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Wolbachia-Infected Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Approved for Release in Singapore to Combat Dengue Risk

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Singapore has announced its plans to expand its Wolbachia program in the fight against dengue fever. The initiative involves releasing male Wolbachia-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into specific areas to suppress the population of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The expansion, targeting five new zones in the southern part of the country, aims to significantly boost the coverage of […]

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EduFi, a Study Now Pay Later Platform Based in Singapore, Secures $6.1 Million for AI-Powered Technology

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Singapore-based EduFi, a financial technology startup dedicated to helping financially disadvantaged students, has raised a massive $6.1 million in pre-seed funding. With headquarters in Singapore, EduFi has also launched a mobile application and an advanced “study now, pay later” lending platform, driven by artificial intelligence, in Pakistan. This aims to provide access to student loans […]

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Marina Bay Sands in Singapore: More than 660,000 Customers Impacted by Data Breach

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Marina Bay Sands, the prestigious luxury resort in Singapore, has been the target of a recent cyberattack, impacting 665,000 customers who are members of the shopping loyalty program. The breach, which occurred on October 20, enabled unauthorized access to customer loyalty program membership data, such as names, email addresses, mobile phone numbers, and country of […]

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Study Finds Singapore’s Anti-Smoking Legislation Decreased Mortality Rates from Heart Attacks, with Greater Impact on the Elderly

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Ban on Cigarette Sales in Public Spaces Reduces Heart Attack Rates in Singapore The movement to restrict smoking in public spaces has achieved a significant milestone with the banning of cigarette sales in several countries. In 2010, Bhutan became a catalyst for this movement by imposing a ban on cigarette sales. Singapore also stands out […]

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