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singapore 'No room for complacency': Chan Chun Sing says public service must continue to innovate in face of rising expectations

Asiaone · 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...

Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Singapore faces tough Senate hearing

The Independent Singapore · 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...

Singapore Airlines–Malaysia Airlines JV Approved With SIN–KUL Conditions

Routes ·

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...

This cute 'LimSimi' personality quiz is going viral in Singapore – here's why everyone's taking it

Time Out ·

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...

SIA, MAS team-up on Singapore-KL route set to shake up world’s fourth-busiest air corridor

The Business Times Singapore · 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...

singapore NDP 2025: Leopard tank which hit traffic light had faulty component

Asiaone · 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...

Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land

The Sun Daily · 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...

Travel + Leisure Readers’ 5 Favorite City Hotels in Australia and New Zealand

AOL ·

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...

Wego’s Mid-Year Travel Report: Most Popular Destinations for Indian Travelers in 2025 So Far

Wego Travel Blog · 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...

Flight constraints, price pressures loom as tourism gears up for summer surge

Macau Daily Times · 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,...

Singapore competition watchdog grants conditional nod to Malaysia Airlines-SIA tie-up

Malay Mail · July 8, 2025

SINGAPORE, July 8 — The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Monday granted conditional approval for the proposed commercial cooperation between Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Bhd. The proposed cooperation...

More global talent expected to emerge at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore

The Straits Times · July 10, 2025

SINGAPORE – While swimming superstars are expected to break records and powerhouses set to dominate across the six disciplines at the July 11-Aug 3 World Aquatics Championships (WCH) in Singapore, there remains scope for surprises with unheralded...

The 5 Best City Hotels in Singapore of 2025

Travel + Leisure ·

Singapore’s hotel scene is about as bold as it gets. Almost every hotel in the city is the epitome of luxury, combining world-class dining and unmatched service under one roof. However, this year, Travel + Leisure readers made it clear that no two...

Welcoming Closer Ties With Singapore

Scoop ·

The New Zealand Customs Service hosted a week-long visit by a group of senior officials from Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Led by Deputy Commissioner (Operations) Mr. Hsu Sin Yun, the delegation’s visit to New Zealand...

Singapore approves Malaysia Airlines-SIA partnership with conditions

The Sun Daily · July 7, 2025

SINGAPORE: The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has conditionally approved the proposed commercial partnership between Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines. The collaboration will cover scheduling, pricing, sales,...

Marles brushes off meeting with Pentagon chief, claims US-Australia alliance best its ‘ever been’

Sky News Australia · July 16, 2025

Defence Minister Richard Marles has remained defiant, claiming the United States-Australia relationship is the “strongest it’s ever been” despite mounting pressure from the Pentagon to considerably boost defence spending. As Prime Minister Anthony...

Peak XV-backed Singapore startup Airalo enters unicorn club with CVC-led round

VC Circle ·

Airalo co-founders Abraham Burak and Bahadir Ozdemir European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on...

Maharashtra Govt Allocates ₹350 Crore To Revamp Taraporevala Aquarium, Aiming To Boost Tourism & Marine Education

Free Press Journal ·

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has decided to spend a comprehensive Rs 350 crore redevelopment plan to revive the historic Taraporevala Aquarium at Charni Road, Mumbai. The aim is to boost tourism and marine education. The iconic structure,...

New Rules Expand Blood Donor Pool, But Will It Be Enough?

Medical Channel Asia · July 16, 2025

Singapore’s decision to raise the age limit for blood donors highlights a deeper issue: we need more people to step forward. But could changing how we think about blood donation make a difference? In honesty, when it comes to donating for a cause,...

CVC invests in Singaporean tech company Airalo at $1 billion-plus valuation

Yahoo Finance ·

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON (Reuters) -European private equity firm CVC led a $220-million funding round in Singaporean travel technology specialist Airalo, valuing the business at more than $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. CVC, which has...