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Twitter orders workers at Asia HQ to clear desks

SINGAPORE: Workers at Twitter Inc's Singapore office were told to empty out their desks and vacate the premises, said people familiar with the situation, as Elon Musk continues to pare expenses around the globe.

Bangkok Post

Thai star Ratchanon, China's Ding to lead Asia's amateur challenge

SINGAPORE: Some of Asia's best young golfers will get the opportunity to show the world what they can do next month, when the DP World Tour returns to Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Movie review: Grounded action keeps 'Plane' on course

The villains of the 2022 holiday season were the airlines, so it’s an apt moment for the Gerard Butler action vehicle “Plane” to take flight. The inciting incident involves a cost-cutting safety checker at Trailblazer Airlines insisting that Captain Brodie Torrance (Butler) pilot through a storm instead of around it…

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Best passports for travellers to hold in 2023

SINGAPORE: Japan starts 2023 with the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, which the country tops for the fifth consecutive year.

Bangkok Post

Secret Singapore: discover stunning shores on an island-hopping adventure

With an incredible 64 islands to explore, Singapore makes the perfect destination to set sail for secret shores. Simon Calder charters an idyllic adventure

The Independent UK

Walk through the world: discover Singapore’s rich cultural heritage and diverse neighbourhoods

Singapore boasts diverse culture and is rich in history and heritage. Here Simon Calder takes us on a fascinating tour of the city’s key cultural sites and must-explore neighbourhoods

The Independent UK

Nature in the City: discover Singapore’s horticultural wonders

From the UNESCO World Heritage Singapore Botanic Gardens, to urban farms and horticultural experiences, Simon Calder highlights the best of Singapore’s natural beauty

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From slings to satay: a gourmet guide to the best eats in Singapore

From signature aperitifs to Michelin-starred mains and delicious desserts, Simon Calder shares his culinary picks in Singapore

The Independent UK

From rainforest walks to island retreats and rooftop gardens, how Singapore nurtures people and planet

With its stunning natural wonders to its sustainable initiatives, Singapore soothes the soul and supports the planet. Here Simon Calder shares restorative stays, must-experience sites and green projects from urban farms to blissful bike routes

The Independent UK

Singapore reimagined: from rotating rooftop views to vertical gardens, uncover this fascinating city-state

From science-led architecture to sustainable garden projects and dining with a serious view, Singapore makes for a fascinating travel mix. Here Simon Calder picks out his highlights, from must-see sites to where to stay

The Independent UK

World's strongest passports ranked as UK holds on to top 10 spot

Japan, Singapore and South Korea issue the most powerful passports in the world, just ahead of Germany and Spain, and several places ahead of the UK in sixth place

Daily Mirror

Tesla Offers Massive Discount On Inventory In Singapore

Customers in Singapore can get up to $10,000 off the price of a readily available Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

InsideEVs

Asean ready to take on market volatility

Major Asean economies should be able to survive volatile market swings in 2023 following similar turmoil last year thanks to the region's strong fundamentals, says Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB).

Bangkok Post

Downturn doesn't mean disaster

The new year has been rung in by a buildup of recession chatter. From Washington to Singapore, anxiety about a downturn is intensifying. While there are good reasons to be dour about the prospects for the global economy, 2023 doesn't have to be a write-off. It could even turn out…

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Bland warehouses hide the heart of a city

What makes cities work? It is not the historic monuments or grand architecture but something far more prosaic.

Bangkok Post

Thai artists branch out at UOB Awards

Competitions are a great way to help artists get recognised. To that end, the well-known UOB Painting of the Year competition provides them with not only local recognition but also an opportunity to compete at the regional level among other artists from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore at the UOB Southeast…

The Guardian - UK

Twitter reportedly makes more cuts to online safety teams

A dozen people based in Dublin and Singapore who moderate content and monitor hate speech believed to have been let go

Daily Mirror

World's best cities announced - and there's a handful of UK hotspots named among elite

More than 50 per cent of the locations making the top 10 of the World's Best Cities rankings were in Europe, with New York, Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore dotted between them

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With few entry tests, SE Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the Covid-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Reuters

Japan Finance Minister Suzuki to visit Singapore, Vietnam next week

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki is set to visit Singapore and Vietnam to meet with high government officials from Jan. 10 to 13, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

Reuters

With few entry tests, Southeast Asia may gain most from China's travel revival

Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the COVID-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.

Daily Mirror

London has been named the world's best city for 2023 beating out Paris and New York

London has topped the charts in worldsbestcities.com's annual rankings, beating Paris, New York, Tokyo, Dubai, Barcelona, Roma, Madrid, Singapore and Amsterdam to the top spot

Zenger

Singapore Facing Shortage Of Local Talent For ‘Phygital’ Metaverse Projects

Singapore is becoming a Metaverse hub, and an increasing number of international corporations are aiming to launch web3 businesses

Irish Mirror

Cristiano Fitzgerald reveals his Boavista and Ireland U21 dreams for 2023

Singapore-born and Portugal-based winger Cristiano Fitzgerald - who last month signed a long-term deal with Boavista - is eligible for a number of countries, but only has eyes for an Ireland call.

Bangkok Post

Baht tipped to have a strong year

The race to be Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency in 2023 looks like it could be between the Thai baht and Singapore dollar.

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