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The Latest Breaking News from Singapore

Emails between former NSE MD Chitra Ramkrishna & ‘yogi’, a coded puzzle for investigators

Out-of-context mention of travel plans and unknown ‘children’ raise suspicions

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Singapore PM’s speech uncalled for, says India

Lee Hsien Loong said half of Indian MPs face charges.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Singapore president stops execution of 2 death row inmates

A lawyer says Singapore’s president has ordered a delay in the execution of two men on death row who are believed to be mentally disabled

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

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Primary objective is to get more training time with Sathiyan, says paddler Manika Batra

The year 2021 will be remembered for the exploits of Manika Batra and G Sathiyan. The mixed doubles pair clinched the WTT Contender in Budapest in August and went from strength to strength before breaking into top-15 in world rankings. The pair, currently ranked No. 10 in the world, are…

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Opinion: Can the Yuan-Dollar Exchange Rate Reach 5?

If China’s economy continues to develop steadily, its currency could strengthen against the greenback by 25% to 30% once per capita GDP reaches $20,000. But world-class industries are needed

Caixin Global · Feb 17, 2022

Singapore opens to more countries, eases test rules

Singapore will ease Covid travel testing rules and launch new vaccinated travel lanes with the Philippines and Israel as it woos more tourists and seeks to reclaim its status of one of Asia’s major travel hubs. Shares of the city-state’s aviation-related stocks rose.

Bangkok Post · Feb 17, 2022

Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Is Not Adequate for Its Cost of Living

Taiwan’s low minimum wage has contributed to half of workers earning less than what they need to have a basic standard of living.

The News Lens · Feb 17, 2022

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Confiscate Rs 300 crore in Mumbai Limo’s Singapore bank accounts, says court

MUMBAI: In a ray of hope for the 70,000 investors who lost money in the Ponzi schemes floated by City Limouzines, a court here has ordered confiscation of Rs 300 crore lying in the company bank accounts in Singapore.

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

Confiscate Rs 300 crore in City Limo’s Singapore bank accounts, says Mumbai court

The Times of India · Feb 17, 2022

What it is like to get a mortgage in different countries across the world

Buying a home in America or Dubai is a completely different process to the UK

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2022

Do I need a Covid test if I’m changing planes? Connecting flight rules for Dubai, Singapore, US and more

Not sure what paperwork you need for your connecting flight? Simon Calder rounds up the rules for all the key aviation gateways, from Abu Dhabi to Zurich

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

2 on death row in Singapore lose appeal, renew legal bid

Two death row inmates in Singapore have lost another appeal against their pending execution on the grounds they were mentally disabled, but their family filed a fresh legal bid to save them

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Singapore resumes border reopening after pause due to Omicron outbreak

Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this month, its health ministry said on Wednesday, resuming border reopening after a pause due to an outbreak of the coronavirus.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

AirAsia to lease at least 100 flying taxis for air ridesharing service

SINGAPORE: AirAsia Aviation Group on Wednesday unveiled plans for a low-cost air ridesharing service in Southeast Asia after signing a non-binding deal with lessor Avolon for at least 100 Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vehicles.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022

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Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

Asia's militaries hunt for smart buys amid COVID funding crunch

Countries throughout Asia are climbing out from under the economic rubble of COVID-19 and looking for cost-effective ways to upgrade their militaries, defence companies said on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Chinese Fashion Firm Shein on Singapore Hiring Spree as it Shifts Key Assets There

China's Shein is aggressively expanding its Singapore office after making a Singapore firm its de facto holding company, according to people with knowledge of the matter and a Reuters analysis of filings by the online fast-fashion retailer. Chris Xu, Shein's founder and CEO, has also become a permanent resident of…

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022

RTAF's purchase of F-35s up to US government, says manufacturer

SINGAPORE: Thailand has expressed genuine interest in buying F-35 stealth fighters, but clearance to buy the jets is a matter for the US government, a senior executive of defence giant Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2022

UN tells Singapore to halt imminent drug executions

The United Nations on Tuesday urged Singapore to halt the imminent executions of two men held for drug offences -- and furthermore end its use of the death penalty altogether.

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Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

India adds 54 more Chinese apps to ban list; Sea says it complies with laws

India has blocked access to 54 mobile apps, mainly Chinese but also including Singapore-based Sea Ltd's "Free Fire" mobile game, over security concerns, government sources said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Singapore air show subdued 2 years into pandemic

Singapore’s biennial air show opened Tuesday on a smaller scale than before the pandemic, even as the aviation sector gears up for a recovery two years after coronavirus outbreaks nearly paralyzed air travel

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Scientists Turn Cockroaches into Superbugs to Help Rescuers in Disaster Sites

Cockroaches are known to infiltrate homes through the tiniest of gaps, and this innate ability now has engineers in Singapore working to turn the pesky insect into an ally of rescuers at disaster sites. One variety of the insect, in particular, has the team at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) excited…

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022

Singapore urged to halt two executions over disability concerns

The men convicted for drug offences could be executed on Wednesday as Singapore draws increasing scrutiny over its use of the death penalty

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Singapore urged to halt double execution planned for Wednesday

Families of two men convicted of drug offences were informed of plans to carry out the executions a week ago.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Indonesian islands bank on Singapore bubble for tourism revival

Batam and Bintan are hoping travel bubble will bring back visitors after collapse of tourism during the pandemic.

AAP · Feb 14, 2022

Fall of Singapore 80th anniversary service

The NSW RSL has held a public commemoration to mark the 80th anniversary of the fall of Singapore, one of the worst military disasters to befall Australia.

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