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singapore 10.4ha of forest in Woodlands to be cleared from 2026 for industrial, mixed-use developments
Asiaone
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE - Some 10.4ha of forest in Woodlands is slated for clearance from 2026 to build industrial and mixed-use developments for an upcoming precinct highlighted during the recent National Day Rally. The vegetation, about the size of 15...
Singapore: Setting New Benchmarks for Sustainable Data Centres
OpenGov Asia
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August 22, 2025
Singapore has taken a major step to advance sustainable growth in its digital economy and reinforce its role as a leading global digital hub with the launch of a new, comprehensive energy efficiency standard for data centres. The standard, SS...
Singaporean doctor charged with filming 4,500 secret videos in Melbourne hospitals, out after parents flew in to post A$50,000 bail
Malay Mail
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August 23, 2025
MELBOURNE, Aug 23 — A Singapore-born trainee surgeon has been released on bail in Australia after being accused of secretly filming hundreds of his colleagues in hospital restrooms. Ryan Cho, 28, faces as many as 500 charges over some 4,500...
Singapore Business Federation and El Salvador Forge Ties to Strengthen Global Trade Links.
El Salvador in English
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August 22, 2025
The Salvadoran ambassador to Singapore, who also serves as the concurrent representative for Thailand and Indonesia, announced new efforts to bring El Salvador closer to Asian markets. In a post on X, the diplomat shared that a meeting was held...
Joint Statement for the 2nd Philippines-Australia Defense Ministers’ Meeting
The National Tribune
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August 23, 2025
Department of Defence Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles held the 2nd Philippines-Australia Defense Ministers’ Meeting on August 22, 2025 in Manila, the...
Palestine's UN envoy calls for international 'protective force' to stop Gaza offensive
The National News
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Palestine's ambassador to the UN on Friday called for the immediate deployment of an international force to protect the Palestinian people, accused Israel of genocide and urged the Security Council to intervene. In a letter to the Security Council...
More than 850 vapes seized at Singapore's borders over five days as ICA steps up checks
Channel News Asia
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE: More than 850 vapes and related components were surrendered to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers over five days of stepped-up checks by the agency. Between Monday (Aug 18) and Friday, ICA ramped up efforts to detect...
‘Even the Prime Minister is talking about it’: Parents, teachers relieved vaping seen as drug issue
The Straits Times
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE - When Sara (not her real name) heard Prime Minister Lawrence Wong first mention the word “vaping” in his National Day Rally speech, she immediately sat up on her couch. Sara, 55, has been at her wits’ end for over a year due to her...
ICA seizes more than 850 vapes, components within 5 days across Singapore’s checkpoints
The Straits Times
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE - A couple in their late 20s surrendered three vapes when asked by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at Changi Airport Terminal 1 on Aug 22. After they arrived and collected their luggage, an ICA officer had asked if...
Over $30,000 lost in new scam in Singapore involving requests for school fees by impersonators
The Straits Times
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE - At least $38,000 has been lost to a new type of scam involving fake requests for school or tuition fees. At least 16 cases of such scams were reported in August, and were carried out via e-mails impersonating educational institutions,...
IIM Raipur, IIT Bhilai, NIT Raipur in talks with Singapore for new tie-ups
India Today
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August 22, 2025
IIM Raipur, NIT Raipur and IIT Bhilai, held a joint dialogue with representatives of the Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore to explore academic and research partnerships. The meeting coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic...
Malaria Infections in Africa a Result of Poverty, Not Geography, International Funding Critical to Preventing Infections
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
Minako Sasako / The Yomiuri Shimbun A worker is seen at the Kenya Medical Research Institute in Kisumu, western Kenya, on July 7. The institute is at the forefront of malaria research. By Minako Sasako / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST,...
World : Top News Headlines Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 23, 2025
Bernama
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August 23, 2025
INDONESIA 1. DANANTARA STEPS IN AS WHOOSH TRAIN SAVES TIME BUT BLEEDS CASH Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, has pledged to help resolve mounting problems at the country’s first high-speed rail line, the Jakarta-Bandung service known...
Leading Lawyer In The UAE Dr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Introduction Dr. Hassan Mohsen Elhais is one of the leading legal consultants in Dubai, a distinction earned with more than 19 years of extensive experience as a lawyer and legal consultant. His rise to becoming one of the best...
Walmart’s international sales jump 10.5%, India and China lead growth
CNBC-TV18
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August 22, 2025
Walmart’s international sales rose 10.5% in the second quarter of FY26, led by strong growth in India through Flipkart and steady performance in China. The company highlighted that India is at the centre of its quick commerce strategy, which has...
White House announces chipmaker Intel to give US government 10% stake
BBC
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August 22, 2025
Lily Jamali Reporting fromSan Francisco ShareSave US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on Friday that the federal government will take a 10% stake in US chipmaker Intel. "This historic agreement strengthens US leadership in semiconductors,...
Profits, and customers, prove elusive for Singapore’s digital banks
KrASIA
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August 23, 2025
Eugina Sim will continue saving with a traditional lender, even though digital banks owned by technology players including Grab and Sea have opened up choices in Singapore for consumers like her. “I don’t see why I need to shift my account,” the...
‘It just works’: Why Singaporeans still find much to love about their home
The Independent Singapore
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August 23, 2025
SINGAPORE: At a time when voicing out frustrations online is common, a recent Reddit thread about feeling detached from Singapore resonated with many. Amid the grumbles and criticisms, one post got the attention of many, not for disregarding...
General Oceans Expands into Asia with New Sales Office in Singapore
Offshore Source - Florida
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General Oceans, parent company of multiple underwater technology brands including Nortek, Tritech International Ltd and Klein Marine Systems, has announced the opening of a sales office in Singapore, expanding its already extensive global reach....
Palestine's UN envoy calls for international force to stop Gaza offensive
The National News
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Palestine's ambassador to the UN on Friday called for the immediate deployment of an international force to protect the Palestinian people, accused Israel of genocide and urged the Security Council to intervene. In a letter to the Security Council...