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Middle East Flight Cancellations Now Surge Amid Israel-Iran Conflict; Hong Kong Routes Remain Unaffected

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Middle East Flight Cancellations Now Surge Amid Israel-Iran Conflict; Hong Kong Routes Remain Unaffected Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The Israel-Iran standoff has heavily affected the world’s air travel with nearly 5% flights bound for the region canceled during June 2025. Of a total of 32,583 scheduled flights into major Middle East cities like Dubai, Tel Aviv, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, 1,552 flights have been canceled, according to aviation analytics…

How to age well? Singaporean former actor in his 60s adopts a balanced, healthy lifestyle

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An easy-going, family-first approach to life looks great on Singaporean actor-turned-illustrator Edmund Chen. Not only does he look much younger than his 63 years, he feels younger, too. In his youth, he starred in a string of Singaporean television drama series such as Sunshine After Rain (1987), the sci-fi romantic comedy Star Maiden (1988) and…

White House clarifies Trump’s comment on China buying Iranian oil

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US President Donald Trump’s declaration on Tuesday that China “can now continue” to buy Iranian oil did not signal a change in Washington’s policy on banning such trade, the White House said. Trump’s earlier comments about the China-Iran oil trade were made to highlight the continuation of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical…

Xi urges Singapore to join China on ‘right side of history’ as he meets with PM Wong

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for Singapore and China to work together to “stand on the right side of history” and push for an equal multipolar world, the latest effort by Beijing to present itself as a stabilising force amid escalating geopolitical and trade tensions. Xi made the remarks on Tuesday morning as he…

Emirates Boosts International Travel Experience with New Barcelona Flight Enhancing Premium Access to Maldives, Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore

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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Emirates Boosts International Travel Experience with New Barcelona Flight Enhancing Premium Access to Maldives, Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore Monday, June 23, 2025 Emirates is significantly enhancing its global travel network with the launch of a third daily flight to Barcelona starting 26 October 2025, a move designed to…

Singaporean financial adviser’s name and image exploited again in Hong Kong scams

Cs news9 months ago02 mins

Well-known financial expert Chan Yan-chong only gives investment tips in face-to-face meetings, but the Hong Kong resident has seen many fraud messages purportedly sent by him to potential victims in a long-running online scam in the city and Singapore over the last few years. The City University adjunct professor and columnist said the situation improved…

China’s Baidu Eyes Robotaxi Expansion to Singapore and Malaysia

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Baidu Inc. is planning to launch its Apollo Go robotaxi service in Singapore and Malaysia as early as this year, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company continues to expand its global footprint. Apollo Go is in discussions with potential partners to explore the right business models for the two markets,…

Will new review system fix Hong Kong’s civil service? Experts have doubts

Cs news9 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong needs to completely overhaul its civil servant review mechanism rather than add another layer of assessment to the existing system if the administration wants to improve performance and governance, observers have said. While one lawmaker said the government should implement clear assessment criteria for civil servants, others stressed that objective performance measures for…

Hong Kong’s rise to third in competitiveness index ‘due to civil service reform’

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Hong Kong has been named the third-most globally competitive economy in the world, climbing two places from last year, with city leader John Lee Ka-chiu attributing the rise to enhanced government efficiency resulting from civil service reforms. The chief executive said that Hong Kong had scored 99.2 out of 100 in the latest World Competitiveness…

Singapore’s 1880 club shuts down, 2 weeks after demise of Hong Kong branch

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Private club 1880 Singapore has abruptly closed down, two weeks after its cash-strapped Hong Kong branch folded, with its founder citing falling attendance and a decrease in spending by members, the Post has learned. In a letter sent to members on Monday at midnight and seen by the Post, founder Marc Nicolson said its local…