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Pope marvels at Singapore's skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten

Sep. 12, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

SINGAPORE (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity but urged the city-state to look after the weakest, too, especially foreign workers, as he opened the final leg of his tour through some of Asia’s poorest countries in one of the...

Philippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement

Jul. 24, 2024 07:51 AM EDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines and Singapore signed a defense pact Wednesday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, but few details were given about how the agreement could help address their security concerns in a region rife with conflicts. ...