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Singaporean man sues woman for $3.24 million after she declined to turn friendship into romance

The man is seeking millions in damages from a woman he says caused him trauma by rebuffing his romantic advances and telling him she saw him only as a friend.

ABC News

How to end the deadly government debt spiral

COVID-19 triggered a massive increase in government debt, mainly in low-income countries. But it would be economically wrong to put all the blame on COVID.

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Singapore to lift veil on CEO pay

CEOs who have been grumbling about Singapore’s new mandatory pay disclosures could be in for a pleasant surprise: a raise.

Bangkok Post

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A golden stay

Opened last July, Ascott Thonglor Bangkok strikes the right balance between posh accommodation that makes you want to stay in and a convenient base for you to explore countless surrounding eateries and attractions. The property is just one of more than 900 properties in more than 40 countries operated by…

Bangkok Post

Netflix unveils special Thailand travel guide

Netflix has announced a partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and the Creative Economy Agency to put together Uncover Thailand: A Creative Travel Guide, a first-of-its-kind Thailand travel guide.

Bangkok Post

Singapore detains 15-year-old on terror charges

Singapore has detained a 15-year-old student, the youngest person to be held under its Internal Security Act for terrorism-related activities. Another teen has had his movements restricted.

Bangkok Post

Singaporean group signs deal to establish manufacturing facility in Aberdeen

Mooring solutions company will work with ETZ on finding a site, employing staff and making supply chain connections

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Singapore a top draw for East Asian expats

For expatriates from East Asia looking for a place to live, Singapore was their top choice in 2022.

Bangkok Post

Lab-Bred Mosquitos Could Slow the Spread of a Deadly Human Disease

Scientists are infecting lab-bred mosquitos with a type of bacteria that stops the spread of the dengue virus to people — but it's a difficult mission.

Inverse

Newcastle fan flying from Singapore to be home among Geordies for Carabao Cup final

Paul Cameron, who previously had a season ticket in the Gallowgate End, is travelling more than 13,000 miles to watch the final at Wembley in Newcastle

Chronicle Live

US ranking on abuse of power index hurt by inequality and violence

Country came near median of 163 countries on Index of Impunity, higher than Hungary and Singapore

The Guardian - UK

Experts unpack Canada’s ban on foreign real-estate purchases

Canada is the latest country to implement a ban on foreign buyers, joining Singapore and New Zealand, among others. But it’s a drop in the bucket, experts say.

Fortune

Ministry targets top 5 rank for exports in Asia

The Commerce Ministry says it wants Thailand to become one of the largest exporters in Asia by 2027.

Bangkok Post

Hiring more social scientists could be the solution to Canada’s innovation issue

Canada has been dealing with an innovation problem for decades. We are currently ranked 15th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) following Japan, France, Finland and Singapore. Switzerland is ranked first.

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The Canberra Times

How Canberra became the setting for Singapore TV drama, Shero

Not only was Canberra chosen, but it won out over other Australian bids for the film shoot.

Bangkok Post

Prawns out, chickens in to cut airline meal costs

SINGAPORE: One of the world’s biggest airline caterers is swapping prawns for chicken on menus more regularly to help save costs as the aviation industry emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

TiffinLabs plans restaurant expansion

TiffinLabs, the Singapore-based food tech startup and virtual restaurant group, is set to strengthen its business in Thailand by expanding both food delivery and its own restaurants this year.

ABC News

Interest rates bite sea freight demand as food growers prepare export plans

Food such as grapes, citrus, and grain may be shipped to more overseas markets this year due to a drop in global sea freight rates.

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360info

Gridlock unlocked: lessons from the world to beat road congestion

Traffic jams cost the world’s economies billions of dollars every year. These cities are exploring new ideas to help traffic flow more smoothly.

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Why Singapore isn’t gridlocked

Singapore doesn’t struggle with traffic jams the way other cities do. It hit upon a winning strategy in the 1970s and stuck to it.

Bangkok Post

Old, poor and unemployable

When it comes to demographics, it is no secret that Thailand is quite an anomaly.

The Times of India

India drops 'Air Suvidha' requirement for 6 countries; 2 percent random testing to continue

As per the latest development, the Indian Government has announced to drop the requirement of COVID-19 testing and uploading of the ‘Air Suvidha’ form for international arrivals from Singapore, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan.

The Canberra Times

Singapore bling: New drama series to be filmed in Canberra

The new 20-episode drama series, titled Shero, will take over Canberra from February 22 to March 4.

Bangkok Post

India drops Covid test requirement

NEW DELHI: India will drop the pre-departure Covid test requirement for travellers coming from or via Thailand, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and Japan from Monday, the health ministry said, as Covid-19 infections have fallen sharply globally.

Reuters

India to drop pre-departure COVID tests for travellers from China, other countries

India will drop the pre-departure COVID test requirement for travellers coming from or via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan from Monday, the health ministry said, as COVID-19 infections have fallen sharply globally.

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