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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1948, Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1958, Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer was born. In 1965, Robin Wilson, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore
Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking
The right to own a small car in Singapore climbed to a record high of S129,000 (99,700), with analysts saying premiums could rise further as rebates for electric vehicles come to an end. The price of a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) meant for smaller cars and EVs advanced by 4.2 per cent in Wednesday’s bidding exercise from the previous round on June 17. Premiums for larger and more powerful cars in Category B jumped 6 per cent to S130,889. The surge in premiums comes ahead of...
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· Jul 8, 2026
Cost of driving in Singapore soars as ownership certificates reach nearly $100,000
Cost of driving in Singapore soars as ownership certificates reach nearly $100,000
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Singapore tightens traffic laws with tougher penalties
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· Jul 2, 2026
South Korea’s Hyundai, Kia set U.S. sales record on hybrids
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· Jul 9, 2026
Porsche’s first-half deliveries fall 16%, China sales plunge nearly one-third
Driven by pressure in the Chinese market and the expiration of US electric vehicle tax credits, Porsche delivered 122,306 vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, down 16 year over year. Deliveries in China plunged nearly one-third from a year earlier, which Porsche attributed to challenging market conditions and its continued focus on a []
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Porsche cuts vehicle sales authorizations across four Chinese cities on June 30 as global operating profits contract and Q1 deliveries fall 15 amid electric vehicle competition. The post Porsche liquidates regional dealer channels in China as retail losses reach 4,413 USD per car appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.
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Related coverage for "It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore": Investing.com — Cost of driving in Singapore soars as ownership certificates reach nearly $100,000. The korea Herald News — Hyundai, Kia log record H1 US sales on hybrid demand. Borneo Bulletin — Singapore tightens traffic laws with tougher penalties. UPI — South Korea’s Hyundai, Kia set U.S. sales record on hybrids. TechNode — Porsche’s first-half deliveries fall 16%, China sales plunge nearly one-third. CarNewsChina.com — Porsche liquidates regional dealer channels in China as retail losses reach 4,413 USD per car