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Singapore Exchange posts 24.6% rise in full-year adjusted net profit for 2026
Singapore Exchange reported a 24.6% increase in its full-year adjusted net profit to S$759.5 million for 2026.
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Ugandan soccer star David Owori dies after assault in Kampala
David Owori, captain of SC Villa and Uganda international, died after being assaulted by unknown attackers in Kampala on August 4.
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Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after brain haemorrhage in Thailand
Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian golfer, died after a brain haemorrhage in Bangkok where she was preparing for a tournament.
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Genting Singapore reports 33.5% profit decline in H1 2026 despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore's H1 2026 profit fell 33.5% to S$156.1 million amid higher costs, while revenue remained near S$1.2 billion.
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Record rain in eastern Japan kills at least nine, strands 7,000 at Narita airport
At least nine people died in eastern Japan after record rainfall caused flooding and stranded about 7,000 travelers at Narita airport.
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Iga Swiatek wins Canadian Open women’s singles title over Elena Rybakina
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to capture the Canadian Open women's singles title in Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Engine Fan Blade Failure
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10 suffered an engine failure that shattered a cabin window, injuring a passenger seriously.
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Singapore’s National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks Launched from Kallang Basin with Multiple Viewing Spots
The 2026 National Day Parade fireworks were launched from a floating platform in Kallang Basin beside the National Stadium on August 9 evening.
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Celta Vigo vs Osasuna LaLiga Opener Postponed to August 27 Due to Fungus on Pitch
Celta Vigo’s LaLiga opener against Osasuna on August 16 was postponed due to fungus damage on the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, with the UAE blaming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Singapore Parliament approves amended Workers' Party motion on economy after nine-hour debate
On August 5, Singapore Parliament passed an amended Workers’ Party motion calling for a more inclusive economy amid opposition from all WP MPs.
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill undergoes minor operation and remains hospitalized
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, 74, had a small procedure and remains in hospital but is expected to be discharged soon.
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Probe finds major leadership and governance failings at Law Society of Singapore from 2022-2025
A probe found significant failings in leadership, culture, and governance at the Law Society of Singapore between 2022 and 2025.
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Singapore to Consult Unions and Employers on Retrenchment Benefits Legislation
Minister Dinesh Vasu Dash announced plans to consult unions and employers on possibly legislating retrenchment benefits after ESR report recommendations.
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Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow says MNCs and SMEs both vital for Singapore economy
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said Singapore’s economy needs both multinational corporations and SMEs to succeed amid global challenges.
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US imposes 12.5% tariff on S$9.5 billion of Singapore exports under forced labour probe
The US slapped a 12.5% tariff on S$9.5 billion of Singapore’s goods amid a forced labour investigation.
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Hull City signs Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis for record £20m fee
Hull City signed 23-year-old Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a club-record £20 million plus add-ons.
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Workers’ Party calls for economic strategy focused on inclusive growth and SME support
On August 5, 2026, WP MP Kenneth Tiong moved a motion in Parliament proposing a new economic model emphasizing fair wealth distribution and support for small businesses.
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Britain’s Job Market Downturn Matches Longest Since 2008-09 Crisis
Britain’s private sector cut jobs for 22 straight months through July 2026, matching the longest slump since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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SMRT Trains' profit nearly doubles to S$12.8 million as revenue rises 5.6%
SMRT Trains reported a near doubling of profit to S$12.8 million for FY 2025/2026 on a 5.6% revenue increase to S$969.7 million.
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Category A COE premium falls 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 bidding; Category B stable
Category A COE premium dipped 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 tender, while Category B remained nearly unchanged at S$129,910.
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UOB agrees to sell asset management arm to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million
United Overseas Bank agreed on August 5 to sell its asset management business to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million.
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Singapore's GIC seeks to sell about US$1 billion in private equity stakes
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is looking to sell private equity fund stakes valued near US$1 billion, including holdings in EQT, TPG Asia, and KKR.
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No system fault found after 432 O-Level English oral exam discrepancy reports
Singapore’s education board found no malfunction after 432 candidates reported prompt differences in the July 15 O-Level English oral exam.