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- 🚫 Foreign Workers Detained: Three Foreigners Held in Singapore for Illegal Delivery Work Vietnamese nationals Nguyen Van Duoc, Hoang Van Hieu, and Nguyen Thi Lan were detained on October 10, 2023, in Singapore for working as delivery personnel without valid permits.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Reconsiders Amaravati: Potential Return to India's Urban Project with Conditions The Singapore consortium, which withdrew from Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati project in 2017, may return, but conditions surround the renewed involvement. The discussion follows Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's 2023 visit to Singapore.
- 📈 Top HK-Singapore Depository Receipts on SGX to Watch Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent are among the key Hong Kong stocks now accessible via the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as depository receipts, opening investment opportunities for Singaporeans from September 2023.
- ✈️ Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force Visits Singapore for Strategic Talks The Chief of Defence Force, Major-General Melvyn Ong, met Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief, General Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad, in Singapore on August 25, 2023, to enhance defense cooperation.
- 🇲🇾🇸🇬 Singapore and Malaysia Celebrate 60-Year Bond with Grand Event On August 19, 2025, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commemorated the 60-year diplomatic relationship at a gala held at Marina Bay Sands. The celebration highlighted trade collaborations worth $50 billion and cultural exchanges. Special guests included former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Various cultural performances underscored the nations' shared heritage, symbolizing a strengthened bond for the future.
- 🌍 Singapore-Thailand Pact: Nations Formalize Carbon Credits Collaboration to Boost Sustainability On August 20, 2025, Singapore and Thailand secured a collaboration agreement to enhance carbon credit trading, aiming to reach shared sustainability goals. The agreement was signed in Bangkok, involving key officials from both nations.
- 🚨 Singapore's Surprise Vaping Bust: 15 individuals were apprehended in a lunchtime crackdown in the CBD on 29 September 2023, during a joint operation by the Health Sciences Authority and the Singapore Police Force. The operation took place at 12:40 PM and targeted multiple locations, including Raffles Place and Robinson Road. The field enforcement exercise was part of ongoing measures to combat the illegal sale and use of vaporizer products.
- 🎉 Over 8,000 Filipinos Celebrate Fiesta ng Pamilyang Pilipino 2025 in Singapore Organized by the Filipino Association Singapore, the Fiesta ng Pamilyang Pilipino on August 18, 2025, brought together over 8,000 attendees. Keynote speaker Philippines Ambassador to Singapore, Minda Calaguian-Cruz, highlighted bilateral ties.
- 🔍 Unveiling Singapore's Rich History: Discover the City-State Through 40 Intriguing Objects "What's Coming Up - Singapore Hidden In 40 Objects" explores Singapore’s narrative via artifacts that reveal unique perspectives into its history and evolution. Each object unveils stories about Singapore's culture, diversity, and pivotal events.
- 🎯 Digital Assets Revolutionize Singapore's Financial Sector: An In-Depth Look Chainalysis hosted fintech leaders on October 2023 to discuss cryptocurrency's role in finance; highlighting Singapore's progressive regulations. Key participants included MAS's Ravi Menon and fintech firms discussing innovation trends.
- 🎬 End of an Era: Singapore's The Projector Shutters After 10 Memorable Years Founded in 2014 by Karen Tan and Sharon Tan, The Projector announced its closure due to lease expiration at Golden Mile Tower. Known for its indie film screenings, it played a significant role in Singapore's cultural scene.
- 📉 Singapore SMEs Battle Inefficiency: Harvest Point Consulting Highlights 9-Hour Weekly Loss, Calls for Bottleneck Solutions A survey by Asana in Singapore revealed SMEs lose 9 hours weekly due to inefficiency, equivalent to $2.3 billion annually. Harvest Point Consulting emphasizes addressing operational bottlenecks to bolster growth.
- 🏝️ Singaporeans Flock to Malaysia: Over 10 million visit in first half of 2025, minister reveals. 🏝️ Singaporeans Flock to Malaysia: Over 10 million visit in first half of 2025, minister reveals. The Malaysian Tourism Minister, Tan Sri Nancy Shukri, announced that from January to June 2025, over 10 million Singaporean tourists visited Malaysia. This surge surpassed pre-pandemic levels and marks a significant rebound in tourism collaboration between the two nations.
- 📈 Singapore's Market Surge: DBS Group Leads Gains as STI Reaches Highest Levels Since 2020 By August 20, 2025, the Singapore Exchange reported that DBS Group shares climbed 3.5%, propelled by strong Q2 earnings. The Straits Times Index hit a five-year peak of 3,450 points.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore's Governance Triumph: Transformational Leadership Fuels Nation's Success In the 1960s, under the leadership of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore transitioned from a struggling city-state to a global economic powerhouse through robust governance and strategic planning, according to a NUS analysis dated October 17, 2023.
- 🚀 Singapore's North Primed for Major Overhaul: NDP 2026 Ventures to National Stadium with Innovative Concepts Key stakeholders, including Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority, revealed a transformative vision for Singapore's North, targeted over the next decade. The 2026 National Day Parade, scheduled for August 9th, will feature new themes and activities at the National Stadium, amplifying public engagement and community spirit.
- 🎥 The Projector Faces Financial Struggles: Owes Over $1.2M to Creditors The Projector, an independent cinema in Singapore, owes over $1.2 million to creditors. The space at Golden Mile Tower has been advertised for rent since late July 2023, indicating the cinema's financial distress.
- 💰 Aspire Launches Yield Solution to Maximize Idle Cash Returns for Singapore SMEs Aspire, a Singaporean fintech company, unveiled a feature called Aspire Yield on September 4, 2023. This solution promises interest rates up to 3.5% annually for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore.
- 💎 UltraLuxe Singapore 2025: Immersive Luxury Experiences Redefine High-End Collectibles and Investments In July 2025, UltraLuxe Singapore will showcase niche luxury through immersive and social experiences, focusing on collectible and investible luxury items. It will feature a "Tanah Pusaka" exhibition, emphasizing Southeast Asian artifacts.
- 🌿 Singapore & Thailand Unite: Landmark Carbon Credit Collaboration Signed Singapore and Thailand formalized a carbon credit agreement on October 20, 2023, with the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and Thailand's Ministry of Energy leading efforts. This partnership aims to advance sustainable energy initiatives and carbon reduction strategies, fostering regional environmental collaboration and economic growth through sustainable practices.
- 🚫 Foreign Workers Detained: Three Foreigners Held in Singapore for Illegal Delivery Work Vietnamese nationals Nguyen Van Duoc, Hoang Van Hieu, and Nguyen Thi Lan were detained on October 10, 2023, in Singapore for working as delivery personnel without valid permits.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Reconsiders Amaravati: Potential Return to India's Urban Project with Conditions The Singapore consortium, which withdrew from Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati project in 2017, may return, but conditions surround the renewed involvement. The discussion follows Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's 2023 visit to Singapore.
- 📈 Top HK-Singapore Depository Receipts on SGX to Watch Xiaomi, Alibaba, and Tencent are among the key Hong Kong stocks now accessible via the Singapore Exchange (SGX) as depository receipts, opening investment opportunities for Singaporeans from September 2023.
- ✈️ Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force Visits Singapore for Strategic Talks The Chief of Defence Force, Major-General Melvyn Ong, met Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief, General Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad, in Singapore on August 25, 2023, to enhance defense cooperation.
- 🇲🇾🇸🇬 Singapore and Malaysia Celebrate 60-Year Bond with Grand Event On August 19, 2025, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim commemorated the 60-year diplomatic relationship at a gala held at Marina Bay Sands. The celebration highlighted trade collaborations worth $50 billion and cultural exchanges. Special guests included former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Various cultural performances underscored the nations' shared heritage, symbolizing a strengthened bond for the future.
- 🌍 Singapore-Thailand Pact: Nations Formalize Carbon Credits Collaboration to Boost Sustainability On August 20, 2025, Singapore and Thailand secured a collaboration agreement to enhance carbon credit trading, aiming to reach shared sustainability goals. The agreement was signed in Bangkok, involving key officials from both nations.
- 🚨 Singapore's Surprise Vaping Bust: 15 individuals were apprehended in a lunchtime crackdown in the CBD on 29 September 2023, during a joint operation by the Health Sciences Authority and the Singapore Police Force. The operation took place at 12:40 PM and targeted multiple locations, including Raffles Place and Robinson Road. The field enforcement exercise was part of ongoing measures to combat the illegal sale and use of vaporizer products.
- 🎉 Over 8,000 Filipinos Celebrate Fiesta ng Pamilyang Pilipino 2025 in Singapore Organized by the Filipino Association Singapore, the Fiesta ng Pamilyang Pilipino on August 18, 2025, brought together over 8,000 attendees. Keynote speaker Philippines Ambassador to Singapore, Minda Calaguian-Cruz, highlighted bilateral ties.
- 🔍 Unveiling Singapore's Rich History: Discover the City-State Through 40 Intriguing Objects "What's Coming Up - Singapore Hidden In 40 Objects" explores Singapore’s narrative via artifacts that reveal unique perspectives into its history and evolution. Each object unveils stories about Singapore's culture, diversity, and pivotal events.
- 🎯 Digital Assets Revolutionize Singapore's Financial Sector: An In-Depth Look Chainalysis hosted fintech leaders on October 2023 to discuss cryptocurrency's role in finance; highlighting Singapore's progressive regulations. Key participants included MAS's Ravi Menon and fintech firms discussing innovation trends.
- 🎬 End of an Era: Singapore's The Projector Shutters After 10 Memorable Years Founded in 2014 by Karen Tan and Sharon Tan, The Projector announced its closure due to lease expiration at Golden Mile Tower. Known for its indie film screenings, it played a significant role in Singapore's cultural scene.
- 📉 Singapore SMEs Battle Inefficiency: Harvest Point Consulting Highlights 9-Hour Weekly Loss, Calls for Bottleneck Solutions A survey by Asana in Singapore revealed SMEs lose 9 hours weekly due to inefficiency, equivalent to $2.3 billion annually. Harvest Point Consulting emphasizes addressing operational bottlenecks to bolster growth.
- 🏝️ Singaporeans Flock to Malaysia: Over 10 million visit in first half of 2025, minister reveals. 🏝️ Singaporeans Flock to Malaysia: Over 10 million visit in first half of 2025, minister reveals. The Malaysian Tourism Minister, Tan Sri Nancy Shukri, announced that from January to June 2025, over 10 million Singaporean tourists visited Malaysia. This surge surpassed pre-pandemic levels and marks a significant rebound in tourism collaboration between the two nations.
- 📈 Singapore's Market Surge: DBS Group Leads Gains as STI Reaches Highest Levels Since 2020 By August 20, 2025, the Singapore Exchange reported that DBS Group shares climbed 3.5%, propelled by strong Q2 earnings. The Straits Times Index hit a five-year peak of 3,450 points.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore's Governance Triumph: Transformational Leadership Fuels Nation's Success In the 1960s, under the leadership of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore transitioned from a struggling city-state to a global economic powerhouse through robust governance and strategic planning, according to a NUS analysis dated October 17, 2023.
- 🚀 Singapore's North Primed for Major Overhaul: NDP 2026 Ventures to National Stadium with Innovative Concepts Key stakeholders, including Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority, revealed a transformative vision for Singapore's North, targeted over the next decade. The 2026 National Day Parade, scheduled for August 9th, will feature new themes and activities at the National Stadium, amplifying public engagement and community spirit.
- 🎥 The Projector Faces Financial Struggles: Owes Over $1.2M to Creditors The Projector, an independent cinema in Singapore, owes over $1.2 million to creditors. The space at Golden Mile Tower has been advertised for rent since late July 2023, indicating the cinema's financial distress.
- 💰 Aspire Launches Yield Solution to Maximize Idle Cash Returns for Singapore SMEs Aspire, a Singaporean fintech company, unveiled a feature called Aspire Yield on September 4, 2023. This solution promises interest rates up to 3.5% annually for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore.
- 💎 UltraLuxe Singapore 2025: Immersive Luxury Experiences Redefine High-End Collectibles and Investments In July 2025, UltraLuxe Singapore will showcase niche luxury through immersive and social experiences, focusing on collectible and investible luxury items. It will feature a "Tanah Pusaka" exhibition, emphasizing Southeast Asian artifacts.
- 🌿 Singapore & Thailand Unite: Landmark Carbon Credit Collaboration Signed Singapore and Thailand formalized a carbon credit agreement on October 20, 2023, with the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and Thailand's Ministry of Energy leading efforts. This partnership aims to advance sustainable energy initiatives and carbon reduction strategies, fostering regional environmental collaboration and economic growth through sustainable practices.
