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Singapore, Thailand to coordinate multi‑year push on Asean Community Vision 2045 ahead of 2027-28 chairmanships
SINGAPORE, Sept 3 — Singapore and Thailand will work together to develop a multi-year agenda to advance the Asean Community Vision 2045, the Singapore Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) said. The commitment was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his
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Singapore allocates S$220m over three years to boost fintech innovation under FSTI 4.0
SINGAPORE, Aug 31 — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced a S$220 million (RM696 million) commitment over three years to strengthen Singapore’s financial technology (fintech) ecosystem. MAS said the allocation under the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation
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Two years on, British widow sues Singapore Airlines over injuries suffered in 2024 turbulence that also killed her husband
SINGAPORE, Aug 30 – The widow of a British man who died during severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight in 2024 has launched legal action against the airline over spinal injuries she suffered in the incident, The Straits Times reported. Linda
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Singapore bus driver assaulted on duty, second Go-Ahead case since May 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — A public bus driver was assaulted while on duty earlier this month, marking the second such incident involving Go-Ahead Singapore staff in three months, local news outlet CNA reported. Go-Ahead said the incident happened at about 5.20pm on
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Nine Singaporeans reported missing after floods sweep Nepal border area
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 — Nine Singaporeans were among those reported missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods swept through the country’s border with Tibet. The latest figure came as rescuers searched for hundreds of people missing after a tsunami-like wall
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Singapore eyes closer Asean-Central Asia ties during 2027 chairmanship
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 — Singapore plans to use its Asean chairmanship next year to pursue stronger links between South-east Asia and Central Asia in areas such as transport, energy, connectivity and sustainable development. The Straits Times reported Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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Singapore sees 17.9pc drop in scams and cybercrime, but losses remain high
SINGAPORE, Aug 26 — Singapore recorded a decline in scam and cybercrime cases in the first half of 2026, with the number of cases falling 17.9 per cent to 18,391 and scam losses dropping by the same rate to S$410.6 million
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Chinese national nabbed after fake notes found in S$150,000 deposit at Marina Bay Sands Casino
SINGAPORE, Aug 26 — A suspected currency-counterfeiting plot was reportedly uncovered after a fake S$100 (RM317) note was found among S$150,000 that a man was trying to deposit into his Marina Bay Sands Casino account. The Straits Times, citing police,
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Singapore urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion, says it violates international law
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 — Singapore is urging the Israeli government to halt its settlement expansion plans in the West Bank, emphasising that they are illegal under international law. Singapore’s Foreign Ministry said the proposed construction of residential settlements in the East
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Melaka, Singapore straits show what countries can achieve through close cooperation, says minister
SINGAPORE, Aug 25 — The Strait of Malacca and Singapore Strait are a shining example of what countries can achieve through close collaboration, said Singapore Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. He said the waterways exemplify countries working together and committing to the
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