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S’pore to deepen integration, widen external ties as Asean chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan

These include ties with the EU and countries in Africa, South America and the Pacific Islands.

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN is aiming for deeper integration among its member countries and wider partnerships beyond just its traditional dialogue partners.

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COE premiums fall in most categories, with Cat A ending at $130,001

Industry players say buyers might have held back on purchases as they expect better deals at the upcoming Cars@Expo.

Category A COEs – meant for smaller, less powerful cars and electric vehicles (EVs) – dropped 1.4% from $131,890 in the last exercise to $130,001 in the latest round.

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