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Singapore pharma exports may avoid immediate US tariff impact
SINGAPORE: Many Singapore-based pharmaceutical companies might avoid immediate impact from upcoming United States tariff hikes due to existing American investment plans. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong stated these firms are currently...
A showcase for the world – Singapore signs off on World Para Swimming Championships
SINGAPORE – A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Asia had a “beautiful” detour for Mexican Emilio Contreras and his wife, who were in Singapore for a 10-day vacation. A chance encounter with Mexico’s swimmers and officials at their hotel convinced...
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US tariffs threaten $3.1 billion of Singapore’s pharma exports
Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday....
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Students from the Alberta's Foothills in Singapore to represent Canada
Team from Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School at Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025 this week. Sol De Miami Racing, a team of talented students from Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School, will represent Canada on the global stage later this week when they...
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India News | Assam CM Himanta Sarma Appeals Against Rumours in Zubeen Garg's Death Case
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 27 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday urged the public not to spread rumours in the Zubeen Garg case. In a post on X, Sarma appealed against using people's grief to circulate...
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Selangor Selection Crowned TSSC 2025 Champions, Defeat Singapore Selection 2-1
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Selangor Selection lifted the Sultan of Selangor’s Cup (TSSC) for the fourth consecutive edition after defeating Singapore Selection 2-1 at Stadium Merdeka here tonight. The victory saw the Red Giants extend...
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World News | Three Subs Three Mates Three Days: Indian Navy Achieves Historic Milestone in Submarine Rescue Op
Singapore City [Singapore], September 27 (ANI): The Indian Navy has successfully demonstrated its growing capabilities in submarine rescue operations, marking a significant milestone in its history. During Exercise Prasthan-25 (XPR-25) in the...
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Entertainment News | Zubeen Garg Death Probe: Assamese Actress Nishita Goswami, Co-musician Shekhar Goswami, Appear Before Assam CID
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 27 (ANI): Assamese actress Nishita Goswami and Zubeen Garg's co-musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami on Saturday appeared before the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police in connection with the probe...
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Max Verstappen: Red Bull F1 driver wins debut GT3 race at Nordschleife in a Ferrari with Chris Lulham ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen impressively won on his GT3 endurance race debut at the legendary Nordschleife in a Ferrari on Saturday. Verstappen shared a Ferrari 296 GT3 car with Britain's Chris Lulham in a four-hour race that was part of the Nurburgring...
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Singapore may seek cap on US pharma tariffs like Japan and EU, says DPM Gan
SINGAPORE - Singapore is looking into the possibility of a cap on the tariff rate, similar to those negotiated in the US’ trade deals with Japan and the EU, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Sept 27. DPM Gan was speaking to the media in...
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Fairway actions at JGFP Inter-School 2025 get going this weekend
The stage is set once again for top golfers from different academic institutions as the 2025 edition of the Inter-School, one of the main programs of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines, begins this weekend. Similar to previous years,...
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Singaporean man arrested in Bangkok for selling Kpods: Thai media report
SINGAPORE – A Singaporean man was among four people arrested in Thai capital Bangkok on Sept 26 for selling Kpods, or vapes laced with etomidate, reported Thai media outlet Khaosod. The 33-year-old man and a Thai woman were found with 130 Kpods...
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Singapore ranks second among global financial centres set for significant growth
SINGAPORE: Singapore has been ranked as the world’s second most promising financial centre, expected to grow in significance over the next two to three years, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), as reported by Singapore...
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singapore 'New normal': DPM Gan Kim Yong on how US tariffs on pharmaceuticals signal larger investment trends that affect Singapore
Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore aim to build manufacturing plants in the US to gain an exemption to the recently-announced 100 per cent tariff on branded drugs. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong told local reporters on Saturday (Sept 27)...
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Singapore Threatens Meta With Fines Over Facebook Impersonation Scams
The Singapore government has given Meta Platforms until September 30 to introduce measures to curb impersonation scams on Facebook. On September 24, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued an implementation directive addressed to the tech giant....
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A wake-up call: Adventure tourism is booming worldwide but lacks essential safety checks in high-risk sports
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On September 19, India lost one of its most beloved cultural icons, singer and composer Zubeen Garg. Known for his soulful voice and contributions to Assamese and Bollywood music, his death in Singapore during a yacht outing shocked the nation....
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Singapore’s drug makers may be shielded from US tariffs: Deputy PM Gan
US pharmaceutical tariffs may not have an “immediate impact” on Singapore’s drugmakers, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has said, adding that the government is in talks with Washington to get more information on the latest levies. Gan, who is...
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India News | Assam CM Says Look-out Notices Issued Against Festival Organiser, Zubeen Garg's Manager in Singer's Death Case
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 27 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that look-out notices have been issued against Shyamkanu Mahanta, the main organiser of the North East India Festival in Singapore, and...
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Singapore pharma exports face US$3.1 billion threat from new US tariffs
SINGAPORE: Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are urgently seeking clarification on potential exemptions from steep new United States tariffs. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong revealed that Singapore exports approximately S$4 billion (US$3.10...
US tariffs threaten $3.1bn of Singapore's pharma exports
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SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said...
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