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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.
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Cameron Smith backs LIV Golf’s survival but ready to return to PGA Tour if it ends
Cameron Smith said he wants LIV Golf to continue but will return to the PGA Tour if LIV ends after Saudi funding stops.
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Explosion at Ammunition Factory near Rome Causes No Injuries, Investigation Underway
A large explosion struck a KNDS-owned ammunition factory near Colleferro, Italy, on August 13; all 24 workers on site were unharmed.
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Ipswich Town sign Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley on five-year deal
Ipswich Town signed 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley on a five-year contract.
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Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hits severe turbulence, injuring up to 17 onboard
An Air India Airbus A320 flight experienced severe turbulence causing injuries to up to 17 passengers and crew on August 4 during its Phuket-Delhi route.
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Herve Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach to lead 2027 AFCON bid
French coach Herve Renard was reappointed as Ivory Coast head coach on August 4, replacing Emerse Fae after the 2026 World Cup.
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Anthony Taylor named director of elite refereeing at Turkish Football Federation
Former Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor was appointed director of elite refereeing at Turkey’s football federation in August 2026.
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Singapore removes three food products containing unauthorized medicinal substances
The Singapore Food Agency removed three food products found with unpermitted medicinal substances and ordered sellers to stop their sale.
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Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 awards 45 restaurants including 6 new one-stars and 2 new two-stars
The Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 awarded stars to 45 restaurants, including six new one-stars and two new two-stars.
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Coventry City sign goalkeeper Carl Rushworth permanently from Brighton
Coventry City signed 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton after his key role in their Championship-winning loan season.
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Russian Drone Injures Ukrainian Vendor in Kherson, Ukraine Calls It War Crime
A Russian drone attacked a 52-year-old street vendor in Kherson on August 4, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of war crimes.
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Changi Airport launches autonomous wheelchairs for transit passengers in Terminals 2 and 3
Changi Airport introduced 18 autonomous wheelchairs to assist transit passengers with mobility challenges in Terminals 2 and 3.
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Singapore High Court Declares Raymond Ng Vexatious Litigant, Restricts Iris Koh's Litigation
The Singapore High Court barred Raymond Ng from new civil suits and imposed a two-year litigation restraint on Iris Koh on August 4, 2026.
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Itauma vs Hrgovic on August 29 upgraded to vacant IBF heavyweight title fight
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29 in London.
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Singapore plans housing development at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest over next decade
Singapore will develop housing at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest to meet future demand, following public consultation ending August 6, 2026.
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GovTech retrenches 93 staff in July during two-year restructuring exercise
GovTech retrenched 93 staff in July 2026 as part of a two-year plan to shift focus toward in-house digital product ownership.
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Singapore Parliament introduces new anti-scam laws targeting online account mules and platforms
Singapore introduced the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill to crack down on online account mules and raise fines on platforms failing anti-scam obligations.
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Singapore SCDF proposes new law to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products
Singapore’s Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety Bill proposes powers to act directly against bomb shelter product suppliers and lengthens fire safety licence validity.
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Singapore lowers en bloc consent thresholds for older condos aged 40 years and above
Singapore’s Ministry of Law proposed lower en bloc consent thresholds for condominiums aged 40 years and above to revive collective sales market.
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Grab raises 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts on strong ride-hailing demand
Grab raised its 2026 revenue forecast to up to US$4.15 billion and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance on strong ride-hailing and delivery growth.
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US Stocks Hit Record Highs on Optimism Over US-Iran Talks and Lower Oil Prices
US stocks rallied to record levels on August 3, 2026, fueled by easing US-Iran tensions and a 5% drop in crude oil prices.