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- 🛳️ Disney Announces First Cruise in Asia: Booking Details and Costs Revealed Disney is setting sail for a cruise in Asia, with bookings for the Singapore journey opening on November 20, 2023. Prices for this 2025 voyage start at $3,200 per person for a seven-night adventure.
- 🔥 Over 200 Participants Tackle Cyber Threats at Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise 2024; First National Cyber Defence Exercise to Include Cloud Testbed for Cyber Defender Training More than 300 cybersecurity experts participated in the Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise 2024 from November 10 to 15, 2024, in Singapore, featuring a new cloud testbed for enhanced cybersecurity training and resilience.
- 👜 Labubu Luxury Bags: Over 13,000 Travellers Fined More Than $3 Million for Undeclared Goods Labubu, a luxury bag company, reported that more than 13,000 travelers were fined over $3 million for undeclared merchandise in Singapore. This enforcement action occurred between January and September 2023, aiming to curb smuggling.
- 🏡 Sizzling Sales Surge: Suburban Demand Drives Singapore Home Market to 11-Month High In October 2024, Singapore's suburban home sales soared to their highest in 11 months, driven by robust demand. Analysts attribute this surge to favorable interest rates and new government housing policies.
- 🎰 Genting and Sands Intensify Expansion Rivalry in Singapore Genting Singapore and Las Vegas Sands are investing $7.6 billion collectively to expand their casino resorts on Sentosa Island and Marina Bay Sands...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-16T08:01:05.773Z
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- 🛳️ Disney Announces First Cruise in Asia: Booking Details and Costs Revealed Disney is setting sail for a cruise in Asia, with bookings for the Singapore journey opening on November 20, 2023. Prices for this 2025 voyage start at $3,200 per person for a seven-night adventure.
- 🔥 Over 200 Participants Tackle Cyber Threats at Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise 2024; First National Cyber Defence Exercise to Include Cloud Testbed for Cyber Defender Training More than 300 cybersecurity experts participated in the Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise 2024 from November 10 to 15, 2024, in Singapore, featuring a new cloud testbed for enhanced cybersecurity training and resilience.
- 👜 Labubu Luxury Bags: Over 13,000 Travellers Fined More Than $3 Million for Undeclared Goods Labubu, a luxury bag company, reported that more than 13,000 travelers were fined over $3 million for undeclared merchandise in Singapore. This enforcement action occurred between January and September 2023, aiming to curb smuggling.
- 🏡 Sizzling Sales Surge: Suburban Demand Drives Singapore Home Market to 11-Month High In October 2024, Singapore's suburban home sales soared to their highest in 11 months, driven by robust demand. Analysts attribute this surge to favorable interest rates and new government housing policies.
- 🎰 Genting and Sands Intensify Expansion Rivalry in Singapore Genting Singapore and Las Vegas Sands are investing $7.6 billion collectively to expand their casino resorts on Sentosa Island and Marina Bay Sands...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-15T08:01:00.559Z
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- 🌕 Beaver Moon Dazzles Singapore Skies: See 2024's Last Supermoon on Nov 15! Astronomy enthusiasts in Singapore can witness the stunning spectacle of the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of 2024, on November 15, marking an exciting celestial event.
- 🏦 Traditional Banks Retain Loyalty: Limited Branches and In-Person Service Keep Singaporeans on Board As of October 16, 2023, Singapore's digital banks face challenges primarily due to limited physical presence, impacting customer acquisition. Branches are critical, highlighting a preference for in-person interactions among Singaporeans.
- ✈️ Garuda Indonesia Boosts Singapore Routes: Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights between Jakarta and Singapore starting December 1, enhancing connectivity between the two cities. The airline aims to meet rising travel demand.
- 🚫 Drink Alert: Avoid 7 Products with Hidden Medicinal Substances Warns SFA Singapore Food Agency (SFA) advised consumers on October 18, 2023, to avoid seven drink products containing undeclared medical ingredients, risking serious health impacts. The Advisory includes names like Coco Yoko, Instant Jelly Mix.
- 🍽️ Singapore's Food Safety Challenge: Examining the Causes Behind Frequent Food Poisoning Cases A Channel News Asia report on October 3, 2023, investigates recent food poisoning incidents in Singapore. A notable case involved food caterer Spize, linked to a mass salmonella outbreak in 2018, causing 63 hospitalizations and one fatality. Despite improvements, lapses persist due to complex supply chains and regulatory challenges.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-15T08:01:00.559Z
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- 🌕 Beaver Moon Dazzles Singapore Skies: See 2024's Last Supermoon on Nov 15! Astronomy enthusiasts in Singapore can witness the stunning spectacle of the Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of 2024, on November 15, marking an exciting celestial event.
- 🏦 Traditional Banks Retain Loyalty: Limited Branches and In-Person Service Keep Singaporeans on Board As of October 16, 2023, Singapore's digital banks face challenges primarily due to limited physical presence, impacting customer acquisition. Branches are critical, highlighting a preference for in-person interactions among Singaporeans.
- ✈️ Garuda Indonesia Boosts Singapore Routes: Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights between Jakarta and Singapore starting December 1, enhancing connectivity between the two cities. The airline aims to meet rising travel demand.
- 🚫 Drink Alert: Avoid 7 Products with Hidden Medicinal Substances Warns SFA Singapore Food Agency (SFA) advised consumers on October 18, 2023, to avoid seven drink products containing undeclared medical ingredients, risking serious health impacts. The Advisory includes names like Coco Yoko, Instant Jelly Mix.
- 🍽️ Singapore's Food Safety Challenge: Examining the Causes Behind Frequent Food Poisoning Cases A Channel News Asia report on October 3, 2023, investigates recent food poisoning incidents in Singapore. A notable case involved food caterer Spize, linked to a mass salmonella outbreak in 2018, causing 63 hospitalizations and one fatality. Despite improvements, lapses persist due to complex supply chains and regulatory challenges.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-14T08:01:20.530Z
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- 🏢 Singapore REITs' Overseas Ventures: Assessing Their Potential for Your Investment Portfolio Manulife US REIT faced challenges in 2023 due to increasing interest rates in the U.S., while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT expanded its presence in Europe to seek growth opportunities.
- 🏓 Singapore Smash Extends: China National Team Debut to Lead 2025 CNY Opener, Event Secures Five-Year Future Singapore Smash, starting with the China National Team in February 2025, will continue for another five years. The announcement by the World Table Tennis organization on October 10, 2023, guarantees the event's future until 2030.
- 📈 US Stock Highlights: Major US companies like Apple, Tesla, and Amazon are key focuses for investors in Singapore, providing lucrative opportunities amidst evolving market trends and economic conditions. Investors in Singapore are eyeing significant US stocks such as Apple, Tesla, and Amazon for potential gains. The interest is spurred by these companies' innovation and growth prospects, especially considering the evolving market conditions as of November 8, 2023.
- 🔪 Condo Confrontation: Woman Displays Knife in Dispute Over Rental Deposit at Yishun Condo 🔪 Condo Confrontation: Woman Displays Knife in Dispute Over Rental Deposit at Yishun Condo On August 8, 2022, a woman clashed with Tan and Lim over a rental deposit dispute at Eight Courtyards condominium in Yishun, Singapore. The confrontation escalated when the woman brandished a knife.
- 🟠 Singapore PM Eases Taiwan Tension: Lee...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-14T08:01:20.530Z
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- 🏢 Singapore REITs' Overseas Ventures: Assessing Their Potential for Your Investment Portfolio Manulife US REIT faced challenges in 2023 due to increasing interest rates in the U.S., while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT expanded its presence in Europe to seek growth opportunities.
- 🏓 Singapore Smash Extends: China National Team Debut to Lead 2025 CNY Opener, Event Secures Five-Year Future Singapore Smash, starting with the China National Team in February 2025, will continue for another five years. The announcement by the World Table Tennis organization on October 10, 2023, guarantees the event's future until 2030.
- 📈 US Stock Highlights: Major US companies like Apple, Tesla, and Amazon are key focuses for investors in Singapore, providing lucrative opportunities amidst evolving market trends and economic conditions. Investors in Singapore are eyeing significant US stocks such as Apple, Tesla, and Amazon for potential gains. The interest is spurred by these companies' innovation and growth prospects, especially considering the evolving market conditions as of November 8, 2023.
- 🔪 Condo Confrontation: Woman Displays Knife in Dispute Over Rental Deposit at Yishun Condo 🔪 Condo Confrontation: Woman Displays Knife in Dispute Over Rental Deposit at Yishun Condo On August 8, 2022, a woman clashed with Tan and Lim over a rental deposit dispute at Eight Courtyards condominium in Yishun, Singapore. The confrontation escalated when the woman brandished a knife.
- 🟠 Singapore PM Eases Taiwan Tension: Lee...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-13T08:01:17.162Z
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- 📱 FOMO SoftPOS: Transforming Singapore SMEs with Smartphone Card Payment Capability FOMO Pay launched its SoftPOS solution in Singapore on 18 October 2023, enabling SMEs to accept Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay card payments via NFC-enabled Android smartphones, without additional hardware.
- 🌿 Singapore's Emissions Peak by 2028: Singapore projects its emissions will reach a peak of 64.43 million tonnes in 2028: Report The National Environment Agency of Singapore anticipates the country's greenhouse gas emissions will peak at 64.43 million tonnes by 2028. This forecast aligns with Singapore's Sustainable Singapore Blueprint, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.
- 📷 Deepfake Scandal Shocks Singapore: Police Probe Targets Fake Nude Images of Sports School Students On October 8, 2023, the Singapore Police initiated an investigation into deepfake nude photos allegedly depicting Singapore Sports School students. The images were circulated without consent, prompting swift legal and institutional responses.
- 📈 Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 Highlights: Key Innovations and Discussions Unveiled Held from November 11 to November 15, 2024, the Singapore Fintech Festival showcased groundbreaking technologies, including a $1.2 billion investment announcement by Grab. Leading the discussions, Minister Heng Swee Keat emphasized sustainable fintech growth.
- ⚡ K&L Gates Boosts Singapore Energy Team: Expands Expertise in Renewable Projects K&L Gates has significantly expanded its energy practice in Singapore by hiring three experienced lawyers. This strategic move aims to enhance their renewable energy expertise in the...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-13T08:01:17.162Z
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- 📱 FOMO SoftPOS: Transforming Singapore SMEs with Smartphone Card Payment Capability FOMO Pay launched its SoftPOS solution in Singapore on 18 October 2023, enabling SMEs to accept Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay card payments via NFC-enabled Android smartphones, without additional hardware.
- 🌿 Singapore's Emissions Peak by 2028: Singapore projects its emissions will reach a peak of 64.43 million tonnes in 2028: Report The National Environment Agency of Singapore anticipates the country's greenhouse gas emissions will peak at 64.43 million tonnes by 2028. This forecast aligns with Singapore's Sustainable Singapore Blueprint, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050.
- 📷 Deepfake Scandal Shocks Singapore: Police Probe Targets Fake Nude Images of Sports School Students On October 8, 2023, the Singapore Police initiated an investigation into deepfake nude photos allegedly depicting Singapore Sports School students. The images were circulated without consent, prompting swift legal and institutional responses.
- 📈 Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 Highlights: Key Innovations and Discussions Unveiled Held from November 11 to November 15, 2024, the Singapore Fintech Festival showcased groundbreaking technologies, including a $1.2 billion investment announcement by Grab. Leading the discussions, Minister Heng Swee Keat emphasized sustainable fintech growth.
- ⚡ K&L Gates Boosts Singapore Energy Team: Expands Expertise in Renewable Projects K&L Gates has significantly expanded its energy practice in Singapore by hiring three experienced lawyers. This strategic move aims to enhance their renewable energy expertise in the...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-12T08:01:11.208Z
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- 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza On October 22, 2023, Huang Lilin confronted a man, aged 40, at Thomson Plaza’s food court. The man allegedly attempted inappropriate conversation with Huang's 9-year-old daughter, trying to leave with her.
- 🚫 Singapore's Groundbreaking Move: Proposed Law to Freeze Scam Bank Accounts Singapore introduced a pioneering law on January 25, 2023, allowing immediate freezing of bank accounts involved in scams. The Anti-Scam Command project aims to curb financial fraud, benefiting thousands annually.
- 📈 QCP Trading Expands: Moves into Regulated Crypto Spot Trading with Singapore's MAS Approval QCP Capital, a Singapore-based digital assets trading firm, received regulatory approval for a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in October 2023, enabling regulated trading.
- 🌍 Singapore's Multilateral Moves Anchored in National Interests, Says Minister On October 6, 2023, Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, emphasized that any decision to join multilateral groupings must align with Singapore's national interests. This stance was outlined during a parliamentary session.
- 🎓 Singapore Expands Recognition: Graduates from 9 Foreign Medical Schools Now Acknowledged In a significant update, Singapore's Ministry of Health announced on October 6, 2023, that medical graduates from nine new universities—including four in...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-12T08:01:11.208Z
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- 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza 👨👧 Father Protects Daughter: Dad confronts man who allegedly tried to pick up 9-year-old daughter at Thomson Plaza On October 22, 2023, Huang Lilin confronted a man, aged 40, at Thomson Plaza’s food court. The man allegedly attempted inappropriate conversation with Huang's 9-year-old daughter, trying to leave with her.
- 🚫 Singapore's Groundbreaking Move: Proposed Law to Freeze Scam Bank Accounts Singapore introduced a pioneering law on January 25, 2023, allowing immediate freezing of bank accounts involved in scams. The Anti-Scam Command project aims to curb financial fraud, benefiting thousands annually.
- 📈 QCP Trading Expands: Moves into Regulated Crypto Spot Trading with Singapore's MAS Approval QCP Capital, a Singapore-based digital assets trading firm, received regulatory approval for a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in October 2023, enabling regulated trading.
- 🌍 Singapore's Multilateral Moves Anchored in National Interests, Says Minister On October 6, 2023, Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, emphasized that any decision to join multilateral groupings must align with Singapore's national interests. This stance was outlined during a parliamentary session.
- 🎓 Singapore Expands Recognition: Graduates from 9 Foreign Medical Schools Now Acknowledged In a significant update, Singapore's Ministry of Health announced on October 6, 2023, that medical graduates from nine new universities—including four in...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-11T08:01:10.882Z
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- 🔪 **Priest Stabbed in Singapore Church: Suspect Arrested After Attacking During Mass** During mass at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah, Singapore, a priest was stabbed on November 9, 2024. The suspect was immediately arrested by the authorities on-site.
- 🌟 No Religious Motive in Attack: Singaporean Man Charged for Assault on St Joseph's Church Priest, Sharnelle Chee On November 13, 2023, a 37-year-old man who attacked 32-year-old priest Father Paul Go at St Joseph's Church was charged. Police found no religious motivations behind the attack, occurring on November 10, 2023.
- 📚 New Islamic College Launches Full-Time Undergraduate Program in Singapore The Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) will begin offering a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Islamic studies, starting in 2024. This initiative is backed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and aims to address the growing demand for Islamic education. Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, MUIS' Chief Executive, announced that the programme will be hosted at the Islamic Education Hub at the Kallang Community Centre.
- 🌟 Star-Studded Gathering: David Beckham, JJ Lin & Peter Lim Unite in Singapore On November 10, 2024, David Beckham, JJ Lin, and investor Peter Lim gathered at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to promote youth soccer development. Lim unveiled a $50 million investment in Beckham's academy.
- ✈️ KrisFlyer Redemption Marvel: Best Value in Singapore Airlines' Award Chart Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-11T08:01:10.882Z
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- 🔪 **Priest Stabbed in Singapore Church: Suspect Arrested After Attacking During Mass** During mass at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah, Singapore, a priest was stabbed on November 9, 2024. The suspect was immediately arrested by the authorities on-site.
- 🌟 No Religious Motive in Attack: Singaporean Man Charged for Assault on St Joseph's Church Priest, Sharnelle Chee On November 13, 2023, a 37-year-old man who attacked 32-year-old priest Father Paul Go at St Joseph's Church was charged. Police found no religious motivations behind the attack, occurring on November 10, 2023.
- 📚 New Islamic College Launches Full-Time Undergraduate Program in Singapore The Singapore College of Islamic Studies (SCIS) will begin offering a full-time undergraduate degree programme in Islamic studies, starting in 2024. This initiative is backed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and aims to address the growing demand for Islamic education. Dr. Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, MUIS' Chief Executive, announced that the programme will be hosted at the Islamic Education Hub at the Kallang Community Centre.
- 🌟 Star-Studded Gathering: David Beckham, JJ Lin & Peter Lim Unite in Singapore On November 10, 2024, David Beckham, JJ Lin, and investor Peter Lim gathered at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore to promote youth soccer development. Lim unveiled a $50 million investment in Beckham's academy.
- ✈️ KrisFlyer Redemption Marvel: Best Value in Singapore Airlines' Award Chart Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer...