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- 🏢 Singapore REITs on the Move: Strategic Acquisitions and Divestments Announced ESR-LOGOS REIT completed its S$87.9 million acquisition on October 6, 2023. ARA Logos Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, and Keppel DC REIT announced various strategic divestments and acquisitions to enhance portfolios.
- 🌏 **Green Summit Sparks Global Climate Actions: World Leaders Pledge $200 Billion for Renewable Energy Initiatives** In Singapore on October 23, 2024, the Green Summit sees global leaders including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Emmanuel Macron announce a $200 billion fund to boost renewable energy technologies worldwide.
- 🔍 Inauthentic Websites Threaten Singapore's Digital Stability A report by RSIS highlights the threat posed by fake websites orchestrated by foreign actors targeting Singapore. These sites could disseminate false narratives, impacting public trust and national security.
- 🛡️ Singapore's Cybersecurity Boom: Market Set to Hit $4.82 Billion by 2029 Singapore's cybersecurity market, propelled by digital innovations, cloud adoption, and demand in the BFSI sector, is projected to grow significantly, reaching $4.82 billion by 2029, according to the 2024 industry report.
- 🚫 Singapore Blocks Fake Websites: Government disrupts ten sites to counter potential election disinformation ahead of upcoming races. Ahead of elections, the Singapore government blocked ten fake websites on October 12, 2023, to prevent hostile disinformation campaigns. The Ministry of Communications and Information identified these sites as potential threats around election season. This preemptive move aims to shield citizens from deceptive information spread that could influence voters.
- 🚫 Singapore Shuts Down Websites: 10 online sites blocked due to potential hostile threats; LRT service restored post-repairs. On October 11, 2023, Singapore's IMDA blocked ten websites posing a potential threat to national information security. Concurrently, Bukit Panjang LRT service resumed following overnight repairs successfully completed by SMRT engineers.
- 🌏 Singapore Shines: Ranking 5th on Global Connectivity and Influence Scale Singapore placed 5th in the Schroders Global Cities Index. The ranking evaluates global connectivity, economic influence, and infrastructure. Released on October 4, 2023, it highlights Singapore’s strategic importance in worldwide networks.
- 🍸 Singapore Triumphs: Four Bars Make World's 50 Best List, Jigger & Pony Shines at No. 5 Singaporean bars Jigger & Pony (No. 5), Manhattan (No. 21), Atlas (No. 23), and Republic (No. 34) secured spots in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Results announced on October 17.
- 🇬🇧 UK Grants Asylum: Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder Lee Kuan Yew, claims persecution. Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father, was granted UK asylum. He stated this prevented him from returning to Singapore due to investigations initiated against him since March 2022.
- 🚫 Unpaid Summons Alert at Malaysian Border: Drivers Are Warned as Violation Notices Displayed Publicly Since May 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority displays unpaid vehicle summons on LED screens at the Malaysian border. Offenders are urged to settle fines promptly.
- 🤝 AIH Partners with Raffles Hospital Singapore: Strengthening Medical Ties AIH signed a cooperation agreement with Raffles Hospital Singapore on 25th July 2023. The partnership aims to enhance medical research and training programs, focusing on oncology and neurology specializations.
- 🕵️♂️ Sleuths Unravel Alleged Online Prostitution Ring in Singapore Soh Jian Wei, a 33-year-old man, was arrested in Singapore on October 9, 2023, for allegedly orchestrating an online prostitution network. The police conducted raids in Yishun, seizing electronic devices and cash.
- ⚖️ Singapore Court Upholds Teen's 16-Year Sentence: Justice Served in Tragic Schoolmate Killing On July 19, 2023, Singapore's Court of Appeal confirmed the 16-year prison sentence for 18-year-old Amos Yee Kai Ning. He was convicted of murdering 13-year-old Justin Yeo at River Valley High School with an axe in July 2021.
- 📈 Singapore's Core Inflation Prompts Policy Tightening On October 23, 2024, Singapore's core inflation rate remained elevated, compelling the Monetary Authority of Singapore to maintain its current tight monetary policy stance. This decision reflects ongoing economic evaluations.
- 💍 Wedding Bells in Singapore: Sylvia Lim from WP to marry football star Quah Kim Song in 2025 💍 Wedding Bells in Singapore: Sylvia Lim from WP to marry football star Quah Kim Song in 2025 Workers’ Party’s Sylvia Lim and former football legend Quah Kim Song are set to wed on February 14, 2025, in Singapore. The couple, having dated for several years, announced their engagement amid congratulations from both political and sporting communities.
- 🚌 More Electric Buses for Singapore: Additional 10 set to launch by December The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce 10 more electric buses in Singapore in December 2023, as part of its ongoing efforts to transition the public bus fleet to more sustainable energy sources.
- 🌏 Insurance Fiasco Leaves S'pore PR Stranded in South Korea Edmund Wong, a 37-year-old Singapore PR, has been stuck in South Korea since October 2023 due to insurance complications. Despite purchasing travel insurance from NTUC Income, claims for his medical treatment have faced extensive delays.
- 🌺 Singapore's This Humid House Triumphs: Wins First Prize at Spanish Flower Festival Founded by John Lim, Singapore’s This Humid House clinched the first prize at Spain's Girona Temps de Flors floral festival on May 13, 2023. Their installation celebrated tropical biodiversity.
- 🌍 Singapore's Political Drama: Lee Hsien Yang Granted UK Asylum Amid Family Feud Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder Lee Kuan Yew and brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, received asylum in the UK, reported on 6 October 2023, citing concerns over harassment and legal charges.
- 🔧 Milestone for Singapore's Naval Defense: Fassmer Commences Steel Cutting for New OPV On October 20, 2024, Fassmer initiated the steel cutting for Singapore's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). This vital step in the project was celebrated at Fassmer's shipyard, marking a significant advancement in Singapore's maritime capabilities.
- 🏢 Singapore REITs on the Move: Strategic Acquisitions and Divestments Announced ESR-LOGOS REIT completed its S$87.9 million acquisition on October 6, 2023. ARA Logos Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, and Keppel DC REIT announced various strategic divestments and acquisitions to enhance portfolios.
- 🌏 **Green Summit Sparks Global Climate Actions: World Leaders Pledge $200 Billion for Renewable Energy Initiatives** In Singapore on October 23, 2024, the Green Summit sees global leaders including Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Emmanuel Macron announce a $200 billion fund to boost renewable energy technologies worldwide.
- 🔍 Inauthentic Websites Threaten Singapore's Digital Stability A report by RSIS highlights the threat posed by fake websites orchestrated by foreign actors targeting Singapore. These sites could disseminate false narratives, impacting public trust and national security.
- 🛡️ Singapore's Cybersecurity Boom: Market Set to Hit $4.82 Billion by 2029 Singapore's cybersecurity market, propelled by digital innovations, cloud adoption, and demand in the BFSI sector, is projected to grow significantly, reaching $4.82 billion by 2029, according to the 2024 industry report.
- 🚫 Singapore Blocks Fake Websites: Government disrupts ten sites to counter potential election disinformation ahead of upcoming races. Ahead of elections, the Singapore government blocked ten fake websites on October 12, 2023, to prevent hostile disinformation campaigns. The Ministry of Communications and Information identified these sites as potential threats around election season. This preemptive move aims to shield citizens from deceptive information spread that could influence voters.
- 🚫 Singapore Shuts Down Websites: 10 online sites blocked due to potential hostile threats; LRT service restored post-repairs. On October 11, 2023, Singapore's IMDA blocked ten websites posing a potential threat to national information security. Concurrently, Bukit Panjang LRT service resumed following overnight repairs successfully completed by SMRT engineers.
- 🌏 Singapore Shines: Ranking 5th on Global Connectivity and Influence Scale Singapore placed 5th in the Schroders Global Cities Index. The ranking evaluates global connectivity, economic influence, and infrastructure. Released on October 4, 2023, it highlights Singapore’s strategic importance in worldwide networks.
- 🍸 Singapore Triumphs: Four Bars Make World's 50 Best List, Jigger & Pony Shines at No. 5 Singaporean bars Jigger & Pony (No. 5), Manhattan (No. 21), Atlas (No. 23), and Republic (No. 34) secured spots in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Results announced on October 17.
- 🇬🇧 UK Grants Asylum: Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder Lee Kuan Yew, claims persecution. Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father, was granted UK asylum. He stated this prevented him from returning to Singapore due to investigations initiated against him since March 2022.
- 🚫 Unpaid Summons Alert at Malaysian Border: Drivers Are Warned as Violation Notices Displayed Publicly Since May 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority displays unpaid vehicle summons on LED screens at the Malaysian border. Offenders are urged to settle fines promptly.
- 🤝 AIH Partners with Raffles Hospital Singapore: Strengthening Medical Ties AIH signed a cooperation agreement with Raffles Hospital Singapore on 25th July 2023. The partnership aims to enhance medical research and training programs, focusing on oncology and neurology specializations.
- 🕵️♂️ Sleuths Unravel Alleged Online Prostitution Ring in Singapore Soh Jian Wei, a 33-year-old man, was arrested in Singapore on October 9, 2023, for allegedly orchestrating an online prostitution network. The police conducted raids in Yishun, seizing electronic devices and cash.
- ⚖️ Singapore Court Upholds Teen's 16-Year Sentence: Justice Served in Tragic Schoolmate Killing On July 19, 2023, Singapore's Court of Appeal confirmed the 16-year prison sentence for 18-year-old Amos Yee Kai Ning. He was convicted of murdering 13-year-old Justin Yeo at River Valley High School with an axe in July 2021.
- 📈 Singapore's Core Inflation Prompts Policy Tightening On October 23, 2024, Singapore's core inflation rate remained elevated, compelling the Monetary Authority of Singapore to maintain its current tight monetary policy stance. This decision reflects ongoing economic evaluations.
- 💍 Wedding Bells in Singapore: Sylvia Lim from WP to marry football star Quah Kim Song in 2025 💍 Wedding Bells in Singapore: Sylvia Lim from WP to marry football star Quah Kim Song in 2025 Workers’ Party’s Sylvia Lim and former football legend Quah Kim Song are set to wed on February 14, 2025, in Singapore. The couple, having dated for several years, announced their engagement amid congratulations from both political and sporting communities.
- 🚌 More Electric Buses for Singapore: Additional 10 set to launch by December The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce 10 more electric buses in Singapore in December 2023, as part of its ongoing efforts to transition the public bus fleet to more sustainable energy sources.
- 🌏 Insurance Fiasco Leaves S'pore PR Stranded in South Korea Edmund Wong, a 37-year-old Singapore PR, has been stuck in South Korea since October 2023 due to insurance complications. Despite purchasing travel insurance from NTUC Income, claims for his medical treatment have faced extensive delays.
- 🌺 Singapore's This Humid House Triumphs: Wins First Prize at Spanish Flower Festival Founded by John Lim, Singapore’s This Humid House clinched the first prize at Spain's Girona Temps de Flors floral festival on May 13, 2023. Their installation celebrated tropical biodiversity.
- 🌍 Singapore's Political Drama: Lee Hsien Yang Granted UK Asylum Amid Family Feud Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founder Lee Kuan Yew and brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, received asylum in the UK, reported on 6 October 2023, citing concerns over harassment and legal charges.
- 🔧 Milestone for Singapore's Naval Defense: Fassmer Commences Steel Cutting for New OPV On October 20, 2024, Fassmer initiated the steel cutting for Singapore's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). This vital step in the project was celebrated at Fassmer's shipyard, marking a significant advancement in Singapore's maritime capabilities.
