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- 💄 Singapore and India Startups Dominate Beauty Tech Contest! In September 2023, Singapore's Sephora reached a significant milestone by securing victory in the prestigious Tech Phrase competition. Ms. Tan Wei Ling, from India's Nykaa, was honored for innovation, demonstrating the strength of these emerging beauty tech markets.
- 🤝 Eurosystem and Asian Central Banks Unite: Pioneering Project Nexus Rollout The Eurosystem collaborates with central banks from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to advance Project Nexus implementation. Testing began in September 2023, focusing on instant cross-border payments.
- 🛂 Changi Airport Revolutionizes Travel: Passport-Less Clearance Achieves 10-Second Processing Time, Says ICA On October 24, 2023, Changi Airport launched full passport-less clearance operations, reducing passenger processing time to an average of 10 seconds as reported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- 🍔 Lotteria Expands to Singapore: Korean fast-food chain Lotteria to open its first Singapore outlet in 2024, providing a taste of its famed burgers and fried chicken to local food enthusiasts. The popular Korean fast-food chain Lotteria, operated by Lotte GRS, will open its first outlet in Singapore in 2024. Known for its unique offerings like the Kimchi Burger and Hanwoo Bulgogi Burger, Lotteria plans to capture the local market with its diverse menu inspired by Korean flavors. The opening marks Lotteria's strategic entry into the Southeast Asian market, aligning with its expanding global presence.
- ✈️ Passport-Free Innovation: Singapore's Changi Airport Embraces Full Expansion of Seamless Clearance Singapore's Changi Airport introduced fully automated, passport-less clearance on October 26, 2023, aiming to enhance travel convenience. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority spearheads the initiative, initially launched at Terminal 2 in May 2023.
- 🏛️ Singapore's Historic Dilemma: 38 Oxley Road's Fate Hangs in Balance amidst Legal Challenges Lee Hsien Yang filed an application to demolish his late father Lee Kuan Yew's house at 38 Oxley Road. Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority is evaluating preservation, despite objections, as of October 2023.
- 🍔 Korean Burger Sensation: Katrina Group Launches Lotteria in Singapore Katrina Group is set to introduce South Korea's popular burger chain Lotteria to Singapore, targeting its first outlet launch by late 2024. Katrina Group's CEO Alan Goh announced this plan on September 25, 2023, with a focus on blending Lotteria's unique offerings with local tastes.
- 🏡 Singapore Preserves History: Demolition of Lee Kuan Yew’s Former Home Blocked The Singaporean government has stopped the demolition of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's residence until October 2024. The National Heritage Board aims to assess its historical significance.
- 📚 Khir Johari's Culinary Triumph: 'The Food of Singapore Malays' Wins NUS History Prize Khir Johari's book "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago" received the prestigious NUS Singapore History Prize, as announced on October 13, 2023. The publication delves deeply into Malay culinary heritage.
- 📚 Culinary Victory: Khir Johari's 'The Food of Singapore Malays' Wins NUS Singapore History Prize On October 2023, Khir Johari's exploration of Singaporean Malay cuisine triumphs at the NUS Singapore History Prize ceremony, highlighting the book's cultural significance. The award celebrates Johari's meticulous research and contribution to history.
- 🌟 Singapore History Prize: NUS Awards Book on Malay Gastronomy "Zi Xin's 'Taste of Heritage' wins the $50,000 NUS Singapore History Prize on September 28, 2024, awarded for its examination of Malay cuisine's historical and cultural significance."
- 🏛️ **Singapore Considers Lee Kuan Yew's Home as National Monument** Singapore's National Heritage Board is deliberating the preservation of Lee Kuan Yew's residence. The house on 38 Oxley Road, built in 1898, was where the country's first prime minister lived until his death in 2015.
- 🍽️ Khir Johari's Food Of Singapore Malays Wins History Prize! Khir Johari's book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago," won the Singapore History Prize on October 18, 2023. It was praised for its research and captivating storytelling.
- 📡 Singapore's Scam Framework: Telcos and Banks' Responsibilities Outlined Under Singapore’s scam liability framework, telcos must block scam messages within two hours (as of July 2023), while banks are mandated to reimburse affected customers by next business day.
- 🏛️ Singapore Halts Demolition of Lee Kuan Yew's Residence On October 31, 2023, the Attorney-General's Chambers halted plans to demolish Lee Kuan Yew's home, citing its historical significance. The decision comes amid family disputes and public interest considerations.
- 🇨🇭 Swiss Firms to Shine at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 12 Swiss firms will participate in the Singapore Fintech Festival from November 11 to November 15, 2024. The Swiss Pavilion, organized by Swiss Business Hub ASEAN, highlights Switzerland's fintech innovations.
- 🚑 Malaysian Family Seeks Aid: RM360,000 Required for Emergency Medical Expenses After Singapore Crash Muhammad Faiz, 30, remains in critical condition at Singapore General Hospital following a traffic accident on October 20, 2023. His family requests RM360,000 in donations for his medical treatment.
- 📰 Tragic Discovery: Elderly Woman Found Dead in Tampines Flat On October 2, 2023, 79-year-old Loke Khay Hea was found dead in her Tampines GreenLeaf apartment. Police responded after neighbors detected a foul odor. Rescuers entered her fourth-floor flat on Tampines Street 32, confirming her untimely death.
- 💸 Singapore's BNPL Market to Surge: Projected to Hit US$3.7 Billion by 2032, Driven by Young Consumers According to an October 24, 2024, report by ROSHI, Singapore's Buy Now, Pay Later market is set to triple to US$3.7 billion by 2032, fueled by tech-savvy young buyers.
- 🔆 Singapore's Solar Agreement: Singapore grants conditional approval for Australia's Sun Cable to import solar power, pending regulatory reviews and fulfilling technical criteria by October 2024. On October 20, 2023, Singapore granted Sun Cable provisional approval to import solar power by October 2024, subject to regulatory checks and technical criteria fulfillment. This aligns with Singapore's plans to enhance renewable energy usage, though financial backing for the project is still pending.
- 💄 Singapore and India Startups Dominate Beauty Tech Contest! In September 2023, Singapore's Sephora reached a significant milestone by securing victory in the prestigious Tech Phrase competition. Ms. Tan Wei Ling, from India's Nykaa, was honored for innovation, demonstrating the strength of these emerging beauty tech markets.
- 🤝 Eurosystem and Asian Central Banks Unite: Pioneering Project Nexus Rollout The Eurosystem collaborates with central banks from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to advance Project Nexus implementation. Testing began in September 2023, focusing on instant cross-border payments.
- 🛂 Changi Airport Revolutionizes Travel: Passport-Less Clearance Achieves 10-Second Processing Time, Says ICA On October 24, 2023, Changi Airport launched full passport-less clearance operations, reducing passenger processing time to an average of 10 seconds as reported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- 🍔 Lotteria Expands to Singapore: Korean fast-food chain Lotteria to open its first Singapore outlet in 2024, providing a taste of its famed burgers and fried chicken to local food enthusiasts. The popular Korean fast-food chain Lotteria, operated by Lotte GRS, will open its first outlet in Singapore in 2024. Known for its unique offerings like the Kimchi Burger and Hanwoo Bulgogi Burger, Lotteria plans to capture the local market with its diverse menu inspired by Korean flavors. The opening marks Lotteria's strategic entry into the Southeast Asian market, aligning with its expanding global presence.
- ✈️ Passport-Free Innovation: Singapore's Changi Airport Embraces Full Expansion of Seamless Clearance Singapore's Changi Airport introduced fully automated, passport-less clearance on October 26, 2023, aiming to enhance travel convenience. Immigration and Checkpoints Authority spearheads the initiative, initially launched at Terminal 2 in May 2023.
- 🏛️ Singapore's Historic Dilemma: 38 Oxley Road's Fate Hangs in Balance amidst Legal Challenges Lee Hsien Yang filed an application to demolish his late father Lee Kuan Yew's house at 38 Oxley Road. Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority is evaluating preservation, despite objections, as of October 2023.
- 🍔 Korean Burger Sensation: Katrina Group Launches Lotteria in Singapore Katrina Group is set to introduce South Korea's popular burger chain Lotteria to Singapore, targeting its first outlet launch by late 2024. Katrina Group's CEO Alan Goh announced this plan on September 25, 2023, with a focus on blending Lotteria's unique offerings with local tastes.
- 🏡 Singapore Preserves History: Demolition of Lee Kuan Yew’s Former Home Blocked The Singaporean government has stopped the demolition of former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's residence until October 2024. The National Heritage Board aims to assess its historical significance.
- 📚 Khir Johari's Culinary Triumph: 'The Food of Singapore Malays' Wins NUS History Prize Khir Johari's book "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago" received the prestigious NUS Singapore History Prize, as announced on October 13, 2023. The publication delves deeply into Malay culinary heritage.
- 📚 Culinary Victory: Khir Johari's 'The Food of Singapore Malays' Wins NUS Singapore History Prize On October 2023, Khir Johari's exploration of Singaporean Malay cuisine triumphs at the NUS Singapore History Prize ceremony, highlighting the book's cultural significance. The award celebrates Johari's meticulous research and contribution to history.
- 🌟 Singapore History Prize: NUS Awards Book on Malay Gastronomy "Zi Xin's 'Taste of Heritage' wins the $50,000 NUS Singapore History Prize on September 28, 2024, awarded for its examination of Malay cuisine's historical and cultural significance."
- 🏛️ **Singapore Considers Lee Kuan Yew's Home as National Monument** Singapore's National Heritage Board is deliberating the preservation of Lee Kuan Yew's residence. The house on 38 Oxley Road, built in 1898, was where the country's first prime minister lived until his death in 2015.
- 🍽️ Khir Johari's Food Of Singapore Malays Wins History Prize! Khir Johari's book, "The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels Through the Archipelago," won the Singapore History Prize on October 18, 2023. It was praised for its research and captivating storytelling.
- 📡 Singapore's Scam Framework: Telcos and Banks' Responsibilities Outlined Under Singapore’s scam liability framework, telcos must block scam messages within two hours (as of July 2023), while banks are mandated to reimburse affected customers by next business day.
- 🏛️ Singapore Halts Demolition of Lee Kuan Yew's Residence On October 31, 2023, the Attorney-General's Chambers halted plans to demolish Lee Kuan Yew's home, citing its historical significance. The decision comes amid family disputes and public interest considerations.
- 🇨🇭 Swiss Firms to Shine at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 12 Swiss firms will participate in the Singapore Fintech Festival from November 11 to November 15, 2024. The Swiss Pavilion, organized by Swiss Business Hub ASEAN, highlights Switzerland's fintech innovations.
- 🚑 Malaysian Family Seeks Aid: RM360,000 Required for Emergency Medical Expenses After Singapore Crash Muhammad Faiz, 30, remains in critical condition at Singapore General Hospital following a traffic accident on October 20, 2023. His family requests RM360,000 in donations for his medical treatment.
- 📰 Tragic Discovery: Elderly Woman Found Dead in Tampines Flat On October 2, 2023, 79-year-old Loke Khay Hea was found dead in her Tampines GreenLeaf apartment. Police responded after neighbors detected a foul odor. Rescuers entered her fourth-floor flat on Tampines Street 32, confirming her untimely death.
- 💸 Singapore's BNPL Market to Surge: Projected to Hit US$3.7 Billion by 2032, Driven by Young Consumers According to an October 24, 2024, report by ROSHI, Singapore's Buy Now, Pay Later market is set to triple to US$3.7 billion by 2032, fueled by tech-savvy young buyers.
- 🔆 Singapore's Solar Agreement: Singapore grants conditional approval for Australia's Sun Cable to import solar power, pending regulatory reviews and fulfilling technical criteria by October 2024. On October 20, 2023, Singapore granted Sun Cable provisional approval to import solar power by October 2024, subject to regulatory checks and technical criteria fulfillment. This aligns with Singapore's plans to enhance renewable energy usage, though financial backing for the project is still pending.
