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Engine fire erupts on Air China flight in Singapore, sending smoke into cabin and injuring 9
Nine passengers have been injured after an engine fire sent smoke into the cabin of an Air China jetliner landing in Singapore, prompting an evacuation of the aircraft.
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A new luxury hotel is opening near Singapore — but you'll need a boat to reach it
ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island joins other private islands that have opened in Indonesia’s Riau Island. A Westin hotel is scheduled to open in late 2024.
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Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin
Singapore has conducted its first execution of a woman in 19 years and its second hanging this week for drug trafficking.
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Singapore Executes Man After Coordinating Delivery of Two Pounds of Cannabis
Singapore has executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency and protests that he was convicted on weak evidence.
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Singapore's Stance on Russia Shows Support for Sanctions Isn't Limited to the West, Says Think Tank
The meeting between Joe Biden and Lee Hsien Loong was “important” in showing Russia that sanctions are not just supported by the U.S. or Europe.
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China's Rich Are Moving Their Money to Singapore. Beijing's Crackdown Is One of the Reasons
More and more wealthy Chinese are worried about keeping their money on the mainland and see Singapore as a safe haven.
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Full Remarks of U.S. President Joe Biden and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
A transcript of remarks from Biden and Lee’s joint press conference following their meeting in Washington, as transcribed by the White House Press Office.
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Some Passports Are Better Than Others. Here's a List of the Most Powerful Ones
Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, tops a new passport index that analyzes factors that affect global citizens.
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Mostly Rise; Japan Warns Against Rapid Yen Weakening as It Hovers Near 6-Year Low
The yen was in focus for investors, after the Bank of Japan’s offer Monday to buy unlimited amounts of 10-year JGBs at 0.25%