22 July 2005 (Friday)
- Malaysian-based budget airline, AirAsia signs a RM10 million one-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United. In addition, it rules out a merger with Singaporean airline Valuair, citing an incompatible business model. (The Star) (Malay Mail) (CNA)
- Singapore sailors Teo Wee Chin and Terence Koh win the 420 class at the Youth Sailing World Championship held in Busan South Korea, the first time an Asian country has won a gold medal in the event.(CNA)
- National Library, Singapore re-opens after a year in its new premises at Victoria Street. (CNA)
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