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'Storm is gathering' - Singapore PM warns of risk of U.S.-China miscalculation: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for ...
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers his National Day message on Monday, Aug 8.
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Daily round-up, Aug 8: PM Lee's National Day message; China's new military drills; Hong Kong cuts COVID-19 quarantine
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Low inflation and interest rates ‘not likely to return anytime soon’, says PM Lee in National Day message
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'Storm is gathering' - Singapore PM warns of risk of U.S.-China miscalculation: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for ...
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Daily round-up, Aug 8: PM Lee's National Day message; China's new military drills; Hong Kong cuts COVID-19 quarantine
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Singapore PM warns of risk of US-China miscalculation: He noted that Singapore will face this intense rivalry and tension in the region…
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Singapore PM warns of risk of US-China miscalculation over Taiwan tensions: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for ...
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Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks': MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against ...
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Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks'
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Singapore ranked happiest country in Asia again: THE city-state was named the 30th happiest country globally for 2021-2023, according to the World Happiness ...
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
  • For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.

  • The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.

  • This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.

  • Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
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Philippines’s Marcos promises action after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’: President says country to respond to South China Sea confrontations with proportionate ...
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Philippines’s Marcos promises action after China’s ‘dangerous attacks’
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Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok: Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand ...
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Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok
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How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory: One of the most modern factories for electric car batteries is being built on the German North Sea ...
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How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory
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Over $300k a year per household? Aussie man details how much an expat family needs to earn to live in Singapore
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War in the Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the first time
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up: HONG KONG -- The severity of the financial damage to China's distressed property developers ...
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China's distressed property developer losses start to pile up
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Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Hit: Live Updates: A Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Coast Guard said ...
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Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Hit: Live Updates
Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
  • The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.

  • Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.

  • Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.

  • President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
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Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan: Toyota Motor's global sales dropped 7% in February from a year earlier ...
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Veto by Russia and China: US ceasefire in Gaza failed: Russia and China have vetoed a US-backed resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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Veto by Russia and China: US ceasefire in Gaza failed
Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
  • Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.

  • The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.

  • While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.

  • The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
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China's gigantic neutrino detector goes into operation: A huge research facility is currently being completed in China. The JUNO neutrino detector is intended to ...
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China's gigantic neutrino detector goes into operation
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Actor-host Suhaimi Yusof apologises to Ramadan bazaar stall owner after misunderstanding, the two make amends
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China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump: For the Chinese strategic community, there’s no perception of Biden or Trump being better for China; it’s a ...
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China Does Not Fear the Return of Donald Trump
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What is Holi, Hindu spring festival celebrated with coloured powder? The origins of the celebration
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Quick Glance: India Celebrates Hindu Holi Festival with Colorful Traditions
  • Millions of Indians celebrated the Hindu Holi festival by smearing colored powder, exchanging traditional foods, and drinks.

  • The festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the divine love between Krishna and Radha.

  • Traditions like consuming Bhang, a cannabis-infused drink, and lighting large fires are part of the festivities.

  • Various Holi traditions in India, such as the 'Lathmar Holi' in northern towns, showcase the diversity of celebrations.
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right: Benjamin Qiu is a partner with the law firm Elliott Kwok Levine & Jaroslaw in New York ...
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Hong Kong's loss can be Tokyo's gain if it plays its cards right
Quick Glance: Tokyo's Opportunity Amid Hong Kong's Decline
  • As Hong Kong's appeal diminishes, Singapore rises in prominence.

  • Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are relocating to Singapore.

  • Japan has the potential to rival Singapore and Hong Kong.

  • Tokyo must act swiftly to attract investors and establish a foothold.
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‘Humiliated’ China captain Zhang quits team over World Cup draw with Singapore: China captain Zhang Linpeng has sensationally quit international football after ...
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Taiwan teacher in social media doghouse after dropping squealing cat onto floor in class experiment, promises feline best pet food as compensation
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Singapore Orders Israeli Embassy to Delete ‘Inappropriate’ Social Post About ‘Palestine’
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4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data: Amid tensions with the U.S., China is recalibrating its approach to international trade – a strategic shift now ...
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4 Key Takeaways Emerging From China’s Trade Data
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Exclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
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China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance: BEIJING: China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup ...
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Baltimore ship passed two inspections in 2023: Singapore port authority - Americas - The Jakarta Post
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