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singapore Home Team agencies, SAF step up anti-vaping checks on their premises
Asiaone
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August 27, 2025
Home Team agencies such as the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), as well as the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) have stepped up enforcement checks at their respective premises as part of whole-of-government anti-vaping...
singapore Woman says Kpod-addicted son 'threatened to jump' with grandson after quarrelling over money
Asiaone
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August 27, 2025
After her 28-year-old son was retrenched from his job as a technician in June last year, he became addicted to using "Kpods", a drug-laced vape. He'd also twice threatened to jump from their HDB block with his five-year-old son, said his mum. Wong...
DHL Global Forwarding Adds to Its Asia Pacific's Life Science and Healthcare Capabilities with Dual-Certified Cold Chain Facility in Malaysia
The Slovenia Times
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August 27, 2025
First forwarder with dual-certified facility within Kuala Lumpur International Airport Free Commercial Zone for 15-25°C and 2-8°C storage, with Good Distribution Practice qualifications Sets new benchmark in pharmaceutical logistics with reefer...
Singapore influencer admits stealing RM2,000 in Don Don Donki products from Orchard Central outlet
Malay Mail
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August 27, 2025
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 — A Singaporean influencer has pleaded guilty to stealing more than S$600 (RM2,000) worth of goods from the Don Don Donki outlet at Orchard Central in Singapore. According to Shin Min Daily News, 30-year-old Genie Yamaguchi...
Singapore biotech firm to develop AI platform for drug discovery with help of tech firms
The Straits Times
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August 26, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore biotech firm Nanyang Biologics is expanding and diversifying its revenue stream beyond discovering cancer and neurodegenerative disorder drugs by supercharging its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled drug...
Hongkong Land leans on ‘hotelification’ to boost Singapore office portfolio performance
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] At Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 2, concierge staff weave through crowds in the lobby, greeting visitors and assisting them with their enquiries. The set-up is more similar to what guests typically encounter in a luxury hotel than...
Singapore: IP and Innovation for Growth in an Evolving Economy
OpenGov Asia
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August 26, 2025
Minister-in-Charge of Energy and Science & Technology, Tan See Leng, underscored how innovation and intellectual property (IP) are defining growth in a rapidly changing global economy and technology landscape at IP Week @ SG 2025. The event...
Ghana Is Africa’s Market Gateway – Pres. Mahama Tells Investors in Singapore
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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August 27, 2025
By Celestine Avi Singapore, August 26, 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama has opened the 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum with a call for stronger South–South collaboration, positioning Ghana as a reliable entry point for investors seeking...
Pres. Mahama Showcases Ghana’s Next-Gen Projects at Africa-Singapore Business Forum
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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August 27, 2025
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has presented Ghana’s flagship “catalytic projects” to global investors at the 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum, urging private sector leaders to seize emerging opportunities in the country’s...
Japan's Nippon to establish Singapore-based JV to license drugs in Asia
Biospectrum Asia
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August 26, 2025
Japan's Nippon to establish Singapore-based JV to license drugs in Asia August 27, 2025 | Wednesday | News This joint venture will be established through joint investment by Nippon Kayaku, Formiica, and CBC, with its base in Singapore image...
Kenya to host the 2026 World Health Summit regional meeting
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 27, 2025
Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting scheduled to take place from April 27–29, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The summit under the theme: “Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems:...
singapore MOH, HSA intensify anti-vaping efforts: 3,700 offenders fined, 2,000 listings removed, 90,000 smuggled vapes seized in Q2
Asiaone
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August 26, 2025
The message from the authorities has grown louder: Stop vaping now. Recently, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), along with the police and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), have carried out intensified enforcement operations to...
World's largest natural compound library to be built with an AI-driven drug discovery platform in Singapore
Biospectrum Asia
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August 25, 2025
World's largest natural compound library to be built with an AI-driven drug discovery platform in Singapore August 26, 2025 | Tuesday | News An MOU was signed between Nanyang Biologics and Equinix and HPE to collaborate on developments in...
singapore Man to be charged with dangerous driving after fatal hit-and-run involving tow truck driver in Kallang
Asiaone
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August 27, 2025
A 33-year-old man will be charged in court on Wednesday (Aug 27) for dangerous driving causing death following a hit-and-run accident involving a tow truck driver. The accident, which took place at the junction of King George's Avenue and Lavender...
Sias raps Singapore Paincare for WhatsApp pressure on shareholders over privatisation offer
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed privatisation offer by reading the independent financial adviser (IFA) report. In May, the...
Sias chastises Singapore Paincare over shareholder pressure in privatisation offer
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, is cautioning shareholders of Singapore Paincare to decide on its proposed privatisation offer by reading the independent financial adviser (IFA) report. In May, the...
The Singaporeans Pushing for Electoral Reform Post-GE2025
Rice
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August 27, 2025
In 1972, six opposition parties came together to sign a memorandum to then Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, asking for nine changes to be made to Singapore’s electoral system. Their demands weren’t too different from the changes the Singapore...
LKYSPP: Singapore is the world’s 4th costliest city for expats but just 28th for locals
Vulcan Post
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August 27, 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data published by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. We’re often bombarded with headlines alleging that Singapore is one of the most expensive cities...
Malaysia and Singapore sign MoU to fast track medical device market access
Biospectrum Asia
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August 25, 2025
Malaysia and Singapore sign MoU to fast track medical device market access August 26, 2025 | Tuesday | News A testament to the commitment of both countries to work together towards advancing regional economic integration image credit- shutterstock...
Officials crack down on ban of multibillion-dollar industry product in nightlife: 'We hope to protect the health of our patrons and staff'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
"Has no place in daily life." by Robert CrowAugust 26, 2025 Police seized more than 280 vaping products during a recent raid of Singapore bars and lounges. As the Straits Times reported, the seizures occurred August 15. Singapore police worked...