on Day Three of Cannes Lions
Branding in Asia
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June 18, 2025
Day Three of the Cannes Lions has come to a close, with winners announced across six categories and another strong showing for the Asia-Pacific region, which took home two Grand Prix awards. FCB India won the Grand Prix in the PR Lions category...