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Air cargo demand rises by 18.4% January - IATA
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Singapore unveils world’s first green fuel levy on flights

Singapore will from next year introduce a green fuel levy of up to S$41.60 (US$31.95 or RM133) for departing passengers to help reduce aviation emissions. Economy and premium economy passengers, along with those on short-haul flights, will face much lower fees. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said Monday that charges will be S$1 for […]

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Singapore gives Meta deadline to tackle Facebook scammers

The Singapore government has given Meta, the parent company of Facebook, until September 30 to clamp down on scammers pretending to be government officials on its platform. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the police issued a directive to Meta “to put in place measures to target scam advertisements, accounts, profiles, and/or business pages impersonating […]

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Singapore tops world’s most powerful passport in 2025 ranking

Singapore has once again claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 193 out of 227 global destinations, according to the latest rankings released in July 2025. The Index, compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association, measures the strength of passports based on how many countries holders […]

China denies link to cyberespionage group accused of targeting Singapore
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China denies link to cyberespionage group accused of targeting Singapore

The Chinese embassy in Singapore has strongly denied allegations that a cyberespionage group accused of attacking the city-state’s critical infrastructure is linked to China, calling the claims “groundless smears and accusations.” In a Facebook statement published over the weekend, the embassy reiterated China’s official stance against cybercrime, stating: “China is firmly against and cracks down […]

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Cargo ship sinks in Singapore region, crew rescued safely

The Vietnamese cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank in the Singapore Maritime Search and Rescue Region. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore was notified by the container vessel Nicolai Maersk, which had received a distress call from the freighter. All 18 crew members were rescued from lifeboats by Nicolai Maersk, according to the statement by […]

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Singapore launch no passport immigration processing at Airports

Some passengers arriving at Changi Airport, Singapore won’t have to present their passports to pass immigration as from Monday. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore has announced that the country’s residents can enter the country using eye and facial biometric processing instead of passports as part of a trial when they arrive at Terminal […]