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- ✈️ Indonesia-Singapore Forge Closer Transportation Links for Economic Advancement On September 25, 2023, Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and Singapore's Transport Minister S. Iswaran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Jakarta. The agreement focuses on enhancing air and sea connectivity, facilitating economic growth. Additionally, the collaboration includes technology transfer and the development of a joint safety and security framework in transportation sectors for improved operational efficiency and economic ties.
- 🚨 Singaporean Man Sentenced: Incest and Voyeurism Crimes Against Daughters Exposed In August 2025, a Singaporean man was jailed for incest with his older daughter and filming his younger daughter showering. The 42-year-old committed the offenses between January 2022 and July 2023.
- 🍻 New Alcohol Regulations Fail to Deter Revellers on First Friday Singapore's new regulation, effective 1 October 2023, mandates a 4am alcohol sales cut-off. Despite initial concerns of nightlife impact, venues experienced expected crowd levels. This follows Liquor Control Laws since 2015.
- 🎳 Singapore Strikes Gold: Dominates Singles Event at SEA Bowling Championships On August 23, 2025, Singapore’s bowlers achieved significant success at the Southeast Asian Bowling Championships. The nation swept the singles categories, while Malaysian hosts recorded limited achievements. Key performances included Cherie Tan's gold medal win, enhancing Singapore's medal standings in the tournament hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 🐯 Temasek's Bold Move: Singapore Giant Targets Higher Returns in Strategic Overhaul Singapore's state investment company, Temasek Holdings, aims to enhance its returns by restructuring its portfolio. This major overhaul, reported by Bloomberg on August 23, 2025, involves diversifying investments in technology, sustainability, and emerging markets over the next five years, under the guidance of CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara.
- 🚨 Smuggling Bust at Singapore Checkpoints: ICA Intercepts Over 850 Vaping Devices In five days leading up to October 17, 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized over 850 illegal vaping devices. The contraband was discovered at multiple checkpoints, including at the Woodlands Checkpoint. No arrests have been made.
- 🚭 ICA Seizes Over 850 Vapes and Components at Singapore Checkpoints in 5 Days In just five days, between August 1 and August 5, 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confiscated more than 850 vapes and related components. This crackdown is part of enforcing stringent e-cigarette import regulations.
- 👨👩👧👦 Boost in Allowances for Singapore Foster Families from October From October 2023, Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development will increase the allowance for families fostering teenagers to S$1,350 monthly. This aims to encourage more families to foster older children.
- 💰 Singapore's Financial Strain: YAHOO POLL: Is pay cheque-to-pay cheque living Singapore's new normal? A 22 September 2023 Yahoo poll indicates 68% of Singaporeans believe living paycheck-to-paycheck is now typical in Singapore. Rising costs and stagnant wages are primary concerns for respondents, illustrating financial challenges.
- 🎓 Temasek Polytechnic Students Scammed: Over RM120,000 Lost in Fake Tuition Fee Scheme A sophisticated scam targeted Temasek Polytechnic students, with fraudsters impersonating board members to request tuition fees. Victims lost over RM120,000, leading to heightened vigilance and police investigations.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines to Deploy A380 to Hong Kong Singapore Airlines plans to deploy its Airbus A380 on the Singapore to Hong Kong route starting August 28, 2025. This move aims to meet increasing demand following pandemic recovery.
- 🚫 Red Bins, Tight Checks: Singapore Immigration Seizes Over 850 Vapes in Five-Day Border Blitz Between October 13 and 17, 2023, Singapore Immigration halted 16 attempted vape smuggling activities at Woodlands Checkpoint, seizing more than 850 vaping devices. The operation's targeted checks aimed to curb illegal import activities.
- 🌏 India Needs Strong International Mediators, Says Singapore Mediation Centre Singapore Mediation Centre highlights India's need for a robust group of international mediators during a conference on September 22, 2023, in New Delhi to bolster dispute resolution efficiency and global cooperation.
- 🏊♂️ Making Waves: Singapore Doctor Aims to Raise $1.5m by Swimming Iconic Waterways for St Luke’s Hospital Dr. Kenneth Yeo, a Singaporean doctor, plans to swim three iconic waterways — Alcatraz, Lake Zurich, and the Tyne River — between July and August 2024, aiming to raise $1.5 million for St Luke’s Hospital.
- ❄️ 'Coolcation' Trend in Asia: Climate Change Drives Travelers to Cooler Destinations Singapore and Sapporo are emerging as popular "coolcation" destinations, attracting global tourists seeking respite from rising temperatures. These destinations are reshaping tourism by offering cooler climates as key attractions amid climate change concerns.
- 🇸🇬 Chan Chun Sing's Landmark Visit: Engages with Brunei Leaders and Troops During his inaugural visit to Brunei on October 6, 2023, Singapore's Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. He also engaged with Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops at the SAF training site in Temburong District, reinforcing bilateral military ties and cooperation.
- 🎓 Temasek Polytechnic Students Scammed: Over RM120,000 Lost in Fake Tuition Fee Fraud Singapore's Temasek Polytechnic students fell victim to a fake tuition fee scam orchestrated by fraudsters, resulting in losses exceeding RM120,000. The scammer contacted students between August 14 and 21, 2025, posing as officials demanding payment through a fraudulent online portal.
- 🚫 Border Blitz Success: Singapore Seizes Over 850 Vapes in Five Days Singapore Immigration arrested 15 individuals and seized 856 illegal vapes from August 18 to August 22, 2025. The operation targeted key checkpoints like Woodlands, Tuas, and Changi.
- 🔍 Singapore Scam Alert: Over S$30,000 Lost in School Fees Impersonation Scheme In early August 2025, scammers in Singapore impersonated school officials to request school fees, defrauding parents. Victims lost over S$30,000. Police are investigating, urging vigilance against such schemes.
- 🥢 Preserving Cantonese Flavors: Chef Mok Kit Keung's innovative approach at Singapore’s Shang Palace blends tradition with modern culinary techniques. Chef Mok Kit Keung at Shang Palace in Singapore reinvents Cantonese cuisine by marrying traditional flavors with contemporary methods, earning acclaim on 20th November 2021. His dishes include innovative interpretations of classic Cantonese recipes, attracting international recognition and setting a new standard in the culinary world.
- ✈️ Indonesia-Singapore Forge Closer Transportation Links for Economic Advancement On September 25, 2023, Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and Singapore's Transport Minister S. Iswaran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Jakarta. The agreement focuses on enhancing air and sea connectivity, facilitating economic growth. Additionally, the collaboration includes technology transfer and the development of a joint safety and security framework in transportation sectors for improved operational efficiency and economic ties.
- 🚨 Singaporean Man Sentenced: Incest and Voyeurism Crimes Against Daughters Exposed In August 2025, a Singaporean man was jailed for incest with his older daughter and filming his younger daughter showering. The 42-year-old committed the offenses between January 2022 and July 2023.
- 🍻 New Alcohol Regulations Fail to Deter Revellers on First Friday Singapore's new regulation, effective 1 October 2023, mandates a 4am alcohol sales cut-off. Despite initial concerns of nightlife impact, venues experienced expected crowd levels. This follows Liquor Control Laws since 2015.
- 🎳 Singapore Strikes Gold: Dominates Singles Event at SEA Bowling Championships On August 23, 2025, Singapore’s bowlers achieved significant success at the Southeast Asian Bowling Championships. The nation swept the singles categories, while Malaysian hosts recorded limited achievements. Key performances included Cherie Tan's gold medal win, enhancing Singapore's medal standings in the tournament hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- 🐯 Temasek's Bold Move: Singapore Giant Targets Higher Returns in Strategic Overhaul Singapore's state investment company, Temasek Holdings, aims to enhance its returns by restructuring its portfolio. This major overhaul, reported by Bloomberg on August 23, 2025, involves diversifying investments in technology, sustainability, and emerging markets over the next five years, under the guidance of CEO Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara.
- 🚨 Smuggling Bust at Singapore Checkpoints: ICA Intercepts Over 850 Vaping Devices In five days leading up to October 17, 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) seized over 850 illegal vaping devices. The contraband was discovered at multiple checkpoints, including at the Woodlands Checkpoint. No arrests have been made.
- 🚭 ICA Seizes Over 850 Vapes and Components at Singapore Checkpoints in 5 Days In just five days, between August 1 and August 5, 2023, Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) confiscated more than 850 vapes and related components. This crackdown is part of enforcing stringent e-cigarette import regulations.
- 👨👩👧👦 Boost in Allowances for Singapore Foster Families from October From October 2023, Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development will increase the allowance for families fostering teenagers to S$1,350 monthly. This aims to encourage more families to foster older children.
- 💰 Singapore's Financial Strain: YAHOO POLL: Is pay cheque-to-pay cheque living Singapore's new normal? A 22 September 2023 Yahoo poll indicates 68% of Singaporeans believe living paycheck-to-paycheck is now typical in Singapore. Rising costs and stagnant wages are primary concerns for respondents, illustrating financial challenges.
- 🎓 Temasek Polytechnic Students Scammed: Over RM120,000 Lost in Fake Tuition Fee Scheme A sophisticated scam targeted Temasek Polytechnic students, with fraudsters impersonating board members to request tuition fees. Victims lost over RM120,000, leading to heightened vigilance and police investigations.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines to Deploy A380 to Hong Kong Singapore Airlines plans to deploy its Airbus A380 on the Singapore to Hong Kong route starting August 28, 2025. This move aims to meet increasing demand following pandemic recovery.
- 🚫 Red Bins, Tight Checks: Singapore Immigration Seizes Over 850 Vapes in Five-Day Border Blitz Between October 13 and 17, 2023, Singapore Immigration halted 16 attempted vape smuggling activities at Woodlands Checkpoint, seizing more than 850 vaping devices. The operation's targeted checks aimed to curb illegal import activities.
- 🌏 India Needs Strong International Mediators, Says Singapore Mediation Centre Singapore Mediation Centre highlights India's need for a robust group of international mediators during a conference on September 22, 2023, in New Delhi to bolster dispute resolution efficiency and global cooperation.
- 🏊♂️ Making Waves: Singapore Doctor Aims to Raise $1.5m by Swimming Iconic Waterways for St Luke’s Hospital Dr. Kenneth Yeo, a Singaporean doctor, plans to swim three iconic waterways — Alcatraz, Lake Zurich, and the Tyne River — between July and August 2024, aiming to raise $1.5 million for St Luke’s Hospital.
- ❄️ 'Coolcation' Trend in Asia: Climate Change Drives Travelers to Cooler Destinations Singapore and Sapporo are emerging as popular "coolcation" destinations, attracting global tourists seeking respite from rising temperatures. These destinations are reshaping tourism by offering cooler climates as key attractions amid climate change concerns.
- 🇸🇬 Chan Chun Sing's Landmark Visit: Engages with Brunei Leaders and Troops During his inaugural visit to Brunei on October 6, 2023, Singapore's Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing met Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah. He also engaged with Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops at the SAF training site in Temburong District, reinforcing bilateral military ties and cooperation.
- 🎓 Temasek Polytechnic Students Scammed: Over RM120,000 Lost in Fake Tuition Fee Fraud Singapore's Temasek Polytechnic students fell victim to a fake tuition fee scam orchestrated by fraudsters, resulting in losses exceeding RM120,000. The scammer contacted students between August 14 and 21, 2025, posing as officials demanding payment through a fraudulent online portal.
- 🚫 Border Blitz Success: Singapore Seizes Over 850 Vapes in Five Days Singapore Immigration arrested 15 individuals and seized 856 illegal vapes from August 18 to August 22, 2025. The operation targeted key checkpoints like Woodlands, Tuas, and Changi.
- 🔍 Singapore Scam Alert: Over S$30,000 Lost in School Fees Impersonation Scheme In early August 2025, scammers in Singapore impersonated school officials to request school fees, defrauding parents. Victims lost over S$30,000. Police are investigating, urging vigilance against such schemes.
- 🥢 Preserving Cantonese Flavors: Chef Mok Kit Keung's innovative approach at Singapore’s Shang Palace blends tradition with modern culinary techniques. Chef Mok Kit Keung at Shang Palace in Singapore reinvents Cantonese cuisine by marrying traditional flavors with contemporary methods, earning acclaim on 20th November 2021. His dishes include innovative interpretations of classic Cantonese recipes, attracting international recognition and setting a new standard in the culinary world.
