AFP News on Singapore
Paris-based Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports on the latest events around the world and serves as a news source for many other newspapers and media networks. This section lists AFP news that are related to Singapore or that mention Singapore.
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David earns meeting with Massaro
By Richard Eaton (AFP) – 13 minutes ago. LONDON — Nicol David ... Massaro did that twice last year, in SIngapore and Cleveland, USA. Asked if those results ...
Indonesian among consortium set to buy Rangers
(AFP) – 8 hours ago. GLASGOW — Indonesian ... And, in addition to these two previous names, there is also a Singapore family trust." Green's consortium would ...
Lady Gaga warned to tone down Philippine show
(AFP) – 9 hours ago ... Ovation Productions, the promoters of the Manila concert, told AFP its president ... After Manila, the tour heads to Bangkok and Singapore.
US senators propose 'anti-Saverin' tax evasion law
By Emmanuel Parisse (AFP) – 10 hours ago ... Singapore has no tax on capital gains and Schumer said Saverin's decision "could help him duck anywhere ...
Adelaide, Ulsan tops in Champions League
(AFP) – 6 hours ago. SINGAPORE — Adelaide United and Ulsan Hyundai secured crucial home advantage for the AFC Champions League last 16 as they ...
Gays face widespread discrimination in HK: survey
(AFP) – 7 hours ago ... the city and its business rival Singapore were losing out in attracting overseas talent as they do not recognise same-sex relationships.
End of era with three Wiggles to stand down
By Amy Coopes (AFP) – 10 hours ago ... The band said it would kick off a farewell tour in Singapore at the end of May which would take in Britain, the United ...
Asian start-ups gain as Facebook's Saverin looks East
By Bhavan Jaipragas (AFP) – 14 hours ago. SINGAPORE — Far from the Wall Street limelight, Facebook's co-founder Eduardo Saverin is keeping a low profile ...
Singapore keeps growth forecast amid eurozone woes
The Ministry of Trade and Industry also said weakness in the US economy was another concern for Asia's export-dependent nations including Singapore.
NY tech fest heralds Silicon Valley of the east
By Sebastian Smith (AFP) – 47 minutes ago ... Although Buddy Media has now expanded to Singapore, London and San Francisco, "New York has everything ...
Facebook co-founder Saverin to stay in Singapore
"Eduardo is a permanent resident of Singapore. I am not aware of any plans for him to take up Singapore citizenship," Goodman told AFP in an email late ...
Jesus and Mary Chain reconnect in China
By David Watkins (AFP) – 14 hours ago ... Valley festival in Beijing on Saturday will be followed by a date in Hong Kong next week and a show in Singapore.
Ben Johnson still fuming over drugs scandal
(AFP) – 2 hours ago. SINGAPORE — Canada's Ben Johnson has revealed simmering anger over his Seoul 1988 drugs scandal and hit out at rival Carl Lewis, ...
Indonesian organisers fight for Lady Gaga gig
By Arlina Arshad (AFP) – 1 day ago ... Lady Gaga will perform in Taipei on Thursday and Friday, and will then head to Manila, Bangkok and Singapore. She was ...
Controversial Conca puts Guangzhou through
(AFP) – 6 hours ago. SINGAPORE — Controversial Argentine Dario Conca scored an injury-time penalty on Tuesday to take mega-rich Chinese club ...
Software piracy costs record $63.4 billion in 2011: study
(AFP) – 57 minutes ago. SINGAPORE — Software piracy cost the industry a record $63.4 billion globally in 2011 with emerging economies listed as the main ...
Ng welcomes 'new chapter' for Rangers football club
(AFP) – 2 hours ago. SINGAPORE — Singapore businessman Bill Ng welcomed a "new chapter" for Glasgow Rangers despite being foiled in his bid to buy the ...
Asian markets, euro hit on Greece debt woes
By Danny McCord (AFP) – 2 hours ago. HONG KONG — Asian ... Singapore closed up 0.58 percent, or 16.73 points, to 2880.85. Palm oil producer Wilmar ...
Gripping finale for Asian Champions League group stage
(AFP) – 18 hours ago. SINGAPORE — The AFC Champions League's hard-fought group stage is set for a thrilling climax this week with most knockout places ...
Ferrari crash fuels Singapore anti-foreign sentiment
SINGAPORE — A wealthy Chinese expatriate who crashed his million-dollar Ferrari into a taxi killing himself and two others has sparked outrage in Singapore, ...
