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- ⚖️ Singapore Executes Dual National: Iranian-Singaporean accused of drug trafficking despite global appeals Mohammad Hassan, a 57-year-old dual national of Iran and Singapore, was executed in Singapore on October 27, 2023, despite international pleas from human rights organizations and the United Nations.
- 🏦 Trust Bank Singapore Launch: Revolutionizing Digital Banking with Cutting-Edge Innovations Trust Bank Singapore, founded in 2022, leverages advanced technology to offer personalized banking solutions. Led by CEO John Lim, it partners with established financial firms, targeting urban millennials with seamless mobile experiences.
- 🛢️ Fuel Heist Confession: Singaporean admits role in $18.4 million Shell refinery fuel theft scheme Singaporean Lim Seng Hwee, 64, pleaded guilty to aiding in the theft of $18.4 million worth of fuel from Shell's Pulau Bukom refinery. The thefts, orchestrated by refinery employees, occurred between 2007 and 2018, with Lim facilitating the resale of stolen fuel. Sentencing is scheduled for November 22, 2023.
- 🚑 BKE Accident Chaos: 17 Injured in Major Multi-Vehicle Crash On September 2, 2023, 17 individuals were hospitalized following a serious collision involving five cars, a bus, and a motorcycle on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) in Singapore at 12:55 pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force quickly responded, dispatching ambulances to transport the injured to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Eleven injured persons were still under observation as of the report.
- 🍽️ SFA to Act on ByteDance Food Poisoning Case: Investigation Underway to Address Health Concerns The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) investigates an incident involving ByteDance employees falling ill after consuming food catered by FoodTalks Caterer & Manufacturer on August 30, 2023. Actions include potential penalties.
- 🚕 Ride-hailing Prices Surge: Platform Workers Law Sparks Increase Ride-hailing fares may increase as Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower proposes better Central Provident Fund cover and benefits for platform workers by July 2024. Companies may pass costs to consumers.
- 🩺 HIV Self-Testing Kits Available: Singapore's New Push at Retail Pharmacies Starting November 4, 2023, selected retail pharmacies in Singapore will offer HIV self-testing kits, as part of a health initiative by the Ministry of Health and Action for AIDS Singapore aimed at increasing testing accessibility and awareness.
- 🌿 Singapore Pioneers Sustainable Healthcare Degrees for a Greener Future The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University introduced advanced degrees in sustainable healthcare on October 2023. Backed by Singapore's Ministry of Health, these programs focus on reducing healthcare’s carbon footprint.
- 🚗 The World’s Most Expensive Car Market is Turning Chinese BYD's electric vehicle sales in Singapore surpass Tesla and challenge Toyota, driven by innovation and competitive pricing. Bloomberg's analysis highlights China's growing influence by November 30, 2024, reshaping Singapore's automotive landscape.
- 🏃♂️ StanChart Marathon Route Precision: The 42.195km Challenge for Runners' GPS Watches Jeffrey Foo, Singapore Marathon route manager since 2018, confirms the race's exact 42.195km length despite discrepancies reported by runners' GPS devices. Foo's precise measurement ensures route accuracy annually for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, reflecting the importance of regulatory standards to maintain fair competition.
- 📉 CFD Popularity Declines: Capital.com Teams Up with Amazon, Reacting to Singapore's Regulatory Shift The Monetary Authority of Singapore, on October 2023, tightened leverage restrictions on CFDs. This move led to a decline in CFD trading interest. In response, Capital.com partnered with Amazon to explore new growth opportunities.
- 🎭 Ronny Chieng Mocks Singapore: Comedian hails Malaysia as 'GOAT' of Asian countries, sparking lively online debate. 🎭 Ronny Chieng Mocks Singapore: Comedian hails Malaysia as 'GOAT' of Asian countries, sparking lively online debate. During a podcast episode aired around October 2023, comedian Ronny Chieng praised Malaysia as the 'GOAT' of Asian countries while making humorous criticisms of Singapore. Known for his sharp wit, Chieng's comments stirred discussions among fans and followers across social media platforms about the cultural dynamics between the neighboring nations.
- 🥾 Best Urban Hikes in Asia: Discover Scenic Trails from Dragon's Back to Bukit Timah On October 12, 2023, South China Morning Post highlighted Asia’s best urban trails. Notable trails include Hong Kong's Dragon's Back, Singapore's MacRitchie Nature Trail, Seoul's Namsan Mountain, Tokyo's Mount Mitake, and Penang’s Penang Hill.
- 🧪 HIV Self-Testing Milestone: Singapore to Offer Kits in Pharmacies from January 2025 On November 30, 2024, Singapore announced that HIV self-test kits, provided by the Ministry of Health and developed with SD Biosensor, will be available at local pharmacies starting January 1, 2025, enhancing accessibility and privacy for testing.
- 💪 Singapore Banks Resilient: MAS: Singapore banks remain 'strong' and rise in corporate borrowing expected The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on October 6, 2023, announced that Singapore's banks maintain robust capital buffers, anticipating a rise in corporate borrowing. This expectation is driven by 2024's anticipated economic recovery and infrastructure expansion.
- 🏸 Singapore’s Jason Teh Reaches Finals: Closing in on Major Singles Title at India Tournament At the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow, India on January 27, 2023, Singaporean shuttler Jason Teh defeated Mads Christophersen. Teh advances to his first major singles event final.
- 🎖️ Milestone Achievement: 441 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers, Strengthening Singapore's Defense Force On 30 November 2024, Second Minister for Defence Mr. Heng Chee How officiated the Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade at SAFTI Military Institute, commissioning 441 cadets as Singapore Armed Forces officers.
- 🛑 Why Some Singapore Condos Stagnated During Pandemic Boom Despite Singapore's overall private residential property price climb during the pandemic, condos like Highline Residences and Echelon saw minimal appreciation, affected by supply glut and regional competition.
- ❄️ Discount Alert: Snow City Singapore Offers 15% Off for Indonesian Tourists Indonesian tourists visiting Snow City Singapore can enjoy a 15% discount on tickets purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2023. Valid with a mandatory presentation of a passport at the entrance.
- 📦 Singapore Couple Flooded with Parcels: Over 100 Unordered Packages in Suspected 'Brushing Scam' Between February 2022 and September 2023, Singapore couple, Jane and John Tan received over 100 Amazon packages they did not order. The incident highlights concerns over brushing scams.
- ⚖️ Singapore Executes Dual National: Iranian-Singaporean accused of drug trafficking despite global appeals Mohammad Hassan, a 57-year-old dual national of Iran and Singapore, was executed in Singapore on October 27, 2023, despite international pleas from human rights organizations and the United Nations.
- 🏦 Trust Bank Singapore Launch: Revolutionizing Digital Banking with Cutting-Edge Innovations Trust Bank Singapore, founded in 2022, leverages advanced technology to offer personalized banking solutions. Led by CEO John Lim, it partners with established financial firms, targeting urban millennials with seamless mobile experiences.
- 🛢️ Fuel Heist Confession: Singaporean admits role in $18.4 million Shell refinery fuel theft scheme Singaporean Lim Seng Hwee, 64, pleaded guilty to aiding in the theft of $18.4 million worth of fuel from Shell's Pulau Bukom refinery. The thefts, orchestrated by refinery employees, occurred between 2007 and 2018, with Lim facilitating the resale of stolen fuel. Sentencing is scheduled for November 22, 2023.
- 🚑 BKE Accident Chaos: 17 Injured in Major Multi-Vehicle Crash On September 2, 2023, 17 individuals were hospitalized following a serious collision involving five cars, a bus, and a motorcycle on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) in Singapore at 12:55 pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force quickly responded, dispatching ambulances to transport the injured to Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Eleven injured persons were still under observation as of the report.
- 🍽️ SFA to Act on ByteDance Food Poisoning Case: Investigation Underway to Address Health Concerns The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) investigates an incident involving ByteDance employees falling ill after consuming food catered by FoodTalks Caterer & Manufacturer on August 30, 2023. Actions include potential penalties.
- 🚕 Ride-hailing Prices Surge: Platform Workers Law Sparks Increase Ride-hailing fares may increase as Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower proposes better Central Provident Fund cover and benefits for platform workers by July 2024. Companies may pass costs to consumers.
- 🩺 HIV Self-Testing Kits Available: Singapore's New Push at Retail Pharmacies Starting November 4, 2023, selected retail pharmacies in Singapore will offer HIV self-testing kits, as part of a health initiative by the Ministry of Health and Action for AIDS Singapore aimed at increasing testing accessibility and awareness.
- 🌿 Singapore Pioneers Sustainable Healthcare Degrees for a Greener Future The National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University introduced advanced degrees in sustainable healthcare on October 2023. Backed by Singapore's Ministry of Health, these programs focus on reducing healthcare’s carbon footprint.
- 🚗 The World’s Most Expensive Car Market is Turning Chinese BYD's electric vehicle sales in Singapore surpass Tesla and challenge Toyota, driven by innovation and competitive pricing. Bloomberg's analysis highlights China's growing influence by November 30, 2024, reshaping Singapore's automotive landscape.
- 🏃♂️ StanChart Marathon Route Precision: The 42.195km Challenge for Runners' GPS Watches Jeffrey Foo, Singapore Marathon route manager since 2018, confirms the race's exact 42.195km length despite discrepancies reported by runners' GPS devices. Foo's precise measurement ensures route accuracy annually for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, reflecting the importance of regulatory standards to maintain fair competition.
- 📉 CFD Popularity Declines: Capital.com Teams Up with Amazon, Reacting to Singapore's Regulatory Shift The Monetary Authority of Singapore, on October 2023, tightened leverage restrictions on CFDs. This move led to a decline in CFD trading interest. In response, Capital.com partnered with Amazon to explore new growth opportunities.
- 🎭 Ronny Chieng Mocks Singapore: Comedian hails Malaysia as 'GOAT' of Asian countries, sparking lively online debate. 🎭 Ronny Chieng Mocks Singapore: Comedian hails Malaysia as 'GOAT' of Asian countries, sparking lively online debate. During a podcast episode aired around October 2023, comedian Ronny Chieng praised Malaysia as the 'GOAT' of Asian countries while making humorous criticisms of Singapore. Known for his sharp wit, Chieng's comments stirred discussions among fans and followers across social media platforms about the cultural dynamics between the neighboring nations.
- 🥾 Best Urban Hikes in Asia: Discover Scenic Trails from Dragon's Back to Bukit Timah On October 12, 2023, South China Morning Post highlighted Asia’s best urban trails. Notable trails include Hong Kong's Dragon's Back, Singapore's MacRitchie Nature Trail, Seoul's Namsan Mountain, Tokyo's Mount Mitake, and Penang’s Penang Hill.
- 🧪 HIV Self-Testing Milestone: Singapore to Offer Kits in Pharmacies from January 2025 On November 30, 2024, Singapore announced that HIV self-test kits, provided by the Ministry of Health and developed with SD Biosensor, will be available at local pharmacies starting January 1, 2025, enhancing accessibility and privacy for testing.
- 💪 Singapore Banks Resilient: MAS: Singapore banks remain 'strong' and rise in corporate borrowing expected The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on October 6, 2023, announced that Singapore's banks maintain robust capital buffers, anticipating a rise in corporate borrowing. This expectation is driven by 2024's anticipated economic recovery and infrastructure expansion.
- 🏸 Singapore’s Jason Teh Reaches Finals: Closing in on Major Singles Title at India Tournament At the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow, India on January 27, 2023, Singaporean shuttler Jason Teh defeated Mads Christophersen. Teh advances to his first major singles event final.
- 🎖️ Milestone Achievement: 441 Cadets Commissioned as SAF Officers, Strengthening Singapore's Defense Force On 30 November 2024, Second Minister for Defence Mr. Heng Chee How officiated the Officer Cadet Commissioning Parade at SAFTI Military Institute, commissioning 441 cadets as Singapore Armed Forces officers.
- 🛑 Why Some Singapore Condos Stagnated During Pandemic Boom Despite Singapore's overall private residential property price climb during the pandemic, condos like Highline Residences and Echelon saw minimal appreciation, affected by supply glut and regional competition.
- ❄️ Discount Alert: Snow City Singapore Offers 15% Off for Indonesian Tourists Indonesian tourists visiting Snow City Singapore can enjoy a 15% discount on tickets purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2023. Valid with a mandatory presentation of a passport at the entrance.
- 📦 Singapore Couple Flooded with Parcels: Over 100 Unordered Packages in Suspected 'Brushing Scam' Between February 2022 and September 2023, Singapore couple, Jane and John Tan received over 100 Amazon packages they did not order. The incident highlights concerns over brushing scams.
