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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...
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...
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:...
Singapore This Week
Jom
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July 4, 2025
Society: Great, Greater, Greatest In its financial year 2022, the Great Eastern (GE) Holdings Group made a S$784m profit; in 2023, S$775m; and in 2024, S$995m. When Khor Hock Seng, CEO for nine years, retired last October, the firm thanked him...
‘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....
Two men charged over bail for housebreaking syndicate member, who absconded
Channel News Asia
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July 22, 2025
SINGAPORE: Two men have been charged over their roles in helping to post bail for a Chinese syndicate member who is linked to a spate of jewellery thefts from landed houses in Singapore. The thief, 39-year-old Chinese national Long Zhihua, later...
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...
GALLERY: Flight Centre Travel Group hosts annual Flichella Festival in Brisbane
Travel Weekly
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July 9, 2025
Flight Centre Travel Group has flown thousands of ‘Flighties’ to Brisbane for its annual Flichella Festival bash, themed ‘All Aussie Muster’, to celebrate the end of financial year. Held in in Brisbane Showgrounds, almost 4,000 of Flight Centre...
WTTC calls for smarter tourism management
TTR Weekly
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, 9 July 2025: As the travel and tourism sector enters the height of the northern hemisphere summer season, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launches a new report calling for a more balanced approach to managing tourism in...
Find your inspiration at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singaporean swimmer Gan Ching Hwee still remembers the time she shared the pool with long-distance legend Katie Ledecky, the winner of nine Olympic golds and 21 world championship titles. It was in 2022 at the Swimming World Cup in...
Cash still holds a place in Singapore amid cashless shift
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Sections of Singapore society are still holding on to cash amid a broad shift towards a cashless society as part of the Smart Nation vision. This is changing how transactions happen. Mobile apps like DBS PayLah!, GrabPay, and NETS, plus...
China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...
Trump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearing
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s ambassador-nominee to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha, struggled to defend America’s tariff policies during an unexpectedly tough Senate confirmation hearing. The two-hour-long hearing on July 9, which featured...
This West Coast–based cruise ship is perfect for family vacations — but doesn’t skimp on luxury
AOL
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Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. Ovation of the Seas Ovation of the Seas brings exciting onboard attractions like indoor skydiving and bumper cars to the West Coast, for journeys along Mexico’s Baja California. Royal Suite Class accommodations...
Casinos stay robust in Singapore, Malaysia as Cambodia, Thailand take hits: S&P Global
The Business Times Singapore
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July 9, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The casino and gaming industry looks set to remain resilient in some Asean economies, a report by market intelligence provider S&P Global indicated on Tuesday (Jul 8). This is despite increased volatility in the macro environment, as...
singapore Cyclists won't be unfairly targeted on pedestrian-only paths: Baey Yam Keng
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
Enforcement of the new pedestrian-only paths will be "reasonable", Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng assured in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 2). Beginning on Tuesday, cyclists as well as motorised and non-motorised personal...
Anjani Sinha, Trump's pick for ambassador to Singapore, struggles with answers at Senate hearing
Channel News Asia
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July 10, 2025
Earlier on in the nomination hearing, Dr Sinha was warmly introduced by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Dr Sinha has been friends with Mr Trump for over a decade and Mr Graham himself has known him for years, the senator said. Mr Graham said...
Singapore Shorts: William Grant & Sons' drive to succeed in APAC GTR
TR Business
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July 3, 2025
Gwilym Cooke, Head of Brand Marketing – Global Travel Retail, William Grant & Sons, talks to TRBusiness about Glenfiddich’s partnerships with Aston Martin Formula One, the performance of its malt brands in APAC, and new product launches ahead of...
Agoda Reports Rise in Indian Travel to Southeast Asia as Visa Restrictions Ease Across Region
Macau Business
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The landscape of international travel for Indian passport holders is undergoing a transformation, courtesy the growing trend of relaxed visa policies across Southeast Asia. This shift is not only breaking...
singapore 'Cracks in the wall': Shatec reportedly closing down amid operational difficulties
Asiaone
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July 3, 2025
Shatec, a hospitality and tourism training institute in Singapore, is reportedly shutting down after more than 40 years of operation, due to operational difficulties. Chinese publication Shin Min Daily News reported that real estate firm CBRE has...