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Over 55,000 displaced Sudanese return to southeastern state: IOM. Over 55,000 internally displaced Sudanese have returned to areas across the southeastern state of Sennar, more than a month after the army recaptured the state capital from paramilitaries, the UN migration agency said Saturday.In November, the Sudanese army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023 ...
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Malaysia plans to strengthen three-decade old anti-dumping legislation in the coming weeks to clamp down on a deluge of cheap goods from countries like China, according to a high-ranking trade official. (Bloomberg) – Malaysia’s economy expanded at …
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The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday it was setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels. The funding includes the closing of a $585 million loan guarantee to finance a …
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VideoCOVID-19 measures to be maintained through CNY period: Lawrence Wong. SINGAPORE — Finance Minister and Multi-Ministry Taskforce co-chair Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (5 January) said that Singapore's current COVID-19 measures – including the five-person limit on social gatherings – would remain in place through the Chinese New Year period.
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Dec 15, 2024 · Singapore's economy is expected to grow 3.6 per cent in 2024, up from previous estimates, according to a new survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).The revision follows a strong third-quarter performance where GDP surged by 5.4 per cent, surpassing forecasts. Despite the growth, inflation is forecast to remain contained, with headline inflation at 2.5 per cent and core inflation ...
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Dec 15, 2024 · Singapore has become a magnet for billionaires, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by UBS. Long known for its financial prowess, the city-state ranks among the top relocation spots alongside Switzerland and the UAE. As billionaires increasingly prioritise healthcare, safety, and tax benefits, Singapore’s combination of modern infrastructure, political ...
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Sep 20, 2024 · Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. The 2023 Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) survey showed that 77.4 per cent of Singaporeans support the death penalty for serious crimes, up from 73.7 per cent in 2021.Approval for the mandatory death penalty also increased significantly for drug trafficking (68.7 per cent), firearm offences (74.3 per cent ...
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Sep 19, 2024 · Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. Singapore's employment rose by 11,300 in the second quarter of 2024, more than double the prior quarter's growth according to a report by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Non-resident jobs surged, especially in construction, while resident employment saw minor declines.
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Sep 18, 2024 · New home sales in Singapore fell to 208 units in August, marking a steep decline from the previous month and a year earlier. This is due to limited new residential projects and developer caution in the face of high interest rates. Despite this, home prices have remained steady, especially in the second-hand market.