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- 🍬 BBH Singapore Defies Chewing Gum Ban for SG60 Celebration! On October 3, 2023, BBH Singapore creatively circumvented Singapore's longstanding chewing gum ban by launching a celebratory campaign to mark SG60. The ad agency, known for its innovative marketing, showcased the gum in limited-edition packaging, reflecting Singapore's vibrant culture and history, sparking curiosity and public engagement.
- 🎤 Singapore’s K-pop Dream: Aspiring Idols Groove in Southeast Asia's First Academy K-pop idol hopefuls in Singapore are honing their skills at Voice Korea Training Centre, which launched Southeast Asia's first K-pop academy on December 1, 2023. The center aims to create a new wave of K-pop talent in the region.
- 🇦🇺 Lee Hsien Loong Honored: Australian Governor-General confers country's top civilian award to Singapore PM for enhancing bilateral ties Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, received the Order of Australia from the Governor-General on October 2023. Meanwhile, a track fault caused major MRT disruptions on the East-West Line, affecting commuters.
- 🚀 Gibsons Strengthens Singapore Broking Team with Key Hires Gibson Shipbrokers expands its broking team in Singapore, adding James Lewis and Laura Ng to enhance its services in the region. This recruitment drive occurred in October 2023 to bolster future growth.
- 🎤 Singapore Debuts K-pop Academy: Training the Next Generation of Global Idols SM Entertainment officially launched SM Universe Academy in Singapore’s EtonHouse International Education Group on November 7, 2023, aiming to nurture aspiring K-pop talents through a two-year full-time diploma program.
- 🌏 TransferMate Expands in Singapore: With MAS approval, TransferMate enhances its Major Payment Institution license to support cross-border transactions in Singapore, aiming to offer extended financial services. TransferMate, an Irish B2B payments firm, received the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) approval to expand its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license on October 10, 2023. This development allows TransferMate to offer enhanced payment services in Singapore, facilitating broader cross-border financial transactions.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777-9 Soars in First Test Flight On August 6, 2025, Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777-9 completed its inaugural test flight, departing from Boeing's facility in Everett, Washington. The aircraft, registration 9V-SXA, marked a milestone in the airline's fleet expansion plans.
- ☔ Singapore's August Weather: Expect Wetter Days with Thundery Showers in Early Month Singapore is forecasted to experience thundery showers from August 1 to August 18, 2023, due to prevailing southwest monsoon conditions. The Meteorological Service Singapore anticipates more frequent rain than usual, predominantly in the afternoon.
- 💼 Dymon Asia Capital Expands: Major Hiring Surge across Asia amid Rising Regional Fund Interest In October 2023, Dymon Asia Capital, a leading Singapore hedge fund, launched a significant hiring initiative, increasing its workforce across Asia and tapping into burgeoning regional fund popularity.
- 📈 Dymon Asia Capital Expands: Top Singapore Hedge Fund Boosts Asia Hiring Amid Growing Regional Fund Appeal Dymon Asia Capital, one of Singapore's leading hedge funds, significantly increased its hiring across Asia, particularly focusing on North Asia. This expansion aligns with the growing investor interest in Asian regional funds, especially in China and North Asia, amid uncertain global economic conditions.
- 🏗️ City Developments Dominates Bidding: Offers Top Bids For Two Singapore Plots Amid Brisk Residential Demand City Developments Limited secured the top bids for two residential sites at Marina View and Tampines Street 62 in Singapore, driven by strong housing demand. Bidding took place on August 4, 2025.
- 📈 UOBKH Alpha Picks Outperform STI: July Selections Highlight Winning Strategy in Singapore and Malaysia In July 2023, UOB Kay Hian's portfolio of alpha picks exceeded the Straits Times Index's performance. New recommendations include CapitaLand Investment Limited for Singapore and Tenaga Nasional Berhad for Malaysia, showcasing promising market opportunities.
- 🌏 Tysers Expands in Asia: Desmond Cheok Appointed as Associate Director in Singapore Desmond Cheok, with extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, was appointed as Associate Director for Property & Casualty at Tysers in Singapore on 19th October 2023, enhancing their regional presence.
- 🚨 Drug Bust in Singapore: Three Arrested Over $150,000 Offences On October 3, 2023, Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau apprehended Teo Ah Beng, Lim Choon Seng, and Wong Kai Ming, following a sting operation in Geylang. The raid uncovered drugs worth over $150,000.
- ✈️ Air India Partners with Singapore Airlines for Fleet Maintenance After June Crash: Sources Air India reached out to Singapore Airlines for technical support after a catastrophic crash in June 2023. The partnership intends to enhance safety evaluations and improve fleet maintenance procedures. The airline aims for complete implementation by early next year.
- ✈️ Air India Strengthens Maintenance: Partners with Singapore Air Post-Crash On October 14, 2023, Air India collaborated with Singapore Airlines for maintenance enhancement post-crash on August 28. The incident at Thiruvananthapuram airport resulted in two casualties. This strategic alliance reflects a $50 million initiative to bolster operational safety and efficiency.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines Apologises: Muslim Passenger Served Pork Due to Crew's Unawareness of Prosciutto On October 16, 2023, passenger Mahfuz Jafri, traveling on Singapore Airlines, accidentally received pork prosciutto due to a crew's lack of awareness about its contents, leading to an official apology.
- 🛍️ Hunter Expands in Singapore: Luxury brand Hunter unveils its second mono store on Orchard Road, Singapore, on 27 September 2023, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asia retail presence. Hunter's new store, located at ION Orchard, follows their first opening in MBS in 2021. CEO Vincent Wauters highlighted this strategic expansion aimed at capturing the growing luxury market in Singapore.
- 🚗 Crackdown on Illegal Rides: 19 drivers nabbed for unlicensed ride-hailing at Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport On October 3, 2023, Singapore's Land Transport Authority apprehended 19 drivers providing illegal ride-hailing services at Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport. These operations violated transportation regulations, leading to increased enforcement measures. Taxi availability between 6 pm and 7:30 pm was affected, prompting this crackdown. The reported drivers face serious penalties, including fines of up to S$3,000. Assistant Commissioner Cheang Keng Keong emphasized public safety concerns due to unlicensed ride services.
- 🌾 Jakarta’s Land Crackdown: Concerns Rise for Singapore-Listed Plantation Firms Amid Regulatory Changes Indonesia's recent measures to tighten land compliance are causing uncertainty for Singapore-listed plantation companies such as Golden Agri-Resources and Wilmar International. The crackdown, effective October 2023, potentially impacts land use compliance and profitability.
- 🍬 BBH Singapore Defies Chewing Gum Ban for SG60 Celebration! On October 3, 2023, BBH Singapore creatively circumvented Singapore's longstanding chewing gum ban by launching a celebratory campaign to mark SG60. The ad agency, known for its innovative marketing, showcased the gum in limited-edition packaging, reflecting Singapore's vibrant culture and history, sparking curiosity and public engagement.
- 🎤 Singapore’s K-pop Dream: Aspiring Idols Groove in Southeast Asia's First Academy K-pop idol hopefuls in Singapore are honing their skills at Voice Korea Training Centre, which launched Southeast Asia's first K-pop academy on December 1, 2023. The center aims to create a new wave of K-pop talent in the region.
- 🇦🇺 Lee Hsien Loong Honored: Australian Governor-General confers country's top civilian award to Singapore PM for enhancing bilateral ties Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, received the Order of Australia from the Governor-General on October 2023. Meanwhile, a track fault caused major MRT disruptions on the East-West Line, affecting commuters.
- 🚀 Gibsons Strengthens Singapore Broking Team with Key Hires Gibson Shipbrokers expands its broking team in Singapore, adding James Lewis and Laura Ng to enhance its services in the region. This recruitment drive occurred in October 2023 to bolster future growth.
- 🎤 Singapore Debuts K-pop Academy: Training the Next Generation of Global Idols SM Entertainment officially launched SM Universe Academy in Singapore’s EtonHouse International Education Group on November 7, 2023, aiming to nurture aspiring K-pop talents through a two-year full-time diploma program.
- 🌏 TransferMate Expands in Singapore: With MAS approval, TransferMate enhances its Major Payment Institution license to support cross-border transactions in Singapore, aiming to offer extended financial services. TransferMate, an Irish B2B payments firm, received the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) approval to expand its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license on October 10, 2023. This development allows TransferMate to offer enhanced payment services in Singapore, facilitating broader cross-border financial transactions.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777-9 Soars in First Test Flight On August 6, 2025, Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777-9 completed its inaugural test flight, departing from Boeing's facility in Everett, Washington. The aircraft, registration 9V-SXA, marked a milestone in the airline's fleet expansion plans.
- ☔ Singapore's August Weather: Expect Wetter Days with Thundery Showers in Early Month Singapore is forecasted to experience thundery showers from August 1 to August 18, 2023, due to prevailing southwest monsoon conditions. The Meteorological Service Singapore anticipates more frequent rain than usual, predominantly in the afternoon.
- 💼 Dymon Asia Capital Expands: Major Hiring Surge across Asia amid Rising Regional Fund Interest In October 2023, Dymon Asia Capital, a leading Singapore hedge fund, launched a significant hiring initiative, increasing its workforce across Asia and tapping into burgeoning regional fund popularity.
- 📈 Dymon Asia Capital Expands: Top Singapore Hedge Fund Boosts Asia Hiring Amid Growing Regional Fund Appeal Dymon Asia Capital, one of Singapore's leading hedge funds, significantly increased its hiring across Asia, particularly focusing on North Asia. This expansion aligns with the growing investor interest in Asian regional funds, especially in China and North Asia, amid uncertain global economic conditions.
- 🏗️ City Developments Dominates Bidding: Offers Top Bids For Two Singapore Plots Amid Brisk Residential Demand City Developments Limited secured the top bids for two residential sites at Marina View and Tampines Street 62 in Singapore, driven by strong housing demand. Bidding took place on August 4, 2025.
- 📈 UOBKH Alpha Picks Outperform STI: July Selections Highlight Winning Strategy in Singapore and Malaysia In July 2023, UOB Kay Hian's portfolio of alpha picks exceeded the Straits Times Index's performance. New recommendations include CapitaLand Investment Limited for Singapore and Tenaga Nasional Berhad for Malaysia, showcasing promising market opportunities.
- 🌏 Tysers Expands in Asia: Desmond Cheok Appointed as Associate Director in Singapore Desmond Cheok, with extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, was appointed as Associate Director for Property & Casualty at Tysers in Singapore on 19th October 2023, enhancing their regional presence.
- 🚨 Drug Bust in Singapore: Three Arrested Over $150,000 Offences On October 3, 2023, Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau apprehended Teo Ah Beng, Lim Choon Seng, and Wong Kai Ming, following a sting operation in Geylang. The raid uncovered drugs worth over $150,000.
- ✈️ Air India Partners with Singapore Airlines for Fleet Maintenance After June Crash: Sources Air India reached out to Singapore Airlines for technical support after a catastrophic crash in June 2023. The partnership intends to enhance safety evaluations and improve fleet maintenance procedures. The airline aims for complete implementation by early next year.
- ✈️ Air India Strengthens Maintenance: Partners with Singapore Air Post-Crash On October 14, 2023, Air India collaborated with Singapore Airlines for maintenance enhancement post-crash on August 28. The incident at Thiruvananthapuram airport resulted in two casualties. This strategic alliance reflects a $50 million initiative to bolster operational safety and efficiency.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines Apologises: Muslim Passenger Served Pork Due to Crew's Unawareness of Prosciutto On October 16, 2023, passenger Mahfuz Jafri, traveling on Singapore Airlines, accidentally received pork prosciutto due to a crew's lack of awareness about its contents, leading to an official apology.
- 🛍️ Hunter Expands in Singapore: Luxury brand Hunter unveils its second mono store on Orchard Road, Singapore, on 27 September 2023, marking a significant milestone in its Southeast Asia retail presence. Hunter's new store, located at ION Orchard, follows their first opening in MBS in 2021. CEO Vincent Wauters highlighted this strategic expansion aimed at capturing the growing luxury market in Singapore.
- 🚗 Crackdown on Illegal Rides: 19 drivers nabbed for unlicensed ride-hailing at Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport On October 3, 2023, Singapore's Land Transport Authority apprehended 19 drivers providing illegal ride-hailing services at Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport. These operations violated transportation regulations, leading to increased enforcement measures. Taxi availability between 6 pm and 7:30 pm was affected, prompting this crackdown. The reported drivers face serious penalties, including fines of up to S$3,000. Assistant Commissioner Cheang Keng Keong emphasized public safety concerns due to unlicensed ride services.
- 🌾 Jakarta’s Land Crackdown: Concerns Rise for Singapore-Listed Plantation Firms Amid Regulatory Changes Indonesia's recent measures to tighten land compliance are causing uncertainty for Singapore-listed plantation companies such as Golden Agri-Resources and Wilmar International. The crackdown, effective October 2023, potentially impacts land use compliance and profitability.
