Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2026-02-20T08:01:47.286Z

• ✈️ Singapore Initiates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy Amid Industry Growth On September 27, 2023, Singapore became the first Southeast Asian country to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel levy, aiming to incentivize greener fuel usage as the regional industry expands.
• 🎾 Singapore Smash Energizes Local Athletes: A Crucial Step to Worldwide Triumphs Held in March 2023, the Singapore Smash inspired national badminton players Yeo Jia Min and Loh Kean Yew, enhancing their confidence and international performance, while fostering local sports development, according to Singapore Badminton Association officials.
• 🌍 Singapore to Lead Global Climate Initiatives: New $500 Million Green Fund Announced On February 18, 2026, Singapore unveiled a $500 million Green Finance Hub Fund spearheaded by Finance Minister Lim Swee Say. Over a five-year period, the fund aims to support sustainable projects worldwide, prioritizing partnerships with ASEAN countries.
• 🎤 Hilary Duff Skips Singapore: Here Are The Closest Cities To Catch Her 2026 Tour 🎤 Hilary Duff Skips Singapore: Here Are The Closest Cities To Catch Her 2026 Tour Hilary Duff's 2026 tour will feature concerts in Sydney on 3rd February, Melbourne on 5th February, and Brisbane on 10th February. Tickets are available from LiveNation Australia starting at AUD 150.
• 🔥 Serious Injuries Reported After Takeaway Fire in Sunderland A devastating fire at a Sunderland takeaway on October 21, 2023, left five people hospitalized with serious injuries. Emergency services responded quickly, but the fire caused significant damage before being contained.
• 🏅Shiffrin Finally Strikes Olympic Gold, China Wins First Title Mikaela Shiffrin clinched her long-awaited gold in the women's giant slalom at the Beijing Winter Olympics on February 7, 2022. With this victory, Shiffrin added a major accomplishment to her career, while China's Eileen Gu made history by winning her nation's first gold in freestyle skiing.
• 🌏 Frustration in Singapore: Stranded without essentials, tourist aided by compassionate local 💼 Help from Unexpected Sources: Stranded Tourist Aided by Singapore's Compassionate Connects During a visit on October 17, 2023, Alice Wang, a tourist in Singapore, lost her passport, phone, and money. Stranded and anxious, she received unexpected help from a kind local, Tan Jia Wei, who offered both comfort and resources to assist her in reaching her consulate.
• 🐎 Riding Schools See Surge: Singaporean riding schools report a 15% increase in sports queries, reflecting growing local interest in equestrian activities. Riding for the Disabled Association of Singapore noticed a surge in inquiries, driven by a December open house. Many visitors were families exploring equestrian trials. Interest spiked during school holidays, especially among children.
• 🍽️ Halal Ventures: Singapore F&B Firms Explore New Brands for Middle East Market Expansion Summary: Singapore's Taste Of Asia and PappaRich unveiled new halal brands on October 8, 2023, targeting the Middle East market, with support from Enterprise Singapore to enhance product innovation and increase export potential.
• 🔋 EV Dominance in Singapore: PARF Changes Drive COE Renewals The Straits Times reports on October 15, 2023, that changes to Singapore's PARF rebate system are expected to increase COE renewals, accelerating the shift towards electric vehicles. Transport Minister S. Iswaran approved the adjustments, which could impact car ownership costs and favor EV adoption.
• 🤖 AI Drives Singapore’s Economic Strategy: A Pivot to Tech Innovation Singapore's new economic strategy prioritizes AI, integrating it across sectors to boost GDP and global competitiveness, reports Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on October 15, 2023.
• 🤖 Trusted AI Filter: KPMG to Evaluate Singapore's Global Hub Applicants KPMG announced on September 15, 2023, that it introduced the "Trusted AI" certification to assess companies entering Singapore’s global hub, aiming to ensure ethical and accountable AI implementation by foreign businesses.
• 🚢 Disney Cruise Line Delights: Fireworks Spectacle Set for Marina Bay This March Disney Cruise Line's "Disney Wonder" plans a magical fireworks display over Marina Bay on March 19, 2023. Part of its Southeast Asia itinerary, the event will feature Disney-themed spectacles and character appearances.
• 🚗 Singapore's PARF Rebate Cut Favors Chinese EV Brands, Raises Ownership and Borrowing Costs Singapore's recent cut in the Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate, set to take effect from January 1, 2024, benefits Chinese electric vehicle brands like BYD. This change may lead to increases in ownership costs, insurance, and financing expenses. The Land Transport Authority announced this adjustment on October 10, 2023, aiming to control car ownership numbers. Chinese automakers are expected to gain market share as a result.
• 🎻 Ichiko Aoba Mesmerizes at Esplanade Theatre Ichiko Aoba performed at the Esplanade Theatre on February 25, 2026, enchanting the Singaporean audience with her ethereal vocals and acoustic set. The concert started at 7:30 PM and featured songs from her album "Windswept Adan."
• 💉 Singapore Crackdown on Illegal Peptides: Online Sales of Weight Loss and Muscle Gain Injections Under Scrutiny Singaporean health authorities issued a warning on 19 September 2023 against illegal peptides like HGH and BPC-157 sold online. These substances pose health risks including infection and cancer.
• 🎓 Nanyang MBA Ranked 12th Globally, Tops Singapore Nanyang Business School's MBA programme maintains its position as Singapore's top MBA, achieving 12th place in the Financial Times' 2023 Global MBA Ranking. It highlights the programme's robust curriculum and global outlook as factors contributing to its success.
• ☕ Singapore's Apartment Coffee Ranks 6th in World's Top 100 Coffee Shops Again Apartment Coffee, a minimalist cafe in Lavender Street, Singapore, ranked 6th on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list by World Coffee Portal again in 2026. Owner Jessica Loh credits her exceptional baristas and unique brewing techniques for this remarkable achievement.
• 🔥 Bak Kwa Shop Recovers from Fire: Staff receive two-month bonus as orders are fulfilled just before Chinese New Year despite setbacks. Bak kwa shop Lim Chee Guan, affected by a fire, promised to fulfill orders by February 12, 2023. Staff received a two-month bonus, and CEO Lim Moon Ngok ensured customer satisfaction amidst the setback.
• 💰 Singapore's $6.5 Billion Equity Boost Targets Market Liquidity Enhancement The Singapore government announced a $6.5 billion equity initiative on October 12, 2023, managed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to bolster market liquidity.

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