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Singapore’s PM Lawrence Wong takes office warning of ‘more violent’ world
Lawrence Wong was sworn in as the fourth prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday evening, leading a trade-dependent nation he warned would face turbulence from worsening geopolitical tensions.
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Consumer confidence rocked as Singapore fitness industry grapples with sudden spate of gym closures
Recent abrupt gym closures have rocked consumer confidence amid Singapore's fitness industry, as gyms try to maintain membership base with various methods.
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Besieged owlets in Telok Blangah show why Singapore can’t have nice things
The great symbol of modern Singapore is back in place, as the safety cordon takes centrestage again in controlling the crowd against the owlets in Telok Blangah.
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Singapore confronts rising risks as Lawrence Wong takes the helm
The trading hub’s fourth prime minister since independence will have to tackle cost-of-living concerns, balance US-China tensions and plan for an election after succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
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Malaysia’s Anwar says to cut fuel subsidy at the ‘right time'
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the need to cut wasteful spending, including reducing excess subsidies to trim government debt levels, while stopping short of committing a timeline to do away with fuel concessions.
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Malaysia leader Anwar says nation has no need for another casino
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government won’t consider approving another casino in the Southeast Asian nation.
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Malaysia PM Anwar meets Hamas chief in Qatar in show of support
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with a Hamas delegation during his visit to Qatar, in a fresh show of support for the group designated a terrorist organisation by the US.
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