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- 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza On October 22, 2023, Huang Lilin confronted a man, aged 40, at Thomson Plaza’s food court. The man allegedly attempted inappropriate conversation with Huang's 9-year-old daughter, trying to leave with her.
- 🚫 Singapore's Groundbreaking Move: Proposed Law to Freeze Scam Bank Accounts Singapore introduced a pioneering law on January 25, 2023, allowing immediate freezing of bank accounts involved in scams. The Anti-Scam Command project aims to curb financial fraud, benefiting thousands annually.
- 📈 QCP Trading Expands: Moves into Regulated Crypto Spot Trading with Singapore's MAS Approval QCP Capital, a Singapore-based digital assets trading firm, received regulatory approval for a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in October 2023, enabling regulated trading.
- 🌍 Singapore's Multilateral Moves Anchored in National Interests, Says Minister On October 6, 2023, Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, emphasized that any decision to join multilateral groupings must align with Singapore's national interests. This stance was outlined during a parliamentary session.
- 🎓 Singapore Expands Recognition: Graduates from 9 Foreign Medical Schools Now Acknowledged In a significant update, Singapore's Ministry of Health announced on October 6, 2023, that medical graduates from nine new universities—including four in the United States and two each from Canada and Ireland—will have their qualifications recognized, facilitating easier practice in Singapore.
- 🗡️ Singapore Tragedy: Man Charged for Stabbing Catholic Priest During Mass On October 15, 2023, 33-year-old Lee Min Hao was charged with stabbing Father Michael Chan in the mouth at the Church of the Holy Family in Singapore. The attack occurred during morning mass, causing distress among congregants.
- 🌊 Norway & Singapore Unite: Historic Agreements on Green Maritime Tech Pave the Way for Sustainable Shipping Norway and Singapore signed three agreements in June 2023 to enhance collaboration in sustainable maritime technologies. The deals focus on green shipping solutions, digital innovation, and low-carbon emissions. Key entities include the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Innovation Norway.
- 💼 Singapore's New Investment Incentives: Singapore approves regulations to entice investment, including new tax incentives amid the OECD's 15% global minimum tax set for 2024, aiming to maintain competitiveness and attract foreign investments. Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on 13th October 2023 that incentives, targeting multinational companies, will be enacted to sustain foreign investments. Specific measures include extending the Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI) scheme.
- 🔪 St Joseph's Church Attack: Suspect Identified, Not Terror-Related, Singapore Confirms On October 22, 2023, Singapore authorities identified the St Joseph's Church stabbing suspect as a local male resident. The police confirmed the incident was not terrorism-related, dismissing initial fears.
- 🔒 Toshiba Boosts Quantum Security in Singapore On November 11, 2024, Toshiba announced a strategic initiative to enhance Singapore's cybersecurity infrastructure with quantum-safe protocols. The collaboration aims to protect against future quantum threats, partnering with Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency. The investment is valued at $20 million over five years, targeting critical sectors like finance and healthcare.
- 🔪 **Man Charged in Singapore Priest Stabbing: Accused Faces Court for Grievous Hurt** Johanan Lian, 32, was charged on November 11, 2024, for allegedly stabbing Father Andrew Koh with a knife. The incident occurred at St. Roman Catholic Church in Singapore. Authorities commenced investigations immediately after Koh was hospitalized.
- 🕊️ Shanmugam Praises Unity: Faith Groups' Peaceful Reaction to Priest Stabbing Averts Religious Tension On November 11, 2024, Singapore's Minister K. Shanmugam commended local faith groups for their measured response following the November 5 stabbing of Father Andrew from the Church of St. Teresa. Their unity prevented potential religious conflict.
- 🚢 Singapore, India, and Thailand Conclude Trilateral Maritime Exercise The trilateral maritime exercise concluded on 11th November 2024 involved the Republic of Singapore Navy, Indian Navy, and Royal Thai Navy. Vice Admiral Tim Leong praised the cooperation fostering regional stability.
- 🤝 Singapore’s PM Wong and China’s Vice-Premier Ding Reaffirm Close Ties Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong met with China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on October 12, 2023, emphasizing the positive momentum in bilateral relations. Critical discussions included regional stability and economic collaboration, highlighting ASEAN-China cooperation.
- 🤝 Singapore-China Strengthen Ties: 25 New Agreements Inked Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang signed 25 agreements on October 15, 2023, at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, enhancing collaboration in digital economy, green development, and other sectors.
- ✈️ SIA Expands Despite Tightening Margins Amid Rising Competition Singapore Airlines plans to increase its capacity by 5% in the next fiscal year, despite shrinking margins due to heightened competition. The expansion aims to meet growing passenger demand.
- 🔪 Tragic Loss in Brussels: Singaporean Man Fatally Stabbed, Community Mourns Wee Kiat Tan, a 28-year-old Singaporean project manager at Ove Arup & Partners, was fatally stabbed in Brussels on October 28, 2023, leaving family and friends devastated by his untimely death.
- 🤖 Singapore's Solar Milestone: Government Aims for 2 GW Solar Capacity by 2030 On November 11, 2024, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority launched a strategic roadmap targeting a 2 gigawatt solar capacity by 2030. This initiative involves partnerships with local companies like Sunseap Group.
- 🚦Travel Alert: Heavy Traffic Expected at Singapore Checkpoints During Year-End Holidays The Singapore Land Transport Authority warns of intensified congestion at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints from November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025, due to the school holiday rush, advising travelers to plan accordingly.
- 🛠️ S’pore and China Boost Cooperation: Leaders Commit to Refreshing Bilateral Ties On September 28, 2023, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing. They discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, and sustainability, aiming to strengthen strategic relations.
- 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza On October 22, 2023, Huang Lilin confronted a man, aged 40, at Thomson Plaza’s food court. The man allegedly attempted inappropriate conversation with Huang's 9-year-old daughter, trying to leave with her.
- 🚫 Singapore's Groundbreaking Move: Proposed Law to Freeze Scam Bank Accounts Singapore introduced a pioneering law on January 25, 2023, allowing immediate freezing of bank accounts involved in scams. The Anti-Scam Command project aims to curb financial fraud, benefiting thousands annually.
- 📈 QCP Trading Expands: Moves into Regulated Crypto Spot Trading with Singapore's MAS Approval QCP Capital, a Singapore-based digital assets trading firm, received regulatory approval for a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in October 2023, enabling regulated trading.
- 🌍 Singapore's Multilateral Moves Anchored in National Interests, Says Minister On October 6, 2023, Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, emphasized that any decision to join multilateral groupings must align with Singapore's national interests. This stance was outlined during a parliamentary session.
- 🎓 Singapore Expands Recognition: Graduates from 9 Foreign Medical Schools Now Acknowledged In a significant update, Singapore's Ministry of Health announced on October 6, 2023, that medical graduates from nine new universities—including four in the United States and two each from Canada and Ireland—will have their qualifications recognized, facilitating easier practice in Singapore.
- 🗡️ Singapore Tragedy: Man Charged for Stabbing Catholic Priest During Mass On October 15, 2023, 33-year-old Lee Min Hao was charged with stabbing Father Michael Chan in the mouth at the Church of the Holy Family in Singapore. The attack occurred during morning mass, causing distress among congregants.
- 🌊 Norway & Singapore Unite: Historic Agreements on Green Maritime Tech Pave the Way for Sustainable Shipping Norway and Singapore signed three agreements in June 2023 to enhance collaboration in sustainable maritime technologies. The deals focus on green shipping solutions, digital innovation, and low-carbon emissions. Key entities include the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Innovation Norway.
- 💼 Singapore's New Investment Incentives: Singapore approves regulations to entice investment, including new tax incentives amid the OECD's 15% global minimum tax set for 2024, aiming to maintain competitiveness and attract foreign investments. Singapore’s Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced on 13th October 2023 that incentives, targeting multinational companies, will be enacted to sustain foreign investments. Specific measures include extending the Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI) scheme.
- 🔪 St Joseph's Church Attack: Suspect Identified, Not Terror-Related, Singapore Confirms On October 22, 2023, Singapore authorities identified the St Joseph's Church stabbing suspect as a local male resident. The police confirmed the incident was not terrorism-related, dismissing initial fears.
- 🔒 Toshiba Boosts Quantum Security in Singapore On November 11, 2024, Toshiba announced a strategic initiative to enhance Singapore's cybersecurity infrastructure with quantum-safe protocols. The collaboration aims to protect against future quantum threats, partnering with Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency. The investment is valued at $20 million over five years, targeting critical sectors like finance and healthcare.
- 🔪 **Man Charged in Singapore Priest Stabbing: Accused Faces Court for Grievous Hurt** Johanan Lian, 32, was charged on November 11, 2024, for allegedly stabbing Father Andrew Koh with a knife. The incident occurred at St. Roman Catholic Church in Singapore. Authorities commenced investigations immediately after Koh was hospitalized.
- 🕊️ Shanmugam Praises Unity: Faith Groups' Peaceful Reaction to Priest Stabbing Averts Religious Tension On November 11, 2024, Singapore's Minister K. Shanmugam commended local faith groups for their measured response following the November 5 stabbing of Father Andrew from the Church of St. Teresa. Their unity prevented potential religious conflict.
- 🚢 Singapore, India, and Thailand Conclude Trilateral Maritime Exercise The trilateral maritime exercise concluded on 11th November 2024 involved the Republic of Singapore Navy, Indian Navy, and Royal Thai Navy. Vice Admiral Tim Leong praised the cooperation fostering regional stability.
- 🤝 Singapore’s PM Wong and China’s Vice-Premier Ding Reaffirm Close Ties Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong met with China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang on October 12, 2023, emphasizing the positive momentum in bilateral relations. Critical discussions included regional stability and economic collaboration, highlighting ASEAN-China cooperation.
- 🤝 Singapore-China Strengthen Ties: 25 New Agreements Inked Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, and Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang signed 25 agreements on October 15, 2023, at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, enhancing collaboration in digital economy, green development, and other sectors.
- ✈️ SIA Expands Despite Tightening Margins Amid Rising Competition Singapore Airlines plans to increase its capacity by 5% in the next fiscal year, despite shrinking margins due to heightened competition. The expansion aims to meet growing passenger demand.
- 🔪 Tragic Loss in Brussels: Singaporean Man Fatally Stabbed, Community Mourns Wee Kiat Tan, a 28-year-old Singaporean project manager at Ove Arup & Partners, was fatally stabbed in Brussels on October 28, 2023, leaving family and friends devastated by his untimely death.
- 🤖 Singapore's Solar Milestone: Government Aims for 2 GW Solar Capacity by 2030 On November 11, 2024, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority launched a strategic roadmap targeting a 2 gigawatt solar capacity by 2030. This initiative involves partnerships with local companies like Sunseap Group.
- 🚦Travel Alert: Heavy Traffic Expected at Singapore Checkpoints During Year-End Holidays The Singapore Land Transport Authority warns of intensified congestion at Tuas and Woodlands checkpoints from November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025, due to the school holiday rush, advising travelers to plan accordingly.
- 🛠️ S’pore and China Boost Cooperation: Leaders Commit to Refreshing Bilateral Ties On September 28, 2023, Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing. They discussed enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, and sustainability, aiming to strengthen strategic relations.
