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Waymo to start offering driverless ride-share car services in Singapore in 2028

This is its first foray into South-east Asia, and second in Asia after Tokyo, Japan.

A Waymo autonomous taxi in downtown Dallas, Texas. Singapore marks the company’s first foray into the South-east Asian market.

Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students, holidaymakers

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Haze in S’pore: Air quality improving, with central region now in moderate range

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Unexpectedly difficult ground conditions will require more complex construction work, said LTA.

The North-South Corridor will be progressively opened from 2029, instead of 2027.

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Australia tightens visa rules for foreign students, holidaymakers

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Indonesia’s cinema boom is finding audiences in unexpected places

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