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• 🛒 Tragic Discovery in Singapore: Man's Body Found at Sheng Siong Supermarket 🛒 Tragic Discovery in Singapore: Man's Body Found at Sheng Siong Supermarket On October 10, 2023, a deceased 47-year-old man, Zhang Wei, was discovered at the Sheng Siong supermarket in Tampines Central, Singapore, around 10 a.m. Police confirmed no foul play was involved.
• 🌧️ Chilly Singapore: Temperature Drops to 21°C Amid Wet Weather 🌧️ Chilly Singapore: Temperature Drops to 21°C Amid Wet Weather On October 13, 2023, Singapore experienced chilly weather with temperatures dropping to 21°C in areas like the CBD and Genting. The Meteorological Service Singapore forecasted continued rain until 8 PM, disrupting outdoor activities. Residents, unaccustomed to such temperatures, expressed surprise as Singapore typically experiences tropical heat.
• 🇸🇬 Singapore Refutes Allegations: No Verified Involvement of Citizens in Israel Conflict Singaporean authorities stated on October 24, 2023, that they are aware of reports alleging citizens' involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict but confirmed no substantiated evidence has been found as of yet.
• 🎨 Artist's Demise Sparks Outpouring: The unexpected death of renowned painter Lee Hwan-kyung leads to tributes from the global art community. 🛍️ Fashion Farewell: Pull & Bear Bids Goodbye to Singapore's Shopping Scene This December Spanish retail brand Pull & Bear announced the closure of its Singapore outlets by December 2023. Operated by BHG, the brand's Westgate store will shut on October 8, 2023, while other locations follow by year-end. This decision marks an end to its six-year presence, mirroring an ongoing global trend of store closures faced by the parent company Inditex due to shifting consumer behaviors.
• 🚗 COE Mainstream Car Premium Surpasses Large Cars: Certificates of Entitlement (COE) for mainstream cars (Category A) reached S$105,000, overtaking large cars (Category B) premiums at S$104,000 for the first time since November 2017 in Singapore's bidding exercise on October 18, 2023.
• 🌟 Tragic Discovery: Singapore Man Found Dead in Tampines Bazaar Tent A 26-year-old man was discovered dead in a bazaar tent outside Tampines Sheng Siong, Singapore, on January 9, 2023. Chinese New Year decorations surrounded the scene. Emergency responders were present.
• 💼 Salaries Boost for Singapore's Civil Servants: Pay Hike of 2% to 9% Effective from August On 15th June 2023, Singapore's Public Service Division announced a pay rise for about 22,000 civil servants with effective increments between 2% and 9% starting August 1, 2023.
• 🚔 Police Hunt Underway: Driver Flees Foot after High-Speed Chase from Paya Lebar to Punggol On October 3, 2023, Singapore police pursued a driver from Paya Lebar to Punggol in a high-speed chase. The driver abandoned the car on Punggol Road and escaped on foot. Police investigations are ongoing.
• 🚓 Police Seek Suspect After Wild Paya Lebar to Punggol Car Chase Singapore police are searching for a driver who abandoned their vehicle on 10 October 2023 after a high-speed chase from Paya Lebar to Punggol. Details of the chase, including injuries and arrests, remain undisclosed.
• 🚗 COE Premiums for Larger Cars Drop Below Cat A Prices Amid Verification Issues in Singapore The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for larger cars surprisingly fell below prices for smaller vehicles in November 2023. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is investigating claims that two Singaporeans participated in the IDF's operations in Gaza.
• 🚗 BMW Blaze in Singapore: A BMW caught fire along Woodlands Avenue 5 on October 11, 2023. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Singapore Civil Defence Force promptly extinguished the blaze.
• 📈 Singapore Shares Close Marginally Higher with OUE REIT Jumping 4% On October 20, 2023, the FTSE Straits Times Index in Singapore rose by 4.44 points to 3,156.32, supported by OUE Commercial REIT's 4% rise, even as regional markets experienced declines.
• 🥤 Fruce Closes Doors at Final Orchard Outlet After 9 Years of Service Established in 2014, Singapore's Fruce announced the closure of its last outlet at Wisma Atria on October 10, 2023. The pandemic and shifting consumer preferences influenced the decision, explained co-founder Lance Lee.
• 🦠 Singapore to Ease Nipah Measures: No Cases Reported, Set to Relax Protocols from Feb 23 Singapore will relax measures against the Nipah virus starting February 23, 2023. The decision follows consistent monitoring by the Ministry of Health, with no Nipah virus cases reported to date.
• 🚭 Budget 2026: Singapore Increases Cigarette Taxes to Curb Smoking Rates In Singapore's 2026 budget announced on March 15th, the government increased cigarette taxes by 15% to reduce smoking rates and fund technological advancements, including artificial intelligence integration across public sectors.
• 📈 Singapore Stocks Climb: STI Edges Up by 0.3% Amid Uneven Regional Performance On October 3, 2023, Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.3%, driven by advances in banking stocks like DBS and OCBC, contrasting mixed performances across Asian markets, including Japan's slight decline.
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• 🌱 Amova Eyes Renewables: Singapore Listings and Malaysian Solar Projects in Focus Amova, a Singapore-based investment firm, plans to invest in Singapore-listed renewable energy companies and Malaysian solar projects. This strategic move on September 15, 2023, aims to capitalize on Southeast Asia's growing energy market.
• 🌼 New Menopause Guidelines Unveiled: KK Women's and Children's Hospital introduces Singapore's first comprehensive menopause management guidelines. KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore launched menopause guidelines on 26 September 2023. Developed with over 50 healthcare professionals, they emphasize personalized care for managing menopause symptoms. Dr. Wendy Teo led the initiative.
• 🔥 Fire in Tampines Flat: One Rescued, Hospitalized After Swift Emergency Response Summary: On October 17, 2023, a fire broke out at 9:45 AM in a Tampines flat. The Singapore Civil Defence Force rescued one person, who was subsequently hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. The blaze is under investigation.

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