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Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 2, 2025)
The Malaysian Star
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August 2, 2025
Malaysia: * The King to make historic state visit to Russia, says Istana Negara * Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy, says Anwar * A defining week for Anwar Ibrahim's leadership * Malaysia secured reduced US tariff through...
PROGGA and ATMA applaud government ban on E-cigarette production
Bangladesh Post
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Research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have welcomed the government directive to prohibit the production of e-cigarettes/electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and not to...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:46 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 freestyle mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships....
Ledecky wins 7th 800m freestyle world title, extends reign in Singapore
Xinhua News Agency
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- American swimming legend Katie Ledecky captured her seventh world title in the women's 800-meter freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships on Saturday, reaffirming her dominance in the event she has owned for more...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:05 p.m. EDT
The Daily Item - Pennsylvania
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August 2, 2025
Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 freestyle mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships....
Philippines ranks 2nd in SE Asia for trade facilitation
Philstar
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August 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has retained its position as the second-highest ranked country in Southeast Asia in the 2025 United Nations (UN) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation, highlighting the country’s...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:42 a.m. EDT
The Porterville Recorder - California
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Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 freestyle mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships....
Singapore’s Punggol Central and Seletar Link now connected via new six-lane bridge
Malay Mail
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 2 — A new six-lane vehicular bridge that will connect Punggol Central and Seletar Link will open tomorrow in Singapore. The Singapore Times reported that it will allow motorists in Punggol West an alternative route to the Tampines...
singapore SGH medical team comes home after Dhaka mission to help treat burn victims from fighter jet crash
Asiaone
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE - A team of nurses and doctors from the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) that went to Bangladesh to help treat burn victims of a fatal fighter jet crash has returned home on Aug 1. The eight-member team, comprising five nurses and three...
Singapore Tourism assess Sabah cruise potential
Daily Express Malaysia
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August 2, 2025
Singapore Tourism assess Sabah cruise potential Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Kota Kinabalu: Singapore Tourism Board officials were recently here to visit while exploring Sabah’s...
singapore Man allegedly spotted vaping on bus wearing military uniform was held in SAF custody
Asiaone
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August 2, 2025
A man was held in Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) custody after allegedly vaping on a public bus. AsiaOne understands that he has since been released. A video shared by SGFollowsAll recently went viral showing the individual, dressed in a No. 4...
singapore Australian man, 82, arrested for alleged March thefts at Changi Airport upon return to Singapore
Asiaone
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August 2, 2025
An elderly man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in two cases of shop theft in March at Changi Airport. The Australian national, 82, was apprehended on July 24 as he returned to transit for another flight in Singapore, according to a...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 11:36 a.m. EDT
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 freestyle mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships....
‘Confident and motivated’, Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan makes the cut at Women’s British Open
The Straits Times
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE – Having to weather the elements and challenging course conditions on tour each week, patience is key for Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan. Now in the midst of her second season on the Ladies European Tour (LET), the ability to stay...
Singapore and India conclude 5-day maritime exercise
The Straits Times
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE – The Singapore and Indian navies concluded a five-day bilateral exercise on Aug 1 that involved ships from both navies and aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise...
Johor to study Singapore’s hawker centre model
The Sun Daily
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August 2, 2025
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government will study the management model of wet markets and hawker centres at Geylang Serai Market & Food Centre managed by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) with a view to be adapted in the state. Johor...
Team USA Breaks World Record in Singapore
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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JL TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Team USA delivered a golden performance in Singapore, clinching victory in just 3 minutes 18.48 seconds and breaking Australia’s previous world record of 3:18.83 set in 2023. The team, made up of...
World : Sarawak Brings Signature Product to Penetrate Singapore Market at Malaysia Fest 2025
Bernama
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August 2, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Mi kolok, layer cakes, chocolates, white pepper, and black pepper were among the signature products from the Land of the Hornbills available at the Sarawak Pavilion at the Malaysia Fest 2025...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 10:07 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Americans set a relay world record in swim worlds in Singapore and Ledecky wins again SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States set the world record in the 4x100 mixed relay, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships. The old...
Singaporean questions pet shop practices after spotting caged rabbit for two months
The Independent Singapore
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE: On the r/askSingapore subreddit, a post about a caged rabbit sparked an outpouring of emotion and introspection. The user shared discomfort about a rabbit they’d seen at a Pet Lovers Centre, sitting alone in a small enclosure for what...