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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...
Singapore-based Merlion Masters B claim World Aquatics Masters C’ships water polo men’s 40+ silver
The Straits Times
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August 22, 2025
SINGAPORE – Their wrinkles may be more pronounced, their hair grey or thinning, and some are sporting bulging tummies. But with the same competitive spirit and guile when they dominated the SEA Games in the 2000s, the Merlion Masters B – a...
Singapore-style repression has come to Britain
The Spectator
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August 22, 2025
In September 2022, I came to the UK in the hope of leaving behind an overbearing and censorious state. In 2021, an op-ed I wrote for the Nikkei Asia Review provoked the ire of the Singaporean authorities because I exposed their feigned ignorance...
singapore Jail for man who committed incest with older daughter, took videos of younger child showering
Asiaone
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August 22, 2025
SINGAPORE — Between 2019 and 2023, a man repeatedly engaged in sexual activities with his older daughter, now 23, in their Bedok North Housing Board flat. She had given in to the acts despite her initial reluctance. On at least six separate...
Singapore introduces a new guideline to reduce the IT energy consumption of data centers by 30%
The Assam Tribune
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August 22, 2025
Singapore, Aug 22: Singapore has launched a new standard to help data centre operators and users deploy energy-efficient Information Technology (IT) equipment, aiming to reduce IT energy consumption in data centres by at least 30 per cent, the...
The pocket of Singapore that blows apart stereotypes – and reveals the city’s class divide
Brisbane Times
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August 22, 2025
For one day a week, the men – part of the near-invisible low-wage backbone of Singapore’s construction and labouring industries – swap their PPE for regular clothes and occupy an identity beyond just a “worker”. “In Singapore, everything is very...
Singapore-Malaysia mega hub draws RM56bil into Johor
Free Malaysia Today
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August 22, 2025
The special economic zone has almost immediately helped catapult Johor into an investment hub. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success...
OKX Launches On-Chain Earn in Singapore Market
Fintech Review
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August 22, 2025
OKX, a top digital assets firm, is expanding its global reach. This growth brings exciting updates, demonstrating its commitment to innovation, regulatory compliance, and user trust. A significant update is the launch of On-Chain Earn in...
Miami International Airport Named Worst In World For Lost Luggage
NewsRadio WFLA - Florida
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Miami, FL - Miami International Airport has been ranked the worst airport in the world for lost luggage. According to a new study by Arka, a California-based shipping and packaging company, the airport allegedly loses approximately 306 bags per...
Singapore, Malaysia mega hub draws US$13 billion into Johor state
The Business Times Singapore
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Published Fri, Aug 22, 2025 · 07:16 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s southernmost state Johor became the country’s top investment destination in the first half of 2025, with officials attributing the success to its special economic zone with neighbour...
Top 10 Best International Airports in the World, Changi Remains in 1st
Tempo.co
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August 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Skytrax has revealed the 2025 edition for the annual prestigious aviator competition, hailing Singapore Changi Airport as the best international airport prized for its top-tier hospitality, luxurious amenities, best foods, and...
Without indie cinema The Projector, Singapore film distributor Anticipate Pictures faces closure
The Straits Times
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August 22, 2025
SINGAPORE – Mr Vincent Quek, founder of local film distributor Anticipate Pictures, is facing potential closure after almost 10 years in business. With the sudden shutdown of Singapore indie cinema The Projector on Aug 19, he is stuck – his indie...
Singapore Launches New Standard To Cut Data Centre IT Energy Use By 30 Per Cent
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Singapore, Aug 22 (IANS) Singapore has launched a new standard to help data centre operators and users deploy energy-efficient Information Technology (IT) equipment, aiming to reduce IT energy consumption in data centres by at least...
Singapore Pop Toy Show August 2025: What To Expect
TripZilla
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August 22, 2025
Get ready, toy lovers! Step into a world of adorable figurines, larger-than-life installations, and dazzling drone displays. Pop Toy Show (PTS) Singapore 2025 is back, and it’s your chance to explore rare collectibles, meet the artists behind your...
Asian Countries That Ban Vaping Beyond Singapore
Tempo.co
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August 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In response to growing public health concerns, Singapore is tightening its ban on electronic cigarettes, or vapes. During his National Day Rally 2025 speech, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the...
Qantas A350s will fly to Singapore, Los Angeles
Executive Traveller
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August 22, 2025
Qantas now expects to launch its new Airbus A350 jets on non-stop flights to London and New York from 2027, but the next-gen aircraft will also be winging their way to Singapore and Los Angeles. This will see Qantas’ latest first class roomettes...
Still making waves: Vesna Shelnutt dominates at Masters Singapore 2025
The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia
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No matter where life takes her, for Vesna Shelnutt, the water is still home. The Newnan resident and former Olympic swimmer for Serbia returned to the international stage at the 2025 Masters in Singapore, where she captured five gold medals in the...