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NZ and Singapore sign deal to safeguard fuel and food supply chains

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New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential goods such as fuel, food and...

Bail refused for businessman accused of mid-flight sexual assault

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A 52-year-old Indian businessman has been remanded in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger during a flight from Singapore to...

Exploding cancer rates among young people in Singapore

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Singapore has recorded a sharp rise in cancer diagnoses among younger people, with 4,995 cases in those under 40 between 2019 and 2023—an increase...

China pushes Digital Yuan deeper into ASEAN trade networks

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China is rapidly extending the reach of its digital yuan across Southeast Asia, positioning the e-CNY as a growing tool for cross-border trade and...

Lawson’s strategy gamble backfires in Singapore

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Liam Lawson’s bold one-stop strategy failed to deliver results at the Singapore Grand Prix, leaving the Kiwi 15th after an otherwise disciplined drive. Despite managing...

Government investment in AI & biotech includes research into “insect larvae-based food development”

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The Government has announced a $24 million investment into artificial intelligence and biotechnology research, partnering with Singapore on projects aimed at healthy ageing and...

Kiwi mum warns parents after toddler’s finger severely cut on Singapore Airlines tray table

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A New Zealand mother is urging parents to be vigilant on flights after her 18-month-old son’s finger was badly injured on a Singapore Airlines...

Lydia Ko claims first HSBC Women’s World Championship Title in Singapore

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Lydia Ko secured her first HSBC Women's World Championship victory in 11 attempts with a final-round 69 at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, finishing...

Excess mortality and cancers surge in Singapore after Covid jab rollout – top oncologist

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In a recent Substack post, Professor Gabriel Oon, Singapore’s most senior oncologist, shared a stark warning about the state of Singapore's healthcare system following...

Former Singapore govt minister sentenced to prison in corruption scandal

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Former Singapore minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to receiving over $300,000 worth of improper gifts and...

Fatal turbulence forces Singapore Airlines flight to divert to Bangkok

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Tragedy struck on a Singapore Airlines flight from London when severe turbulence led to the death of one passenger and injuries to several others. The...

NZ mens and womens take Singapore 7s crown

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Both the New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams emerged victorious at the Singapore leg of the World Series, with the Black Ferns Sevens...

WHO vaccine consultant says Pfizer mRNA jabs ‘are not safe for mass immunisation’

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Gabriel Oon is a retired medical professor, World Health Organisation vaccine consultant and founding President of the Singapore Society of Oncology. After a distringuished career...

Serial bird-feeder fined $3,000

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Singaporean authorities view rock pigeons as an invasive species. A 67-year-old man was issued with a S$4,800 (US$3,600) fine in Geylang, Singapore on Friday after...