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- 🏘️ Shifts in Singapore's Luxury Home Market: Key Buyer Trends Emerging in 2025 In 2025, Singapore's luxury real estate shows a preference for eco-friendly developments and integrated digital features, influenced by global sustainability trends and enhancing buyer experience.
- 🌊 New World Aquatics Bureau Leadership: Elections at Singapore Congress Shape 2025 Future The World Aquatics Ordinary General Congress, held on October 5, 2023, in Singapore, elected new Bureau members to serve until 2025. The event highlighted discussions on governance and worldwide aquatic sports development.
- 🔋 **Singapore: IAEA Supports Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Ambitions** On October 16, 2023, Singapore hosted a regional workshop titled “Advancements in Nuclear Energy Innovation,” facilitated by the IAEA, focusing on harnessing nuclear technology to achieve low-carbon energy goals across Southeast Asia.
- 🌏 Everest Names Catherine Soyka as AVP for Reinsurance Underwriting in Singapore In October 2023, Everest Reinsurance announced the appointment of Catherine Soyka as Assistant Vice President of Reinsurance Underwriting for their Singapore branch. Soyka's previous experience in underwriting is expected to enhance the company's strategic growth in the Asian market.
- ✈️ In-Flight Nightmare: Briton Charged Over Violent Threats on Singapore Airlines During a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore on July 27, 2025, Briton Thomas Mitchell allegedly threatened to kill Israeli passengers and assaulted crew members. Mitchell was charged on July 29, 2025, in Singapore. The altercation disrupted the flight, adding to the airline's challenges in maintaining safety and order.
- 🌍 Saviynt Expands Offices: Growth in Singapore & London On October 12, 2023, identity management company Saviynt announced its expansion into Singapore and London to support increasing demand across Europe and Asia, aiming to enhance collaboration and customer service globally.
- 💳 Singapore Advances E-Payments: New Deferred Payment Solutions Unveiled to Foster Transition On July 30, 2025, Singapore launched novel electronic deferred payment solutions, led by Heng Swee Keat, aiming to enhance the city-state's rapid transition to electronic payments.
- 💸 Understanding Singapore's Monetary Dynamics: A Dive into Its Unique Policy Approach On July 27, 2025, Singapore's central banking practices differ by focusing on the trade-weighted Singapore dollar. Unlike typical interest rate targets, the Monetary Authority of Singapore uses the exchange rate to keep inflation in check and ensure stable economic growth amidst its reliance on global trade.
- 💰 Dividend Season in Singapore: 5 Stocks to Watch for Payouts Singapore Press Holdings will pay out a final dividend on August 30, 2023. Lendlease Global Commercial REIT and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust also announce upcoming dividend payments, attracting investor attention.
- 💰 Dividend Bonanza: Singapore Stocks Announce August Payouts for Investors! In August 2023, UOB, ComfortDelGro, SATS, Singtel, and Keppel Infrastructure Trust announced dividends. Investors can expect payouts ranging from S$0.025 to S$0.60 per share. Ensure eligibility by check record dates.
- 🚗 Singapore Sinkhole Incident: Transport Minister S. Iswaran apologizes after a sinkhole on Orchard Road swallows a car, prompting urgent infrastructure assessments. On July 28, 2025, Singapore's Transport Minister, S. Iswaran, issued an apology after a substantial sinkhole on Orchard Road swallowed a car. This incident, which involved no casualties, has led to immediate scrutiny of urban infrastructure and accelerated maintenance efforts.
- 📈 Employment Growth Surges: MOM Reports Expansion Amid Economic Challenges Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported on July 12, 2025, that employment increased in the second quarter despite global economic challenges. Job growth was recorded primarily in the services sector.
- 🛡️ MHA Staff Seconded to Combat Etomidate Abuse: Shanmugam's Response The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seconded staff to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on 5 October 2023, as Minister K. Shanmugam addressed increasing etomidate drug abuse among Singapore youth found using vapes.
- 💰Singapore Holds Steady: Monetary Policy Unchanged in July On July 14, 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), led by Managing Director Ravi Menon, decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged, citing stable economic growth and inflation.
- 📈 Singapore Maintains Stable Monetary Policy Amid Tariff Concerns: MAS Decision Aligns with Global Economic Uncertainty The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) decided to keep its current monetary policy stance unchanged on July 30, 2025. This decision comes amidst ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainties affecting global trade. The city's key trade-dependent sectors could face pressure due to the unresolved tariff situation between major global economies.
- 🏦 Singapore's Monetary Policy Steady: Central Bank Holds Firm on Current Strategy Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), decided on October 13, 2023, to maintain its current monetary policy. MAS emphasized the necessity to stabilize inflation while supporting economic growth forecasts. This decision affects Singapore's export-driven economy, with implications for regional trade partners.
- 💰 Singapore Central Bank Maintains Stability: Monetary Policy Settings Unchanged On July 30, 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged, maintaining the prevailing stance since October 2022, due to the stable inflation outlook and moderate growth forecast.
- 📉 Singapore Holds Steady: Monetary Policy Unchanged Amid Projected Economic Slowdown The Monetary Authority of Singapore maintained its policy settings on July 30, 2025, signaling a potential economic slowdown in the latter half of the year. MAS cited global uncertainties impacting Singapore's exports.
- 💱 Singapore Dollar Policy Steady: MAS Maintains Stance Amid US Tariff Threats to Economy The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opted to keep its currency policy unchanged on October 14, 2019, due to economic uncertainties from US tariffs. This decision comes amid a global economic downturn, with Singapore's growth forecast lowered to 0-1% for 2019. MAS's targeted approach helps mitigate currency fluctuations while responding to external economic pressures.
- 💰 Singapore Maintains Monetary Settings: Trade Tensions Decline Amid Economic Adjustments On July 30, 2025, following eased trade tensions, the Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to maintain its monetary policy amidst adjustments in regional economic activities. The decision emphasizes Singapore's economic strategy focus.
- 🏘️ Shifts in Singapore's Luxury Home Market: Key Buyer Trends Emerging in 2025 In 2025, Singapore's luxury real estate shows a preference for eco-friendly developments and integrated digital features, influenced by global sustainability trends and enhancing buyer experience.
- 🌊 New World Aquatics Bureau Leadership: Elections at Singapore Congress Shape 2025 Future The World Aquatics Ordinary General Congress, held on October 5, 2023, in Singapore, elected new Bureau members to serve until 2025. The event highlighted discussions on governance and worldwide aquatic sports development.
- 🔋 **Singapore: IAEA Supports Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Ambitions** On October 16, 2023, Singapore hosted a regional workshop titled “Advancements in Nuclear Energy Innovation,” facilitated by the IAEA, focusing on harnessing nuclear technology to achieve low-carbon energy goals across Southeast Asia.
- 🌏 Everest Names Catherine Soyka as AVP for Reinsurance Underwriting in Singapore In October 2023, Everest Reinsurance announced the appointment of Catherine Soyka as Assistant Vice President of Reinsurance Underwriting for their Singapore branch. Soyka's previous experience in underwriting is expected to enhance the company's strategic growth in the Asian market.
- ✈️ In-Flight Nightmare: Briton Charged Over Violent Threats on Singapore Airlines During a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore on July 27, 2025, Briton Thomas Mitchell allegedly threatened to kill Israeli passengers and assaulted crew members. Mitchell was charged on July 29, 2025, in Singapore. The altercation disrupted the flight, adding to the airline's challenges in maintaining safety and order.
- 🌍 Saviynt Expands Offices: Growth in Singapore & London On October 12, 2023, identity management company Saviynt announced its expansion into Singapore and London to support increasing demand across Europe and Asia, aiming to enhance collaboration and customer service globally.
- 💳 Singapore Advances E-Payments: New Deferred Payment Solutions Unveiled to Foster Transition On July 30, 2025, Singapore launched novel electronic deferred payment solutions, led by Heng Swee Keat, aiming to enhance the city-state's rapid transition to electronic payments.
- 💸 Understanding Singapore's Monetary Dynamics: A Dive into Its Unique Policy Approach On July 27, 2025, Singapore's central banking practices differ by focusing on the trade-weighted Singapore dollar. Unlike typical interest rate targets, the Monetary Authority of Singapore uses the exchange rate to keep inflation in check and ensure stable economic growth amidst its reliance on global trade.
- 💰 Dividend Season in Singapore: 5 Stocks to Watch for Payouts Singapore Press Holdings will pay out a final dividend on August 30, 2023. Lendlease Global Commercial REIT and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust also announce upcoming dividend payments, attracting investor attention.
- 💰 Dividend Bonanza: Singapore Stocks Announce August Payouts for Investors! In August 2023, UOB, ComfortDelGro, SATS, Singtel, and Keppel Infrastructure Trust announced dividends. Investors can expect payouts ranging from S$0.025 to S$0.60 per share. Ensure eligibility by check record dates.
- 🚗 Singapore Sinkhole Incident: Transport Minister S. Iswaran apologizes after a sinkhole on Orchard Road swallows a car, prompting urgent infrastructure assessments. On July 28, 2025, Singapore's Transport Minister, S. Iswaran, issued an apology after a substantial sinkhole on Orchard Road swallowed a car. This incident, which involved no casualties, has led to immediate scrutiny of urban infrastructure and accelerated maintenance efforts.
- 📈 Employment Growth Surges: MOM Reports Expansion Amid Economic Challenges Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported on July 12, 2025, that employment increased in the second quarter despite global economic challenges. Job growth was recorded primarily in the services sector.
- 🛡️ MHA Staff Seconded to Combat Etomidate Abuse: Shanmugam's Response The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seconded staff to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on 5 October 2023, as Minister K. Shanmugam addressed increasing etomidate drug abuse among Singapore youth found using vapes.
- 💰Singapore Holds Steady: Monetary Policy Unchanged in July On July 14, 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), led by Managing Director Ravi Menon, decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged, citing stable economic growth and inflation.
- 📈 Singapore Maintains Stable Monetary Policy Amid Tariff Concerns: MAS Decision Aligns with Global Economic Uncertainty The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) decided to keep its current monetary policy stance unchanged on July 30, 2025. This decision comes amidst ongoing U.S. tariff uncertainties affecting global trade. The city's key trade-dependent sectors could face pressure due to the unresolved tariff situation between major global economies.
- 🏦 Singapore's Monetary Policy Steady: Central Bank Holds Firm on Current Strategy Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), decided on October 13, 2023, to maintain its current monetary policy. MAS emphasized the necessity to stabilize inflation while supporting economic growth forecasts. This decision affects Singapore's export-driven economy, with implications for regional trade partners.
- 💰 Singapore Central Bank Maintains Stability: Monetary Policy Settings Unchanged On July 30, 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to keep its monetary policy unchanged, maintaining the prevailing stance since October 2022, due to the stable inflation outlook and moderate growth forecast.
- 📉 Singapore Holds Steady: Monetary Policy Unchanged Amid Projected Economic Slowdown The Monetary Authority of Singapore maintained its policy settings on July 30, 2025, signaling a potential economic slowdown in the latter half of the year. MAS cited global uncertainties impacting Singapore's exports.
- 💱 Singapore Dollar Policy Steady: MAS Maintains Stance Amid US Tariff Threats to Economy The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opted to keep its currency policy unchanged on October 14, 2019, due to economic uncertainties from US tariffs. This decision comes amid a global economic downturn, with Singapore's growth forecast lowered to 0-1% for 2019. MAS's targeted approach helps mitigate currency fluctuations while responding to external economic pressures.
- 💰 Singapore Maintains Monetary Settings: Trade Tensions Decline Amid Economic Adjustments On July 30, 2025, following eased trade tensions, the Monetary Authority of Singapore decided to maintain its monetary policy amidst adjustments in regional economic activities. The decision emphasizes Singapore's economic strategy focus.
