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- 🏢 Singapore REIT Moves: Acquisition and Divestment Announcements Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Logistics Trust, and Keppel REIT announced acquisitions and divestments totaling approximately S$975 million in Q3 2023, enhancing their strategic portfolios.
- 💼 Workplace Safety in Focus: Singapore Government Launches New Framework to Enhance Employee Well-being by 2025 A new workplace safety framework by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower was introduced on October 23, 2024, to strengthen regulations and improve employee conditions, aiming for full implementation by 2025.
- 🌐 Network of Fake Sites Threatens Singapore's Security Integrity A study by the RSIS on September 29, 2023, reveals a network of inauthentic websites targeting Singapore's defense and technology sectors, possibly linked to foreign cyber-espionage activities seeking sensitive governmental information.
- 🔐 Singapore Cybersecurity Surge: Market to Hit $4.82 Billion by 2029 Amid Digital Advances The Singapore Cybersecurity Industry Report 2024 reveals the market’s growth to $4.82 billion by 2029, propelled by digital innovations, cloud expansions, and a strong BFSI sector presence.
- 🛡️ Singapore Blocks Fake Sites: Government shuts down 10 false websites to thwart hostile disinformation amid upcoming elections. Ahead of elections on September 10, 2023, Singapore's government blocked 10 fake websites disseminating disinformation. The Ministry of Communications and Information reported these sites posed security risks, aiming to influence public opinion.
- 🛡️ Singapore Blocks Websites: Government restricts 10 sites over hostile information threats; Bukit Panjang LRT service back on track post-overnight repairs. On October 10, 2023, Singapore blocked access to 10 websites deemed a potential threat to national security. The Bukit Panjang LRT services resumed after repairs, following an overnight disruption.
- 🌍 Singapore Shines: Ranked 5th in Global Connectivity and Influence Singapore's ranking of 5th globally in connectivity stems from data compiled by Kearney's Global Cities Report 2023, emphasizing its strong economic performance, innovation, and business activity, released on October 12th.
- 🍸 Cheers to Singapore: Four Bars Shine in World's Best, Jigger & Pony Ranks Fifth On October 18, 2023, the World's 50 Best Bars list featured four Singapore establishments: Jigger & Pony at No. 5, Atlas at No. 23, Sago House at No. 31, and 28 HongKong Street at No. 36.
- 🏠 Lee Hsien Yang Granted UK Asylum: Persecuted Leader's Son Finds Refuge Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore’s late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was granted asylum in the UK. He faces legal challenges in Singapore, including a defamation lawsuit initiated by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his brother.
- 🚨 Malaysia Cracks Down on Unpaid Summons: Motorists' Details Displayed at Border Crossings From September 1st, 2023, Malaysian authorities will display unpaid summons linked to vehicle details at border checkpoints. The initiative aims to recover fines from Singaporean motorists, catching over 1,000 defaulters daily.
- 🩺 AIH Partners with Raffles Hospital: Enhancing Medical Cooperation Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AIH) signed a medical cooperation agreement with Raffles Hospital on 1 October 2023 in Singapore. This collaboration aims to advance healthcare innovation, improve patient outcomes, and share expertise and resources between both entities.
- 🌐 Singapore Online Prostitution Ring: 33-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Online Prostitution Operation The Singapore Police Force arrested a 33-year-old man on November 1, 2023, for allegedly running an online prostitution ring using social media platforms. Investigations revealed 240 women involved with the operation.
- 🔨 Singapore Court's Verdict: Singapore’s court confirms 16-year sentence for Alexis Chan, 19, over the 2020 murder of Justin Lim with an axe at River Valley High School. Appeals for leniency were dismissed.
- 📈 Singapore's Core Inflation Prompts Continued Tight Policy On October 23, 2024, Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) maintained its tight monetary policy stance due to elevated core inflation, which stood at 3.6% in September.
- 💍 Wedding Bells: WP’s Sylvia Lim to Wed Football Legend Quah Kim Song in 2025 Sylvia Lim, chair of Workers' Party Singapore, will marry former football star Quah Kim Song on January 27, 2025. They first met in 2013 and confirmed their engagement in January 2024.
- 🚍 Singapore Expands Electric Bus Fleet: 10 More Units on Roads This December 🚍 Singapore Expands Electric Bus Fleet: 10 More Units on Roads This December The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that by December 2023, Singapore will add 10 more electric buses from BYD to its existing fleet. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to sustainable transport solutions.
- 🇰🇷 Insurance Nightmare Strands S'pore PR in South Korea Benson Ong, a Singaporean PR, was stranded in Seoul after a severe motorcycle accident on October 15, 2023. His insurance company, AIA, initially refused coverage for $70,000 in medical expenses.
- 🌸 This Humid House Triumphs in Spain: Singapore Firm Grabs Top Flower Festival Prizes This Humid House, from Singapore, won the first prize for its exhibition titled "La Catedral," at the International Flower Festival in Spain, held from October 6 to 8, 2023. The team, led by founder John Lim, showcased intricate floral installations that impressed the judges. This marks a significant achievement for the Singapore-based design studio on the international stage.
- 🇬🇧 Son of Singapore’s Founder Granted Asylum in UK, Sparking Global Interest Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, received asylum in the UK. This follows his public criticism of Singapore's leadership and ongoing legal disputes, including his defamation case.
- ⚓ Fassmer Begins Construction of Singapore's New OPV with Steel Cutting Ceremony Fassmer hosted the steel cutting ceremony for the new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) destined for the Republic of Singapore Navy on October 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone in their strategic collaboration.
- 🏢 Singapore REIT Moves: Acquisition and Divestment Announcements Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Logistics Trust, and Keppel REIT announced acquisitions and divestments totaling approximately S$975 million in Q3 2023, enhancing their strategic portfolios.
- 💼 Workplace Safety in Focus: Singapore Government Launches New Framework to Enhance Employee Well-being by 2025 A new workplace safety framework by Singapore's Ministry of Manpower was introduced on October 23, 2024, to strengthen regulations and improve employee conditions, aiming for full implementation by 2025.
- 🌐 Network of Fake Sites Threatens Singapore's Security Integrity A study by the RSIS on September 29, 2023, reveals a network of inauthentic websites targeting Singapore's defense and technology sectors, possibly linked to foreign cyber-espionage activities seeking sensitive governmental information.
- 🔐 Singapore Cybersecurity Surge: Market to Hit $4.82 Billion by 2029 Amid Digital Advances The Singapore Cybersecurity Industry Report 2024 reveals the market’s growth to $4.82 billion by 2029, propelled by digital innovations, cloud expansions, and a strong BFSI sector presence.
- 🛡️ Singapore Blocks Fake Sites: Government shuts down 10 false websites to thwart hostile disinformation amid upcoming elections. Ahead of elections on September 10, 2023, Singapore's government blocked 10 fake websites disseminating disinformation. The Ministry of Communications and Information reported these sites posed security risks, aiming to influence public opinion.
- 🛡️ Singapore Blocks Websites: Government restricts 10 sites over hostile information threats; Bukit Panjang LRT service back on track post-overnight repairs. On October 10, 2023, Singapore blocked access to 10 websites deemed a potential threat to national security. The Bukit Panjang LRT services resumed after repairs, following an overnight disruption.
- 🌍 Singapore Shines: Ranked 5th in Global Connectivity and Influence Singapore's ranking of 5th globally in connectivity stems from data compiled by Kearney's Global Cities Report 2023, emphasizing its strong economic performance, innovation, and business activity, released on October 12th.
- 🍸 Cheers to Singapore: Four Bars Shine in World's Best, Jigger & Pony Ranks Fifth On October 18, 2023, the World's 50 Best Bars list featured four Singapore establishments: Jigger & Pony at No. 5, Atlas at No. 23, Sago House at No. 31, and 28 HongKong Street at No. 36.
- 🏠 Lee Hsien Yang Granted UK Asylum: Persecuted Leader's Son Finds Refuge Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore’s late Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was granted asylum in the UK. He faces legal challenges in Singapore, including a defamation lawsuit initiated by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, his brother.
- 🚨 Malaysia Cracks Down on Unpaid Summons: Motorists' Details Displayed at Border Crossings From September 1st, 2023, Malaysian authorities will display unpaid summons linked to vehicle details at border checkpoints. The initiative aims to recover fines from Singaporean motorists, catching over 1,000 defaulters daily.
- 🩺 AIH Partners with Raffles Hospital: Enhancing Medical Cooperation Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AIH) signed a medical cooperation agreement with Raffles Hospital on 1 October 2023 in Singapore. This collaboration aims to advance healthcare innovation, improve patient outcomes, and share expertise and resources between both entities.
- 🌐 Singapore Online Prostitution Ring: 33-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Online Prostitution Operation The Singapore Police Force arrested a 33-year-old man on November 1, 2023, for allegedly running an online prostitution ring using social media platforms. Investigations revealed 240 women involved with the operation.
- 🔨 Singapore Court's Verdict: Singapore’s court confirms 16-year sentence for Alexis Chan, 19, over the 2020 murder of Justin Lim with an axe at River Valley High School. Appeals for leniency were dismissed.
- 📈 Singapore's Core Inflation Prompts Continued Tight Policy On October 23, 2024, Singapore's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) maintained its tight monetary policy stance due to elevated core inflation, which stood at 3.6% in September.
- 💍 Wedding Bells: WP’s Sylvia Lim to Wed Football Legend Quah Kim Song in 2025 Sylvia Lim, chair of Workers' Party Singapore, will marry former football star Quah Kim Song on January 27, 2025. They first met in 2013 and confirmed their engagement in January 2024.
- 🚍 Singapore Expands Electric Bus Fleet: 10 More Units on Roads This December 🚍 Singapore Expands Electric Bus Fleet: 10 More Units on Roads This December The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that by December 2023, Singapore will add 10 more electric buses from BYD to its existing fleet. This move aligns with the nation's commitment to sustainable transport solutions.
- 🇰🇷 Insurance Nightmare Strands S'pore PR in South Korea Benson Ong, a Singaporean PR, was stranded in Seoul after a severe motorcycle accident on October 15, 2023. His insurance company, AIA, initially refused coverage for $70,000 in medical expenses.
- 🌸 This Humid House Triumphs in Spain: Singapore Firm Grabs Top Flower Festival Prizes This Humid House, from Singapore, won the first prize for its exhibition titled "La Catedral," at the International Flower Festival in Spain, held from October 6 to 8, 2023. The team, led by founder John Lim, showcased intricate floral installations that impressed the judges. This marks a significant achievement for the Singapore-based design studio on the international stage.
- 🇬🇧 Son of Singapore’s Founder Granted Asylum in UK, Sparking Global Interest Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, received asylum in the UK. This follows his public criticism of Singapore's leadership and ongoing legal disputes, including his defamation case.
- ⚓ Fassmer Begins Construction of Singapore's New OPV with Steel Cutting Ceremony Fassmer hosted the steel cutting ceremony for the new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) destined for the Republic of Singapore Navy on October 15, 2024, marking a significant milestone in their strategic collaboration.
