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AIA Singapore unveils "Road to HYROX" video series, reinforcing its leadership in championing accessible and inclusive wellness
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 November 2025 - Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced the launch of "Road to HYROX", an inspiring multi-episode video series. This compelling video series showcases the...
AIA Singapore unveils “Road to HYROX” video series, reinforcing its leadership in championing accessible and inclusive wellness
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 November 2025 – Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced the launch of “Road to HYROX”, an inspiring multi-episode video series. This compelling video series showcases the...
Is Singapore all work and no play? Viral TikTok sparks fierce debate
SINGAPORE: Singapore is back in the spotlight — but this time, it’s not for its legendary hawker food or the thrill of the Formula 1 night race. A Japanese TikToker, @naofromjapan_, sparked a lively online debate after describing the Lion City as...
Hotel Miramar to reopen as Singapore’s first DoubleTree by Hilton in 2026
SINGAPORE: Hotel Miramar, which ceased operations at the end of October, will soon be given a new lease of life. A subsidiary of Singapore-listed Wee Hur Holdings has entered into a cooperation agreement with fund management company Aravest and...
Court grants Singapore son protection order after father shoots rubber band at face, slaps and spits on him
SINGAPORE, Nov 3 — A Singapore court has reportedly granted a personal protection order (PPO) to a young man against his father after finding that the older man had repeatedly resorted to physical violence over household disputes. According to a...
5 new restaurants in Singapore to check out this November 2025
As November rolls in, Singapore's dining scene is kicking into high gear, with a slew of exciting restaurant openings prepared to take reservations for the festive season. It's also the perfect time to catch up with friends one last time before...
MAS looks to catalyse demand for alternative risk financing, strengthening Singapore’s insurance hub status
The central bank will also work with the industry to boost demand for insurance-linked securities in the Republic [SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has refreshed its insurance-linked security (ILS) grant scheme to offset...
Al-Azhar Grand Imam Receives Singapore's Minister for Muslim Affairs
Mon 03 Nov 2025 | 08:26 AM Al-Azhar Grand Imam Receives Singapore's Minister for Muslim Affairs His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, has received Dr. Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim,...
Aravest, Hilton and Wee Hur Partner to Debut DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay in 2026
Aravest, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), and Wee Hur Property Pte. Ltd., subsidiary of Wee Hur Holdings Ltd. (SGX: E3B), today announced a landmark agreement to bring the DoubleTree by Hilton brand to Singapore with the reimagining of Hotel Miramar at...
Hyundai Motor and Singapore’s EDB partner to develop low-carbon and hydrogen solutions
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to identify opportunities to develop low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen. Credit:...
Jeju Island Beef and Pork Export Agreement with Singapore Reached
President Lee Jae Myung and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held a summit on Nov. 2 in Seoul and agreed to further strengthen and expand economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. During a joint press...
world Daily roundup: Singapore and S. Korea launch strategic partnership to deepen economic links, defence cooperation — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Singapore and S. Korea launch strategic partnership to deepen economic links, defence cooperation Singapore and South Korea have agreed to work more closely in a range of areas such as...
Groww IPO: Sovereign funds of Norway, Abu Dhabi and Singapore to invest in Billionbrains Garage Ventures
The firm’s ₹6,630 crore IPO opened for anchor investors on Monday Three large sovereign funds, including Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC of Singapore are among the investors participating in the...
Norway’s NBIM, ADIA and Singapore’s GIC to invest in India’s Groww IPO
Three large sovereign funds, including Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC of Singapore, are among the investors participating in the IPO of Indian stockbroker Groww‘s parent Billionbrains Garage...
Sovereign funds of Norway, Abu Dhabi and Singapore to invest in India's Groww IPO
[MUMBAI] Three large sovereign funds, including Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and GIC of Singapore are among the investors participating in the IPO of Indian stock broker Groww’s parent Billionbrains...
McDonald's Singapore launching Thai-inspired menu items, featuring Tom Yum Burger
Hankering for Thai flavours but can't fly to Thailand to satisfy them? You now can with McDonald's Singapore. The fast food chain wants diners to sabai sabai (relax) and enjoy its new Thai-inspired line-up, shared a press release on Monday (Nov...
Hyundai Motor Group partners with Singapore’s HTX to co-develop future mobility technologies
Beyond mobility, the partnership will focus on developing next-generation robotics and hydrogen energy technologies. Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)...
Stress, costs, and overbearing crowds: The tough reality behind Singapore’s fun conventions
Why would thousands of visitors willingly brave a shoulder-to-shoulder crush, dodging strollers and enduring anonymous glares, just for a chance to buy something? Well, these incidents happened to the many people who attended Public Garden: a...
entertainment Baekhyun was adorable in Singapore concert, even when he tripped on stage
They say concerts are all about the vibes and Korean singer Baekhyun certainly lit the stage up at his solo concert on Saturday (Nov 1). Performing at the Indoor Stadium for the final stop of his solo world tour Reverie, fans went wild as the...