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ITMA ASIA + CITME Singapore 2025 opened today (Tuesday October 28th) at the Singapore Expo, with a ceremony officiated by Alvin Tan, Singapore’s Minister of Trade and Industry and National Development. The four-day exhibition has attracted the...
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'International Tourism Fair' kicks off Thursday with 12 countries
The 13th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, largest tourism exhibition of the country, will begin on Thursday (30 October) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital with the participation of 12 countries. The...
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Vietnam, Singapore hold 16th Defence Policy Dialogue
Da Nang (VNA) - Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien and Permanent Secretary of the Singaporean Ministry of Defence Chan Heng Kee co-chaired the 16th Vietnam–Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue in central Da Nang city...
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China and Singapore Partner on Massive Cross-Border Solar Project
Singapore’s Equator Renewables Asia and the clean energy unit of China National Nuclear Corporation on Tuesday signed a joint venture agreement to develop a solar project in Indonesia, with part of the electricity generation set for exports to...
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Prime Minister Carney's visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Singapore on Tuesday, as his first official visit to Asia enters its second leg. Carney has been pitching Canada as a reliable trading partner for Southeast Asia as he works to expand exports to non-US...
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Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know
Singapore is entering a new phase of sustained economic expansion. DBS Group Research projects that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) could double by 2040, reaching between US$1.2 trillion and US$1.4 trillion, up from US$547 billion in...
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Prime Minister Carney says he will meet Chinese President Xi at APEC
Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping while the pair are at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum later this week in South Korea. Carney said they will discuss "a broad range of issues, both in terms of...
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VDMA Members At ITMA ASIA + CITME In Singapore
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SINGAPORE — October 28, 2025 — With 69 exhibiting member companies, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 is once again marked by a strong presence of VDMA companies. Altogether 82 companies from Germany will exhibit at the show, covering about 3,500 square...
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Singapore Red Cross calls for donations for humanitarian efforts in Gaza
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) on Oct 28 launched its fourth public fund-raising appeal to aid humanitarian operations in Gaza. This comes as aid organisations have begun gradually resuming operations since the first phase of the...
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Sompo, Collinson International launch Sompo Smart Delay in APAC
Insurance firm Sompo has expanded its partnership with Collinson International, a firm specialising in airport experiences and the operator of SmartDelay, to introduce Sompo Smart Delay service in three additional Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets. The...
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The Breathtaking Winners of the 2025 International Pano Awards
‘Last Fireworks’ by Alex Wides. ‘As the sun went down, the sky literally exploded. Layer after layer of clouds lit up, painting the desert with fire and gold. Using my Sony A7 IV with a fisheye lens on a tripod, I captured a full multi-exposure...
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Singapore, Australia enter partnership to strengthen energy cooperation
It provides a framework for both energy regulators to promote cooperation and sharing of regulatory practices on gas and electricity markets [SINGAPORE] The Republic’s Energy Market Authority and its Australian counterpart signed a memorandum of...
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Felipe Massa's $80M F1 'Crashgate' lawsuit heads to court this week: What to know
Felipe Massa’s case is officially being heard in court. Preliminary hearings regarding his case against the FIA, Formula One Management, and former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone concerning the 2008 title, specifically the ‘Crashgate’ scandal that he...
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Pune: Global Indian International School to Open Third Campus in Charholi
Lohgaon, 28th October 2025: Global Indian International School (GIIS) is expanding its footprint in Pune with the launch of a new campus in Charholi, marking the institution’s third centre in the city. The upcoming campus has already recorded over...
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General : ASEAN Stronger, More United Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship - Singapore PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful chairmanship, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “ASEAN leaders...
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ASEAN Stronger, More United Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship - Singapore PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful chairmanship, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “ASEAN leaders...
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Chinese premier returns to Beijing after visiting Singapore, attending Leaders' Meetings on East Asian Cooperation in Malaysia
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BEIJING, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang returned to Beijing on Tuesday aboard a chartered plane after paying an official visit to Singapore and attending the Leaders' Meetings on East Asian Cooperation in Malaysia. When leaving Kuala...
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Paytm Enables NRIs From 12 Countries To Use UPI In India With International Mobile Numbers
Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 13:45 IST Paytm now lets NRIs from 12 countries use international mobile numbers for seamless UPI payments in India. Paytm Enables NRIs to Link International Mobile Numbers on Paytm App for Seamless UPI Payments...
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Singapore, China to supply solar-plus-storage power from Indonesia
Singapore’s Equator Renewables Asia (ERA) and China’s CRE International Co. Ltd (CREI) will jointly develop a 900 MW solar and 1.2 GWh battery project in Indonesia, with 400 MW (AC) slated for export to Singapore. October 28, 2025 Patrick Jowett...
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Indonesian Fashion Brand Buttonscarves Debuts in Singapore with Exclusive Jewel Changi Boutique Launch
Indonesia-based fashion brand, Buttonscarves, has recently established its premiere standalone store in Singapore. The new outlet is conveniently situated in the bustling Jewel Changi Airport. Store Overview Located on Basement 1 of the complex,...
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