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The owner of the Banyan Tree brand has taken a majority stake in a Cape Town safari and lodge operator. The deal is asset-light, adding fee income instead of bricks, and gives Banyan a foothold in safari and nature hospitality.
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity. From vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness to primary health care, the contributions of philanthropic partners help drive progress across WHO’s key priorities. The importance of philanthropic support was underscored by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, in his recent remarks to the Philanthropy Asia Summit, held in Singapore on 5–7 May 2025. In his remarks, he expressed his appreciation to the Temasek Foundation and the Philanthropy Asia Allian
The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.
"Can Singapore preserve order without over-criminalising peaceful expression? Can we protect cohesion without demanding quiet obedience?"
