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Richard Branson declines Singapore’s invitation to debate death penalty with Shanmugam
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Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation: The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such ...
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Britain’s Branson turns down Singapore’s offer to debate death penalty: ‘it reduces nuanced discourse to...
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Richard Branson declines Singapore’s invitation to debate death penalty with Shanmugam
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Sir Richard Branson declines Singapore death penalty TV debate invitation: The British billionaire has spoken out about Singapore's death penalty for crimes such ...
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Britain’s Branson turns down Singapore’s offer to debate death penalty: ‘it reduces nuanced discourse to...
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Richard Branson says he won’t take part in Singapore televised death penalty debate
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Man who was given death sentence for drug trafficking acquitted after appeal: SINGAPORE - A Malaysian, who was convicted of drug trafficking and given the ...
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No go for Branson debate: BRITISH tycoon Richard Branson has rejected an invitation to debate Singapore’s interior minister on the death penalty ...
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Branson declines Singapore’s invite to death penalty debate: Singapore had invited Richard Branson to a live TV debate after he criticised the city state’s death ...
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Richard Branson declines invitation from Singapore to debate death penalty: The entrepreneur is a long campaigner against capital punishment and was invited for ...
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Richard Branson refuses Singapore invitation to debate death penalty: UK entrepreneur turns down live TV debate and says government should instead engage with ...
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Richard Branson declines invitation to attend debate on death penalty in Singapore
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Richard Branson declines Singapore’s invitation to debate death penalty: SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia New Network): British billionaire Richard Branson has ...
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Billionaire Richard Branson declines invitation to live televised debate with Shanmugam on death penalty
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Branson turns down Singapore death penalty debate: British tycoon Richard Branson has rejected an invitation to debate Singapore's interior minister on the ...
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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 ...
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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.
Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
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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
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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201
Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...
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Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
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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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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
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
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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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Truong My Lan: Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud: Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing ...
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Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
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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 ...
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Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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'It'd be difficult for me to go out again': Richie Jen asks fans not to mention bumping into him in Singapore
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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.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll
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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/
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore: The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.
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Billionaire and Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson’s wealth has tumbled by more than half since 2021 to $3bn as SPAC problems gave him ‘a big jolt from the ...
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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
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 ...
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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.
SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
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Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful'
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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.
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case: A court in Vietnam sentenced real estate tycoon Truong My Lan Thursday to death over her role in a ...
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
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
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 ...
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Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 findings of IPS-CNA survey on youth finances
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/young-people-rising-cost-living-buy-now-pay-later-retirement-plan-income-expenditure-4272751
MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/emart24-mom-investigating-possible-offences-under-employment-act-4262781
'Cheerful, loving, a true friend': Former colleagues remember Singaporean woman killed in Spain
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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 ...
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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.
Singapore Home Prices Rise for Third Quarter, Defying Global Property Slowdown: Singapore home prices rose for a third consecutive quarter, withstanding months ...
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K-pop star IU to perform with young students of Maddspace at Singapore concerts: The South Korean singer-actress will stage two shows at the Singapore Indoor ...
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Singapore's Temasek Eyes Rich Family Businesses in $18 Billion Europe Push: Temasek Holdings Pte plans to ramp up investment in Europe, undeterred by ...
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Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
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Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
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U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/europe/julian-assange-extradition-us-uk.html
Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
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78 people probed for allegedly giving Singpass details to scammers: Some suspects allegedly sold their Singpass credentials for $10,000 each, said police.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/78-people-investigated-for-allegedly-giving-singpass-details-to-scammers
Iraq to vote on bill including death penalty for same-sex acts: Iraqi lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that includes the death penalty or life in prison for ...
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Taiwan quake: Rescue dogs given missing Singapore couple’s clothes to pick up scent
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/09/taiwan-quake-rescue-dogs-given-missing-singapore-couples-clothes-to-pick-up-scent
Australian lab-grown meat cultured from quail cells hits the market in Singapore
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Drones clean the Supertrees, water and fertilise plants at Gardens by the Bay: The technology has proved to solve the problem of cleaning high structures without ...
straitstimes.com/tech/drones-clean-the-supertrees-water-and-fertilise-plants-at-gardens-by-the-bay
Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew wins Spain Masters, first title since 2021 World Championships
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Quick Glance: Loh Kean Yew Ends Title Drought with Victory Over Toma Junior Popov in Madrid
- Loh Kean Yew defeated Toma Junior Popov in the Madrid Spain Masters final, breaking his long streak without a title.
- After 833 days, Loh secured his third Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title with a narrow victory.
- The win not only earns Loh prize money but also points that could enhance his world ranking.
- The pressure on Loh due to his title drought was evident, but he hopes this victory boosts his confidence and leads to more consistency.
Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
straitstimes.com/singapore/oracle-offers-up-to-10000-training-slots-in-s-pore-to-tap-ai-boom-to-open-new-data-centre-in-july
Dona Manis Cake Shop’s co-founder sets up rival banana pie shop next door: "Auntie Peng", creator of Dona Manis’ famous banana pie recipe ...
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Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/17/cyclist-who-clung-to-car-bonnet-in-east-coast-road-rage-case-likely-affected-by-brain-tumour-lawyer
Telegram boss says messaging app hits 900 million users: Telegram has committed itself to never disclosing any personal information about its users.
straitstimes.com/world/telegram-boss-says-messaging-app-hits-900-million-users
'Malaysia's food is definitely more delicious than Singapore's,' claims Taiwanese YouTuber
asiaone.com/lifestyle/malaysias-food-definitely-more-delicious-singapores-claims-taiwanese-youtuber
The next state after Florida: Tennessee wants death penalty for child rape: In the US state of Tennessee, the Republican-dominated Senate decides to introduce ...
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COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90,000: Category A premiums closed above S$90,000 for the first time in more than five ...
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Why Virgin is returning to trains, by Richard Branson’s right-hand man: The railways, space, loyalty schemes… Sir Richard Branson’s empire has come unstuck at ...
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‘Charismatic, loving, a true friend': Ex-colleagues remember S'porean woman killed in Spain
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Singapore Jails Money Launderer Who Jumped Off Balcony to Flee: Singapore sentenced another foreigner involved in the country’s largest-ever money laundering ...
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Singapore car start-up Carro seeks valuation above $2 billion ahead of IPO: Used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $136 million as it gears up for a ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-car-start-up-carro-seeks-valuation-above-2-billion-ahead-of-ipo
Asia's booming hedge funds and their next frontier: The Middle East: New launches and long-time players in Singapore and Hong Kong are looking westward as they ...
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Prices of unsold units at The Residences at W Singapore Sentosa Cove slashed by over 40%
straitstimes.com/singapore/prices-of-unsold-units-at-the-residences-at-w-singapore-sentosa-cove-slashed-by-nearly-half
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
Qatar’s Hamad Airport now best in the world: PETALING JAYA: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has wrested the title of “World’s Best Airport” from Singapore ...
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OCBC chief Helen Wong’s 2023 pay up 8% to $12.1 million: Her pay overtakes that of Piyush Gupta, CEO of Singapore’s largest bank DBS.
straitstimes.com/business/ocbc-chief-helen-wong-s-2023-pay-up-8-to-121-million
Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to Singapore' to try Wingstop
asiaone.com/lifestyle/going-extra-mile-malaysian-woman-travels-350km-kl-singapore-try-wingstop
Singapore Is Facing a Dangerous World Without Lee: The city-state is entering uncharted territory with this leadership change. A fractious US-China relationship ...
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Israeli hostage’s mother: ‘Any demand of ceasefire without release of hostages is a death sentence’
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Truong My Lan: Is Vietnam's corruption fight going too far?: Billionaire Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for embezzling the equivalent of 3% of ...
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March marks yet another record in global heat: Each of the last 10 months ranked as the world's hottest on record.
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Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom: SINGAPORE -- Japan's data centers are a hot target for Singapore's real estate investment ...
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Tigerlily Patisserie by former Les Amis chef closing permanently: “It was very sad news to share,” the award-winning pastry chef told 8days.sg ...
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Singapore-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes its driving test in the US: The robotaxi version of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover is assembled by Hyundai's ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapore-built-hyundai-ioniq-5-robotaxi-passes-its-driving-test-us
Olympics golden boy Joseph Schooling retires from swimming: His retirement comes eight years after winning gold at the Rio Olympics.
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Quick Glance: Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling Retires from Swimming
- Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announces his retirement from competitive swimming after making history at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Schooling plans to focus on his swim school, emphasizing that retirement had been on his mind for a while.
- Despite facing challenges post-Rio, including failed qualifications and personal losses, Schooling expresses his intention to expand into finance and sports, imparting his knowledge to younger athletes.
- The Olympic champion reflects on his achievements, future goals, and the importance of his legacy built through hard work and obstacles to inspire others.
Joseph Schooling gave Singapore belief, but what would it take to repeat his Olympic gold?
channelnewsasia.com/sport/joseph-schooling-retirement-legacy-singapore-swimming-olympic-champion-4252436
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew knocked out in first round of Badminton Asia Championships by Japan's Nishimoto
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-loh-kean-yew-badminton-asia-championships-loss-japan-kenta-nishimoto-4257666
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