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- 🏠 14,000 New Homes in Kranji: North Singapore's Emerging Hotspot The Singapore Housing Board announced a $1.5 billion project on October 15, 2023, adding 14,000 homes in Kranji and redeveloping Woodlands, targeting completion by 2030, attracting families and investors.
- 🥌 Singapore's Curlers Persevere: Despite Limited Ice Time, Efforts to Promote Curling Continue Singapore's curling team, led by Singapore Curling Federation President Wilson Ang, perseveres with limited ice facilities, practicing weekly at The Rink @ JCube since 2018. They aim to promote curling with grassroots initiatives.
- 📈 Singapore & Hong Kong Eye US$250 Billion Stablecoin Market The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Hong Kong Monetary Authority expressed interest on October 18, 2023, to regulate and integrate stablecoins into their financial systems, highlighting potential economic growth and collaboration opportunities.
- 💼 Exclusive: Bank of Singapore Loses Private Banker Senior private banker, Manoranjan Dinabandhu, departs Bank of Singapore's India team after a six-year tenure to join IndusInd Bank in Mumbai. His exit on September 15, 2023, marks a strategic shift.
- 💼 Temasek Considers Overhaul to Boost Returns On August 21, 2025, Singapore's Temasek Holdings evaluated strategic restructuring options to improve investment returns amid global economic challenges. The report indicates a focus on diversifying its portfolio and enhancing asset management practices.
- 🦧 Singapore's Tech Tactic: Eavesdropping on Monkeys to Identify Emerging Diseases Researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS's Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme are monitoring macaque vocalizations to detect disease outbreaks early. Initiated in September 2023, this project aims to prevent future zoonotic epidemics in Singapore.
- 🚖 Grab System Error Shocks Users with $1,100 Fares On October 20, 2023, Grab riders in Singapore and Malaysia faced exorbitant fares exceeding $1,100 due to a system malfunction. Company spokesperson Chin Ying clarified that affected users would receive refunds.
- 🍰 Fluff Bakery Bids Farewell: Singapore’s Iconic Dessert Haven Closes After 12 Sweet Years Fluff Bakery, a staple in Singaporean dessert culture since its opening in 2011, will permanently close on October 29, 2023. Owner Nursyazanna Syaira made the difficult decision due to rising operational costs.
- 🏢 Exploring Global Investments: 3 Overseas REITs with Attractive Dividend Yields Manulife US REIT, based in the USA, offers an 11.5% yield. Elite Commercial REIT from the UK provides a 9.7% yield. Capitaland China Trust boasts a 7.4% yield as of October 2023.
- 🚖 **Crackdown on JB-Singapore Illegal Ride-Hailing Leaves Drivers Worried** Since the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) began its operation on September 25, 2023, 21 touts have been arrested in Johor Bahru. Increased enforcement measures have instilled fear among operators illegally transporting passengers to Singapore.
- 🛳️ Offshore Wind Milestone: Three-Year Vessel Contract Signed in Singapore On October 9, 2023, Marco Polo Marine Ltd. and EDF Renewables signed a three-year contract in Singapore for an offshore wind vessel. This collaboration marks a significant step for Asia's renewable energy sector.
- 💵 Singapore Dollar Surge: Examination of Economic Strength in Southeast Asia The Singapore dollar's strength surged ahead in Q3 2023 amid global financial volatility. Analysts attribute this to Singapore's robust economic policies, stable governance, and increased investor confidence despite global uncertainties.
- 🌏 Opinion: Quiet Power of Singapore's Dollar in Global Economy The opinion piece discusses Singapore Dollar's role, asserting its stabilizing influence globally despite economic challenges. Highlighting October 2023 developments, the article credits Singapore's robust financial policies and stability as key factors driving the currency's strength.
- 🚢 Singapore Navy Concludes Third Multilateral Exercise with ASEAN Navies Successfully The Singapore Ministry of Defence announced that the Maritime Warfare exercise occurred from 18th to 22nd August 2025, involving more than 1,500 personnel and 35 naval assets, successfully enhancing regional maritime security.
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam Celebrates 80th National Day in Singapore with Grand Festivities On August 22, 2025, Vietnamese Ambassador Mai Phuoc Dung hosted a spectacular event in Singapore. The celebration featured cultural performances and a gala dinner at Shangri-La Hotel, attended by Singaporean dignitaries and the Vietnamese community.
- 💰 Singapore: Three in four Singaporeans prioritise leaving an inheritance for future generations. On 12 October 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore released a survey indicating that 75% of Singapore citizens consider leaving inheritances important, significantly influencing financial planning priorities.
- 🌏 US-Singapore Alliance: Developing Modular SES Vessels for Defense and Energy In September 2023, Wing Inflatables Inc. from the US and Singapore’s ST Engineering teamed up to produce Surface Effect Ships (SES) for defense and offshore energy sectors, enhancing operational capabilities for both markets.
- 💵 Reflections On Singapore's Strong Dollar: Economic and Policy Implications Explored The Singapore dollar surged against major currencies, bolstered by tightened monetary policies from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. From July 2022 to July 2023, the currency appreciated significantly, impacting exports and regional trade dynamics.
- 📈 New Leadership at Bayfront Law: Joseph Tay boosts the commercial disputes team in Singapore, enhancing legal strategies for client success. Joseph Tay joined Bayfront Law in Singapore on 18 July 2023 as director, strengthening their commercial disputes team. With extensive experience in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, Tay enhances Bayfront's capabilities, offering improved legal outcomes for clients.
- 👓 Singapore's New Fashion Hub: Gentle Monster Unveils Two-floor Flagship with SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU's Appearance 👓 Singapore's New Fashion Hub: Gentle Monster Unveils Two-floor Flagship with SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU's Appearance Gentle Monster opened its flagship store at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on October 20, welcoming fans and media. SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU attended. The store features immersive art installations and futuristic eyewear designs.
- 🏠 14,000 New Homes in Kranji: North Singapore's Emerging Hotspot The Singapore Housing Board announced a $1.5 billion project on October 15, 2023, adding 14,000 homes in Kranji and redeveloping Woodlands, targeting completion by 2030, attracting families and investors.
- 🥌 Singapore's Curlers Persevere: Despite Limited Ice Time, Efforts to Promote Curling Continue Singapore's curling team, led by Singapore Curling Federation President Wilson Ang, perseveres with limited ice facilities, practicing weekly at The Rink @ JCube since 2018. They aim to promote curling with grassroots initiatives.
- 📈 Singapore & Hong Kong Eye US$250 Billion Stablecoin Market The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Hong Kong Monetary Authority expressed interest on October 18, 2023, to regulate and integrate stablecoins into their financial systems, highlighting potential economic growth and collaboration opportunities.
- 💼 Exclusive: Bank of Singapore Loses Private Banker Senior private banker, Manoranjan Dinabandhu, departs Bank of Singapore's India team after a six-year tenure to join IndusInd Bank in Mumbai. His exit on September 15, 2023, marks a strategic shift.
- 💼 Temasek Considers Overhaul to Boost Returns On August 21, 2025, Singapore's Temasek Holdings evaluated strategic restructuring options to improve investment returns amid global economic challenges. The report indicates a focus on diversifying its portfolio and enhancing asset management practices.
- 🦧 Singapore's Tech Tactic: Eavesdropping on Monkeys to Identify Emerging Diseases Researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS's Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme are monitoring macaque vocalizations to detect disease outbreaks early. Initiated in September 2023, this project aims to prevent future zoonotic epidemics in Singapore.
- 🚖 Grab System Error Shocks Users with $1,100 Fares On October 20, 2023, Grab riders in Singapore and Malaysia faced exorbitant fares exceeding $1,100 due to a system malfunction. Company spokesperson Chin Ying clarified that affected users would receive refunds.
- 🍰 Fluff Bakery Bids Farewell: Singapore’s Iconic Dessert Haven Closes After 12 Sweet Years Fluff Bakery, a staple in Singaporean dessert culture since its opening in 2011, will permanently close on October 29, 2023. Owner Nursyazanna Syaira made the difficult decision due to rising operational costs.
- 🏢 Exploring Global Investments: 3 Overseas REITs with Attractive Dividend Yields Manulife US REIT, based in the USA, offers an 11.5% yield. Elite Commercial REIT from the UK provides a 9.7% yield. Capitaland China Trust boasts a 7.4% yield as of October 2023.
- 🚖 **Crackdown on JB-Singapore Illegal Ride-Hailing Leaves Drivers Worried** Since the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) began its operation on September 25, 2023, 21 touts have been arrested in Johor Bahru. Increased enforcement measures have instilled fear among operators illegally transporting passengers to Singapore.
- 🛳️ Offshore Wind Milestone: Three-Year Vessel Contract Signed in Singapore On October 9, 2023, Marco Polo Marine Ltd. and EDF Renewables signed a three-year contract in Singapore for an offshore wind vessel. This collaboration marks a significant step for Asia's renewable energy sector.
- 💵 Singapore Dollar Surge: Examination of Economic Strength in Southeast Asia The Singapore dollar's strength surged ahead in Q3 2023 amid global financial volatility. Analysts attribute this to Singapore's robust economic policies, stable governance, and increased investor confidence despite global uncertainties.
- 🌏 Opinion: Quiet Power of Singapore's Dollar in Global Economy The opinion piece discusses Singapore Dollar's role, asserting its stabilizing influence globally despite economic challenges. Highlighting October 2023 developments, the article credits Singapore's robust financial policies and stability as key factors driving the currency's strength.
- 🚢 Singapore Navy Concludes Third Multilateral Exercise with ASEAN Navies Successfully The Singapore Ministry of Defence announced that the Maritime Warfare exercise occurred from 18th to 22nd August 2025, involving more than 1,500 personnel and 35 naval assets, successfully enhancing regional maritime security.
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam Celebrates 80th National Day in Singapore with Grand Festivities On August 22, 2025, Vietnamese Ambassador Mai Phuoc Dung hosted a spectacular event in Singapore. The celebration featured cultural performances and a gala dinner at Shangri-La Hotel, attended by Singaporean dignitaries and the Vietnamese community.
- 💰 Singapore: Three in four Singaporeans prioritise leaving an inheritance for future generations. On 12 October 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore released a survey indicating that 75% of Singapore citizens consider leaving inheritances important, significantly influencing financial planning priorities.
- 🌏 US-Singapore Alliance: Developing Modular SES Vessels for Defense and Energy In September 2023, Wing Inflatables Inc. from the US and Singapore’s ST Engineering teamed up to produce Surface Effect Ships (SES) for defense and offshore energy sectors, enhancing operational capabilities for both markets.
- 💵 Reflections On Singapore's Strong Dollar: Economic and Policy Implications Explored The Singapore dollar surged against major currencies, bolstered by tightened monetary policies from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. From July 2022 to July 2023, the currency appreciated significantly, impacting exports and regional trade dynamics.
- 📈 New Leadership at Bayfront Law: Joseph Tay boosts the commercial disputes team in Singapore, enhancing legal strategies for client success. Joseph Tay joined Bayfront Law in Singapore on 18 July 2023 as director, strengthening their commercial disputes team. With extensive experience in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, Tay enhances Bayfront's capabilities, offering improved legal outcomes for clients.
- 👓 Singapore's New Fashion Hub: Gentle Monster Unveils Two-floor Flagship with SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU's Appearance 👓 Singapore's New Fashion Hub: Gentle Monster Unveils Two-floor Flagship with SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU's Appearance Gentle Monster opened its flagship store at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on October 20, welcoming fans and media. SEVENTEEN’s MINGYU attended. The store features immersive art installations and futuristic eyewear designs.
