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Conrad introduces new time-based experience programme for authentic and meaningful travel
TTG Asia
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July 16, 2025
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has launched Conrad 1/3/5, a new programme offering immersive experiences lasting one, three, or five hours. The initiative aims to provide modern travellers with time-based itineraries that highlight local culture, design,...
Strong partnerships enable Singapore to keep moving forward: PM Wong at MBS expansion groundbreaking
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Singapore will always keep improving, renewing and moving forward, and this is only possible because of its strong partnerships, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Jul 15). When Singapore decided to build integrated resorts...
Indian student jailed for 35 months in Singapore over construction worker's death
The Hindu
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July 16, 2025
Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A 22-year-old Indian student was, on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), sentenced to 35 months in prison for causing the death of a fellow Indian national by pushing him into the river while...
Dermatitis cream found to contain steroid and antifungal; recall ongoing: HSA
The Straits Times
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July 23, 2025
SINGAPORE - A dermatitis cream that contains two potent medicinal ingredients has been ordered off the shelves, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) in a statement on July 23. The Pi De Kang Dermatitis Cream was tested by HSA after feedback...
Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid becomes first car with a petrol engine brought to Singapore by BYD
The Business Times Singapore
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July 15, 2025
[SINGAPORE] For the first time, China auto giant BYD has launched a car with a petrol engine in Singapore, joining its current range of full electric vehicles (EVs) here. Set to be launched on Wednesday (Jul 16), the Sealion 6 DM-i large sport...
‘Is it behind closed doors?’ – Fans baffled as Arsenal face AC Milan in half empty stadium
The Sun
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July 23, 2025
FANS have been left baffled as Arsenal play AC Milan in a near-empty stadium in pre-season. The Gunners are currently travelling through Asia as part of the tour ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. 4 There were loads of empty seats for...
Mallorca travel alert: How the 90-Day rule affects your stay
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 16, 2025
If you've spent any time around expats, second-home owners, or digital nomads in Mallorca since Brexit, you've probably heard someone say, "Be careful—you don’t want to break the 90-day rule!" But what exactly is this rule, and why does it matter...
Air India Suspends Pune-Singapore Flight Till September 30 Amid Aircraft Inspection and Repairs
Punekar News
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July 16, 2025
Pune, 16th July 2025: In a significant move affecting international travel from Pune, Air India has announced the suspension of its Pune-Singapore (AI-2111/10) flight service for the next two and a half months—until September 30. The airline...
Need stressed to promote medical tourism
Business Recorder
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July 16, 2025
KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and Islamic Chamber of Commerce & Development jointly organised a Medical Tourism Conference here, attended by top medical professionals, tourism industry CEOs, government...
Asia’s summer holiday bargains
TTR Weekly
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE, 16 July 2025: Digital travel platform Agoda revealed this week its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia through July and August 2025, with Surabaya, Indonesia, topping the list with an average room rate of just...
Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
Forbes
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An artist impression of the new 55-story hotel tower on the right of the existing Marina Bay Sands ... More casino resort in Singapore.Courtesy of Safdie Architects Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion...
New private home sales in Singapore drop for 4th straight month in June
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – New private home sales fell for a fourth straight month in June amid cautious market sentiment and the mid-year school holiday lull. Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), 272 new private homes were sold in June, down from 312 units...
Hatsune Miku Expo to debut in Singapore in November
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – Popular virtual idol Hatsune Miku will perform in Singapore in November, as part of her multi-city Asia tour for the Hatsune Miku Expo 2025. The one-day event is set to take place at The Star Theatre on Nov 19, with ticket sales to...
‘Not charming, just creepy’: Woman slams behaviour of fellow Indian men in Singapore
Mint
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July 16, 2025
A Reddit post titled “Creeped out on our first international girls’ trip — by fellow Indians. Please, do better” has gone viral, sparking widespread conversations about safety, consent, and the conduct of Indian men abroad. Shared on the...
The Padang set as finish line for this year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
Travel Daily Media
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July 16, 2025
Participants in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2025 are set to finish the race to a stunning view when they cross the finish line at the Padang, a site deeply rooted in Singapore’s history. The highly anticipated World Athletics...
WATCH: Las Vegas Sands’ new luxury addition to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Travel Weekly
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July 16, 2025
Las Vegas Sands has marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination, adjacent to the iconic Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore. “With its opening in 2010, our founder...
Mechanical issues leave Qantas passengers stranded in Singapore for third day
Malay Mail
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July 16, 2025
SYDNEY, July 16 — Hundreds of Qantas passengers have been stranded in Singapore for more than two days after repeated delays to a Sydney-bound flight, worsened by earlier damage to another Qantas A380 in Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald reported...
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Breaks Ground on $8 Billion Expansion
Casino.org
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July 16, 2025
Posted on: July 16, 2025, 12:21h. Last updated on: July 15, 2025, 02:23h. Marina Bay Sands is amid an $8 billion expansion The casino resort is owned and operated by Las Vegas Sands The project includes a fourth hotel tower and a sports arena On...
Las Vegas Sands resort in Singapore aims to 'redefine' luxury
United Press International (UPI)
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When finished, the vast 55-story Las Vegas Sands property in Singapore will hold 570 luxury hotel suites, a casino, shopping, spa and wellness stops, 20,000 feet of meeting and convention space and a 15,000-seat entertainment arena, along with...
ADB, AMRO slash PHL growth forecasts for 2025, 2026
Business World
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July 23, 2025
A GLOBAL SLOWDOWN and higher US tariffs have clouded the growth outlook for the Philippines, as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) both downgraded their Philippine growth projections for this year and...