SINGAPORE — On October 14, 2025, Home Affairs and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam made a strong plea in Parliament for opposition parties to “immediately, clearly and unequivocally” …
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Singapore
Singapore Public Transport Fares to Rise by 9–10 Cents on Adult Card Rides from Dec 27
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaSINGAPORE — Starting December 27, 2025, adult card fares on Singapore’s public buses and trains will increase by 9 to 10 Singapore cents per trip, following a fare adjustment of …
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HealthMoneyUAE
AMCREIT Acquires NMC Royal Hospital Real Estate in AED 1.4 Billion Deal, Enters Healthcare Sector
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaDubai, UAE — Al Mal Capital REIT (AMCREIT), the Dubai Financial Market-listed real estate investment trust and subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has acquired the real estate asset of NMC Royal …
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MoneyUAE
UAE Launches Instalment Payments for ICP Service Fees from Dh500
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaDubai, UAE — The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) has unveiled a new payment initiative allowing residents to pay ICP service fees in instalments via …
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UAE
Dubai DIFC Court Orders BR Shetty to Pay $46 Million to SBI After “Parade of Lies” Verdict
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaDubai, UAE — In a landmark ruling, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court has directed BR Shetty, founder of the now-collapsed NMC Healthcare, to pay $45,997,554.59 (approximately $46 million) …
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MoneyUAE
UAE Foreign Exchange Market: Growth and Strategic Developments in 2025
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to solidify its position as a prominent player in the global foreign exchange (FX) market. In 2024, the UAE FX market was valued at …
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MoneySingapore
Singapore’s Foreign Exchange Market: A Surge in Trading Volumes
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaIn April 2025, Singapore’s foreign exchange (FX) market experienced a significant surge, with average daily trading volumes reaching US$1.485 trillion. This marks a 60% increase from April 2022, solidifying Singapore’s …
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MoneySingapore
Singapore Finance Update: Key Developments as of October 13, 2025
by Riya Sharmaby Riya Sharma🇸🇬 Monetary Authority of Singapore Maintains Policy Amid Resilient Growth The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged during its scheduled review on October …
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SingaporeStartup
Singapore Startup Ecosystem: A Surge in Innovation and Investment
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaSingapore’s startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth in 2025, with a notable increase in venture capital funding and the emergence of innovative startups across various sectors. 📈 Record-Breaking Funding in …
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StartupUAE
UAE Startup Ecosystem: Momentum Builds as Expand North Star 2025 Unfolds
by Riya Sharmaby Riya SharmaDubai’s flagship startup event, Expand North Star 2025, is currently underway at Dubai Harbour from October 12–15, marking a decade of innovation and global collaboration. Organized by the Dubai World …