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China’s defense minister to speak at key Asia defense forum in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China’s defense minister will speak at an Asia defense forum in Singapore, the organizer said on Monday, the first time in eight years that Beijing has been represented at this ... ( read original story ...)
China’s CNPC breaks into Myanmar fuel retailing with Singapore brand
SINGAPORE/YANGON (Reuters) - China National Petroleum Corp is planning to open dozens of petrol stations in Myanmar, the first major foreign investor to enter the fast-growing Southeast Asian fuel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Dollar Is Slipping as Trade War Chips at Monetary Band
(Bloomberg) -- The Singapore dollar is poised to weaken further as the escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies weighs down growth in the export-dependent city-state. Poor export ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urges U.S. to Accept China as Competitor
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore urged the U.S. to allow China to have a greater say in shaping global rules to avoid a prolonged clash that could force smaller countries to choose between the world’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM says ‘fake news’ law not against free speech
Singapore (AFP) - Singapore's prime minister Friday rejected allegations the city-state's new law to combat "fake news" is aimed at stifling free speech, following criticism from rights groups and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM says call to curb online violence ‘effective’
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says a global call to curb the spread of hate and extremism on internet platforms is an "effective" response to the New Zealand mosque attacks, but stopped ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines says its order for 31 Boeing 737 MAX jets ‘intact’
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said on Friday that an order for 31 737 MAX jets from Boeing remains “intact”, despite deadly crashes involving the aircraft. The airline’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urges U.S. to Accept China’s Rise, Spare Other Nations
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore urged the U.S. to allow China to have a greater say in shaping global rules to avoid a prolonged clash that could force smaller countries to choose between the world’s biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CDL unveils $1 bln China property deal
SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - Singapore-listed real estate firm City Developments (CDL) said on Wednesday it intended to invest nearly $1 billion in China including the purchase of an indirect stake ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Makes It Easier for Old People to Buy Old Homes
Passengers were waiting to board. Then the pilot was arrested in a triple homicide case. Trump urges judge not to fast-track his lawsuit over House subpoena (Bloomberg) -- Singapore’s aging public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore criminalizes fake news in controversial move
Singapore has passed a law criminalizing publication of fake news and allowing the government to block and order the removal of such content. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fake news law: Facebook, Twitter and Google push back
A controversial law designed to stem the flow of misinformation online in Singapore could damage the city state's reputation for innovation. Google, Facebook, and Twitter voiced their reservations on ... ( read original story ...)
Google says Singapore’s fake news law could hamper innovation
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Google said on Thursday an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore's parliament could stunt innovation, a quality that the city-state wants to nurture under plans to expand its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fake news law a ‘disaster’ for freedom of speech, says rights group
Singapore’s anti-fake news law will have a ‘chilling effect’ on press freedom, says Human Rights Watch. Photograph: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images Singapore’s parliament has passed legislation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore passes fake news law amid freedom-of-speech fears
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s parliament on Wednesday passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticized by rights groups, journalists and tech firms over fears it could be used to clamp down ... ( read original story ...)