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POLITICSJul 8Changes underway in Singapore’s smaller opposition parties as leaders quitA year since the dust settled on the Singapore general election, leadership resignations in two small opposition parties signal a period of post-poll recalibration after disappointing results. The once-promising Progress Singapore Party (PSP), led by ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) defector Tan Cheng Bock, was dealt an “existential blow” on Monday, analysts say, following the resignations of two central executive committee members. Stephanie Tan, 38, was a newcomer who ran in the election,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 8Do Singapore ministers watch films? Parliament joke raises hackles amid dialect debateA Singapore minister’s quip in parliament that top officials had no time to go to the cinema has drawn heated public discussion, with some in the local arts scene saying the comment risked downplaying the importance of the cultural sector. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo was responding to questions in parliament on Tuesday about the administration’s stance on Chinese dialects in films, when he joked in Mandarin: “First of all, ministers don’t have time to watch...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 8Anwar rules out seeking Singapore help on voting arrangements for MalaysiansAnwar has ruled out seeking assistance from Singapore regarding voting arrangements for Malaysians. This indicates a political decision on international electoral cooperation.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 8Singapore global dispute fault lines | Singapore Business ReviewSingapore Business Review discusses global dispute fault lines. This indicates analysis of international conflicts and their potential impact on business.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
CYBERJul 8Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing dataThis article emphasizes the urgency for Singaporean Small and Medium Enterprises to secure their data in anticipation of future quantum cyber risks. It highlights the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures against emerging threats.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSJul 8PM : No election logistics talks with SingaporeA Prime Minister has stated that there have been no discussions regarding election logistics with Singapore. This clarifies the current status of bilateral talks on electoral matters.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 7Can Singapore and Indonesia’s energy push kick-start regional power grid?Singapore and Indonesia’s latest push to trade low-carbon electricity could become more than a bilateral energy deal, with analysts saying it might offer Southeast Asia a practical test case for a regional power grid that has long struggled to move from ambition to implementation. The cooperation, centred on electricity-import deals and cross-border interconnector projects, is also expected to strengthen Singapore’s energy security and help the city state reach its sustainability goals, while...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Time bar saves Singapore WP’s Lim, Faisal from parliamentary action for lying under oathNo further action was necessary by Singapore’s parliament against Workers’ Party (WP) politicians Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap over their lying under oath, as the case fell outside a legal time bar, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah said on Tuesday. “Had the timelines been different, I would have proposed a different course of action,” she told parliament while delivering a ministerial statement on a “determination” of the Committee of Privileges’ (COP) findings on Lim and Faisal. Lim is a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 7Singapore named world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for fourth year in a rowSingapore is the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for a fourth consecutive year, as prices on items such as watches and jewellery surge around the globe. Zurich climbed to second place, edging out London, while Monaco entered the top three for the first time since the survey began in 2020, according to an annual report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group. Hong Kong and London rounded out the top five. Zurich’s three-place rise was propelled by the strengthening of the Swiss...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 7Singapore’s Carousell hits profitability milestone, banks on AI as ‘force multiplier’At Carousell’s Singapore office, a red tunnel greets employees with the company’s mission to “make second-hand the first choice” – a slogan its leaders say is moving closer to reality as the platform for buying and selling used goods recorded its first positive adjusted operating profit. The Singapore-headquartered company, last valued at US$1.1 billion in 2021, said on Tuesday it had achieved positive Ebitda – earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation – for the first time,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 6Singaporean regulator outlines safety guardrails for financial AI agentsA Singaporean regulator has outlined safety guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence agents in the financial sector. This establishes new rules for the ethical and secure deployment of AI technology in finance.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSJul 6Singapore bets on early - mover edge in labour pact with East TimorSingapore is pursuing an 'early-mover' advantage through a labor pact with East Timor. This move suggests an effort to strengthen international ties and economic influence.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJul 6Tata Communications Strengthens India - Singapore Digital Corridor with AI - Ready Connectivity InvestmentsTata Communications is making investments to enhance the digital corridor between India and Singapore, focusing on AI-ready connectivity. This move aims to improve digital infrastructure and facilitate advanced technological integration.prnewswire.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 6Singapore, Indonesia to collaborate on cross-border electricity projectIndonesia and Singapore vowed on Monday that the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil transit chokepoint in the region, will remain “accessible” even as Iran imposes fees on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed the matter with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Jakarta as Southeast Asia reels from the effects of oil prices pushed sky-high by the Middle East war. The Strait of Malacca, surrounded by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Malaysia , Singapore to launch new digital border clearance system in January 2027 : AnwarMalaysia and Singapore are set to launch a new digital border clearance system in January 2027. This initiative was announced by Anwar.asiaone.com · Singapore
DISASTERJul 624-year-old killed by lightning on clear day in SingaporeA 24-year-old man has died after he was reportedly struck by lightning in Singapore. The man was among a group of eight people, aged between 13 and 54, who were taken to hospital on Sunday afternoon, the police said on Monday. The police said they had received a call for help on Sunday at about 4.50pm from 131 Pasir Ris Road, just off Pasir Ris Beach. The incident reportedly involved a lightning strike. Two people were taken to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, while the other six were taken...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 6A base for Singapore businesses expanding in MalaysiaThis article describes the establishment of a base intended to support Singaporean businesses expanding their operations into Malaysia. It focuses on facilitating international business growth and development.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 5PM Anwar : New digital immigration system for Msia , Singapore with extra lanes planned by JanuaryMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar announced plans for a new digital immigration system between Malaysia and Singapore, including extra lanes, to be implemented by January. This aims to enhance border processes between the two nations.theborneopost.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 4Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?Five years into her marriage to a finance executive, Clare* is still doing the sums on leaving behind a life unencumbered by the high price of parenthood. At 31, the Singaporean doctor instead finds herself wondering if she will feel different about their “dink” (dual income, no kids) lifestyle in another three years. “The thought of having kids also feels more like an obligation just to complete the nuclear family,” she said. “I see so many more disadvantages about having children, rather than...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Will Johor-Singapore causeway bottlenecks sway outcome of Malaysia’s state election?Adli Hakimi knows the first obstacle in Johor’s state election is not the ballot box, but the Causeway. The 26-year-old nurse is among Johor’s workers based in the city state – often called “SGD fighters” online for earning stronger Singapore-dollar wages – who are weighing leave, shifts and border queues before polling day on July 11. For Malaysia, the challenge is keeping immigration glitches and Causeway congestion at bay so that these voters can take part in one of the country’s most closely...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 3US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?Washington has recently approved a proposed US$22.3 million sale of additional Hellfire missiles to Singapore, with the US State Department declaring that the transfer and associated arms support “will not alter the basic military balance in the region”. While observers say the sale is a routine purchase by the city state for training and to replenish an advanced arsenal, America’s language on the move signals a broader strategy to strengthen a network of US allies and partners while avoiding...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint delay sparks tension ahead of Malaysia state electionJohor’s caretaker chief minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi has criticised Malaysia’s federal government for delays in the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, arguing that it is needed to sustain the initiative’s momentum. In response, Economic Minister Akmal Nasir, who oversees the project at the federal level, has maintained that the government remains committed to the project’s success and the delays have not affected the JS-SEZ as investor numbers have remained...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3Singapore to welcome East Timorese workers from next year: WongSingapore would be opening selected sectors and occupations to workers from East Timor next year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday. “This will create new opportunities for Timorese while strengthening our business and people-to-people links,” Wong said at a joint press conference with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao in Dili. The visit, the first by a Singapore prime minister, comes a year after East Timor became a full Asean member. Wong laid out several areas where the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort planSingapore is banking on lavish beachfronts, canopy walks, a transformed port and even water taxis to upgrade its holiday island, Sentosa, into a major tourism draw over the next two decades – but observers say the challenge will be in guaranteeing distinctiveness. On Friday, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) unveiled plans to rejuvenate the 5 sq km resort and theme park island, which is located 10 minutes from the Singapore mainland by monorail and is also accessible by car or bus...South China Morning Post
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