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Singapore prime minister ends PH visit with maritime delivery

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MANILA, Philippines — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong concluded his Philippine visit on Thursday, after reaffirming strong bilateral ties between the two Southeast Asian countries. This visit coincided with a development in the maritime sector, with Singapore-based Greenbay Marine delivering five new RoPax vessels to FastCat Ferries-operated Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation (APFC). Greenbay Marine specializes … Read more

Singaporean, Indonesian special forces engage in joint exercises – Asia & Pacific

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joint Singaporean and Indonesian special forces team successfully subdued a group of “terrorists” hijacking a liquid natural gas (LNG) carrier vessel sailing from the South China Sea toward the Singapore Strait during a joint exercise recently. The mock terrorists hijacked the Casiopeia and planned to use it as a floating bomb to be detonated around … Read more

The dangerous simplicity of America’s Asia policy

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The US’s intent has been advanced through concrete demands and deployments. At the SLD, Hegseth pushed Australia to lift its defence spending, reportedly from 2-3% of its GDP. In Japan in March, he announced the upgrading of US Forces Japan into a “war-fighting headquarters” to enhance joint operational capabilities with Japan’s Self-Defence Forces. In the … Read more

Singapore businesses confident in dynamism of PH economy – PM Wong

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Singapore businesses have expressed interest in investing more in the Philippines, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday.  ”On the business side, I’m glad to see the links growing year by year. Singapore businesses are confident in the dynamism and potential of the Philippine … Read more

What international travellers should know amidst rising Covid-19 cases

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Travellers heading abroad this summer are being urged to exercise caution as COVID-19 cases are rising again in parts of Asia. Countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and India have reported a fresh uptick in infections, driven largely by new Omicron sub-variants. According to a report by Conde Nast Traveller, despite the rise in … Read more

Qantas comes out of its shell with sky-high 3D stunt

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Qantas has brought its whimsical flying turtle to life in the heart of Singapore, with the airline’s first 3D anamorphic billboard in the market.  Created in collaboration with Heckler Singapore, the eye-catching installation is part of Qantas’ “Australia in the sky” campaign and marks a new creative chapter in its ongoing storytelling efforts across the … Read more

Paulus Tannos: The E-KTP Case Suspect Who’s Hard to Repatriate

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Efforts to repatriate Paulus Tannos, a suspect in the corruption case of e-KTP who has been on the wanted list since 2022, seem unlikely to materialize soon. After being arrested by the Singapore Police for extradition, he requested a suspension of detention, which is now being tried at the end of June … Read more

Singapore-France: Stronger Cooperation

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Archyde Singapore And France Forge Global Strategic Partnership Singapore And France Have Elevated Their Relationship, Establishing A Global Strategic Partnership (GSP) That Promises deeper Cooperation Across Key Sectors. This Landmark Agreement, Formalized During French President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit On May 30, Marks Singapore’s First Such Partnership With A European Nation. Key Areas Of Collaboration … Read more

Indonesia issues Covid-19 warning over surge in cases in Asia

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Several Southeast Asian countries have reported a surge in Covid-19 cases, as regional health officials urged the public and medical institutions to take precautionary measures against the disease. On Saturday, Indonesia’s health ministry warned in a circular that Covid-19 outbreaks were spreading in the region, including in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong. The dominant … Read more

Singapore and France Deepen Maritime Ties

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They aim to conduct pilot bio-methane bunkering and enhance maritime digitalisation. Image Credit: MPA Singapore and France have signed an enhanced maritime partnership agreement to deepen cooperation in key maritime areas. Inked during French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent state visit, the pact strengthens ties between the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and … Read more