Andy Thomas

Singapore Eyes Seattle’s Success to Fuel Its Digital Economy Vision 0
- Technology
- 12/13/2024
Lessons from a US Tech Hub Inspire Singapore’s Path to Becoming a Global Innovation Leader Singapore’s digital economy ambitions are finding inspiration 13,000 km away in Seattle, the tech powerhouse of the United States. Seattle, home to global giants like Amazon, stands as a beacon of innovation, boasting a vibrant startup ecosystem and cutting-edge advancements
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Australia and PNG Forge Rugby League Partnership to Strengthen Regional Ties 0
- International
- 12/12/2024
A$600 Million Deal Links Sports Diplomacy with Security Strategy Amid China’s Rising Influence SYDNEY – Australia has committed A$600 million (S$517.7 million) to integrate a Papua New Guinea (PNG) rugby team into its National Rugby League (NRL), solidifying ties between the two nations while countering China’s growing influence in the Pacific. Announced on 12 December
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IFC and HSBC Collaborate on US$1 Billion Facility to Strengthen Trade Financing 0
- Business
- 12/12/2024
Partnership Aims to Bridge Trade Finance Gaps in Emerging Economies The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a division of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Holdings have launched a joint US$1 billion risk-sharing facility to bolster trade financing in emerging markets. This initiative, announced on Thursday (12 December), will distribute risk equally between the two organisations,
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Overwhelming Demand Disrupts Disney Cruise Bookings on Launch Day 0
- Travel
- 12/10/2024
Technical delays and high traffic mark the launch of Disney Adventure cruise reservations in Singapore. Singapore – The much-anticipated launch of bookings for the Disney Adventure, Asia’s first Disney Cruise, drew immense demand on 10 December, leading to significant delays on the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) website. The ship will homeport in Singapore for at
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