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- 🚀 SFF 2024 to Host Inaugural INSPire Forum Enhancing India-Singapore Ties The Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 will feature the inaugural INSPire Forum on November 14, 2024, in Singapore. This forum aims to strengthen fintech collaborations between India and Singapore, with keynotes from industry leaders and policymakers.
- 🌏 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025: Exploring Displacement Through Art M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025, running from January 15 to 26, delves into themes of displacement with performances by artists like Amir Muhammad from Malaysia. Featured works include "Arrivals," capturing migration narratives through dance and theatre.
- 🎳 Young Singapore Bowling Team Triumphs at Japan Open Championship! The Singapore bowling team, led by 16-year-old Cherie Tan, overcame their initial setback at the Japan Open Championship. Held on August 12, 2023, in Tokyo, they ultimately achieved victory, marking a significant milestone for Singaporean sports.
- 💳 StraitsX Boosts Tourist Experience: Stablecoin Payments Now Accepted at GrabPay Merchants in Singapore StraitsX integrated stablecoin payments at GrabPay merchants in Singapore. Launched on September 21, 2023, this initiative aims to enhance tourist transactions, utilizing XSGD, a Singaporean stablecoin developed by Xfers.
- 🔐 France-Singapore Post-Quantum Breakthrough: Landmark Cryptography Experiment Completed On November 3, 2023, Singapore's IMDA and France's ANSSI successfully finished a post-quantum cryptography trial, boosting cybersecurity cooperation. The initiative focused on quantum-safe communications between critical infrastructure in both nations.
- 🚇 No EWL Services: Track Works Halt Train Operation Dec 7-10 Train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Tanah Merah and Tampines will be suspended from December 7 to 10 for track maintenance. This disruption is necessary for upgrading safety and performance.
- 🚗 Singapore Retail Sales Rise: September sees a 2% increase, primarily driven by motor vehicle sales. Retail sales in Singapore increased by 2% in September 2023 compared to the previous year, bolstered by strong motor vehicle sales, according to the Department of Statistics Singapore on November 3, 2023. Excluding motor vehicles, sales grew by 0.7%.
- 🤖 Neptune Robotics Expands: Singapore Joins Asia Network as Vessel Cleaning Demand Soars Hong Kong-based Neptune Robotics established a base in Singapore, aiming to reduce ship fuel consumption by up to 12%. The company plans further expansion into Malaysia, seeking opportunities in high-frequency shipping hubs across Southeast Asia.
- 🎉 Chingay Celebration to Shine: Singapore and Malaysia Join Forces for UNESCO Cultural Recognition Singapore and Malaysia announced their collaboration to nominate the Chingay Parade to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list at the bilateral meeting in September 2023. The initiative involves Singapore’s People’s Association and Malaysia’s National Department for Culture and Arts. The Chingay parade, a vibrant multicultural event featuring floats, acrobatics, and cultural performances, has been celebrated in Singapore since 1973 and in Malaysia since 1974. The nomination aims to highlight the parade's cultural significance and foster regional unity.
- 📉 Govt Faces Pressure to Control Spending as Fiscal Strain Looms On October 25, 2023, Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong urged cautious spending amidst rising expenditures, highlighting concerns about managing fiscal sustainability and ensuring long-term economic resilience.
- 🎨 Taiwan-Singapore Creative Pact: Cooperation Unveiled at Creative Content Fest Day One Taiwan and Singapore have announced a cooperation agreement on October 23, 2024, during the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. This collaboration aims to enhance cultural exchange and creative industries between these two nations. Key figures present included Eric Chua, Singapore’s Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, and Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio, Audrey Tang. The agreement is set to focus on film, gaming, and animation sectors, facilitating joint ventures and co-productions aimed at expanding both countries' creative markets globally.
- 📈 Singapore Stocks Rise: STI Edges Up as US Polls Approach Singapore stocks closed higher on October 30, 2023, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 12.8 points to 3,187.65. The local market reacted to upcoming US elections and strong corporate earnings.
- 🎭 Singapore and Malaysia Unite: Chingay Festival Nominated for UNESCO Heritage List 🎭 Singapore and Malaysia Unite: Chingay Festival Nominated for UNESCO Heritage List Singapore and Malaysia will jointly nominate Chingay for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on October 5, 2023. This collaboration, announced by the National Heritage Board, underscores cultural ties between the two nations.
- ⚙️ Keppel Expands with Japanese AI Data Centre Acquisition Amid Boom On October 12, 2023, Singapore's Keppel Corp announced plans to acquire a major AI data centre in Tokyo for $500 million, strategically positioning itself in the rapidly growing Japanese market.
- 🌏 Impact of US Leadership: How the next US president may shape Singapore's economic future and influence Southeast Asia's trade dynamics. The Channel News Asia report discusses potential economic changes in Singapore influenced by future U.S. presidential leadership, examining implications on trade, technology sectors, and bilateral relations, without specific events, dates, or financial figures mentioned.
- ⛵ Singapore's Max Maeder Honored: 2024 Young World Sailor of the Year Title Secured 16-year-old Max Maeder from Singapore was bestowed the 2024 Young World Sailor of the Year award by World Sailing for his exceptional performance. Maeder's accomplishments include winning the 2023 Formula Kite World Championships and securing Gold at the 2023 Asian Games held in September in Hangzhou, China.
- 🤖 Singapore Launches AI-Cloud Lab: Initiative to Enhance Enterprise Support Singapore, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announced on October 15, 2023, the establishment of an AI-Cloud Lab aimed at providing enterprises with advanced AI tools and resources for innovation.
- 🏛️ 38 Oxley Road Dilemma: Demolish or Preserve? Singaporeans Weigh In The survey by market research firm YouGov, conducted between September 1 and September 15, 2023, revealed that 62% of 1,000 Singaporean respondents favored keeping 38 Oxley Road as a historical site.
- 🌐 Global Tax Initiative: Singapore-backed Common Ground Taxonomy to Launch at COP29 The Singapore-backed Common Ground Taxonomy, a collaborative effort involving multiple jurisdictions, debuts at COP29. This initiative aims to establish unified green finance standards, promoting sustainable economic practices globally, on November 29, 2024, in Dubai.
- 🔬 Singapore Unveils Asia's First Automated mRNA Plant Singapore inaugurated its pioneering automated mRNA production facility on October 24, 2023, operated by the Biomedical Research Council. This milestone positions Singapore at the forefront of biotech advancements in Asia.
- 🚀 SFF 2024 to Host Inaugural INSPire Forum Enhancing India-Singapore Ties The Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 will feature the inaugural INSPire Forum on November 14, 2024, in Singapore. This forum aims to strengthen fintech collaborations between India and Singapore, with keynotes from industry leaders and policymakers.
- 🌏 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025: Exploring Displacement Through Art M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025, running from January 15 to 26, delves into themes of displacement with performances by artists like Amir Muhammad from Malaysia. Featured works include "Arrivals," capturing migration narratives through dance and theatre.
- 🎳 Young Singapore Bowling Team Triumphs at Japan Open Championship! The Singapore bowling team, led by 16-year-old Cherie Tan, overcame their initial setback at the Japan Open Championship. Held on August 12, 2023, in Tokyo, they ultimately achieved victory, marking a significant milestone for Singaporean sports.
- 💳 StraitsX Boosts Tourist Experience: Stablecoin Payments Now Accepted at GrabPay Merchants in Singapore StraitsX integrated stablecoin payments at GrabPay merchants in Singapore. Launched on September 21, 2023, this initiative aims to enhance tourist transactions, utilizing XSGD, a Singaporean stablecoin developed by Xfers.
- 🔐 France-Singapore Post-Quantum Breakthrough: Landmark Cryptography Experiment Completed On November 3, 2023, Singapore's IMDA and France's ANSSI successfully finished a post-quantum cryptography trial, boosting cybersecurity cooperation. The initiative focused on quantum-safe communications between critical infrastructure in both nations.
- 🚇 No EWL Services: Track Works Halt Train Operation Dec 7-10 Train services on the East-West Line (EWL) between Tanah Merah and Tampines will be suspended from December 7 to 10 for track maintenance. This disruption is necessary for upgrading safety and performance.
- 🚗 Singapore Retail Sales Rise: September sees a 2% increase, primarily driven by motor vehicle sales. Retail sales in Singapore increased by 2% in September 2023 compared to the previous year, bolstered by strong motor vehicle sales, according to the Department of Statistics Singapore on November 3, 2023. Excluding motor vehicles, sales grew by 0.7%.
- 🤖 Neptune Robotics Expands: Singapore Joins Asia Network as Vessel Cleaning Demand Soars Hong Kong-based Neptune Robotics established a base in Singapore, aiming to reduce ship fuel consumption by up to 12%. The company plans further expansion into Malaysia, seeking opportunities in high-frequency shipping hubs across Southeast Asia.
- 🎉 Chingay Celebration to Shine: Singapore and Malaysia Join Forces for UNESCO Cultural Recognition Singapore and Malaysia announced their collaboration to nominate the Chingay Parade to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list at the bilateral meeting in September 2023. The initiative involves Singapore’s People’s Association and Malaysia’s National Department for Culture and Arts. The Chingay parade, a vibrant multicultural event featuring floats, acrobatics, and cultural performances, has been celebrated in Singapore since 1973 and in Malaysia since 1974. The nomination aims to highlight the parade's cultural significance and foster regional unity.
- 📉 Govt Faces Pressure to Control Spending as Fiscal Strain Looms On October 25, 2023, Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong urged cautious spending amidst rising expenditures, highlighting concerns about managing fiscal sustainability and ensuring long-term economic resilience.
- 🎨 Taiwan-Singapore Creative Pact: Cooperation Unveiled at Creative Content Fest Day One Taiwan and Singapore have announced a cooperation agreement on October 23, 2024, during the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. This collaboration aims to enhance cultural exchange and creative industries between these two nations. Key figures present included Eric Chua, Singapore’s Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, and Taiwan’s Minister without Portfolio, Audrey Tang. The agreement is set to focus on film, gaming, and animation sectors, facilitating joint ventures and co-productions aimed at expanding both countries' creative markets globally.
- 📈 Singapore Stocks Rise: STI Edges Up as US Polls Approach Singapore stocks closed higher on October 30, 2023, with the Straits Times Index (STI) gaining 12.8 points to 3,187.65. The local market reacted to upcoming US elections and strong corporate earnings.
- 🎭 Singapore and Malaysia Unite: Chingay Festival Nominated for UNESCO Heritage List 🎭 Singapore and Malaysia Unite: Chingay Festival Nominated for UNESCO Heritage List Singapore and Malaysia will jointly nominate Chingay for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on October 5, 2023. This collaboration, announced by the National Heritage Board, underscores cultural ties between the two nations.
- ⚙️ Keppel Expands with Japanese AI Data Centre Acquisition Amid Boom On October 12, 2023, Singapore's Keppel Corp announced plans to acquire a major AI data centre in Tokyo for $500 million, strategically positioning itself in the rapidly growing Japanese market.
- 🌏 Impact of US Leadership: How the next US president may shape Singapore's economic future and influence Southeast Asia's trade dynamics. The Channel News Asia report discusses potential economic changes in Singapore influenced by future U.S. presidential leadership, examining implications on trade, technology sectors, and bilateral relations, without specific events, dates, or financial figures mentioned.
- ⛵ Singapore's Max Maeder Honored: 2024 Young World Sailor of the Year Title Secured 16-year-old Max Maeder from Singapore was bestowed the 2024 Young World Sailor of the Year award by World Sailing for his exceptional performance. Maeder's accomplishments include winning the 2023 Formula Kite World Championships and securing Gold at the 2023 Asian Games held in September in Hangzhou, China.
- 🤖 Singapore Launches AI-Cloud Lab: Initiative to Enhance Enterprise Support Singapore, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announced on October 15, 2023, the establishment of an AI-Cloud Lab aimed at providing enterprises with advanced AI tools and resources for innovation.
- 🏛️ 38 Oxley Road Dilemma: Demolish or Preserve? Singaporeans Weigh In The survey by market research firm YouGov, conducted between September 1 and September 15, 2023, revealed that 62% of 1,000 Singaporean respondents favored keeping 38 Oxley Road as a historical site.
- 🌐 Global Tax Initiative: Singapore-backed Common Ground Taxonomy to Launch at COP29 The Singapore-backed Common Ground Taxonomy, a collaborative effort involving multiple jurisdictions, debuts at COP29. This initiative aims to establish unified green finance standards, promoting sustainable economic practices globally, on November 29, 2024, in Dubai.
- 🔬 Singapore Unveils Asia's First Automated mRNA Plant Singapore inaugurated its pioneering automated mRNA production facility on October 24, 2023, operated by the Biomedical Research Council. This milestone positions Singapore at the forefront of biotech advancements in Asia.
