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Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says: Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative ...
reuters.com/technology/stablecoin-tether-gets-boost-dollar-alternative-emerging-markets-ceo-says-2024-04-19/
Singaporean woman holidaying in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: A Singaporean woman who went missing while on a holiday in Spain has been found dead ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259551/singaporean-woman-holidaying-spain-found-dead-multiple-stab-wounds
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
Take Five: Dancing to the dollar's beat: Just when it looked like rate cuts were coming any minute now, inflation has reared its head and the strength of the ...
reuters.com/business/take-five/global-markets-themes-graphic-2024-04-19/
Brazil's plans to drill for oil in the Amazon hit stiff Indigenous resistance: State-run energy firm Petrobras has hit growing resistance from Indigenous groups ...
reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-plans-drill-oil-amazon-hit-stiff-indigenous-resistance-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Brazil's Struggle Over Amazon Oil Drilling
- Petrobras faces resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies in its key exploration project to open Brazil's northern coast to oil drilling.
- The denial of a drilling license in the Foz do Amazonas area due to potential impacts on Indigenous groups has led to organized opposition and a decision expected in 2024.
- The conflict highlights a rift in Lula's government, balancing Amazon protection with oil interests, and the potential for a significant oil discovery in Amapa state.
- Indigenous leaders demand consultation before drilling, amid concerns over environmental impact and the influx of migrant workers to Oiapoque.
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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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-employers-employees-challenges-fair-hiring-4273911
Teachers strike was legal and justified – judge: In a major victory for the GTU, Justice Sandil Kissoon has ruled that their strike over the absence of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/teachers-strike-was-legal-and-justified-judge/
Risk sensitive South African rand weakens as geopolitical tensions bite: South Africa's rand weakened in volatile trading early on Friday, as reports of an ...
reuters.com/markets/risk-sensitive-south-african-rand-weakens-geopolitical-tensions-bite-2024-04-19/
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
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
"Where he going?" Video shows an escaped circus elephant walking through the streets of Butte, Montana. www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/17/elephant-loose-butte-montana-video/73352418007/
Singapore Non-Oil Domestic Exports Slump More Than Expected: Non-oil domestic exports from the Southeast Asian trading hub slid 20.7% from a year earlier last ...
wsj.com/economy/trade/singapore-non-oil-domestic-exports-slump-more-than-expected-06be1ea1
Fossil of ‘one of the largest snakes that ever existed’ unearthed in India mine: Scientists said on April 18 they have recovered 27 vertebrae from the snake.
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/fossil-of-largest-snake-to-have-ever-existed-unearthed-in-india-mine
The clock is ticking on a TikTok ban. Will the US ban the app? What you need to know.
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/19/tiktok-ban-bill-law/73377253007/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
PM Lee Hsien Loong received the Temasek Sword - the Singapore Police Force’s highest honour - at a ceremonial Dining-In at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess on ... Show more
Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/worlds-best-airport-2024-skytrax-hamad-qatar-changi-singapore-388751
'Cheerful, loving, a true friend': Former colleagues remember Singaporean woman killed in Spain
asiaone.com/singapore/cheerful-loving-true-friend-former-colleagues-remember-singaporean-woman-killed-spain
Zando launches international unit to counter Shein and Temu in South Africa: South African online fashion retailer Zando on Thursday launched an international ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/zando-launches-international-unit-counter-shein-temu-south-africa-2024-04-18/
WATCH: Footage released by the Spanish Civil Guard shows the vehicle that picked up Singaporean Audrey Fang outside her hotel in Spain ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singaporean-man-killing-woman-spain-audrey-fang-appears-court-4277941
From @breakingviews: Global retailers' scope for expansion via Shein-style fast fashion and the Middle East were hot topics at an industry event in Paris ... Show more #BVTV
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
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
Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
t3n.de/news/armee-ferngesteuerter-cyborg-kakerlaken-1619793/
Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Scorecard: A Look at the Numbers: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/singapore-prime-minister-lee-s-scorecard-a-look-at-the-numbers
Paid articlePaid Short bets on Asian currencies mount as firm dollar dents confidence, Reuters poll finds
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'Fancy a teh or kopi?' Tim Cook makes guest appearance on Singapore radio following X invite
asiaone.com/singapore/fancy-teh-or-kopi-tim-cook-makes-guest-appearance-singapore-radio-following-x-invite
Hours late, Powerball awarded a $1.3 billion jackpot early Sunday. Here's what happened.
usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2024/04/13/powerball-jackpot-delay-explanation-attempt/73303018007/
Suspects who allegedly sold Singpass details to scammers for S$10,000 among 78 under police probe
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singpass-details-scammers-sell-s10000-police-probe-78-4277726
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 ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/19/qatars-hamad-airport-now-best-in-the-world
Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
- Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.
- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak: Trader Joe's recalled organic basil and the FDA is investigating after customers ...
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/18/trader-joes-recall-2024-basil-salmonella/73375663007/
Toyota recalls about 55,000 vehicles over rear door issue: See affected models: Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius and Prius HEV compacts because rear ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/toyota-recall-prius-hev/73356179007/
47 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish as car tries to cross US border
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/meth-ice-chest-dead-fish-border/73380621007/
Squeezed by strong dollar, BOJ watches yen ahead of policy meeting: WASHINGTON/TOKYO -- A yen sell-off and its effect on inflation loom large over the Bank of ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Squeezed-by-strong-dollar-BOJ-watches-yen-ahead-of-policy-meeting
Paid articlePaid Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/consumer-report-pesticides-in-produce-report/73369022007/
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
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
Short bets on Asian currencies mount as firm dollar dents confidence, Reuters poll finds
reuters.com/markets/currencies/short-bets-asian-currencies-mount-firm-dollar-dents-confidence-2024-04-18/
World No.1 and crowd favourite Viktor Axelsen headlines list of big guns vying for Singapore Badminton Open
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/19/world-no1-and-crowd-favourite-viktor-axelsen-headlines-list-of-big-guns-vying-for-singapore-badminton-open
Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/tim-cook-visits-singapore-amid-apples-southeast-asia-expansion-.html
Police armed with riot-control weapon and electric saw break into Lengkok Bahru HDB unit after man locks himself in
asiaone.com/singapore/police-armed-riot-control-weapon-and-electric-saw-break-lengkok-bahru-hdb-unit-after-man
LTA investigating after e-bikes and e-scooters seen racing, will step up enforcement
straitstimes.com/singapore/lta-investigating-e-bikes-e-scooters-seen-racing-at-various-spots-will-step-up-enforcement
#Singapore recalled #Everest Fish Curry Masala alleging the presence of elevated levels of ethylene oxide. The #chemical is deemed unsuitable for human consumption and was ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/business/singapore-recalls-everest-fish-curry-masala-alleging-pesticide-presence-levels-exceed-limits-101713509944328.html
Sterling wavers as markets gauge reported Israeli attack on Iran: The pound was little changed on Friday after falling to a five-month low against the dollar in ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/sterling-wavers-markets-gauge-reported-israeli-attack-iran-2024-04-19/
Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/17/dubai-flooding-rain-uae/73352972007/
4-room flat in Queenstown sold for close to $1.24m, setting new resale record: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale market in Singapore has ...
asiaone.com/money/4-room-flat-queenstown-sold-close-124m-setting-new-resale-record
‘Charismatic, loving, a true friend': Ex-colleagues remember S'porean woman killed in Spain
straitstimes.com/singapore/charismatic-loving-a-true-friend-ex-colleagues-remember-s-porean-woman-killed-in-spain
CCTV video shows a car picking up Singaporean Audrey Fang from her hotel in Havea, Spain, the day before she was found dead with 30 stab wounds. The driver ... Show more
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-sydney-assyrian-bishop-stabbing-church-attacker-4273961
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
A culinary journey through South-East Asia: Malaysian chef Hafizzul Hashim has opened a new fine-dining haunt in Singapore that celebrates the flavours of the ...
thestar.com.my/food/eating-out/2024/04/19/a-culinary-journey-through-south-east-asia
UK's ASOS sinks to first-half loss: British online fashion retailer ASOS sunk to a first-half loss, as it battles competition from Chinese giant Shein and ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/uks-asos-sinks-first-half-loss-names-dave-murray-cfo-2024-04-17/
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
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
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 ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/dona-manis-cake-shop-cofounder-auntie-peng-sets-rival-banana-pie-next-door-388626
Strong dollar poses question over timing of Japan intervention
Reversal of weakening yen per dollar depends on U.S. economy, analysts say: asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Currencies/Strong-dollar-poses-question-over-timing-of-Japan-intervention
'I fell in love with Shein dress - but when it arrived it was see-through': Kaitlyn Moore was left red-faced after she ordered a dress from Shein and was ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/i-fell-love-shein-dress-32614190
One of the world's oldest pizzerias, with 150-year history, opens first Southeast Asia outlet in Singapore
asiaone.com/lifestyle/one-worlds-oldest-pizzerias-150-year-history-opens-first-southeast-asia-outlet-singapore-lantica-pizzeria-da-michele
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing into tree in Woodlands; no commuters on board
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-dies-crash-tree-woodlands-no-commuters-4269856
Student who posed as MAS official to help scammers gets 8 weeks' jail: SINGAPORE — A 19-year-old student who posed as a Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
asiaone.com/singapore/student-who-posed-mas-official-help-scammers-gets-8-weeks-jail
Why are so many famous chefs opening restaurants in Singapore's new hotels?: From Michelin-starred Dutch chef Sergio Herman to popular French pastry chef Cedric ...
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/international-chefs-opening-restaurants-singapore-244401
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.
Missing: Singaporean architect who travelled to Spain alone uncontactable since April 10
straitstimes.com/singapore/missing-singaporean-architect-who-travelled-to-spain-alone-uncontactable-since-april-10
Travellers entering or leaving S’pore with more than $20k in cash to make online declaration from May 13
straitstimes.com/singapore/travellers-carrying-more-than-20k-to-make-online-declaration-from-may-13
The San Diego Zoo welcomes a VIB: very important bird! www.usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2024/04/16/california-condor-chicks-endangered-hatch-video/73339873007/
More than half of newer nurses uncomfortable doing more complex procedures independently, study finds
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sgh-singapore-general-hospital-study-new-nurses-not-ready-plug-gaps-sit-skh-4277391
Singaporean songwriter Tat Tong to write lyrics for Crazy Rich Asians musical: The Crazy Rich Asians musical is helmed by Jon M Chu who previously directed the ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/crazy-rich-asians-musical-tat-tong-singaporean-songwriter-388741
Johor to become most economically developed state in Malaysia: PM Anwar: A wealthier Johor must care for people’s welfare too, said the premier.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johor-to-become-most-economically-developed-state-in-malaysia-says-pm-anwar
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
The Lyrids meteor shower will make an appearance in Singapore at night on April 22. Here are some tips if you are planning to watch the celestial activity ... Show more www.straitstimes.com/singapore/st-explains-when-where-and-how-to-view-shooting-stars-and-supermoons-in-2024
All you need to know about ITE graduates getting funding to pursue their diplomas
straitstimes.com/singapore/all-you-need-to-know-about-ite-graduates-getting-funding-to-pursue-their-diplomas
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
It’s taken 100 scientists two years to rename airborne viruses after Covid-19 mistakes
straitstimes.com/world/it-s-taken-100-scientists-two-years-to-rename-airborne-viruses-after-covid-19-mistakes
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