Thailand to buy 12 Swedish Gripen fighter jets

Country X Acquires Military Aircraft After Initial Rejection In a significant development, Country X has successfully acquired a new fleet of military aircraft, marking a noteworthy milestone in its defense capabilities. This acquisition comes two years after the United States government denied the country’s request to purchase F-35 fighter jets. Background Country X’s pursuit of…

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Netizens back SGTUFF’s call for retail rent reforms and limits on foreign commercial tenants

Singapore Retailers Face Challenges Amidst Rising Rents Singapore’s retail sector is grappling with escalating rental costs, prompting the Singapore Tenants United for Fairness (SGTUFF) to advocate for immediate reforms. SGTUFF is advocating for measures such as lease renewal caps and restrictions on foreign dominance in the retail industry. The group emphasizes that failing to address…

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Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri of Thailand crowned Miss World 2025 in historic win

Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri Makes History as First Thai Woman to Win Miss World Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Thai woman to win the prestigious Miss World title. The 72nd Miss World pageant took place in Hyderabad, India, where Chuangsri emerged victorious over 107 other contestants. Historic Win Celebrated…

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Shanti Pereira wins silver and narrowly misses 200m gold at Asian Championships in Gumi

Singapore’s Shanti Pereira Wins Silver at Asian Athletics Championships Singaporean sprinter Shanti Pereira narrowly missed out on defending her 200m title at the Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea. Pereira finished just 0.01 seconds behind China’s Chen Yujie in a closely contested final. The Race and Outcome The women’s 200m final at the…

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Anwar warns against new geopolitical orthodoxy, reaffirms Asean neutrality

Malaysia as Asean Chair to Promote Regional Openness and Multilateral Cooperation The Prime Minister of Malaysia has stated that, during its tenure as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia will prioritize promoting regional openness, resisting bloc politics, and deepening multilateral cooperation. This announcement was made in line with Malaysia assuming…

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LTA acts against retailer for selling non-compliant AMDs; impounds 5 devices and 1 ‘tuk-tuk’

LTA Takes Enforcement Action Against Retailer for Non-Compliant Active Mobility Devices On 30 May, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it had taken enforcement action against a retailer for selling non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs). As part of the enforcement operation, LTA impounded five AMDs and one unregistered vehicle. This action came following a…

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