A writer takes a weeklong journey, from the island city-state to the Thai capital, in the final days of a historic rail connection.
Category: Singapore
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1,200 Miles From Singapore to Bangkok Before a Historic Shuttle Closes
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Under Trump, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Scales Back Enforcement, Worrying Farmers
The New York Times – Business:The fate of two cotton brokers highlights how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has scaled back its regulatory actions not just for crypto cases but also for the kinds of cases it has long policed.
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The New York Times – Travel:The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
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China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.
The New York Times – Business:The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry between the countries.
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Mark Mobius, Pioneering Investor in Emerging Markets, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Business:Gaining a reputation as the brilliant, risk-taking “Indiana Jones” of his field, he encouraged investors to take chances on Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
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Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties
The New York Times – Business:Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.
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Zubeen Garg, Singer of Hit Bollywood Song ‘Ya Ali,’ Dies at 52
Mr. Garg sang in dozens of languages and his music blended folk, pop and rock. His hit song “Ya Ali” was featured in the 2006 film “Gangster.”
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Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
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Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation
The group’s psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year.
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Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China
Punishing tariffs on Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and others in the region threaten their position as major manufacturing hubs for the American market.