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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Amid global trade volatility due to U.S. tariffs, logistics companies report increased cargo volumes in Singapore, with PSA handling 14.1 million TEUs—a 6% rise—and Changi Airport seeing a 2% uptick in air freight from January to April 2024. Maersk anticipates continued growth and flexibility in shipping due to tariff clarity, while FedEx highlights Singapore's strategic role as a South Pacific hub. Analysts emphasize infrastructure investments, including Tuas...

SINGAPORE: Driver Sunny Tan Boon Heng, 68, was sentenced to five weeks in jail and a six-month driving ban after injuring 61-year-old Lin Yansong with scissors during a road rage incident. The altercation began when Lin attempted to overtake Tan, leading to a confrontation where Tan, after making a rude gesture, scuffled with Lin, resulting in a minor injury. The court deemed the incident a serious road rage case, rejecting defense claims that it was...

Listening to a podcast can be as comforting as chatting with a friend, especially when the host connects with relatable topics. CNA Women has curated a list of eight podcasts created in Singapore specifically for women, focusing on issues that resonate deeply with their audience. These podcasts serve as valuable companions, offering insights and discussions that reflect the unique experiences and challenges faced by women in Singapore. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Fresh off their nerve-jangling, four-day conflict in May, top Indian and Pakistani military delegations have been making the rounds at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia’s premier defence forum. While much of the attention was on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).This way, "states, big and small, have...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Shanti Pereira narrowly missed defending her title, finishing second in the women's 200m final at the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea with a time of 22.98s, just 0.01s behind China's Chen Yujie. Additionally, Pereira and her teammates set a new national record in the women's 4x100m relay, clocking 44.66s. Earlier, Pereira won silver in the 100m, showcasing her talent despite previous injury setbacks affecting her performance...