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Top Stories

  1. Singapore's economy grows 0.2% in Q2, beats expectations: Singapore's economy expanded by 0.2% in the second quarter, beating expectations and marking a slight rebound from a contraction in the previous quarter.
  2. Singapore to introduce new measures to curb COVID-19 spread: The Singapore government has announced new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, including stricter mask-wearing rules and increased enforcement at public places.
  3. Singapore's inflation rate rises to 0.4% in June: Singapore's inflation rate rose to 0.4% in June, driven by higher prices of food and services, according to data released by the Singapore Department of Statistics.

Business

  1. Singapore's GDP growth forecast revised upwards: The Singapore government has revised its GDP growth forecast upwards, citing a stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter.
  2. Singapore's stock market rises on global optimism: The Singapore stock market rose on Monday, driven by optimism over the global economy and a rebound in oil prices.
  3. Singapore's DBS Group reports 12% rise in Q2 profits: DBS Group, one of Singapore's largest banks, reported a 12% rise in profits for the second quarter, driven by strong growth in its consumer and corporate banking businesses.

Politics

  1. Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong to visit China next week: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit China next week, where he is expected to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues with Chinese leaders.
  2. Singapore's opposition party to contest in upcoming GE: Singapore's opposition party, the Workers' Party, has announced that it will contest in the upcoming general election, which is expected to take place later this year.
  3. Singapore's government to review electoral boundaries: The Singapore government has announced that it will review the electoral boundaries ahead of the upcoming general election, citing changes in the country's population and electoral landscape.

Sports

  1. Singapore's football team to face Malaysia in friendly match: Singapore's national football team will face Malaysia in a friendly match next month, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.
  2. Singapore's tennis player to compete in US Open qualifiers: Singapore's tennis player, Darren Polkinghorne, will compete in the US Open qualifiers next month, seeking to become the first Singaporean to play in the main draw of the tournament.
  3. Singapore's cyclist to compete in Tour de France: Singapore's cyclist, Goh Choon Huat, will compete in the Tour de France next month, marking the first time a Singaporean has participated in the prestigious event.

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