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Category A COE premium hits record S$129,000 in July 8 tender exercise
Singapore’s Category A COE premium reached a record S$129,000 in the July 8, 2026 bidding exercise, rising from S$123,847 previously.
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U.S. Senate approves bipartisan Russia sanctions bill honoring late Lindsey Graham
The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by an 86-11 bipartisan vote on August 7, 2026.
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Volkswagen proposes up to 100,000 job cuts and multiple factory closures by 2030
Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and close several German plants as part of a cost-saving overhaul amid industry challenges.
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AirBorneo to launch jet flights from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on July 20
AirBorneo Airways will start commercial jet services connecting Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore from July 20, 2026.
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Malaysia aims for 30,000 EV charging points by 2030 with new policies and infrastructure
Malaysia plans 30,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030 and is boosting incentives and power infrastructure to reach the target.
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US semiconductor industry faces shortage of 157,000 skilled workers by 2030, risking expansion
A nationwide shortage of high-skilled workers may delay new semiconductor plants as top companies invest billions in US facilities.
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New Zealand Reserve Bank raises Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points for first time in 3 years
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its Official Cash Rate from 2.25% to 2.5% on July 8, 2026, marking its first hike since 2023.
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Phase 3 of East Coast Expressway to be built via public-private partnership due to funding limits
Malaysia will develop Phase 3 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT3) as a public-private partnership with the bidder covering all costs, Deputy Works Minister announced July 8.
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Netflix launches short-form videos through deals with major US media publishers
Netflix signed licensing agreements with key US publishers to offer short-form videos starting August 3 in multiple countries.
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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Over Lack of Congressional Approval
The US Court of Appeals upheld an injunction blocking Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, citing need for Congressional authorization.
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Fulham appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach on contract until 2029
Fulham named 43-year-old Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach, succeeding Marco Silva after a five-year tenure.
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Egypt loses 3-2 to Argentina after leading 2-0 in controversial World Cup round-of-16 match
Egypt was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after Argentina staged a late comeback to win 3-2 in a match marked by disputed refereeing decisions.
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FIFA investigates racist abuse allegations against US streamer IShowSpeed at 2026 World Cup
FIFA opened an investigation into racist abuse alleged against American streamer IShowSpeed during July 3 World Cup match in Miami.
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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Diagnosed with Stage 1 CTE After Suicide
Marshawn Kneeland, former Dallas Cowboys defensive end, was diagnosed postmortem with stage 1 CTE following his suicide in November 2025.
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Belgium's Amadou Onana suffers ACL injury in World Cup round of 16 win over US
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ruptured his ACL 21 minutes into the World Cup round of 16 victory over the United States.
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Japan to Transfer Five Retired Abukuma-class Warships to Philippines Within 3 Years
Japan will transfer five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines under a defense cooperation deal finalized in July 2026.
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Subnautica 2 launches major Adaptive Measures update adding fish stunning and UI overhaul
Subnautica 2 released its first major update, Adaptive Measures, on July 8, 2026, adding fish stunning and gameplay improvements.
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IO Interactive regains full control of Project Fantasy after Xbox ends funding; closes Istanbul studio
IO Interactive took back full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended funding and announced closure of its Istanbul studio with layoffs.
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Nobel Laureate Pissarides Says AI Won't Restore Rapid Productivity Growth
Economist Christopher Pissarides warned AI will not revive rapid productivity growth in Western economies.
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Trump Oversees Accelerated Construction of White House Helicopter Pad Ahead of Xi Visit
President Trump is overseeing a new granite helicopter pad on the White House South Lawn to be finished by September 17 ahead of Xi Jinping's visit.
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Ukraine pushes NATO membership, strengthens air defenses amid ongoing war with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met NATO leaders in Ankara, secured US missile aid, and pressed for NATO membership amid persistent conflict.
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Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong in September over national security charges
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist serving a nearly five-year jail term, faces a new sentencing hearing on September 2 for national security charges.
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Xbox lays off about 25% of Obsidian Entertainment staff in July wave
Obsidian Entertainment cut 60-70 jobs, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as part of Xbox's 1,600 layoffs on July 6.
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Ukraine fails to intercept 29 Russian ballistic missiles in Kyiv attack due to interceptor shortage
Ukraine could not intercept any of 29 Russian ballistic missiles in a recent large-scale attack on Kyiv amid a shortage of Patriot interceptors.