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Reality star Londie London’s sun-soaked escape: trading winter for Bali and Singapore bliss
IOL
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Londie London (real name Londie Zulu) has swapped the South African winter for the tropical allure of Bali and Singapore. This comes hot on the heels of the highly anticipated filming of "The Real Housewives of Durban" season 5 reunion. The...
UPI in UAE: Indians may soon need only phones, passports to travel
The Siasat Daily
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July 10, 2025
Dubai: Indians travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may soon need nothing more than their passports and mobile phones, as advancing digital payment integration is set to eliminate the need for cash, cards, or other payment methods. This...
Tourism bump from Lady Gaga concerts raked in up to estimated $150m for Singapore economy
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE - Lady Gaga’s run of four Singapore-exclusive concerts in May raked in an estimated $100m to $150m in tourism receipts for the Republic, say experts. While this was a fraction of the $350 to $500m that Taylor Swift’s and Coldplay’s...
DBS lowers Genting Singapore to ‘hold’ on macro risks and index exclusion threat
Gambling Insider
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Gaming revenue outlook weakens amid tariff concerns and MSCI index uncertainty. By Gambling Insider Key points: - DBS downgrades Genting Singapore from “buy” to “hold” - Target price trimmed from S$0.90 (US$0.67) to S$0.80 - Analysts flag...
Kuwait-based Indian student wins Rs 1 cr Global Citizen Scholarship to study in Singapore
The Siasat Daily
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July 10, 2025
Kuwait City: Arnav Rai, a student of Fahaheel Al Watanieh Indian Private School (FAIPS) in Kuwait, has been awarded the prestigious Global Citizen Scholarship (GCS) 2025 by the Global Indian International School (GIIS). Valued at approximately Rs...
UOB Travel Planners broadens cruise portfolio with Ritz-Carlton's Luminara
TTG Asia
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July 10, 2025
UOB Travel Planners (UTP) is preparing to promote Luminara, the third and largest superyacht in the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fleet, as it arrives in Singapore on December 23. The yacht will operate as a base for two months, offering cruises...
Trump’s pick for Singapore envoy chided for lack of knowledge
Bangkok Post
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July 10, 2025
‘You haven’t even done your homework’: Thai-born senator roasts physician Anjani Sinha PUBLISHED : 10 Jul 2025 at 15:04 WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as US ambassador to Singapore had a contentious Senate confirmation...
Singapore shares slip on concerns that tariff pause would end soon, but STI still up for the week
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE – Local shares retreated on July 4 over concerns that Asia’s export-driven economies will be hit when the 90-day pause in US tariffs ends. The unease left the Straits Times Index (STI) down 0.2 per cent, or 5.95 points, at 4,013.62....
Insurtech firm Gangkhar bets on Singapore’s regulatory trust, regional reach, and AI talent for embedded protection growth in APAC
The Independent Singapore
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July 10, 2025
SINGAPORE: Insurtech firm Gangkhar has chosen Singapore as its “launchpad” to grow what it calls “invisible but indispensable” protection across Asia Pacific, citing the city-state’s regulatory trust, regional reach, and AI talent—the “DNA” it...
Cork pilot on travelling the world and how she got her dream job
Cork Beo
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July 10, 2025
A Cork pilot has opened up about her life travelling the world and the perks of her dream job. Hayley Scannell Cullinane is a First Officer on an Emirates Airbus A380, and in just the last two months, she's already travelled to five different...
Trump’s Pick for Singapore Envoy Has Rough Confirmation Hearing
Mint
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as US ambassador to Singapore had a contentious Senate confirmation hearing in which he struggled to answer inquiries about the city-state and its ties to Washington. Physician Anjani Sinha was pressed by...
Solo and Safe: The 10 Most Friendly Countries for Independent Travelers
Travelbinger
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July 8, 2025
Solo travel is either the most liberating experience of your life or a lesson in why humans are social creatures. The difference usually comes down to one thing: picking the right destination. Some countries seem designed for solo...
Media Movers: Dave Cameron, Virginia Hyland, James Wright, Carly Yanco and Ben McCallum
Mediaweek
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July 21, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week. Dave Cameron After more than 30 years at the helm, Southern Cross Austereo’s (SCA) Chief Content Officer Dave Cameron, will be...
Tourism Australia highlights Asia focus with record presence at ILTM Asia Pacific
TTG Asia
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July 4, 2025
Tourism Australia leads its largest delegation ever to ILTM Asia Pacific this week, fielding 13 exhibitors specialising in bespoke and exclusive experiences that best cater to high-yield travellers. The move underscores Australia’s high regard for...
Agoda: Indian travel to Southeast Asia surges with eased visas
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Eased visa rules in Southeast Asia spark sharp rise in Indian travel interest, with Malaysia, Palau, and Philippines leading gains. SINGAPORE – The landscape of international travel for Indian passport holders is undergoing a transformation,...
ACI World opposes air travel tax
TTR Weekly
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, 10 July 2025: ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax...
SIA and Malaysia Airlines JV conditionally approved by Singapore regulator
Travel Weekly
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July 10, 2025
A proposed commercial joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, has been conditionally approved by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS). The CCCS announced the decision this week following a review that...
Manus trims China team, relocates core staff to Singapore headquarters
TechNode
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July 10, 2025
Every Wednesday and Friday, TechNode’s Briefing newsletter delivers a roundup of the most important news in China tech, straight to your inbox. Chinese general AI agent developer Manus has reportedly laid off part of its workforce in China and...
Spanish open water team in Kuching for final prep ahead of World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
Borneo Post
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July 10, 2025
Spanish open water swim team members are seen at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre in Kuching. KUCHING (July 10): The Spanish national open water swim team has selected Kuching as their final training base before heading to the World Aquatics...
Singapore among top market choices for high-net-worth investors globally
The Independent Singapore
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore joined the United States and Hong Kong among the most preferred markets for global high-net-worth individuals looking to open overseas investment accounts, according to HSBC’s Affluent Investor Snapshot 2025. The report...