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New body Singapore Muaythai Association aims to raise standards
The Straits Times
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September 5, 2025
SINGAPORE – Hit by turmoil and negative publicity in recent years, Singapore Muaythai has received a new lease of life in 2025, with a new national governing body in place for the sport. In June, the Singapore Muaythai Association (SMA) was...
singapore Voluntary liquidation of Cathay Cineplexes 'not expected to adversely impact core businesses': mm2 Asia
Asiaone
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September 4, 2025
Cathay Cineplexes' parent company, mm2 Asia, said that the voluntary liquidation of its cinema chain business is unlikely to have a major impact on its core businesses or continuing operations. In a bourse filing on Wednesday (Sept 3), the...
‘I finished the run and ended up in hospital’: Why Ladakh Marathon is the toughest long-distance race in the world
News9 Live
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September 8, 2025
Others Sports News Ladakh, where even the simplest of walks are laborious for many, hundreds will take part in the Ladakh Marathon, competing across six events. From the lowest altitude of 3,505m above sea level to the highest of 5,370m, it is one...
JJ Lin, Taufik Batisah and other local musicians auction guitars for charity
The Straits Times
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September 5, 2025
SINGAPORE – Home-grown musicians JJ Lin, Taufik Batisah, Benjamin Kheng, Shabir Sulthan and Awi Rafael have each signed and donated a guitar to Gift A Guitar, a charity initiative that seeks to provide underprivileged youth with the gift of music....
Executive Turntable: Sony Music Publishing Taps MD of Iberia, Plus Bruce Allen Names Successor at Namesake Firm
Billboard
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September 5, 2025
Sony Music Publishing elevated Jordi Tello to managing director of Iberia, succeeding longtime Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired in August. Based in Madrid, Tello will oversee creative and business operations across Spain and Portugal,...
World : Singapore Commits To Deeper ASEAN Integration, Enhanced Global Role
Bernama
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September 5, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Singapore will drive deeper ASEAN integration as part of its pledge to play a constructive role in shaping a fair and stable global order, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam declared at the...
World : Singapore And Malaysia Conclude Joint Air Force Search And Rescue Exercise
Bernama
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September 5, 2025
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The air forces of Malaysia and Singapore on Friday concluded the seventh edition of the Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) MALSING at Sembawang Air Base, reinforcing their shared commitment...
The Grand Tour star James May sparks concern as he cancels show without explanation
Daily Mail
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September 8, 2025
James May has sparked concern among fans after suddenly cancelling a date on his live UK tour without offering any explanation. The TV presenter, 62, best known for The Grand Tour and Top Gear, announced his Explorers: The Age of Discovery tour...
4th Edition Of North East India Festival 2025 To Light Up Singapore – India’s Biggest Event Ever In Singapore
Northeast Today
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September 5, 2025
Marking 60 years of India–Singapore diplomatic ties, the festival will highlight trade & tourism opportunities, cultural exchange, regional entrepreneurship, promote signature festivals, and introduce niche products to new markets. North East...
Politics not priority for shipowners, Eastern Pacific tells IUMI
Lloyd's List
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September 8, 2025
NONE of the multiple political challenges facing the industry are beyond its ability to tackle them, Singapore’s biggest shipowner has told the International Union of Marine Insurance conference. Eastern Pacific insurance manager Chris Lambe was...
Upcycled sculptures to transform park in KK
Borneo Post
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September 8, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram An artwork being crafted for the Public Community Interactive Eco-Art Tourism event. KOTA KINABALU (Sept 8): The Core Committee of Installation Art by the Bay KK 2025 (IAKK2025) has announced the...
Sultan of Pahang proposes direct Kuching–Kuantan–Melaka flight route
Borneo Post
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September 8, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah and Tun Wan Junaidi were seen together after officiating the closing ceremony of the Pahang Heritage Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) yesterday. –...
Singapore’s 50 Richest 2025: Combined Wealth Jumps To $239 Billion; Facebook Cofounder Eduardo Saverin Adds $14 Billion To Remain At No. 1
Forbes
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Forrest Li. Ore Huiying/Bloomberg This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Singapore’s Richest 2025. See the full list here. On the 60th anniversary of its independence, Singapore posted better-than-expected economic growth of 4.3% in the first...
Galaxy Entertainment Group sets up Singapore hub to boost Macau tourism
TTG Asia
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September 5, 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has opened a new overseas office in Singapore as part of its strategy to strengthen regional ties and expand its international presence. The office supports the promotion of Macau as the “World Centre of Tourism...
Grand Prix Season Singapore 2025 kicks off across the city
TTG Asia
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September 4, 2025
Grand Prix Season Singapore returns from September 26 to October 5, 2025, offering race-themed lifestyle events across the city alongside the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025. The 10-day programme features international and...
Do Singapore’s Gen Zs still know how to party?
The Straits Times
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September 5, 2025
SINGAPORE – Step into Marina Bay Sands’ Marquee nightclub on a Wednesday night, and one finds a curious answer to the question: Do Gen Zs still know how to party? Tourists and expatriates are in the minority here. Instead, the venue is packed with...
Fashion Giant Appears To Use Luigi Mangioni's Face To Advertise Summer Shirt
The Daily Caller
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Fashion giant Shein appears to have used an image with Luigi Mangione’s likeness as part of their advertising campaign. Shein launched an investigation after a photo seemingly bearing the likeness of Luigi Mangione was used on their website to...
Virgin Music Group names Cindy Gu as general manager of Southeast Asia
MusicWeek
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Virgin Music Group has appointed industry executive Cindy Gu as general manager of Southeast Asia. In her new role, Gu will oversee Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam for Virgin Music Group. Gu will be based in...
Vijay Antony Live In Concert
Time Out
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Fans of Indian singer and actor Vijay Antony are in for a treat this September, as the star takes the stage in Singapore for a one-night-only concert. While best known for his prolific career in Tamil cinema, he is equally celebrated as a singer,...
Singapore Under-23 Men’s Team to face Yemen, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Independent Singapore
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September 3, 2025
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Under-23 Men’s National Team is set to play against Yemen, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. With challenging opponents ahead, head coach Firdaus Kassim...