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ING looks to expand non-interest income pillars in Singapore to buffer rate risks
The Business Times Singapore
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July 6, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Dutch lender ING is accelerating efforts to build up its fee-based revenue amid the prospect of lower interest rates. In Singapore, that means deeper investments in capital markets and advisory, and in transaction services. “We’ve made...
Enduring presence of vernacular media like Tamil Murasu in Singapore not by chance: Josephine Teo
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
SINGAPORE - The continuing presence in Singapore of vernacular mainstream media outlets like Tamil Murasu is not by chance, but a result of careful policy design, strong community support and continuous efforts to innovate, said Minister for...
‘Busiest winter ahead’ as school holiday international travel soars
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 6, 2025
“This is shaping up to be our busiest winter ever for international travel, which demonstrates the resilience of the sector in the face of geopolitical tensions and cost pressures,” said Sydney Airport chief Scott Charlton. “More Australians are...
Asia Now Counts 10 Armies With More Than 1 Million Soldiers
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
Key Points India and China have long disputed their border along the Himalayan mountain range Both of these nations have some of the largest and most advanced military forces in Asia These countries are looking for a peaceful and permanent...
Minister Saeed refutes claims of Hanimaadhoo Airport being sold to foreign entities
Maldives Voice
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Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has firmly dismissed allegations that the government is planning to sell Hanimaadhoo International Airport to a foreign company, calling the rumors completely unfounded. The clarification comes in response to...
S’porean jokes VEP stands for ‘Very Expensive Penalty’ after $17k collected in fines in 5 days
The Independent Singapore
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE: Malaysia announced last year that it would be implementing a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) scheme, under which foreign-registered vehicles entering the country without a registered or activated VEP would be fined. On Jun 4, the country’s...
Chuan Grove site draws 7 bids, with top offer of S$1,376 psf ppr from Sing Holdings-Sunway joint venture
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] A joint venture between Sing Holdings and Sunway Developments placed the top bid for a 99-year leasehold private housing site in Chuan Grove, beating out six other bidders at the close of the government tender on Tuesday (Jul 8). The...
Trump's fresh tariff threats rattle Asean, bring focus on transshipment practices
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest salvo in his trade war campaign has left six Southeast Asian economies facing the prospect of steep new tariffs, injecting new volatility into a region already grappling with global economic uncertainty and...
Chinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS summit for first time. Here's why it matters
The Indian Express
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July 6, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend this year’s BRICS summit in Brazil – the first time he has missed the annual meeting since taking power. CNN reports the decision reflects his focus on China’s domestic economy and limited expectations...
David Puig WITB July 2025: LIV Golf Pro’s Golf Bag at BMW International Open Explored
Essentially Sports
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July 6, 2025
In 2024, two years after David Puig shocked the golf world by choosing LIV Golf over the PGA Tour, he confessed, “I love it, man. They [LIV Golf] do an awesome job.” And, true to his words, he is enjoying every bit of his life at the Saudi-backed...
Enduring presence of vernacular media in Singapore not by chance, says Josephine Teo as Tamil Murasu marks 90 years
The Business Times Singapore
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July 6, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The continuing presence in Singapore of vernacular mainstream media outlets such as like Tamil Murasu is not by chance, but a result of careful policy design, strong community support and continual efforts to innovate, said Minister...
Malaysia, Thailand could take biggest hits to growth in Asean from tariff impact: analysts
The Business Times Singapore
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July 8, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Malaysia and Thailand are the economies in Asean that are set to take the biggest hits from tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Monday (Jul 7), according to analysts. Trump announced tariff rates on 14 countries, and also...
singapore 'Politics should stop at the water's edge': PAP on Pritam's recent media engagement in Malaysia
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
The People's Action Party (PAP) has raised concerns over the Workers' Party (WP) engagement with Malaysian media, saying that domestic politics should remain within Singapore's boundaries, the ruling party said in a statement on Thursday (July 3)....
X-Press Pearl Compensation Battle Stalls Amid UK Legal Challenge
Lanka News Web
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July 6, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 06, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s quest for $6.4 billion in compensation over the 2021 X-Press Pearl maritime disaster has hit a major roadblock, with the main legal case filed in Singapore now stalled due to a counter-lawsuit...
Expanding access to third-level education key in Ireland's performance, says MTU president
Breaking News from Ireland
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Munster Technological University (MTU) president, Professor Maggie Cusack, has said extending access to third-level education is key to Ireland's positive performance in a new report. A recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Crypto exchanges eye Dubai, HK as Singapore clampdown prompts exodus
Gulf Today
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July 6, 2025
Major digital-asset exchanges are considering moves to Dubai and Hong Kong after Singapore introduced stringent new rules on overseas crypto activity, according to an executive based in the UAE’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA). Last...
‘Are you a high-class Indian or a low-class Indian?’ — Property agent asks woman who got ‘shocked’ for wanting to rent a landlord’s house in Singapore
The Independent Singapore
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July 6, 2025
SINGAPORE: In a country that prides itself on multicultural identity and harmony, the sharp sting of racial discrimination still manages to slip through the cracks, especially in the rental property market, where minority renters in Singapore...
Government's stance for OCI players a positive statement of intent: Chaubey
India Today
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July 5, 2025
All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey welcomed the government's stance to encourage players of Indian origin living abroad to play for the country. Chaubey said it was a ray of hope for bettering the national team's...
Ghana Gold Mine Dispute Escalates to International Arbitration
News Ghana
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July 6, 2025
A $100 million legal battle over Ghana’s Black Volta gold mine has reached the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), pitting two Ghanaian firms against each other in a high-stakes arbitration. The dispute involves Engineers & Planners (E&P),...
Bank Of Singapore Launches New Asset Allocation Framework
Wealth Briefing
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The framework, which is the result of a year-long study and testing 120,000 portfolios, aims to deliver more consistent and risk-aware returns for investors. The Bank of Singapore has launched a new systematic and risk-based Strategic Asset...