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- 🧠 New Guide Released: Empowering Communities to Provide Mental Health Support Locally The Singapore Mental Wellbeing Network launched on October 19, 2023, advocates for mental health awareness, featuring Minister Sun Xueling and local organizations, to bolster community support approaches effectively.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Goes Digital: Singapore Innovates Gear for World Championships The World Virtual Taekwondo Championships in Singapore utilized groundbreaking home-grown wearable tech on September 25-29, 2023. Singapore's Imagine Co. developed this new gear, enhancing performance analytics, with support from Sport Singapore.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Enters Digital Age: Singapore Innovates with Virtual Gear at World Championships The Taekwondo World Championships held on October 21, 2023, introduced a new virtual scoring gear made by Singapore's VATA Technology under World Taekwondo's initiative to enhance fairness and accuracy in matches.
- 🌟 Singapore's Diplomatic Engagement: PM Lawrence Wong meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit, signaling strengthened bilateral ties. On November 20, 2023, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Peru. This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic relations between Singapore and China, reflecting a commitment to collaborate on regional issues and economic partnerships.
- 🍽️ Savour Singapore: The Straits Times Unveils 'Food In The Hood' Guide for Local Culinary Gems The Straits Times introduced the "Food In The Hood" guide to showcase Singapore's diverse culinary landscape, highlighting local eateries like Tekka Centre's traditional thosai and Tanjong Pagar's trendy cafes, launched on October 3, 2023.
- 🌊 Singapore's Emerging Role in Ocean Exploration: A Depth-Defying Journey On September 21, 2023, Sylvia Earle introduced the Deep Ocean Exploration Initiative in Singapore, in collaboration with OceanX. The state-of-the-art submersibles aim to advance oceanographic research and promote marine conservation in Asia.
- 🏡 Singapore Home Sales Hit 11-Month Peak amid Renewed Demand In September 2023, Singapore recorded its highest home sales since October 2022, with buyers snapping up 1,412 new private homes. This marks a 45.6% increase from the previous month.
- 🍽️ Singapore's Culinary Struggle: Restaurants Navigate Challenges in 2023 In 2023, Singaporean restaurants faced rising costs and labor shortages. Burnt Ends’ chef-owner Dave Pynt highlighted increased ingredient prices, while fast-casual chain Aburi-EN adapted by automating processes. Numerous eateries experienced significant profit declines.
- 🌆 Mumbai vs. Singapore: A Tale of Two Expensive Cities A Twitter user, @sontrabhr, shared on August 10, her shock about Mumbai's escalating prices compared to Singapore, ranked the world's most expensive city by EIU, highlighting local economic challenges.
- 🌕 Beaver Moon: Skygazers Catch Last Supermoon of 2024 On October 28, 2024, Singaporeans witnessed the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year. Observed with clarity due to favorable weather conditions, this celestial event is traditionally associated with beaver hunting and is part of North American folklore.
- 🏗️ Singapore's Housing Surge: Marcus Chu predicts a record year for private housing market in 2025 Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Realty Network, forecasts a significant rise in demand and prices for Singapore's private housing market in 2025. He highlights favorable government policies, economic stability, and increased foreign investments as key drivers. This prediction was discussed on October 13, 2023, by The Independent News.
- 🔍 Singapore Retailers Targeted: Surge in Credit Card Fraud by Foreign Syndicates In October 2023, various Singapore retailers fell victim to fraudulent activities executed by international syndicates. Exact losses remain undisclosed, but substantial financial impacts are anticipated. The Singaporean authorities are intensifying investigations and coordinating with global agencies to address the escalating threat.
- 🚨 Singapore Residents Alert: Suspected Stalker Targets Children in Toh Yi A man allegedly stalks children in the Toh Yi area, asking for their contact details. Singapore authorities received reports about the suspect following students, prompting heightened vigilance among residents as officials investigate.
- 🌧️ Singapore Braces for Floods: Flash flood warnings issued after torrential rains hit multiple areas, prompting emergency measures. On October 23, 2023, Singapore's National Water Agency issued flash flood warnings for regions like Orchard Road and Bukit Timah after heavy downpours. Authorities advised residents to avoid affected areas.
- 🛠️ A Fusion of Tradition and Technology: How Singapore Crafts Its Unique Products 🚗 From Cars to Chocolates: Singapore Showcases Manufacturing Prowess In Singapore, the Mercedes-Benz production plant assembles engines since 2010; meanwhile, classic Singapore Sling chocolates are crafted at Raffles Hotel, highlighting local innovation and global luxury connections.
- 🏛️ Tycoon Ong Beng Seng's Pre-Trial in Singapore: First Conference Held Over Iswaran Links 🏛️ Tycoon Ong Beng Seng's Pre-Trial in Singapore: First Conference Held Over Iswaran Links The first pre-trial conference for Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng occurred on October 23, 2023, in Singapore. Connected to S. Iswaran's investigation, the case involves hotelier Ong, owner of HPL Holdings.
- 🌧️ Flash Flood Warnings: Singapore Braces as Torrential Rains Hit On October 3, 2023, the PUB Singapore issued flash flood warnings for areas including Jalan Boon Lay and Jurong Town Hall. Heavy rain fell from noon onwards, leading to traffic disruptions.
- 🛫 Singapore Airlines Trims A380 Service: Cuts Affect Tokyo and Sydney Routes On November 16, 2024, Singapore Airlines announced reductions in A380 services, impacting flights SQ632/633 to Tokyo and SQ231/222 to Sydney, due to decreasing demand amid ongoing capacity challenges.
- 🤖 Singapore Faces AI Hurdles: Workers Hesitant to Up-skill, JobStreet Report Reveals A JobStreet report dated October 5, 2023, highlights Singapore’s challenges with AI adoption as 61% of surveyed workers show reluctance to reskill. The resistance undermines national digital transformation efforts.
- 🏡 Singapore Homebuyers' Dilemma: DBS outlines 4 critical factors influencing the decision between ECs and BTO flats. DBS recommends considering financial eligibility, potential appreciation, location, and family needs when choosing between Executive Condominiums (ECs) and Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Singapore as of October 2023.
- 🧠 New Guide Released: Empowering Communities to Provide Mental Health Support Locally The Singapore Mental Wellbeing Network launched on October 19, 2023, advocates for mental health awareness, featuring Minister Sun Xueling and local organizations, to bolster community support approaches effectively.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Goes Digital: Singapore Innovates Gear for World Championships The World Virtual Taekwondo Championships in Singapore utilized groundbreaking home-grown wearable tech on September 25-29, 2023. Singapore's Imagine Co. developed this new gear, enhancing performance analytics, with support from Sport Singapore.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Enters Digital Age: Singapore Innovates with Virtual Gear at World Championships The Taekwondo World Championships held on October 21, 2023, introduced a new virtual scoring gear made by Singapore's VATA Technology under World Taekwondo's initiative to enhance fairness and accuracy in matches.
- 🌟 Singapore's Diplomatic Engagement: PM Lawrence Wong meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit, signaling strengthened bilateral ties. On November 20, 2023, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Peru. This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic relations between Singapore and China, reflecting a commitment to collaborate on regional issues and economic partnerships.
- 🍽️ Savour Singapore: The Straits Times Unveils 'Food In The Hood' Guide for Local Culinary Gems The Straits Times introduced the "Food In The Hood" guide to showcase Singapore's diverse culinary landscape, highlighting local eateries like Tekka Centre's traditional thosai and Tanjong Pagar's trendy cafes, launched on October 3, 2023.
- 🌊 Singapore's Emerging Role in Ocean Exploration: A Depth-Defying Journey On September 21, 2023, Sylvia Earle introduced the Deep Ocean Exploration Initiative in Singapore, in collaboration with OceanX. The state-of-the-art submersibles aim to advance oceanographic research and promote marine conservation in Asia.
- 🏡 Singapore Home Sales Hit 11-Month Peak amid Renewed Demand In September 2023, Singapore recorded its highest home sales since October 2022, with buyers snapping up 1,412 new private homes. This marks a 45.6% increase from the previous month.
- 🍽️ Singapore's Culinary Struggle: Restaurants Navigate Challenges in 2023 In 2023, Singaporean restaurants faced rising costs and labor shortages. Burnt Ends’ chef-owner Dave Pynt highlighted increased ingredient prices, while fast-casual chain Aburi-EN adapted by automating processes. Numerous eateries experienced significant profit declines.
- 🌆 Mumbai vs. Singapore: A Tale of Two Expensive Cities A Twitter user, @sontrabhr, shared on August 10, her shock about Mumbai's escalating prices compared to Singapore, ranked the world's most expensive city by EIU, highlighting local economic challenges.
- 🌕 Beaver Moon: Skygazers Catch Last Supermoon of 2024 On October 28, 2024, Singaporeans witnessed the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year. Observed with clarity due to favorable weather conditions, this celestial event is traditionally associated with beaver hunting and is part of North American folklore.
- 🏗️ Singapore's Housing Surge: Marcus Chu predicts a record year for private housing market in 2025 Marcus Chu, CEO of ERA Realty Network, forecasts a significant rise in demand and prices for Singapore's private housing market in 2025. He highlights favorable government policies, economic stability, and increased foreign investments as key drivers. This prediction was discussed on October 13, 2023, by The Independent News.
- 🔍 Singapore Retailers Targeted: Surge in Credit Card Fraud by Foreign Syndicates In October 2023, various Singapore retailers fell victim to fraudulent activities executed by international syndicates. Exact losses remain undisclosed, but substantial financial impacts are anticipated. The Singaporean authorities are intensifying investigations and coordinating with global agencies to address the escalating threat.
- 🚨 Singapore Residents Alert: Suspected Stalker Targets Children in Toh Yi A man allegedly stalks children in the Toh Yi area, asking for their contact details. Singapore authorities received reports about the suspect following students, prompting heightened vigilance among residents as officials investigate.
- 🌧️ Singapore Braces for Floods: Flash flood warnings issued after torrential rains hit multiple areas, prompting emergency measures. On October 23, 2023, Singapore's National Water Agency issued flash flood warnings for regions like Orchard Road and Bukit Timah after heavy downpours. Authorities advised residents to avoid affected areas.
- 🛠️ A Fusion of Tradition and Technology: How Singapore Crafts Its Unique Products 🚗 From Cars to Chocolates: Singapore Showcases Manufacturing Prowess In Singapore, the Mercedes-Benz production plant assembles engines since 2010; meanwhile, classic Singapore Sling chocolates are crafted at Raffles Hotel, highlighting local innovation and global luxury connections.
- 🏛️ Tycoon Ong Beng Seng's Pre-Trial in Singapore: First Conference Held Over Iswaran Links 🏛️ Tycoon Ong Beng Seng's Pre-Trial in Singapore: First Conference Held Over Iswaran Links The first pre-trial conference for Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng occurred on October 23, 2023, in Singapore. Connected to S. Iswaran's investigation, the case involves hotelier Ong, owner of HPL Holdings.
- 🌧️ Flash Flood Warnings: Singapore Braces as Torrential Rains Hit On October 3, 2023, the PUB Singapore issued flash flood warnings for areas including Jalan Boon Lay and Jurong Town Hall. Heavy rain fell from noon onwards, leading to traffic disruptions.
- 🛫 Singapore Airlines Trims A380 Service: Cuts Affect Tokyo and Sydney Routes On November 16, 2024, Singapore Airlines announced reductions in A380 services, impacting flights SQ632/633 to Tokyo and SQ231/222 to Sydney, due to decreasing demand amid ongoing capacity challenges.
- 🤖 Singapore Faces AI Hurdles: Workers Hesitant to Up-skill, JobStreet Report Reveals A JobStreet report dated October 5, 2023, highlights Singapore’s challenges with AI adoption as 61% of surveyed workers show reluctance to reskill. The resistance undermines national digital transformation efforts.
- 🏡 Singapore Homebuyers' Dilemma: DBS outlines 4 critical factors influencing the decision between ECs and BTO flats. DBS recommends considering financial eligibility, potential appreciation, location, and family needs when choosing between Executive Condominiums (ECs) and Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Singapore as of October 2023.
