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Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite it being among the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia at US$3,104 per sq m
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite the city state being one of the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia, with average costs at US$3,104 (S$3,972) per square metre (sq m) and expected inflation of 3.0% in 2025...
Singer Jacky Cheung adds 3 more encore concerts in Singapore, bringing total to 6 shows
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Hong Kong Heavenly King Jacky Cheung has added three more shows to the Singapore stop of his Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour on Nov 28, 29 and 30. They will also take place at the same venue, the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This brings the...
Singapore recruits Malaysian doctors at KLCC with RM385k salary
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
IN a bold move to strengthen its healthcare workforce, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) is conducting direct interviews with Malaysian doctors and general practitioners (GPs) at Traders Hotel KLCC, drawing significant attention from the local...
Malaysian tourism ministry holds Hotel Data Refinement Session in Sarawak
Travel Daily Media
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July 11, 2025
The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through its agency Tourism Malaysia, organised the Hotel Data Refinement Session with hospitality professionals in Sarawak. This event was held in conjunction with the Presentation of...
Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Singapore faces tough Senate hearing
The Independent Singapore
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON / SINGAPORE: US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha, faced a tough reception at a Senate confirmation hearing this week, with pointed questioning from Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth that...
This cute 'LimSimi' personality quiz is going viral in Singapore – here's why everyone's taking it
Time Out
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You might remember the "You Simi Flavour" quiz that went viral around this time last year. This year, there's a new personality quiz making waves in Singapore, and just in time for National Day too. Introducing the “Lim Simi” personality quiz, a...
singapore SIA flight from Brisbane to Singapore 'experiences technical issue', diverted to Perth
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ246 from Brisbane to Singapore was diverted to Perth on Tuesday morning (July 8) after the aircraft reportedly experienced a technical issue. The aircraft, an Airbus A350-900, departed Brisbane on Monday night...
SIA, MAS team-up on Singapore-KL route set to shake up world’s fourth-busiest air corridor
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[SINGAPORE / KUALA LUMPUR] A planned tie-up between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is set to upset the pecking order on the busy Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route, threatening AirAsia’s long-held grip on the world’s fourth-busiest...
Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...
Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge
Macau Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The tourism sector is bracing for a vibrant summer season, with hotel operators projecting high visitor numbers and occupancy rates in August. However, industry experts warn that growth momentum may be threatened by rising cost sensitivity,...
Bradley John Murdoch dead: Murderer never told police where he hid his victim's body
The Mirror
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July 16, 2025
Bradley John Murdoch, pictured in 1995, was eventually sentenced to life in prison for Mr Falconio’s murder ( Image: AP) A killer who murdered a British backpacker has died - after never telling authorities where he hid his victim's body. Bradley...
UPSC Key: GLP-1 drugs, Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) Emissions and Cross-border Cyber Frauds
The Indian Express
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July 15, 2025
Trump: Very severe tariffs on Russia if Ukraine war isn’t resolved in 50 days Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: General Studies II: Effect of policies and politics of...
Wego’s Mid-Year Travel Report: Most Popular Destinations for Indian Travelers in 2025 So Far
Wego Travel Blog
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July 10, 2025
This article has been reviewed by Wego‘s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Wego data reveals that India’s appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2025, flight searches from India...
Travel Blue amplifies Gen Z focus; explores in-store expansion in APAC
TR Business
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July 8, 2025
A major focus for Travel Blue this year in Asia Pacific travel retail is dialling up its focus on Gen Z, as the company continues to work closely with retail partners to explore expanding its spaces in stores across the region. Speaking to...
Sky-high living: THESE Asian cities are among the world's most expensive to live in
Business Today
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July 15, 2025
Singapore has once again been named the most expensive city in the world to live well, according to the Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2025 released by Swiss private bank Julius Baer. This is the second year in a row that the city has topped...
singapore 'No room for complacency': Chan Chun Sing says public service must continue to innovate in face of rising expectations
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
Singapore's public service must continue to innovate in the face of rising public expectations and global competition, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing on Tuesday (July 8). Giving a speech at the opening of the Public...
Singapore Airlines–Malaysia Airlines JV Approved With SIN–KUL Conditions
Routes
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The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved a proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines, contingent on commitments aimed at preserving competition between...
Philippines’ remittance growth slowed in May to 2.9%
Inquirer
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July 16, 2025
An employee at a money exchange shop on A. Mabini Street in Manila accepts a hundred-dollar bill from a customer so it can be converted into pesos. (Photo by LYN RILLON / Philippine Daily Inquirer) MANILA, Philippines – Money sent home by...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ 5 Favorite City Hotels in Australia and New Zealand
AOL
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Visiting Australia and New Zealand often involves flying into the countries’ largest airports: Sydney and Auckland, respectively. Fortunately, these hubs are not only gateways to their countries writ large, but to thriving urban centers with...
singapore NDP 2025: Leopard tank which hit traffic light had faulty component
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
The incident involving a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) tank from the National Day Parade (NDP) mobile column which bumped into a traffic light was caused by an isolated faulty component based on preliminary investigations. At a media event on...