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- 📈 Singapore Stocks Rising: Yangzijiang Financial, Frasers Logistics, and UOB are offering promising gains for investors. Yangzijiang Financial posted a first-half net profit of S$98 million on August 2023. Frasers Logistics distributes S$0.0627 per unit in dividends, and UOB reports S$3.89 billion profit for Q2 2023.
- 🎉 Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru Celebrates Public Service Festival 2025 On 28 July 2025, the Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru organized the Public Service Festival. The event featured Singaporean public service representatives, highlighting cooperative efforts between Singapore and Malaysia, showcasing public service innovations.
- 🏆 Singapore's Youngest Athlete Shines in Debut Against the World's Best at Only 14 14-year-old Tan Wei Xuan from Singapore made headlines as he debuted in the Badminton World Federation tournament in Tokyo on October 18, 2023. Coached by Lee Yong-dae, he impressed international audiences.
- 🌿 New Mandai Crematorium to Open in 2025 The Mandai North Crematorium and Garden of Serenity in Singapore will begin operations on 15 August 2025, providing 12 air-conditioned funeral parlours, several service halls, and a tranquil garden space for ceremonies.
- 🏠 Singapore Property Market Surge: Home prices rise sharply as buyers rush ahead of new government curbs In Singapore, home prices witnessed a significant increase as buyers accelerated transactions before new government property curbs set to take effect on August 1, 2025.
- ✈️ Market Movements: OCBC, Singapore Airlines, Raffles Medical, AEM Holdings Surge on Strong Earnings Reports In Singapore on October 9, 2023, OCBC shares rose 1.5% following a positive third-quarter earnings forecast. Singapore Airlines increased 2.3% after announcing improved passenger traffic. Raffles Medical saw a 1.9% gain as healthcare demand surged, while AEM Holdings advanced 2.1% on robust semiconductor sector growth.
- 🎻 'The Witcher In Concert' Brings Magic to Singapore: Dates, Venue, and Tickets Unveiled The Witcher concert tour, featuring music from Netflix's series, debuts in Asia at Singapore's Star Theatre on April 19-20, 2024. Arthur Breznick conducts, with ticket sales beginning October 12, 2023.
- 🌟 IAEA and Singapore Renew Capacity-Building Partnership to Strengthen Nuclear Safety The IAEA and Singapore renewed their capacity-building partnership on October 4, 2023, signing a three-year agreement to enhance regional nuclear safety and security through educational programs and technical cooperation workshops.
- 🗳️ SM Lee Criticizes Opposition MPs: Electing more opposition Members of Parliament to check the Government is deemed a 'wrong direction.' On October 7, 2023, SM Lee emphasized that increasing opposition MPs in Parliament is detrimental to governance. Concurrently, a report revealed a rise in teen births in Singapore, with a gradual uptick noted since 2022, projecting further increases into 2024.
- 🌍 Singapore Sinkhole Insights: Experts Cite Missed Warnings Before Tanjong Katong Collapse On September 2, 2023, a sinkhole emerged on Tanjong Katong Road in Singapore. Experts, including Kelvin Yong from Nanyang Technological University, stressed that early warning signs, often overlooked, could have prevented the collapse.
- 🧗♂️ Saved by a Nylon Rope: Singapore Construction Workers Rescue Woman from Tanjong Katong Sinkhole On October 2, 2023, Mariyani, a 60-year-old Singaporean woman, was rescued from a 2-metre-deep sinkhole in Tanjong Katong. Construction workers using a nylon rope acted promptly, preventing any injuries.
- 😞 Loneliness in the Lion City: Is Singapore Really a Solitary Place to Call Home? A survey by the National Youth Council in 2020 found that 83% of youths in Singapore feel lonely at times. Blogger Kirsten Han explores cultural factors, including competitiveness and social expectations, contributing to this loneliness.
- 🌍 World's Leading Airport Revealed: World's most beautiful airport announced for 2025, dethroning Singapore's Changi from its long-standing title. The article reveals that in February 2025, the title of "World's Most Beautiful Airport" was given to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, surpassing Singapore's Changi. The decision was made by the prominent Skytrax World Airport Awards, reflecting significant updates and expansions completed by the Qatar Airports Authority. This accolade highlights Hamad International's groundbreaking architecture and passenger experience enhancements.
- 🚗 Singapore's Car Wash Controversy: Operators focusing on washing only Singapore vehicles may lose licenses, says Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, as of October 23, 2023. 🚗 Singapore's Car Wash Controversy: Operators focusing on washing only Singapore vehicles may lose licenses, says Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, as of October 23, 2023. Summary: On October 23, 2023, Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, warned that Malaysian car wash operators prioritizing Singapore vehicles at the expense of locals could lose their licenses. This announcement came after various complaints were reported. The concern focuses on these operators favoring Singaporean clients to take advantage of potentially higher profits, leading to potential crowding and dissatisfaction among local consumers. The government emphasizes ensuring fair service to all customers without bias.
- 🚗 Innovative Insights: Singapore's COE System for Cars May Benefit from Borrowing Ideas from the ABSD Regime for Homes Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system could integrate measures similar to the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) governing real estate. This change, advocated by Minister Khaw Boon Wan on 15 September 2023, could potentially stabilize car prices by using tiered premiums based on car ownership status.
- 🏥 HSBC's New Wellness Hub: Singapore's Raffles Hospital hosts HSBC's health center for staff, enhancing wellbeing services. HSBC launched its Health and Wellness Center at Raffles Hospital, Singapore, on May 31, 2023, in collaboration with Raffles Medical Group. Ashmita Acharya, HSBC Singapore’s Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, noted its role in promoting employee health.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines Soars: Robust Demand for Flights Fuels Growth Singapore Airlines reported a significant surge in demand for flights as of 5th October 2023. This increase was driven by travel recovery in key markets including North America and Europe, significantly boosting their revenue.
- 🏥 HSBC Singapore Enhances Health Initiatives: New Wellness Centre Opens at The Star Vista HSBC Singapore has launched its latest Health and Wellness Centre at The Star Vista on October 1, 2023. This initiative is designed to bolster health services and wellness programs for their employees.
- 🎯 Shangri-La Singapore Appoints New Marketing Director: Peter Wong Takes the Helm Peter Wong steps in as the new director of marketing at Shangri-La Singapore on October 15, 2023, succeeding Jane Tan. His previous role in Hong Kong's luxury sector bolsters his marketing expertise.
- 🦺 Heroic Rescue in Singapore: Indian Migrant Praised for Saving Woman from Sinkhole Kuldeep Singh, an Indian migrant worker, heroically rescued a woman from a massive sinkhole on October 4, 2023, in Singapore. Singh's quick actions earned him widespread praise and gratitude.
- 📈 Singapore Stocks Rising: Yangzijiang Financial, Frasers Logistics, and UOB are offering promising gains for investors. Yangzijiang Financial posted a first-half net profit of S$98 million on August 2023. Frasers Logistics distributes S$0.0627 per unit in dividends, and UOB reports S$3.89 billion profit for Q2 2023.
- 🎉 Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru Celebrates Public Service Festival 2025 On 28 July 2025, the Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru organized the Public Service Festival. The event featured Singaporean public service representatives, highlighting cooperative efforts between Singapore and Malaysia, showcasing public service innovations.
- 🏆 Singapore's Youngest Athlete Shines in Debut Against the World's Best at Only 14 14-year-old Tan Wei Xuan from Singapore made headlines as he debuted in the Badminton World Federation tournament in Tokyo on October 18, 2023. Coached by Lee Yong-dae, he impressed international audiences.
- 🌿 New Mandai Crematorium to Open in 2025 The Mandai North Crematorium and Garden of Serenity in Singapore will begin operations on 15 August 2025, providing 12 air-conditioned funeral parlours, several service halls, and a tranquil garden space for ceremonies.
- 🏠 Singapore Property Market Surge: Home prices rise sharply as buyers rush ahead of new government curbs In Singapore, home prices witnessed a significant increase as buyers accelerated transactions before new government property curbs set to take effect on August 1, 2025.
- ✈️ Market Movements: OCBC, Singapore Airlines, Raffles Medical, AEM Holdings Surge on Strong Earnings Reports In Singapore on October 9, 2023, OCBC shares rose 1.5% following a positive third-quarter earnings forecast. Singapore Airlines increased 2.3% after announcing improved passenger traffic. Raffles Medical saw a 1.9% gain as healthcare demand surged, while AEM Holdings advanced 2.1% on robust semiconductor sector growth.
- 🎻 'The Witcher In Concert' Brings Magic to Singapore: Dates, Venue, and Tickets Unveiled The Witcher concert tour, featuring music from Netflix's series, debuts in Asia at Singapore's Star Theatre on April 19-20, 2024. Arthur Breznick conducts, with ticket sales beginning October 12, 2023.
- 🌟 IAEA and Singapore Renew Capacity-Building Partnership to Strengthen Nuclear Safety The IAEA and Singapore renewed their capacity-building partnership on October 4, 2023, signing a three-year agreement to enhance regional nuclear safety and security through educational programs and technical cooperation workshops.
- 🗳️ SM Lee Criticizes Opposition MPs: Electing more opposition Members of Parliament to check the Government is deemed a 'wrong direction.' On October 7, 2023, SM Lee emphasized that increasing opposition MPs in Parliament is detrimental to governance. Concurrently, a report revealed a rise in teen births in Singapore, with a gradual uptick noted since 2022, projecting further increases into 2024.
- 🌍 Singapore Sinkhole Insights: Experts Cite Missed Warnings Before Tanjong Katong Collapse On September 2, 2023, a sinkhole emerged on Tanjong Katong Road in Singapore. Experts, including Kelvin Yong from Nanyang Technological University, stressed that early warning signs, often overlooked, could have prevented the collapse.
- 🧗♂️ Saved by a Nylon Rope: Singapore Construction Workers Rescue Woman from Tanjong Katong Sinkhole On October 2, 2023, Mariyani, a 60-year-old Singaporean woman, was rescued from a 2-metre-deep sinkhole in Tanjong Katong. Construction workers using a nylon rope acted promptly, preventing any injuries.
- 😞 Loneliness in the Lion City: Is Singapore Really a Solitary Place to Call Home? A survey by the National Youth Council in 2020 found that 83% of youths in Singapore feel lonely at times. Blogger Kirsten Han explores cultural factors, including competitiveness and social expectations, contributing to this loneliness.
- 🌍 World's Leading Airport Revealed: World's most beautiful airport announced for 2025, dethroning Singapore's Changi from its long-standing title. The article reveals that in February 2025, the title of "World's Most Beautiful Airport" was given to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, surpassing Singapore's Changi. The decision was made by the prominent Skytrax World Airport Awards, reflecting significant updates and expansions completed by the Qatar Airports Authority. This accolade highlights Hamad International's groundbreaking architecture and passenger experience enhancements.
- 🚗 Singapore's Car Wash Controversy: Operators focusing on washing only Singapore vehicles may lose licenses, says Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, as of October 23, 2023. 🚗 Singapore's Car Wash Controversy: Operators focusing on washing only Singapore vehicles may lose licenses, says Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, as of October 23, 2023. Summary: On October 23, 2023, Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs, Masagos Zulkifli, warned that Malaysian car wash operators prioritizing Singapore vehicles at the expense of locals could lose their licenses. This announcement came after various complaints were reported. The concern focuses on these operators favoring Singaporean clients to take advantage of potentially higher profits, leading to potential crowding and dissatisfaction among local consumers. The government emphasizes ensuring fair service to all customers without bias.
- 🚗 Innovative Insights: Singapore's COE System for Cars May Benefit from Borrowing Ideas from the ABSD Regime for Homes Singapore's Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system could integrate measures similar to the Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) governing real estate. This change, advocated by Minister Khaw Boon Wan on 15 September 2023, could potentially stabilize car prices by using tiered premiums based on car ownership status.
- 🏥 HSBC's New Wellness Hub: Singapore's Raffles Hospital hosts HSBC's health center for staff, enhancing wellbeing services. HSBC launched its Health and Wellness Center at Raffles Hospital, Singapore, on May 31, 2023, in collaboration with Raffles Medical Group. Ashmita Acharya, HSBC Singapore’s Head of Wealth and Personal Banking, noted its role in promoting employee health.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines Soars: Robust Demand for Flights Fuels Growth Singapore Airlines reported a significant surge in demand for flights as of 5th October 2023. This increase was driven by travel recovery in key markets including North America and Europe, significantly boosting their revenue.
- 🏥 HSBC Singapore Enhances Health Initiatives: New Wellness Centre Opens at The Star Vista HSBC Singapore has launched its latest Health and Wellness Centre at The Star Vista on October 1, 2023. This initiative is designed to bolster health services and wellness programs for their employees.
- 🎯 Shangri-La Singapore Appoints New Marketing Director: Peter Wong Takes the Helm Peter Wong steps in as the new director of marketing at Shangri-La Singapore on October 15, 2023, succeeding Jane Tan. His previous role in Hong Kong's luxury sector bolsters his marketing expertise.
- 🦺 Heroic Rescue in Singapore: Indian Migrant Praised for Saving Woman from Sinkhole Kuldeep Singh, an Indian migrant worker, heroically rescued a woman from a massive sinkhole on October 4, 2023, in Singapore. Singh's quick actions earned him widespread praise and gratitude.
