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- 🌍 ‘The four seas are one family’: Singapore’s SG60 History Seminar Bridges Generations and Cultures On July 22, 2025, Singapore's SG60 Family History Seminar united over 500 attendees, celebrating cultural heritage. The event, backed by Singapore’s National Archives, emphasized shared histories across languages, fostering intergenerational connections.
- 🤖 Singapore Boosts AI Early Adopters: Expanding Talent to Support Data Scientists The Singapore government, led by the Infocomm Media Development Authority from 1st November 2023, aims to bolster AI skills nationwide, focusing on enhancing workforce capabilities to support data scientists and engineers effectively.
- 🇸🇬🤝🇵🇪 Celebrating 60 Years of Singapore's Independence and 45 Years of Peru-Singapore Friendship On 22nd July 2025, Singapore and Peru observed their shared milestones at a grand event in Singapore. Dignitaries included Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and Peru's Ambassador Juan Carlos Capuñay, highlighting cultural exchanges, economic cooperation, and future collaborations.
- ♻️ Singapore's Waste Challenge: Reduction in Waste but Recycling Rates Decline In 2024, Singapore generated less waste but also experienced a decrease in its recycling rates. According to the National Environment Agency report on March 15, 2024, domestic waste dropped by 5% to 3.2 million tonnes compared to 2023. However, the recycling rate fell to 12%, its lowest in 15 years, mainly due to reduced commercial sector participation and contamination of recycled materials.
- 🦠 Singapore's Measles Spike: Cases Rise, Outbreak Risk Remains Low Singapore reported a rise in measles cases, with 70 cases in 2023 till September 30, up from 15 in 2022. The Communicable Diseases Agency states the outbreak risk is minimal due to high vaccination rates. The majority are imported cases, predominantly among unvaccinated individuals.
- 🏢 HDB Unveils 10,200 New Flats: 4 Prime Projects Included in Latest Launch In HDB's July 2025 sales exercise, 10,200 new Build-To-Order flats, including 1,800 units in four prime projects, were launched. These projects are in Queenstown, Kallang Whampoa, and Bukit Merah. Interested applicants can submit applications from July 8 to July 14, 2025. HDB aims to meet high demand for housing in Singapore, with eligibility criteria emphasized.
- 🎶 Young Filipino Musicians Dazzle at Music Singapore 2025 At Music Singapore 2025, held on July 22, Filipino musicians from the University of Santo Tomas showcased their talent. The orchestra, led by conductor Herminigildo Galang, received a standing ovation for their performance, highlighting the global potential of young Filipino artists.
- 💼 CIMB Expands in Singapore: Targets Wealth and Treasury Growth As of June 2023, CIMB, a Malaysian bank, plans expansion in Singapore, focusing on wealth management and treasury activities. Key figures such as Novan Amirudin and Victor Lee are pivotal in this strategy evolution within the ASEAN region.
- 🔥 Fire Tragedy in Toa Payoh: Two Dead in Singapore Apartment Blaze; SG60 Voucher Guide Available On October 27, 2023, a fire broke out in a Toa Payoh apartment, leaving two individuals deceased. S$60 vouchers for eligible Singaporeans can be claimed via the designated government portal.
- 😢 Singapore Businesswoman Jane Lee Dies Following Workplace Scam Allegations Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad Singapore, died on October 14, 2023. A day prior, she accused Indian employee Ravinder Kaur of staging a workplace scam involving counterfeit invoices. Singapore police are investigating.
- 🌍 Global Passport Shift: The US and the UK fall, while India rises in the 2025 rankings. Singapore claimed the top spot for the world's most powerful passport in 2025, according to Henley & Partners. The ranking, announced on July 23, 2025, highlights Singapore's visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations.
- 🇸🇬 Sixth Street Expands: Launches New Office in Singapore On September 28, 2023, Sixth Street, a global asset management firm, appoints Stuart Wrigley, who previously led BlackRock’s Asia Pacific Credit division, to spearhead its operations from their inaugural Singapore office.
- 🔄 S’pore's Recycling Rate Nosedives: Domestic efforts plummet to a historic 11% low, raising environmental concerns. Singapore's National Environment Agency reported on October 9, 2023, that the domestic recycling rate hit a record low of 11% in 2022. This marks a significant drop from the 13% recorded in 2021.
- 🎲 Singapore Pools Toto Jackpot Climbs to $2.5M: No Winner on 21 July Draw The Singapore Pools Toto jackpot has increased to $2.5 million, after no one claimed the top prize in the draw held on 21 July 2023. This means the jackpot prize for the upcoming draw on 24 July is anticipated to be even larger, drawing significant attention from hopeful participants eager to potentially win big.
- 📚 Unlocking Insights: Philippine Embassy in Singapore Hosts NLB30 Keynotes On July 22, 2023, the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore hosted the NLB30 Keynotes. The event featured discussions on digital transformation led by key personalities including Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap, focusing on strengthening cultural ties.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Advocates End to Gaza Conflict: Supports Full Aid Access, Says Faishal In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Singapore's Minister of State, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, emphasized the nation's support for international efforts to cease hostilities and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid access. Reiterating on October 23, 2023, he highlighted the importance of coordinated global action to address nearly 5,000 reported casualties, underlining Singapore's commitment to peace and aid distribution. Faishal's statement aligns with Singapore's longstanding policy of prioritizing diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives in conflict zones.
- 🏌️♂️ Cross-Border Golf Surge Expected in Johor as Singapore Reduces Courses Johor anticipates a golf tourism boom, with the Secretary of Johor Golf Tourism Association, Steven Thielke, noting potential increases in demand due to seven Singapore courses closing by 2030.
- 🛂 Singapore Tops Global Passport Index; India Surges to 77th Singapore maintains its lead as of 2023 in Henley & Partners' Passport Index. Its citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 countries. India's remarkable surge to 77th allows access to 57 destinations without prior visa arrangements.
- 📈 Singapore Inflation Steady: Core inflation rate remains unchanged, signaling persistent economic pressures. In July 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore reported that the core inflation rate remained constant at 3.2%. Analysts, including DBS economist Irvin Seah, noted that sustained price pressures stemmed from rising food and energy costs. The central bank reiterated its commitment to maintaining price stability amidst global economic uncertainties. This consistent rate underscores challenges in managing inflation without stifling economic growth.
- 📉 Slight Inflation Increase in Singapore: Core Rate Rises 0.6% in June, Below Forecast Singapore's core inflation increased 0.6% in June 2025, year-on-year, below the 0.7% predicted by analysts in a Reuters poll. The Monetary Authority of Singapore observed a downtrend since February, emphasizing cautious economic recovery.
- 🌍 ‘The four seas are one family’: Singapore’s SG60 History Seminar Bridges Generations and Cultures On July 22, 2025, Singapore's SG60 Family History Seminar united over 500 attendees, celebrating cultural heritage. The event, backed by Singapore’s National Archives, emphasized shared histories across languages, fostering intergenerational connections.
- 🤖 Singapore Boosts AI Early Adopters: Expanding Talent to Support Data Scientists The Singapore government, led by the Infocomm Media Development Authority from 1st November 2023, aims to bolster AI skills nationwide, focusing on enhancing workforce capabilities to support data scientists and engineers effectively.
- 🇸🇬🤝🇵🇪 Celebrating 60 Years of Singapore's Independence and 45 Years of Peru-Singapore Friendship On 22nd July 2025, Singapore and Peru observed their shared milestones at a grand event in Singapore. Dignitaries included Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan and Peru's Ambassador Juan Carlos Capuñay, highlighting cultural exchanges, economic cooperation, and future collaborations.
- ♻️ Singapore's Waste Challenge: Reduction in Waste but Recycling Rates Decline In 2024, Singapore generated less waste but also experienced a decrease in its recycling rates. According to the National Environment Agency report on March 15, 2024, domestic waste dropped by 5% to 3.2 million tonnes compared to 2023. However, the recycling rate fell to 12%, its lowest in 15 years, mainly due to reduced commercial sector participation and contamination of recycled materials.
- 🦠 Singapore's Measles Spike: Cases Rise, Outbreak Risk Remains Low Singapore reported a rise in measles cases, with 70 cases in 2023 till September 30, up from 15 in 2022. The Communicable Diseases Agency states the outbreak risk is minimal due to high vaccination rates. The majority are imported cases, predominantly among unvaccinated individuals.
- 🏢 HDB Unveils 10,200 New Flats: 4 Prime Projects Included in Latest Launch In HDB's July 2025 sales exercise, 10,200 new Build-To-Order flats, including 1,800 units in four prime projects, were launched. These projects are in Queenstown, Kallang Whampoa, and Bukit Merah. Interested applicants can submit applications from July 8 to July 14, 2025. HDB aims to meet high demand for housing in Singapore, with eligibility criteria emphasized.
- 🎶 Young Filipino Musicians Dazzle at Music Singapore 2025 At Music Singapore 2025, held on July 22, Filipino musicians from the University of Santo Tomas showcased their talent. The orchestra, led by conductor Herminigildo Galang, received a standing ovation for their performance, highlighting the global potential of young Filipino artists.
- 💼 CIMB Expands in Singapore: Targets Wealth and Treasury Growth As of June 2023, CIMB, a Malaysian bank, plans expansion in Singapore, focusing on wealth management and treasury activities. Key figures such as Novan Amirudin and Victor Lee are pivotal in this strategy evolution within the ASEAN region.
- 🔥 Fire Tragedy in Toa Payoh: Two Dead in Singapore Apartment Blaze; SG60 Voucher Guide Available On October 27, 2023, a fire broke out in a Toa Payoh apartment, leaving two individuals deceased. S$60 vouchers for eligible Singaporeans can be claimed via the designated government portal.
- 😢 Singapore Businesswoman Jane Lee Dies Following Workplace Scam Allegations Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad Singapore, died on October 14, 2023. A day prior, she accused Indian employee Ravinder Kaur of staging a workplace scam involving counterfeit invoices. Singapore police are investigating.
- 🌍 Global Passport Shift: The US and the UK fall, while India rises in the 2025 rankings. Singapore claimed the top spot for the world's most powerful passport in 2025, according to Henley & Partners. The ranking, announced on July 23, 2025, highlights Singapore's visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations.
- 🇸🇬 Sixth Street Expands: Launches New Office in Singapore On September 28, 2023, Sixth Street, a global asset management firm, appoints Stuart Wrigley, who previously led BlackRock’s Asia Pacific Credit division, to spearhead its operations from their inaugural Singapore office.
- 🔄 S’pore's Recycling Rate Nosedives: Domestic efforts plummet to a historic 11% low, raising environmental concerns. Singapore's National Environment Agency reported on October 9, 2023, that the domestic recycling rate hit a record low of 11% in 2022. This marks a significant drop from the 13% recorded in 2021.
- 🎲 Singapore Pools Toto Jackpot Climbs to $2.5M: No Winner on 21 July Draw The Singapore Pools Toto jackpot has increased to $2.5 million, after no one claimed the top prize in the draw held on 21 July 2023. This means the jackpot prize for the upcoming draw on 24 July is anticipated to be even larger, drawing significant attention from hopeful participants eager to potentially win big.
- 📚 Unlocking Insights: Philippine Embassy in Singapore Hosts NLB30 Keynotes On July 22, 2023, the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore hosted the NLB30 Keynotes. The event featured discussions on digital transformation led by key personalities including Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap, focusing on strengthening cultural ties.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Advocates End to Gaza Conflict: Supports Full Aid Access, Says Faishal In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Singapore's Minister of State, Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, emphasized the nation's support for international efforts to cease hostilities and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid access. Reiterating on October 23, 2023, he highlighted the importance of coordinated global action to address nearly 5,000 reported casualties, underlining Singapore's commitment to peace and aid distribution. Faishal's statement aligns with Singapore's longstanding policy of prioritizing diplomatic and humanitarian initiatives in conflict zones.
- 🏌️♂️ Cross-Border Golf Surge Expected in Johor as Singapore Reduces Courses Johor anticipates a golf tourism boom, with the Secretary of Johor Golf Tourism Association, Steven Thielke, noting potential increases in demand due to seven Singapore courses closing by 2030.
- 🛂 Singapore Tops Global Passport Index; India Surges to 77th Singapore maintains its lead as of 2023 in Henley & Partners' Passport Index. Its citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to 192 countries. India's remarkable surge to 77th allows access to 57 destinations without prior visa arrangements.
- 📈 Singapore Inflation Steady: Core inflation rate remains unchanged, signaling persistent economic pressures. In July 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore reported that the core inflation rate remained constant at 3.2%. Analysts, including DBS economist Irvin Seah, noted that sustained price pressures stemmed from rising food and energy costs. The central bank reiterated its commitment to maintaining price stability amidst global economic uncertainties. This consistent rate underscores challenges in managing inflation without stifling economic growth.
- 📉 Slight Inflation Increase in Singapore: Core Rate Rises 0.6% in June, Below Forecast Singapore's core inflation increased 0.6% in June 2025, year-on-year, below the 0.7% predicted by analysts in a Reuters poll. The Monetary Authority of Singapore observed a downtrend since February, emphasizing cautious economic recovery.
