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- 🎨 Unexpected Artistic Wonders: Singapore's Art Where You'd Least Expect It "Singapore’s Art, Where You’d Least Expect It" showcases the hidden art scene in unexpected places, including public spaces and MRT stations. Airing October 2023, it explores local artists and fascinating installations.
- 🚢 Major Departures: Capesize Shipbrokers Leave Braemar in Singapore Amid Industry Shifts In September 2023, several Capesize shipbrokers exited Braemar's Singapore office, coinciding with John Taylor's promotion to co-head of global dry cargo on September 20, 2023. This significant staff reshuffle reflects evolving market dynamics in the shipping industry.
- 🚨 Singapore Grants Clemency: In a rare decision, the city-state commutes the sentence of a drug trafficker on death row. 🇸🇬 Singapore's Rare Clemency: In a significant decision on October 25, 2023, Singapore commuted drug trafficker Syed Suhail Syed Zin's death sentence to life imprisonment, marking a rare gesture by the city-state known for strict drug laws.
- 📚 Time Travel for Teens: ST180 Exhibition Takes Students on Historical Journey The ST180 exhibition, held at the National Museum of Singapore from August 10 to October 31, 2023, allows secondary students to explore Singapore's 180-year history through immersive displays and interactive experiences.
- 🚀 Singapore's Space Ambitions: Singapore unveils its first national space exploration plan, aiming to establish a satellite launch facility by 2030, boosting the nation’s presence in the global space industry. Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Tan Boon Kheng, announced on Friday, 15 August 2025, that $350 million will be invested over five years in space technology, aiming to boost local startups and foster international collaborations.
- 🔍 ICA to Review Ong Beng Seng's PR Status After Fine for Obstruction of Justice The Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is reassessing the permanent residency of Ong Beng Seng following his $10,000 fine on October 2023 for abetting obstruction of justice.
- 🍛 Singapore's Culinary Brilliance Unleashed: A Deep Dive into the Nation's Innovative Food Scene "Singapore's Taste Makers" delves into the creative processes and stories behind prominent chefs like Chef Damian D'Silva and his restaurant, Kin. The show premiered on July 14, 2021, highlighting fusion cuisine and cultural heritage, airing on Mediacorp Channel 5.
- 🌍 Leadership Change: David Fogarty Appointed Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore David Fogarty was appointed as Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore on October 2023, succeeding Esther An. Fogarty aims to enhance sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility in the region.
- ⚖️ Ong Beng Seng Fined: Singaporean tycoon fined S$30,000 for abetting ex-Minister Iswaran in justice obstruction case On August 15, 2025, Ong Beng Seng, a key figure in Singapore's F1 Grand Prix, received a S$30,000 fine for aiding former minister S. Iswaran in impeding a criminal investigation.
- 🚌 Allianz Supports Singapore's First Fully Driverless Bus Launch Allianz has financially supported the first fully driverless bus in Singapore. The autonomous bus, launched on October 26, 2023, is operated by ST Engineering and carries 12 passengers along Sentosa Island.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore at 60: Celebrating Six Decades of Progress and Prosperity Singapore celebrated its 60th National Day on 9 August 2025, marking six decades since its independence from Malaysia in 1965. President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined citizens in the celebrations, which included a grand parade at Padang. The event showcased the nation's achievements in economic growth, technological advancement, and social cohesion. Approximately 25,000 spectators attended, witnessing spectacular performances and a fly-past featuring the Republic of Singapore Air Force. National Day Parade organisers estimated the celebrations cost around S$18 million.
- 🌊 Nature-Based Solutions Rise: Singapore Studies Multi-Use Structures to Safeguard Coastlines On 5 November 2023, Singapore's government explored diverse solutions, including eco-friendly and multi-use structures, to protect its coastlines. Researchers are focusing on nature-based approaches to enhance resilience against rising sea levels.
- 🛍️ Singapore Retail Requires Revamp, Not Requiem In an article from The Business Times, published on October 12, 2023, retail strategist Anson Lim suggests Singapore's retail sector must embrace technology, improve customer experiences, and adapt to evolving consumer trends to thrive amidst global challenges.
- 🌏 Singapore's Future Blueprint: PM Lawrence Wong to Unveil Key Initiatives at NDR 2025, Shaping Nation's Prosperity Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to address four significant areas for Singapore's progress at the upcoming National Day Rally 2025. This event, scheduled for August 17, 2025, will focus on economic sustainability, technological advancements, and social equality. Wong will outline strategies aiming to enhance national security, digital infrastructure, and community welfare, reflecting the country's continued commitment to long-term development and resilience amidst global challenges.
- 🚬 Singapore Authorities Seize Over 280 Illegal Vapes in Major Nightspot Raids On October 10, 2023, Singapore's Health Sciences Authority and Central Narcotics Bureau confiscated 284 illegal vapes, including Kpods, in a multi-agency raid at Club Peaches and Drip Club, leading to four arrests.
- 🔪 Boon Tat Street's Tragic Tale: Singapore's Justice System Under Scrutiny On July 10, 2017, Tan Nam Seng, 70, fatally stabbed his son-in-law, Navin Vijayakumar, outside a Telok Ayer shophouse. Tan's seven-year jail term reignited debates on justice and sentencing.
- 🎻 Farewell to Maestro: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Founder Choo Hoey Passes at 90 Choo Hoey, founding director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, has passed away at age 90. Born in 1934, he led the orchestra from 1979 to 1996, shaping its prominence.
- 🚗 Johor Drivers Unite: Association Planned Over Singapore Ride-hail Crackdown Drivers from Johor, Malaysia, led by Mohamed Idris, plan to form an association on November 10, 2023, in response to Singapore's crackdown on cross-border ride-hail services, seeking formal representation.
- 📱 Rise in Digital Remittances: More Singaporeans Turn to Apps According to a report on September 24, 2023, from The Independent Singapore, local residents increasingly use digital remittance services like Wise and Revolut. The shift is largely attributed to convenience and reduced transfer fees.
- 🍞 Korea's Standard Bread Arrives: Artisanal Loaves Delight Singaporeans Standard Bread's popular artisanal loaves have arrived in Singapore. Located at 350 Orchard Road, the bakery debuted on October 22, 2023, offering signature items like Nama Shokupan and Matcha Softee.
- 🎨 Unexpected Artistic Wonders: Singapore's Art Where You'd Least Expect It "Singapore’s Art, Where You’d Least Expect It" showcases the hidden art scene in unexpected places, including public spaces and MRT stations. Airing October 2023, it explores local artists and fascinating installations.
- 🚢 Major Departures: Capesize Shipbrokers Leave Braemar in Singapore Amid Industry Shifts In September 2023, several Capesize shipbrokers exited Braemar's Singapore office, coinciding with John Taylor's promotion to co-head of global dry cargo on September 20, 2023. This significant staff reshuffle reflects evolving market dynamics in the shipping industry.
- 🚨 Singapore Grants Clemency: In a rare decision, the city-state commutes the sentence of a drug trafficker on death row. 🇸🇬 Singapore's Rare Clemency: In a significant decision on October 25, 2023, Singapore commuted drug trafficker Syed Suhail Syed Zin's death sentence to life imprisonment, marking a rare gesture by the city-state known for strict drug laws.
- 📚 Time Travel for Teens: ST180 Exhibition Takes Students on Historical Journey The ST180 exhibition, held at the National Museum of Singapore from August 10 to October 31, 2023, allows secondary students to explore Singapore's 180-year history through immersive displays and interactive experiences.
- 🚀 Singapore's Space Ambitions: Singapore unveils its first national space exploration plan, aiming to establish a satellite launch facility by 2030, boosting the nation’s presence in the global space industry. Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Tan Boon Kheng, announced on Friday, 15 August 2025, that $350 million will be invested over five years in space technology, aiming to boost local startups and foster international collaborations.
- 🔍 ICA to Review Ong Beng Seng's PR Status After Fine for Obstruction of Justice The Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is reassessing the permanent residency of Ong Beng Seng following his $10,000 fine on October 2023 for abetting obstruction of justice.
- 🍛 Singapore's Culinary Brilliance Unleashed: A Deep Dive into the Nation's Innovative Food Scene "Singapore's Taste Makers" delves into the creative processes and stories behind prominent chefs like Chef Damian D'Silva and his restaurant, Kin. The show premiered on July 14, 2021, highlighting fusion cuisine and cultural heritage, airing on Mediacorp Channel 5.
- 🌍 Leadership Change: David Fogarty Appointed Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore David Fogarty was appointed as Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Singapore on October 2023, succeeding Esther An. Fogarty aims to enhance sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility in the region.
- ⚖️ Ong Beng Seng Fined: Singaporean tycoon fined S$30,000 for abetting ex-Minister Iswaran in justice obstruction case On August 15, 2025, Ong Beng Seng, a key figure in Singapore's F1 Grand Prix, received a S$30,000 fine for aiding former minister S. Iswaran in impeding a criminal investigation.
- 🚌 Allianz Supports Singapore's First Fully Driverless Bus Launch Allianz has financially supported the first fully driverless bus in Singapore. The autonomous bus, launched on October 26, 2023, is operated by ST Engineering and carries 12 passengers along Sentosa Island.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore at 60: Celebrating Six Decades of Progress and Prosperity Singapore celebrated its 60th National Day on 9 August 2025, marking six decades since its independence from Malaysia in 1965. President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong joined citizens in the celebrations, which included a grand parade at Padang. The event showcased the nation's achievements in economic growth, technological advancement, and social cohesion. Approximately 25,000 spectators attended, witnessing spectacular performances and a fly-past featuring the Republic of Singapore Air Force. National Day Parade organisers estimated the celebrations cost around S$18 million.
- 🌊 Nature-Based Solutions Rise: Singapore Studies Multi-Use Structures to Safeguard Coastlines On 5 November 2023, Singapore's government explored diverse solutions, including eco-friendly and multi-use structures, to protect its coastlines. Researchers are focusing on nature-based approaches to enhance resilience against rising sea levels.
- 🛍️ Singapore Retail Requires Revamp, Not Requiem In an article from The Business Times, published on October 12, 2023, retail strategist Anson Lim suggests Singapore's retail sector must embrace technology, improve customer experiences, and adapt to evolving consumer trends to thrive amidst global challenges.
- 🌏 Singapore's Future Blueprint: PM Lawrence Wong to Unveil Key Initiatives at NDR 2025, Shaping Nation's Prosperity Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to address four significant areas for Singapore's progress at the upcoming National Day Rally 2025. This event, scheduled for August 17, 2025, will focus on economic sustainability, technological advancements, and social equality. Wong will outline strategies aiming to enhance national security, digital infrastructure, and community welfare, reflecting the country's continued commitment to long-term development and resilience amidst global challenges.
- 🚬 Singapore Authorities Seize Over 280 Illegal Vapes in Major Nightspot Raids On October 10, 2023, Singapore's Health Sciences Authority and Central Narcotics Bureau confiscated 284 illegal vapes, including Kpods, in a multi-agency raid at Club Peaches and Drip Club, leading to four arrests.
- 🔪 Boon Tat Street's Tragic Tale: Singapore's Justice System Under Scrutiny On July 10, 2017, Tan Nam Seng, 70, fatally stabbed his son-in-law, Navin Vijayakumar, outside a Telok Ayer shophouse. Tan's seven-year jail term reignited debates on justice and sentencing.
- 🎻 Farewell to Maestro: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Founder Choo Hoey Passes at 90 Choo Hoey, founding director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, has passed away at age 90. Born in 1934, he led the orchestra from 1979 to 1996, shaping its prominence.
- 🚗 Johor Drivers Unite: Association Planned Over Singapore Ride-hail Crackdown Drivers from Johor, Malaysia, led by Mohamed Idris, plan to form an association on November 10, 2023, in response to Singapore's crackdown on cross-border ride-hail services, seeking formal representation.
- 📱 Rise in Digital Remittances: More Singaporeans Turn to Apps According to a report on September 24, 2023, from The Independent Singapore, local residents increasingly use digital remittance services like Wise and Revolut. The shift is largely attributed to convenience and reduced transfer fees.
- 🍞 Korea's Standard Bread Arrives: Artisanal Loaves Delight Singaporeans Standard Bread's popular artisanal loaves have arrived in Singapore. Located at 350 Orchard Road, the bakery debuted on October 22, 2023, offering signature items like Nama Shokupan and Matcha Softee.
