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- 🔧 Singapore Manufacturing Federation Launches AI Consultancy to Mitigate Tariff Challenges and Expand Global Reach The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) unveiled its AI consultancy on October 12, 2023. It aims to assist local firms in leveraging artificial intelligence to navigate tariff risks and access new markets.
- 🤖 Frasers Hospitality Unveils AI Training App in Singapore Frasers Hospitality launched an AI-driven training app for its Singapore properties, aimed at improving employee skills and service quality. The app release took place on October 24, 2023, enhancing digital competency.
- 🔬 Evonik Launches Asia's First Alkoxide Plant in Singapore, Eyes Regional Expansion Evonik Industries officially inaugurated Asia's first alkoxide manufacturing plant in Singapore on October 26, 2023. This strategic move is set to bolster the company's market presence and expansion efforts across the Asian region.
- 🔧 TP Aerospace Expands: New Wheel and Brake MRO Facility Unveiled in Singapore TP Aerospace has moved to a new wheel and brake maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Loyang, Singapore. This expansion aims to enhance their service capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
- 🚗 Climbing COE Prices: August saw Category B COE premiums hit a record $140,889 as supply constraints and healthier economic forecasts continue to impact Singapore's vehicle ownership landscape. In Singapore, Category B Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums reached an all-time high of $140,889 in August 2023. Contributing factors include limited COE supply, increased demand, economic recovery, and vehicle ownership trends.
- 🌊 Kennedys Strengthens Singapore Team: Iain Anderson Joins as Marine Expert Partner Kennedys appointed Iain Anderson as a partner in their Singapore office on October 4, 2023. Anderson, a marine industry veteran with extensive legal expertise, strengthens their global marine practice.
- 💼 Strategic Boost for Tazapay: Ripple and Circle Invest in Singapore's Innovative Fintech Ripple and Circle have strategically invested in Singapore-based Tazapay on August 28, 2025. This investment positions Tazapay to expand its cross-border payment solutions across global markets.
- 🌍 Singapore: Kennedys Appoints New Partner 🌟 Singapore: Kennedys Appoints New Partner Pineapple Holdings announced a strategic focus shift to underwriting in SE Asia. CEO John Tan said on 19 July that their regional expansion includes a $10m investment in technology by 2024.
- 🎉 Singapore Celebrates SG60 with Heart&Soul Experience Unveiling In Singapore, the Heart&Soul Experience, launched on 28th August 2025 at Gardens by the Bay, commemorates SG60. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth, this event features interactive exhibits and cultural performances.
- 🌌 Discover Star Wars Magic: Explore Singapore’s inaugural Star Wars pop-up library at Changi Airport Terminal 3, a galaxy of adventure awaits fans! Scheduled from November 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, Changi Airport unveiled their first Star Wars-themed library in Terminal 3. The collaboration between Changi Airport Group and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia features rare collections and themed décor.
- 🏢 Singapore Launches Luxurious Assisted Living Project for Affluent Seniors Perennial Holdings launched Singapore’s first private assisted living project in September 2023, targeting the upper middle class with services likened to "five-star" hotels, emphasizing premium care and amenities.
- 🚭 Singapore Raises Fines for Vape Use; Caning for Kpod Suppliers from September From September 2024, Singapore will implement increased fines for vape users and introduce caning as a punishment for Kpod suppliers. Repeat offenders may face a fine of up to SGD 10,000 and potential imprisonment. This stricter regulation aims to curb the rising use of vapes and similar products in the country, reflecting a zero-tolerance stance on illegal substance distribution and consumption.
- 🚭 Schools Combat Vaping: Nicotine Test Kits Deployed as Student Vaping Incidents Hit 3,100 Annually The Ministry of Education, Singapore is implementing nicotine test kits in schools due to a spike in student vaping cases, totaling 3,100 annually. This measure is supported by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, as reported on October 5, 2023.
- 🌊 Singapore's LNG Expansion: Singapore launches a new $1 billion LNG project with Keppel Infrastructure, set to boost the nation's energy resilience by 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony on October 5, 2023, marked the start of the collaboration aimed at catering to increasing regional demands for liquefied natural gas.
- 💱 Yuan Shortage Looms as UOB Struggles with Soaring Demand in Southeast Asia UOB, headquartered in Singapore, faces difficulties obtaining enough yuan due to skyrocketing usage in Southeast Asia. The shortage could impact their financial operations significantly as regional transactions increasingly favor the Chinese currency.
- 📈 Stocks to Watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Singapore Paincare CapitaLand Investment's shares rose by 2.5% in early trading on October 13, 2023. Meanwhile, CapitaLand Ascott Trust announced its latest acquisition, while Singapore Paincare reported a surge in quarterly profits.
- 🗝️ Unearthing Singapore's Stories: Discovering the Lion City's Past Through 40 Hidden Artifacts This unique exhibition, curated by Red Dot Museum, runs from October 15, 2023, to February 2024, showcasing 40 artifacts like Sir Stamford Raffles' letters, highlighting Singapore's vibrant history.
- 💼 Gen Z in Singapore Overlooks Retirement and Insurance Plans: Prudential Survey A Prudential Singapore survey conducted in 2023 reveals that a majority of Gen Z individuals in Singapore lack proper retirement planning and often neglect insurance. The study highlights potential future financial vulnerability among this demographic.
- 🎤 Re-defining Narratives: Singapore's Youth Set the Stage at Pitch It! 2025 Held on October 12, 2025, at NUS, Pitch It! gathered over 200 young participants presenting innovative ideas. Dr. Gillian Koh moderated discussions that reimagined Singapore's cultural heritage and future narratives.
- 🌍 Pritam Singh on Political Stances: Says it's not wrong for parties to take positions on issues like Palestine; ERP rates at 5 Singapore locations to increase by $1 on Sept 1 Opposition leader Pritam Singh expressed that political parties should engage in global issues like Palestine. Meanwhile, from 1st September, Electronic Road Pricing rates in Singapore will rise by $1 at five locations, affecting the daily commute and transportation budget.
- 🔧 Singapore Manufacturing Federation Launches AI Consultancy to Mitigate Tariff Challenges and Expand Global Reach The Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) unveiled its AI consultancy on October 12, 2023. It aims to assist local firms in leveraging artificial intelligence to navigate tariff risks and access new markets.
- 🤖 Frasers Hospitality Unveils AI Training App in Singapore Frasers Hospitality launched an AI-driven training app for its Singapore properties, aimed at improving employee skills and service quality. The app release took place on October 24, 2023, enhancing digital competency.
- 🔬 Evonik Launches Asia's First Alkoxide Plant in Singapore, Eyes Regional Expansion Evonik Industries officially inaugurated Asia's first alkoxide manufacturing plant in Singapore on October 26, 2023. This strategic move is set to bolster the company's market presence and expansion efforts across the Asian region.
- 🔧 TP Aerospace Expands: New Wheel and Brake MRO Facility Unveiled in Singapore TP Aerospace has moved to a new wheel and brake maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Loyang, Singapore. This expansion aims to enhance their service capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.
- 🚗 Climbing COE Prices: August saw Category B COE premiums hit a record $140,889 as supply constraints and healthier economic forecasts continue to impact Singapore's vehicle ownership landscape. In Singapore, Category B Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums reached an all-time high of $140,889 in August 2023. Contributing factors include limited COE supply, increased demand, economic recovery, and vehicle ownership trends.
- 🌊 Kennedys Strengthens Singapore Team: Iain Anderson Joins as Marine Expert Partner Kennedys appointed Iain Anderson as a partner in their Singapore office on October 4, 2023. Anderson, a marine industry veteran with extensive legal expertise, strengthens their global marine practice.
- 💼 Strategic Boost for Tazapay: Ripple and Circle Invest in Singapore's Innovative Fintech Ripple and Circle have strategically invested in Singapore-based Tazapay on August 28, 2025. This investment positions Tazapay to expand its cross-border payment solutions across global markets.
- 🌍 Singapore: Kennedys Appoints New Partner 🌟 Singapore: Kennedys Appoints New Partner Pineapple Holdings announced a strategic focus shift to underwriting in SE Asia. CEO John Tan said on 19 July that their regional expansion includes a $10m investment in technology by 2024.
- 🎉 Singapore Celebrates SG60 with Heart&Soul Experience Unveiling In Singapore, the Heart&Soul Experience, launched on 28th August 2025 at Gardens by the Bay, commemorates SG60. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth, this event features interactive exhibits and cultural performances.
- 🌌 Discover Star Wars Magic: Explore Singapore’s inaugural Star Wars pop-up library at Changi Airport Terminal 3, a galaxy of adventure awaits fans! Scheduled from November 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, Changi Airport unveiled their first Star Wars-themed library in Terminal 3. The collaboration between Changi Airport Group and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia features rare collections and themed décor.
- 🏢 Singapore Launches Luxurious Assisted Living Project for Affluent Seniors Perennial Holdings launched Singapore’s first private assisted living project in September 2023, targeting the upper middle class with services likened to "five-star" hotels, emphasizing premium care and amenities.
- 🚭 Singapore Raises Fines for Vape Use; Caning for Kpod Suppliers from September From September 2024, Singapore will implement increased fines for vape users and introduce caning as a punishment for Kpod suppliers. Repeat offenders may face a fine of up to SGD 10,000 and potential imprisonment. This stricter regulation aims to curb the rising use of vapes and similar products in the country, reflecting a zero-tolerance stance on illegal substance distribution and consumption.
- 🚭 Schools Combat Vaping: Nicotine Test Kits Deployed as Student Vaping Incidents Hit 3,100 Annually The Ministry of Education, Singapore is implementing nicotine test kits in schools due to a spike in student vaping cases, totaling 3,100 annually. This measure is supported by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, as reported on October 5, 2023.
- 🌊 Singapore's LNG Expansion: Singapore launches a new $1 billion LNG project with Keppel Infrastructure, set to boost the nation's energy resilience by 2026. The groundbreaking ceremony on October 5, 2023, marked the start of the collaboration aimed at catering to increasing regional demands for liquefied natural gas.
- 💱 Yuan Shortage Looms as UOB Struggles with Soaring Demand in Southeast Asia UOB, headquartered in Singapore, faces difficulties obtaining enough yuan due to skyrocketing usage in Southeast Asia. The shortage could impact their financial operations significantly as regional transactions increasingly favor the Chinese currency.
- 📈 Stocks to Watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Singapore Paincare CapitaLand Investment's shares rose by 2.5% in early trading on October 13, 2023. Meanwhile, CapitaLand Ascott Trust announced its latest acquisition, while Singapore Paincare reported a surge in quarterly profits.
- 🗝️ Unearthing Singapore's Stories: Discovering the Lion City's Past Through 40 Hidden Artifacts This unique exhibition, curated by Red Dot Museum, runs from October 15, 2023, to February 2024, showcasing 40 artifacts like Sir Stamford Raffles' letters, highlighting Singapore's vibrant history.
- 💼 Gen Z in Singapore Overlooks Retirement and Insurance Plans: Prudential Survey A Prudential Singapore survey conducted in 2023 reveals that a majority of Gen Z individuals in Singapore lack proper retirement planning and often neglect insurance. The study highlights potential future financial vulnerability among this demographic.
- 🎤 Re-defining Narratives: Singapore's Youth Set the Stage at Pitch It! 2025 Held on October 12, 2025, at NUS, Pitch It! gathered over 200 young participants presenting innovative ideas. Dr. Gillian Koh moderated discussions that reimagined Singapore's cultural heritage and future narratives.
- 🌍 Pritam Singh on Political Stances: Says it's not wrong for parties to take positions on issues like Palestine; ERP rates at 5 Singapore locations to increase by $1 on Sept 1 Opposition leader Pritam Singh expressed that political parties should engage in global issues like Palestine. Meanwhile, from 1st September, Electronic Road Pricing rates in Singapore will rise by $1 at five locations, affecting the daily commute and transportation budget.
