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President meets Prime Minister of Singapore
Miadhu Daily
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His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with His Excellency Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of the Republic of Singapore, this afternoon in Singapore. During the meeting, President Dr Muizzu and Prime Minister Wong...
Mookda Narinrak, Hussawee Pakrapongpisan & Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi Talk New Singapore-Thailand ‘Decalcomania’ Series
Deadline
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July 1, 2025
Singaporean production outfit Mocha Chai Laboratories and Thai studio The One Enterprise are currently in production for mystery thriller series Decalcomania. Set to be released in December this year, Decalcomania stars Thailand‘s Mookda Narinrak...
I'm a travel expert - this is how you can see the world on a cruise without spending months at sea
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
A world cruise remains that elusive, once-in-a-lifetime dream trip – swapping the dreary day-to-day for far-flung adventure. But finding the time to do what can be tricky, and taking months away from home isn’t always a practical choice. Now a...
Pres. Muizzu calls on Singaporean leader
Raajje
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has paid a courtesy call on the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. During the meeting held in Singapore, the Singaporean president expressed his pleasure at the Maldivian leader’s official visit to...
This Singaporean Design Duo Blends Simplicity, Sensitivity And Surprise
Forbes
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Studio Juju's Likeables exhibition features furniture ranging from a reimagined blackwood bench to a series crafted from lightweight aluminum honeycomb panels Photo Studio Periphery Since founding Studio Juju in 2010, Singaporean designers...
The Purpose-Driven Traveler: New Report Reveals Shift in Asia Pacific Luxury Travel Trends
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
Wellness plays key role in destination choice, with 90% of travelers considering it a top booking priority 72% of travelers plan to increase luxury travel spending New destinations including Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Cambodia gaining ground on...
Trunk and disorderly: Two Malaysians’ alleged 3am boot escape foiled at Woodlands Checkpoint
Malay Mail
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July 8, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 8 — Two men were discovered hiding in the boot of a Malaysian-registered car at Woodlands Checkpoint in an alleged attempt to leave Singapore illegally, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement today. All...
Seamless travel
Philstar
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July 1, 2025
The lack of seamless travel connection is more of a turn off for tourists, according to one veteran hospitality executive, arguing that the safety issue is always a factor for any traveler to any country. According to Lynette Ermac, senior vice...
singapore Organised crime groups behind in-flight theft cases: Singapore Police Force
Asiaone
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June 28, 2025
SINGAPORE - A spike in cabin theft cases in Asia has been blamed on members of organised crime groups, who catch short-transit flights - including trips to Singapore - to steal small items from passengers. Hong Kong has been one of the worst hit,...
Improving care for people with dementia through co-creation of action plans in the Western Pacific region
British Medical Journal
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Emily Tan Tan Ong, board member with lived experience12, Satoko Hotta, professor3, Dy Suharya, Asia Pacific regional director4, Chris Lynch, deputy chief executive4, Katrin Seeher, mental health specialist5 1Patient representative, Alzheimer’s...
A Grand Reintroduction: Grand Hyatt Singapore Unveils a New Chapter of Purposeful Hospitality Following Multi-Year Transformation
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
Grand Hyatt Singapore today announced the official completion of its extensive multi-year redevelopment that redefines the 54-year-old icon as a contemporary haven of wellness, and meaningful luxury. With the reopening of the Grand Wing, relocated...
BPS records 1.31 mln foreign tourist arrivals in May
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Statistics Indonesia (BPS) announced here on Tuesday that Indonesia welcomed 1.31 million international tourists in May 2025, an increase of 14.01 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. A total of 1,160,217...
India Aims To Boost Cruise Tourism With ASEAN Nations: Sarbananda Sonowal
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, July 1 (KNN) India is strengthening cooperation with ASEAN member nations to promote regional cruise tourism, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Speaking at the...
Singaporean businessman sues NDC chairman Ashie Moore
3News.com
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June 28, 2025
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has been sued by a Singaporean businessman, Toh You Kang, over an alleged $800,000 payment for failed Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)...
How to book travel (and save points) with Chase Travel
The Points Guy
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July 1, 2025
Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best flexible rewards currencies available, and you can get some incredible value from your Ultimate Rewards points. Plus, Chase offers the Chase Travel℠ portal, where you can earn and redeem points and take...
Maldives and Singapore sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Singapore on Monday, aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors. The signing...
President Muizzu attends Maldives–Singapore business forum to boost investment ties
Ras Online
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum on Tuesday, highlighting key investment opportunities and reaffirming the Maldives’ commitment to deepening economic ties with Singapore. The forum, held as part of...
Singapore to raise age limit for first-time blood donors from 60 to 65
Channel News Asia
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SINGAPORE: In a move to expand Singapore’s pool of blood donors, the Health Sciences Authority will raise the maximum age for first-time blood donors from 60 to 65, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced on Saturday (June 28). The rule relaxation,...
India, ASEAN explore cruise tourism corridor to boost maritime, port connectivity
ETInfra.com
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July 1, 2025
Over 30 delegates discuss cruise tourism corridors, port connectivity, and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. India will work with ASEAN countries to develop cruise tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Union...
Visa study identifies continued business potential in Asia-Pacific for luxury tourism
TTG Asia
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July 1, 2025
A market intelligence update presented by Visa Business and Economic Insights at the Opening Forum for ILTM Asia Pacific 2025 on Monday evening has painted a promising picture for luxury tourism industry stakeholders. Visa sees opportunities in an...