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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
Singaporean charged with breaking PAP flags, harassing volunteers in Hougang on GE2025 polling night
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 4 — A 57-year-old man was charged in court in Singapore today after he allegedly vandalised People’s Action Party (PAP) flags and campaign posters and harassed party volunteers in Hougang on Polling Day. According to Channel News...
Arsenal midfielder could be 'banned' from first-team dressing room next season due to rule Mikel Arteta once called "unbelievable"
Sportskeeda
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July 22, 2025
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman might not be allowed to enter the senior team's dressing room next season due to an FA rule for young players. The teenager is currently on the club's pre-season tour of Asia. The Gunners have travelled with a 30-man...
Singapore’s PAP questions Pritam Singh’s appearance on ‘Keluar Sekejap’, Workers’ Party defends move as free speech
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 4 — A political clash has erupted between the People’s Action Party (PAP) and the Workers’ Party (WP) over WP chief Pritam Singh’s appearance on a Malaysian podcast, with the ruling party questioning his decision to speak about...
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...
Senator raises concerns about Singapore’s direct move to hire Malaysian doctors
The Sun Daily
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July 10, 2025
PETALING JAYA: A senator has raised concerns about Singapore recruiting Malaysian doctors at a hotel, citing the bold move as worsening the brain drain in the healthcare sector. Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran said the job advertisement posted by...
Tough questions lie ahead as Singapore accelerates push for driverless vehicles
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE - During a two-day visit to Guangzhou in late June, a delegation led by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow had a taste of what transportation could look like in Singapore in the coming years. Ushered into Toyota Siennas fitted with...
Singapore bets on expansion of economic engine Changi Airport
Nikkei Asia
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In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, hosts Jada Nagumo and Brian Chapman discuss Singapore's plan to expand the vital Changi Airport as the region expects a surge in tourism and trade. The episode consists of: A selection of news...
From Singapore to the Algarve – 50 Scarves with a Story
The Portugal News
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Michelle Seyffert, who runs a Knit and Crochet Group in Singapore, travelled to the Algarve with her family and personally delivered the scarves, which were made as part of a project to set a record for the Singapore Book of Records. Credits:...
‘It feels kind of late’: Woman says she feels behind in life for only starting to travel in her 30s
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: A 31-year-old Singaporean woman took to Reddit to share that she feels like she’s falling behind in life, as she’s only just beginning to plan her travels in her 30s while others around her seem to have already explored half the world....
Solo Travel in Southeast Asia: Discover the Best Cities and How to Make the Most of Your Journey
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Solo travel is one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world, and Southeast Asia, with its welcoming cultures, affordability, and diverse experiences, has become a top region for independent travellers. From energetic capitals to slow-paced...