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Singapore Anchors Alibaba Cloud’s AI Expansion
Singapore is proving its status as Asia’s digital powerhouse. Celebrating a decade since establishing its international headquarters in the Lion City, Alibaba Cloud has unveiled a sweeping new chapter, launching its first AI Global Competency...

Singapore's Makara Capital Partners urged to invest in Vietnam’s priority sectors
He made the request at a reception in Hanoi on July 2 for Chairman and CEO Ali Ijaz Ahmad and other senior executives of the Singapore-based group, who are exploring investment opportunities in Vietnam. Chinh reiterated the Vietnamese Government’s...

singapore 'Cracks in the wall': Shatec reportedly closing down amid operational difficulties
Shatec, a hospitality and tourism training institute in Singapore, is reportedly shutting down after more than 40 years of operation, due to operational difficulties. Chinese publication Shin Min Daily News reported that real estate firm CBRE has...
Singapore's manufacturing activity returns to growth in June
SINGAPORE, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key early indicator of manufacturing activity, rose by 0.3 point from May to 50 in June, according to the latest report released by the Singapore Institute of Purchasing...

Singapore PM Wong’s brief visit to Cambodia strengthens relations and cooperation
His Majesty the King grants a royal audience to Singapore Prime Minister and spouse. AKP Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, described his recent visit to Cambodia as brief but meaningful. In a social media post last night, Wong wrote,...

Singapore private home price growth slows in Q2
Private home prices inched up by 0.5% during the quarter. Prices of private homes and HDB resale flats in Singapore continued to climb in Q2 2025, albeit at a slower and more sustainable pace, according to statistics from the Urban Redevelopment...
AweMed Series Sponsors Eczema Family Day 2025 to Support Singapore's Sensitive Skin Community
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2025 - AweMed®, a skincare brand developed in collaboration with local dermatologists and paediatricians, sponsored the Eczema Family Day 2025-an annual event organised by Eczema Support Group Singapore...
10th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue July 2025: Joint Statement
The United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore held the 10th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in London yesterday. The discussions highlighted the strong and continued collaboration between the UK and Singapore, with a focus on several key themes, including...

Pres Muizzu's Singapore visit strengthens ties
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday, has said that his recent official visit to Singapore, on the invitation of the country’s president, has ushered in a new era of bilateral ties between Singapore and the Maldives. The presidential couple...

President, First Lady conclude state visit to Singapore
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have returned to Male' on Wednesday evening, after concluding their state visit to Singapore. The First Couple visited Singapore at the invitation of Singapore's President Tharman...

Watsons unveils the New Naturals by Watsons, leading the way in sustainable personal care
MANILA, Philippines — The New Naturals by Watsons launch recently welcomed esteemed press and influencers from Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur. The three-day event was a resounding success as it relaunched the sustainable...

UOB, FMM and SMF ink MoU to boost Malaysia-Singapore manufacturing ties
KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) to strengthen regional...

Resorts World Sentosa launches new sustainable lifestyle hub
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has opened WEAVE, a new lifestyle destination emphasising sustainability and biophilic design. Spanning three interconnected levels, WEAVE integrates greenery throughout the structure, with cascading plants, sustainable...

Business News | Bond, Debond, Recycle - Tesa Opens New Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore
PRNewswire Singapore, July 3: tesa, international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, is laying the foundation for future adhesive tapes with the opening of a state-of-the-art Debonding on Demand development...
India Hosts UN World MSME Day 2025, Uniting 300+ Global Leaders for Innovation & Sustainability
PNN New Delhi [India], July 3: In a dazzling convergence of diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)--in partnership with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India--orchestrated a...

Singapore Advances High-Performance Semiconductor Innovation
Singapore has officially launched the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride (NSTIC (GaN)), a first-of-its-kind national facility focused on Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Opened by Minister-in-charge...

Denmark’s pro-climate, anti-migrant PM
Welcome to the Capitals by Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta. We welcome feedback and tips here. Sign up here. In today’s edition: Meet Mette Frederiksen Von der Leyen's no-confidence vote Growing pressure from Renew, S&D A Russian sub off France No...
Singapore Prime Minister Describes Cambodia Visit as Meaningful
AKP Phnom Penh, July 03, 2025 -- H.E. Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, described his recent visit to Cambodia as short but meaningful. In a social media post last night, H.E. Lawrence Wong wrote, “Just concluded a short but meaningful...

Singapore PM’s historic visit marks new chapter in bilateral ties
Synopsis: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first official visit to Cambodia reaffirms six decades of strong bilateral ties and paves the way for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and regional stability. The Prime Minister of Singapore...

Singapore Travelers – Look West to Visit “THE” Pearls in the Indian Ocean
Wanderlust travelers from Singapore and neighbouring countries may be accustomed to the sun, sand and sea. But if one sets one’s sights farther into the Indian Ocean, a string of pearls awaits—opening one’s eyes to new adventures. SINGAPORE and...