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Singapore economy beats estimates as government warns of risks

Southeast Asian city-state warns of rise in ‘downside risks’ amid rising interest rates, escalation of war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Singapore economy beats estimates but govt warns of global risks

Singapore (AFP) - Singapore's economy posted better-than-expected results in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Thursday, but the government warned that the global outlook remains gloomy.

AFP

Tamil Nadu signs six MoUs with Singapore

Guidance Tamil Nadu signed an MoU with Hi-P International Pvt. Ltd. for manufacture of electronic spare parts on an investment of ₹312 crore

The Hindu

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Palaniswami diverting attention from corruption charges against his party colleagues, says Thennarasu

After AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s official visit to Singapore and Japan, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said Mr. Palaniswami was trying to divert attention from the acts of corruption committed by two Ministers of the AIADMK government

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today.

The Hindu

Singapore PM orders probe into ministers' homes amid public anger

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has ordered an investigation into the circumstances around the rental of state-owned homes in an exclusive location to two cabinet ministers following questions from the opposition.

Reuters

Palaniswami criticises Stalin’s overseas visit

Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami alleged that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was on a “recreational tour” of Singapore and Japan in the guise of attracting investments into Tamil Nadu

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Stalin reaches Singapore as part of official visit to attract investors

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who left Chennai on an official overseas visit on Tuesday, landed in Singapore around 6.30 p.m. local time

The Hindu

Four new Dyson ‘clean tech’ products launch a dust-busting, virus-eating assault on the home

Dyson’s new suite of ‘clean tech’ products will mop, purify and clean, alongside an even more sophisticated robotic vacuum option. Wallpaper* went to Singapore to find out more

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CM’s visit to Singapore, Japan to focus on attracting investment, Global Investors Meet

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will start an official visit to Singapore and Japan on May 23. The visit will focus on bringing investments and new technologies into the State and extending invitations for the Global Investors’ Meet in 2024

The Hindu

Japan, China arranging defence ministers' meeting in June -Kyodo

Japan and China are making arrangements to hold a meeting between their defence ministers on the sidelines of an international conference in Singapore next month, Kyodo news agency said on Monday, citing unnamed sources.

Reuters

Singapore's prime minister tests positive for COVID-19

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time after returning home from work trips in Africa and Asia

The Independent UK

Stalin to leave for Singapore, Japan on Tuesday

In his second visit abroad since assuming office in May 2021, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to leave for Japan and Singapore on Tuesday to invite industrialists to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Singapore's rent growth set to cool

SINGAPORE: Rental growth in Singapore is expected to moderate for the rest of this year on more supply and macroeconomic headwinds, providing some respite for tenants struggling with soaring housing costs.

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Balli Kaur Jaswal’s latest novel on the power dynamics of Singapore society

Balli Kaur Jaswal’s latest novel ‘Now You See Us’

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool pre-season: more friendlies, crucial training and camp planned in Jurgen Klopp's home

A closer look at Liverpool's pre-season plans as Jurgen Klopp looks learn lessons from last summer

Al Jazeera

Myanmar military has imported weaponry worth $1bn since coup

UN expert says Russia, China and companies in Singapore top list of those sending weapons to military accused of abuses.

Evening Standard

Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks for trafficking cannabis

It’s understood there are 54 people on death row in Singapore

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Singapore hangs man for trafficking 1.5kg of cannabis

The execution is the second in three weeks, amid growing concern at the island’s use of the death penalty in drug cases.

The Independent UK

Singapore hangs 2nd citizen in 3 weeks for trafficking cannabis despite calls to halt executions

Singapore has hanged another citizen for trafficking cannabis, the second in three weeks, as it clings firmly to the death penalty despite global calls for the city-state to halt drug-related executions

AFP

Singapore executes second prisoner in three weeks

Singapore (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday hanged a man for trafficking drugs, authorities said, in the city-state's second execution in three weeks.

TechRadar

VPN vulnerability linked to ransomware attack in Singapore

The Law Society of Singapore's VPN leaked the personal details of over 16 thousand members - here's all you need to know.

Daily Mirror

US Open rule change means LIV rebel needs strong PGA Championship showing to qualify

Former PGA Tour star Talor Gooch signed for LIV Golf in May 2022, and last month celebrated his first wins on the Saudi-backed cricuit with triumphs in Adelaide and Singapore

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool pre-season plans with Bayern Munich clash and Premier League opponents confirmed

Liverpool will head to Singapore for part of their summer build-up for the 2023/24 Premier League campaign

AFP

Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for 'special' kebaya craft

Ampang (Malaysia) (AFP) - In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia.

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