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Top Stories
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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