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Singapore to invest S$4 billion upgrading air traffic control systems at Changi Airport
Singapore will spend S$4 billion over 15 years to upgrade air traffic control and facilities at Changi Airport.
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Category A COE premium falls to S$126,000 in latest bidding exercise
Category A COE premium fell to S$126,000 on July 22, with Category B and commercial vehicle premiums also dipping.
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Japanese yen falls to 40-year low near 163 per US dollar amid fiscal and geopolitical pressures
The Japanese yen hit its lowest level since 1986, trading near 163 per US dollar amid rising oil prices and fiscal concerns.
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PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour Form Alliance Ending Asian Tour’s LIV Golf Partnership
On July 21, the PGA Tour, Europe’s DP World Tour, and the Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance lasting through at least 2029, ending Asian Tour ties with LIV Golf.
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English referee Anthony Taylor retires after 20 years and 831 matches
Anthony Taylor, aged 47, retired from elite refereeing after officiating 831 matches, ending with a World Cup round-of-16 game on July 6, 2026.
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Man charged with murder of former British minister Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry was charged with murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe in July at her Devon home.
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Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopens nine months after $102 million crown jewels theft
The Louvre Museum reopened its Apollo Gallery on July 22, 2026, following a heist that stole €88 million worth of French crown jewels in October 2025.
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FIFA removes over 7 million harmful social media posts during 2026 World Cup
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service detected and removed more than 7 million harmful posts during the 2026 World Cup.
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Singapore's June 2026 Non-Oil Domestic Exports Rise 20.7%, Led by Electronics Surge
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports increased 20.7% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by a 105.1% boom in electronics exports.
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Argentina beats England 2-1 in 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, denying England a first final appearance since 1966.
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WHO updates dementia guidelines, estimating up to 45% of risk preventable or delayable
WHO released updated guidelines stating up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle and health factors.
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Stripe and Advent International offer $53 billion to acquire PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International jointly offered $53 billion to buy PayPal, valuing it at a 28% premium.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final
Argentina overcame England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.
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Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to 2-1 win over England in World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi assisted both goals as Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the 2026 World Cup final.
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New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu cases in migratory and native birds
New Zealand reported its first cases of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a migratory brown skua and a native swamp harrier hawk in July 2026.
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JPMorgan Tightens AI Spending Controls While Hiring Tech Talent in Singapore
JPMorgan is cutting AI costs through stricter budgeting and expanding its Singapore tech hiring to build in-house AI capabilities amid rising expenses.
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Senegal fires coach Pape Bouna Thiaw after disappointing 2026 World Cup exit
Senegal dismissed coach Pape Bouna Thiaw on July 11 following a poor World Cup performance and internal team turmoil.
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Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam completes first state visit to Malaysia
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam made a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13 to 15, 2026, at King Sultan Ibrahim's invitation.
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England beats Norway 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup semifinals
England defeated Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final on July 12, 2026, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice including the winner in extra time.
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Marta Kostyuk criticizes IOC's lifting of Russian Olympic suspension as unfair
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk called the IOC's provisional reinstatement of Russia’s Olympic Committee a "terrible" and unfair decision.
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Asian Development Bank lowers 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank cut its 2026 economic growth forecast for developing Asia to 4.9%, citing Middle East conflict impacts on energy and supply chains.
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Singapore’s Temasek to Boost AI Investment to 15% of Portfolio by 2031
Temasek Holdings plans to increase artificial intelligence investments from 6% to 15% of its portfolio by 2031, citing AI’s long-term value potential.
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Myanmar targets 1.8 million foreign tourists in 2026 by easing visa rules, promoting temples
Myanmar’s military-backed government aims to nearly double foreign arrivals to 1.8 million in 2026 by easing visa rules and targeting Chinese and Thai travelers.
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Switzerland faces Colombia in World Cup last-16 with key players sidelined
Switzerland played Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at BC Place, Vancouver, missing key players due to injuries.