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Singtel CEO’s pay rises over 16% in FY2025 to $8.2m on the back of increased profits
Underlying net profit rose by 9 per cent, as Singtel began its strategic reset. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Plane becomes sauna and passengers were told to ‘meditate’ – so they stewed even more
A TikTok user said the temperature inside rose to 54 deg C, but that was likely an exaggeration. Read more at ...
Singapore small businesses and charities to get access to financial dispute resolution from July 1
Fidrec will also cover more claims, including medical insurance, loans and banking issues. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thousands of Norwegians mistakenly told they won millions in lottery
The error stemmed from the conversion from Euro cents to Norwegian kroner. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Taiwan’s Jam Hsiao to perform in Singapore in October, will sing for three hours
Separately, the singer recently posted about the death of his dog Gabi. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Indonesia to ease import restrictions ahead of US tariff deadline
The easing includes the removal of import licensing requirements for certain goods. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Where to have a staycation for the best views of National Day fireworks
Perks include free heritage tours, yoga classes and cocktails, and late check-out timings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US envoy expects Trump, Erdogan to resolve arms sanctions on Turkey this year: Anadolu
ANKARA - The U.S. ambassador to Turkey said he expects Donald Trump and Tayyip Erdogan to resolve long-standing ...
Travel Journal: Middle East tensions left me stranded in Abu Dhabi
A trip to the alpine pastures of Kyrgyzstan turned into a scorching layover in the United Arab Emirates. Read more at ...
Michele Kang appointed president of Olympique Lyonnais
Eagle Football Group, the holding company behind Olympique Lyonnais, has appointed women's football mogul Michele Kang as the ...
Rod Stewart joined by Ronnie Wood and Lulu in Glastonbury legends slot
Stewart, 80, performed hits including Maggie May (1971) and I Don’t Want To Talk About It (1971). Read more at ...
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Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation
HAVANA - Cuban transgender man Danny Ortiz has for years been stuck with his birth name "Daniela" - a name he does not want and that does not reflect his preference. This month, that may finally ...