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Singapore government to monitor impact of Pokemon Go on society

While Singapore fans of Pokemon Go cannot wait for the game to be launched here, the Government has said that it will monitor the game's impact on society.

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HK's troubled gym chain California Fitness shuts down all Singapore locations

California Fitness has shut down its Singapore locations, meaning only one branch of the troubled gym chain remains open.

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Kuala Lumpur to Singapore in 90 minutes by bullet-train

Malaysia and Singapore signed an agreement Tuesday to build an ambitious high-speed rail link touted as a first for Southeast Asia that will knit the historically fractious neighbours more closely together.

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Singapore-KL High Speed Rail targeted to start running by around 2026; journey will take 90 minutes

The long-awaited High Speed Rail connecting Singapore and Kuala Lumpur is targeted to be up and running by around 2026, cutting the travelling time between both cities to 90 minutes.

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Alipay+ rolled out in Singapore

Alipay has launched its new program called Alipay+ in Singapore, one of the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists.

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Aussie ‘search consultant’ expat fired for angry anti-Singapore Facebook rant over Pokemon Go

An Australian expat has been sacked for insulting Singaporeans in a rant triggered by the unavailability of the smartphone game Pokemon Go in the city-state.

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Holland Village bank robbery: Suspect was in Bangkok within six hours of crime

Within just six hours of the bank robbery in Holland Village, the suspect was roaming the streets of Bangkok.Former police officers told The Straits Times yesterday that they were puzzled as to how that could have happened.

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Too early to say if Singapore will benefit from Brexit: Analysts

Banks in Britain have started working on a possible move to other financial cities in Europe after the shock Brexit decision but it remains to be seen if Singapore will see any direct benefits from that.

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In race to be Asia's fintech hub, Singapore leads Hong Kong

A general view of the skyline of the central business district in Singapore June 29, 2016. Picture taken June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su

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Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement parks

Universal Studios Singapore has been named the top amusement park in Asia by travel siteTripAdvisor for the third year running, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Brexit: What will a vote to leave the EU mean for the economy in Asia

With a referendum for Britain's future in the 28-member European Union around the corner, Asia-Pacific economists are bracing for a possible Brexit and its implications.

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Orlando shooting gives LGBT Singaporeans a slight opening

A tragedy half a world away has created an unlikely opening for a repressed community in Singapore.

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Same-sex kiss removed from Les Miserables musical in Singapore

Singapore organizers of the musical "Les Miserables" have cut a scene in which two male actors kiss after complaints from the public in the conservative city state where sex between men is illegal.

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Singapore, Myanmar 'old friends, important partners': PM Lee Hsien Loong

Singaporeans travelling to Myanmar will no longer need to apply for a visa from Dec 1.

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Myanmar-Singapore bilateral relations opens new page

​Bilateral relations and cooperation between Myanmar and Singapore have opened a new page as Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is currently visiting Myanmar on the occasion of the two countries' 50th anniversary diplomatic ties.