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Singapore Is the Priciest City for Luxury Living, a New Report Says
Robb Report
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July 15, 2025
Singapore’s still got some big spenders. The Southeast Asian island nation was named the world’s costliest city for luxury living for the third year in a row, according to an annual report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group Ltd., cited by...
Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join Asean
Inquirer
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore will intensify its support for Timor-Leste’s government capacity building, as the region’s youngest nation prepares to join Asean as a full member. The upgraded Singapore-Timor-Leste Asean Readiness Support (Stars) package,...
Financial crime product of the year: LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Risk.net
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July 14, 2025
The volume, speed and regulatory pressure associated with financial transactions have intensified significantly in recent years. The rise of instant payments, a constantly shifting sanctions landscape and heightened expectations around...
Northern Trust Advances Tokenized Finance Innovation in Australia through Project Acacia
Fintech News
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July 15, 2025
The experiment will demonstrate potential for integration between digital assets and traditional financial infrastructure. SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#assetmanagement–Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced a collaboration with Swift to explore how...
Mini Diamonds secures Rs 17.17 crore export order for lab-grown diamonds from Singapore
Business Upturn
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July 15, 2025
Mini Diamonds (India) Ltd (BSE: 523373) announced on July 15 that it has received an export order worth USD 2 million (approx. ₹17.17 crore) for supplying lab-grown polished diamonds to Dia-Globe Singapore PTE Ltd. According to the company’s...
Weak bunker margins prompt Singapore suppliers to curb fleets
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE ― Lackluster fuel demand at top global ship refueling hub Singapore is squeezing margins for bunker suppliers and prompting some to pare back barge operations, industry sources said. Marine fuel sales in key refueling ports globally have...
Commentary: As more restaurants shut, is it time to rethink Singapore’s F&B rules?
Channel News Asia
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July 14, 2025
Singapore has gained a reputation for being a country of regulations. We’ve also gained international admiration as a food haven blending multicultural identity and innovation. So when we lose local F&B players, we lose pieces of the Singaporean...
China's Foreign Trade Rises 2.9% in H1 Despite Tariff Headwinds
Sputnik News
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July 15, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250715/chinas-foreign-trade-rises-29-in-h1-despite-tariff-headwinds-1122443923.html China's Foreign Trade Rises 2.9% in H1 Despite Tariff Headwinds China's Foreign Trade Rises 2.9% in H1 Despite Tariff Headwinds Sputnik...
‘It’s a mindset shift’: Why people analytics has become essential business infrastructure
HRM Asia
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July 15, 2025
Held in Singapore on 1 July 2025, Visier’s Outsmart convened thought leaders and industry experts to explore transformative business strategies. People analytics has emerged from the back office and into the boardroom, becoming a critical driver...
Las Vegas Sands makes $8 billion Singapore bet with resort expansion
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 15, 2025
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands broke ground Tuesday on a new $8 billion project to expand its iconic Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, in a major bet on the city-state's tourism market. The new complex is expected to open in 2031, pending...
Las Vegas Sands makes US$8bil Singapore bet with resort expansion
Free Malaysia Today
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July 15, 2025
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. (AFP pic) SINGAPORE: Casino operator Las Vegas Sands broke ground Tuesday on a new US$8 billion project to expand its iconic Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore, in...
Commentary: What does it matter if Singaporeans spend their CDC or SG60 vouchers on ‘frivolous’ items?
Channel News Asia
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July 14, 2025
In Singapore, the government’s priority is to keep taxes on the middle class low in order to encourage work and enterprise. Under what is known as a “progressive” system of taxes and benefits, the rich bear a larger burden of taxes, while those...
Novo Nordisk makes Wegovy available in Singapore for weight management
Biospectrum Asia
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July 14, 2025
Novo Nordisk makes Wegovy available in Singapore for weight management July 15, 2025 | Tuesday | News Once-weekly injectable supports weight loss when used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity A significant advancement...
Allison Worldwide Picks New General Manager For Singapore Office
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PRovoke) SINGAPORE - Allison Worldwide has named Kelvyn Foo as the general manager of its Singapore office. He will oversee Allison's Singapore operations and strategic direction, with a focus on building future-facing regional and global...
Study Shows Higher Error Rates in AI Responses When Queries Use African American, Indian, or Singaporean English
Digital Information World
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July 15, 2025
A new audit of Amazon’s AI chatbot, Rufus, reveals that the system fails more often when users speak in everyday English, especially when the phrasing reflects dialects like African American English (AAE), Indian English, or Singaporean English....
Give business a voice to get back to growth
City A.M.
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July 15, 2025
Tuesday 15 July 2025 11:23 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The energy, ambition and innovative new ideas we need to turn Britain around is out there,...
Anjani Sinha grilled in hearing for ambassador to Singapore
The American Bazaar
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July 14, 2025
Dr. Anjani Sinha, President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Singapore, faced a heated grilling in his Senate confirmation hearing in which he struggled to answer questions about the city-state. Facing the Senate Foreign Relations...
(China Economic Roundtable) Xinhua Headlines: China's economic development zones aim for greater role in reform, opening up
Xinhua News Agency
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* The first 14 national-level economic and technological development zones were established in 12 coastal cities during the initial years of China's reform and opening up over four decades ago. * Such zones have been trailblazers in institutional...
Singapore avoids recession but warns of ‘significant uncertainty’ over Trump tariffs
Malay Mail
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July 14, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 14 — Singapore averted a recession in the second quarter, official data showed today, but the government warned of “significant uncertainty” ahead owing to the effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Preliminary estimates...
Traditional MBA degree back in business amid economic downturns, says Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri
The West Australian
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July 14, 2025
Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri expects a resurgence in demand for the traditional master of business administration degree as professionals look to enhance their skills amid a slowing economy and rapid artificial intelligence advancements. Dr...