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Trance Effect to perform at Music Matters Live 2025 in Singapore
The Morung Express
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Kohima, September 5 (MExN): Trance Effect has been officially invited to perform at Music Matters Live 2025, Singapore’s premier international music showcase. The band is managed by the South Korean talent agency Sound Puzzle. Music Matters Live,...
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’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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck, 89, on touring after wife’s death: ‘She’s watching over me’
The Straits Times
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September 9, 2025
SINGAPORE – After his wife died in 2021, getting up on stage and performing helped him cope with her passing, says veteran British singer Engelbert Humperdinck. “I lost my darling,” the 89-year-old pop balladeer famous for 1960s hits Release Me...
‘Exciting times ahead for Indian football’; ‘Khalid has given new life to Gurpreet': Menezes, Ishfaq on CAFA Nations Cup history
Firstpost
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September 8, 2025
Speaking exclusively to Firstpost, former Indian footballer Henry Menezes and India Under-17 coach Ishfaq Ahmed praised coach Khalid Jamil and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu as Indian football team clinched bronze at CAFA Nations Cup 2025....
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...
Sports News | India Eye Victory Against Afghanistan in Push for CAFA Nations Cup Play-offs
Latestly
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September 3, 2025
Hisor [Tajikistan], September 3 (ANI): Qualification for the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 Playoff Stage is on the line, as India take on Afghanistan in their last match of Group B at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Thursday. The Blue...
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...
entertainment Japanese actor Hiroya Shimizu arrested for possessing marijuana
Asiaone
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September 3, 2025
Japanese actor Hiroya Shimizu has been arrested on suspicion of violating Japan's drug law. According to media reports, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department conducted a search in his home in Suginami ward at around 4.30am (5.30am Singapore...
singapore Cities are 'living entities', must evolve 'in anticipation of future needs': Ong Ye Kung
Asiaone
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September 3, 2025
Every city houses a complex society — individuals with their dreams and aspirations, families with their hopes and fears, communities with their own identities and pride — all co-existing in a dynamic and even messy way, said Health Minister Ong...
Singapore fashion designer Bobby Chng, household name in the 1980s, dies at 69
The Straits Times
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September 3, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singaporean fashion designer Bobby Chng, a household name in department stores in the 1980s, died on Sept 3 at the age of 69 from cancer of the bladder. He died at 8am at his home, a walk-up in Tiong Bahru, surrounded by family members...
entertainment Jacky Cheung disappointed with himself during concert, tells fans to ask for refunds if he 'can't sing anymore'
Asiaone
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September 3, 2025
Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung shocked fans on Sunday (Aug 31) when he suddenly announced on stage that he wanted to cancel the concert, which was held in Dongguan, China. Speaking in Cantonese, the 64-year-old said: "I know this is unfair 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...
More community drone-flying areas in S’pore on the cards, but enthusiasts mixed about benefits
The Straits Times
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September 8, 2025
SINGAPORE – Drone-flying enthusiasts can look forward to more dedicated areas to fly their aircraft, as the authorities are looking to add up to two more of such community spaces around the island. These are in addition to the two dedicated areas...
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...