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Sacklers, Purdue to pay $7.4 bn over opioid crisis. Several US states have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with the Sackler family and their pharmaceutical company Purdue over the opioid crisis that has ravaged the lives of millions of Americans, officials said Thursday.The $7.4 billion settlement was agreed "in principle with members of the …
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday that he’s convened a committee to review electoral boundaries, in a sign that the government may call for an early national vote in the Southeast Asian city-state. Singapore’s Prime …
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80 killed, thousands displaced in Colombian guerrilla violence. A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in Colombia has left more than 80 people dead, including civilians, and displaced thousands in just four days, officials reported Sunday.Civilians found themselves caught in the middle, and by Sunday, it was estimated that "more than 80 people have lost their ...
Singapore pivots to monetary easing as it flags growth risks
2 小时之前 · (Bloomberg) – Singapore’s central bank loosened its monetary policy settings for the first time in nearly five years on expectations price pressures will keep abating and growth momentum will slow. The Monetary Authority of Singapore, which uses the exchange rate as its main policy tool rather ...
Singapore inflation slows, backing case for MAS to ease
22 小时之前 · (Bloomberg) – Singapore’s key inflation gauge cooled to the slowest pace in three years in December, reinforcing expectations for the city-state’s central bank to pivot to monetary easing as soon as Friday. Core inflation, which excludes …
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VideoCOVID-19 measures to be maintained through CNY period: Lawrence Wong. SINGAPORE — Finance Minister and Multi-Ministry Taskforce co-chair Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (5 January) said that Singapore's current COVID-19 measures – including the five-person limit on social gatherings – would remain in place through the Chinese New Year period.
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4 天之前 · Amid growing concerns about the rising cost of living, Singapore’s government is set to offer more support in the upcoming 2025 Budget. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that, in addition to previous measures like CDC vouchers and utility rebates, more assistance will be provided to help citizens cope. At the same time, Lee reiterated the government's focus on long-term solutions ...
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2024年7月25日 · The number of dengue cases in 2024 has surpassed the total from 2023, with more than 10,000 cases reported so far. According to the National Environment Agency's (NEA) records, the threshold was crossed in the week of July 14 to 20 when 237 cases were reported.. As of July 22, the number of dengue cases for 2024 was 10,141.
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2024年12月15日 · Singapore has become a magnet for billionaires, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by UBS. Long known for its financial prowess, the city-state ranks among the top relocation spots alongside Switzerland and the UAE. As billionaires increasingly prioritise healthcare, safety, and tax benefits, Singapore’s combination of modern infrastructure, political ...
Singapore growth beats estimates as PM Wong flags global risks
2025年1月1日 · US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.Rubio met in Washington with his counterparts from the so-called Quad a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has vowed to push back against a rising China.