Cinnabon soft launches at Raffles City on Tuesday and Wednesday, opens Thursday

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Cinnabon soft launches at Raffles City on Tuesday and Wednesday, opens Thursday: The famed American cinnamon roll chain known for its sticky, gooey buns in ...

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USA Today

usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/02/27/wendys-surge-pricing-dynamic-pricing-uber/72755552007/

Feb 27

Wendy's to roll out Uber-style surge pricing as soon as next year: Wendy's is planning to roll out a dynamic pricing model as early as next year ...

Quick Glance: Wendy's Plans No Surge Pricing Introduction

Wendy's plans no surge pricing introduction, opting to experiment with dynamic pricing.

CEO Kirk Tanner mentioned future tests of dynamic pricing and day-part offerings.

Wendy's intends to offer discounts during slower times of day and may lower prices.

While other industries implement surge pricing, such unpredictable price changes could frustrate customers.

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Apr 15

Singapore PM Lee to Step Down on May 15, Replaced by Lawrence Wong: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/singapore-pm-lee-to-hand-reins-to-deputy-wong-next-month

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-reiterates-need-for-steady-yuan-amid-fragile-confidence

Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15

On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.

The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.

Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.

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China Reiterates Need for Steady Yuan (CNY USD) as Dollar Strengthens: China reiterated the need to prevent one-sided moves in the yuan, as a resurgent dollar ...

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Apr 16

China’s Growing Plastics Dominance Is Squeezing Out Asian Rivals: China’s rapidly expanding petrochemicals industry is making life increasingly difficult for ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/china-s-growing-plastics-dominance-is-squeezing-out-asian-rivals

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Apr 14

Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-trends/Singapore-loses-shine-as-Southeast-Asia-base-for-multinationals

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Apr 15

Singapore Home Sales Rise Most in Four Months on Launches: Singapore home sales rose the most in four months, rebounding from a lull after the launch of a range ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/singapore-home-sales-rise-most-in-four-months-on-new-launches

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Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/thailand-kazakhstan-agree-on-visa-waiver-pact-to-boost-tourism

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The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com/economy/global/imf-warns-surge-in-u-s-china-debt-could-have-profound-impact-on-global-economy-c3758d81

Apr 17

IMF Warns Surge in U.S., China Debt Could Have ‘Profound’ Impact on Global Economy

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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...

asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Apple-plans-to-invest-more-than-250m-to-expand-Singapore-campus

Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.

Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.

By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.

The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.

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Apr 16

China GDP Latest: Factory-Led Growth Complicates Relations With US, Europe: I’m Katia Dmitrieva, Asia economics correspondent in Hong Kong. Today ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-16/china-gdp-latest-factory-led-growth-complicates-relations-with-us-europe

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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/world-s-best-airports-2024-singapore-changi-loses-crown-to-qatar-s-doha-hamad

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Apr 17

Morgan Stanley cuts dozens of investment banking jobs in Asia-Pacific, sources say

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Swiss Watch Exports Plunge as China and Hong Kong Demand Dries Up: Monthly Swiss watch exports suffered their biggest decline since 2020 as demand for premium ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/swiss-watch-exports-plunge-as-china-and-hong-kong-demand-dries-up

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-employers-employees-challenges-fair-hiring-4273911

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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangement-requests-tripartite-guideslines-employers-employees-4266831

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CNA Apr 16

All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December

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Apr 14

Singapore Car Startup Seeks Value Over $1.5 Billion Ahead of IPO: Southeast Asia’s used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $100 million as it gears up for a ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/singapore-car-startup-seeks-value-over-1-5-billion-ahead-of-ipo

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Apr 16

China's economy grew 5.3% in the first quarter, beating expectations: On a quarter-on-quarter basis, China's GDP grew 1.6% in the first quarter ...

cnbc.com/2024/04/16/chinas-q1-gdp-grew-5point3percent-in-the-first-quarter-beating-expectations.html

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Apr 11

Rate Cut Odds Wane in Emerging Asia as US Inflation Speeds - Bloomberg: Asian central banks may have to consider the possibility of fewer or no rate cuts this ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/rate-cut-odds-wane-in-emerging-asia-as-us-inflation-speeds

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Apr 13

Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Malaysia-s-largest-port-to-double-capacity-to-chase-Singapore

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201

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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...

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Apr 16

Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media

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Apr 11

All About Thai PM’s $14 Billion Cash Handout to Reignite Growth: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will dole out almost $14 billion in cash handouts as ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/all-about-thai-pm-s-14-billion-cash-handout-to-reignite-growth

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Apr 15

Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Asia: Good morning. Tensions simmer in the Middle East. US stocks fall below key threshold ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-15/five-things-you-need-to-know-to-start-your-day-asia

scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259171/singapore-gives-workers-right-request-4-day-weeks-more-work-home-under-new-flexitime-guideline

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South China Morning Post

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Apr 16

Singapore gives workers the right to request more work from home, 4-day weeks: While the new guideline unveiled on Tuesday isn’t enforceable by law ...

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Apr 15

China Real Estate Crisis: Private Builders Face $553 Billion Gap to Finish Homes: Chinese private developers face a 4 trillion yuan ($553 billion) funding gap to ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/china-real-estate-crisis-private-builders-face-553-billion-gap-to-finish-homes

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Apr 16

All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules

straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/all-employers-in-singapore-must-fairly-consider-flexi-work-requests-from-dec-1-under-new-rules

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Apr 14

ADB Says Developing Asia Set for Growth as China’s Economy Slows: Much of developing Asia outside of China is poised for expansion in the next two years as ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/adb-says-developing-asia-set-for-growth-as-china-s-economy-slows

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/singapore-s-125-000-a-month-retreats-are-latest-luxury-for-new-moms

Quick Glance: ADB Forecasts Developing Asia Growth at 4.9% in 2024, Risks Persist

ADB raised its growth forecast for Developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges like escalating geopolitical tensions.

China remains a concern for regional growth due to a prolonged property crisis and other issues.

The ADB predicts regional inflation to decrease to 3.0% by 2025.

Detailed GDP growth and inflation forecasts for various Asian countries were also provided.

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Apr 12

For $125,000 a Month, Singapore Has a Posh Retreat for New Moms: Joey Zhang knows many of her clients are wealthy. So rich, in fact, that their homes are often ...

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t3n.de 20h

Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to take control of life remotely

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Exclusive: UBS shuts some China private funds, will lay off staff, sources say: UBS is shutting down some of its China private funds business and will lay off ...

reuters.com/business/finance/ubs-shuts-some-china-private-funds-will-lay-off-staff-sources-say-2024-04-18/

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Southeast Asia's plastic tidal wave: Imported trash swamps region: This article is to mark Earth Day, an annual event held on April 22 to promote protection of ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Southeast-Asia-s-plastic-tidal-wave-Imported-trash-swamps-region

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Apr 15

OpenAI is coming to Asia with its first office in Japan: The ChatGPT maker is releasing a GPT-4 custom model with improved performance in Japanese

qz.com/openai-expands-asia-opens-first-office-in-tokyo-japan-1851410135

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Apr 16

65 units sold in two days at condo in Sentosa Cove after 40% price slash: Analysts said price is the main reason for the nearly 80% take-up of units on the first ...

straitstimes.com/singapore/65-units-sold-in-2-days-as-the-residences-at-w-singapore-sentosa-cove-slashes-prices

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Apr 17

Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.

bbc.com/news/articles/ceq3nje4nj0o

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Apr 16

Microsoft’s G42 deal puts UAE in America’s AI tent: The United Arab Emirates likes to think of itself as a sort of Switzerland of the Gulf. Microsoft’s $1 ...

reuters.com/breakingviews/microsofts-g42-deal-puts-uae-americas-ai-tent-2024-04-16/

Quick Glance: Microsoft to Invest $1.5 Billion in Emirati AI Firm G42 for Minority Stake

Microsoft is investing $1.5 billion in the United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm G42 to acquire a minority stake and a board seat.

The partnership aims to deepen ties between the USA and the UAE amid the global battle for tech dominance.

The deal includes G42 using Microsoft cloud services to run its AI applications.

G42 and Microsoft plan to jointly bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.

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Apr 14

Singapore Former Gymnast Young Jin Yee Has Tricky Task at UBS Wealth: Young Jin Yee quit her last job after less than six months to take on one of the hardest ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/singapore-former-gymnast-young-jin-yee-has-tricky-task-at-ubs-wealth

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Apr 10

Thai Central Bank Holds Rate, Deepening Rift With Government: Thailand’s central bank left interest rates unchanged, refusing to yield to the demands of Prime ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/thai-central-bank-holds-rate-deepening-rift-with-government

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Apr 15

On Himalayan hillsides grows Japan’s cold, hard cash: One of the poorest pockets of Asia supplies a primary ingredient for the economy in one of the richest.

nytimes.com/2024/04/15/world/asia/nepal-japan-yen-argeli.html

Quick Glance: Japanese Currency Cultivated from Himalayan Shrubs

A shrub in Nepal supplies material for Asia's financial system.

Argeli plant in Nepal was commonly used for firewood or fencing before Japan's currency involvement.

Japan prints money on unique paper, not locally available, to meet the demand for fresh yen notes, benefiting Mr. Sherpa and neighbors.

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Apr 17

Singapore, partners to raise $5 bln to help Asia meet climate goals

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techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/pula-raises-20m-series-b/

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TechCrunch Apr 15

Pula raises $20M Series B to provide agricultural insurance to farmers in Africa, Asia and LatAm

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Apr 13

'It'd be difficult for me to go out again': Richie Jen asks fans not to mention bumping into him in Singapore

asiaone.com/entertainment/difficult-go-out-again-richie-jen-asks-fans-not-mention-bumping-him-singapore-rws

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Apr 15

Hong Kong Gives Initial Approval for Spot-Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs - Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/hong-kong-gives-initial-approval-for-spot-bitcoin-btc-and-ether-eth-etfs

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The Wall Street Journal

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Apr 10

Bank of Thailand Holds Policy Rate Steady Despite Sluggish Economy: Thailand’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged despite a slow economic recovery and ...

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Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.

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How Thai, Korean, Malaysian Rate Cut Bets Are Shifting Due to Fed Pivot: Asian central banks’ need for assertive defense of their currencies is driving traders ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/slower-fed-pivot-weakens-rate-cut-bets-across-emerging-asia

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PCMag Apr 15

OpenAI Expands to Asia, Launches Japanese GPT-4 Model: OpenAI opens an office in Japan, a country with rules that generally allow AI firms to use copyrighted ...

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Apr 17

Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll

straitstimes.com/singapore/younger-singaporeans-financially-prudent-but-some-buy-things-to-be-happy-ips-poll

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Apr 15

Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is

reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/southeast-asia-woefully-off-track-green-investment-bain-says-2024-04-15/

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Apr 12

Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as inflation risks linger: Singapore's central bank left its monetary policy unchanged on Friday, in line with ...

reuters.com/markets/asia/singapore-central-bank-keeps-monetary-policy-unchanged-2024-04-12/

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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1 bln stake in Indonesian lender, sources say

reuters.com/markets/deals/abu-dhabis-largest-islamic-bank-talks-buy-11-bln-stake-indonesian-lender-sources-2024-04-17/

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Apr 16

Singapore aims for over 1 mln tons of low-carbon methanol bunker supply by 2030

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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...

theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-loses-world-s-best-airport-title-melbourne-top-in-australia-20240418-p5fkxk.html

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Apr 12

The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore: The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.

bbc.com/news/world-asia-66840450

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Apr 10

Thailand to Fund $14 Billion Cash Handout Through State Budget: Thailand will fund a $14 billion cash handout program to stimulate the economy through a ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/thailand-to-fund-14-billion-cash-handout-through-state-budget

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China’s Ecarx Wants to Make High-Tech Cars Even Smarter: A conversation with the CEO of a company caught up in geopolitical tensions over both EVs and ...

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/china-s-ecarx-wants-to-make-high-tech-cars-even-smarter

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Apr 14

Japan's Expo 2025: Osaka triumph or billion-dollar folly?: OSAKA -- Japan's World Expo: A chance to showcase the technological and manufacturing prowess of ...

asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Japan-s-Expo-2025-Osaka-triumph-or-billion-dollar-folly

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Apr 07

China PBOC Buys Gold for 17th Month as Prices Hit Record: China’s central bank purchased gold for its reserves for a 17th straight month in March ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-07/china-pboc-buys-gold-for-17th-month-as-prices-hit-record

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Apr 17

The Perception Game: How Are China and the US Viewed in Southeast Asia?: The State of Southeast Asia Survey 2024 reveals ASEAN's growing polarization amid ...

thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-perception-game-how-are-china-and-the-us-viewed-in-southeast-asia/

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Apr 12

Frail pope to embark on Asia trip, his longest ever, in September: Pope Francis will take his first overseas trip of the year and the longest of his 11-year ...

reuters.com/world/pope-travel-indonesia-singapore-timor-leste-papua-new-guinea-sept-2-13-2024-04-12/

Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore

Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.

Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.

The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.

By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.

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Apr 13

SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.

swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-flights-to-skirt-iranian-airspace/75651070

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Apr 16

Asia hedge funds benefit in Q1 from Japan rally, recovery in China

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Apr 14

Gold Prices at a Record High Are Keeping Pawn Shops Busy: Record prices pushing toward $2,500 an ounce are proving hard to resist

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/gold-prices-at-a-record-high-are-keeping-pawn-shops-busy

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Apr 17

Asia Stock Gauge Poised to Erase 2024 Gains on Concerns of Rates, Tensions: Asia’s stock benchmark was on track to erase all of its gains for the year ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/asian-stock-gauge-poised-to-erase-2024-gains-as-worries-mount

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Apr 15

The myth of Chinese overcapacity: Early in the morning, factory whistle blows Man rises from bed and puts on his clothes Man takes his lunch ...

asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-myth-of-chinese-overcapacity/

scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3258746/hong-kong-martial-arts-film-icon-sammo-hung-his-career-stars-including-donnie-yen-bruce-lee-and

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South China Morning Post

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Hong Kong martial arts film icon Sammo Hung on his career, stars including Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan – and eating

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Infosys Sales Forecast Falls Short as Clients Hold Off Spending: Infosys Ltd. forecast tepid sales growth for the year, a sign that overseas clients are limiting ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/infosys-sales-forecast-falls-short-as-clients-hold-off-spending

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Apr 09

Sony Hires Superstar Korean Cheerleader to Cosplay as Stellar Blade's Eve: A big name for a big game

pushsquare.com/news/2024/04/sony-hires-superstar-korean-cheerleader-to-cosplay-as-stellar-blades-eve

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Apr 16

3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...

straitstimes.com/singapore/three-people-with-banner-calling-s-pore-to-end-arms-trade-with-israel-at-gardens-by-the-bay-under-probe

channelnewsasia.com/asia/beijing-slams-us-japan-philippines-summit-south-china-sea-lawful-4260656

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CNA Apr 12

Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful'

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 08

Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust: Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts.

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Apr 12

Scoot receives first of 9 new Embraer jets ahead of inaugural flight in May: The 112-seat plane will serve six destinations in Malaysia and Thailand for a start.

straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/scoot-receives-first-of-9-new-embraer-jets-ahead-of-inaugural-flight-in-may

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Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...

straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-sees-profit-surge-515-to-812-million-in-the-first-quarter-of-2024

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Apr 16

Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/16/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight

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Khaleej Times Apr 13

With 25% inflation, this country has highest living cost in all of Asia - News | Khaleej Times

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Apr 09

Thailand sees more than 4% growth this year on property measures, ministry says: Thailand's economy is expected to grow slightly more than 4% this year ...

reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-sees-more-than-4-growth-this-year-property-measures-ministry-says-2024-04-09/

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Apr 12

Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery: SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 2.7% in the January-March period from a year ...

asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Singapore-Q1-GDP-growth-ticks-up-to-2.7-on-strong-tourism-recovery

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Apr 15

On Himalayan Hillsides Grows Japan’s Cold, Hard Cash: A shrub in impoverished Nepal now supplies the raw material for the bank notes used in Asia’s most ...

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Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 findings of IPS-CNA survey on youth finances

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Apr 15

Vingroup Gets Nod to Roll Over Half of $625 Million Debt: Bondholders of Vingroup JSC, a major Vietnamese conglomerate whose main businesses include property and ...

bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/vingroup-bondholders-nod-to-roll-over-half-of-625-million-debt

channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emart24-mom-investigating-possible-offences-under-employment-act-4262781

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CNA Apr 13

MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid

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Apr 11

Singapore is 5th smartest city in the world, top in Asia: Global index: SINGAPORE: Singapore is the world’s fifth-smartest city, moving up two levels from its ...

thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/11/singapore-is-5th-smartest-city-in-the-world-top-in-asia-global-index

Quick Glance: Singapore Ranks in Top 5 Globally, Leading in Asia: Global Index

Singapore is positioned fifth according to the 2024 Smart City Index, marking a two-step improvement from the 2023 ranking.

The Republic continues to lead as the smartest city in Asia and emerges as the sole Asian representative in the top 10, surpassing cities like Beijing, Taipei, and Seoul as indicated by the index released on April 9.

Every year, the ranking assesses cities based on their utilization of technology to enrich the lives of their residents.

The report highlights Singapore's exceptional performance in areas such as delivering adequate basic services to underprivileged areas, facilitating public transportation, and ensuring public safety.