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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-28T08:00:48.099Z
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- ✈️ Qantas Enhances A330 Fleet with Wi-Fi for Routes through Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore Qantas introduces Wi-Fi on A330s serving Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore starting October 2023. This enhancement coincides with the airline's preparations for new aircraft set to launch in 2024.
- 🔍 Breaking Barriers: Stateless Youth in Singapore Secures Job Offer Despite Never Attending School In September 2023, 20-year-old Irfan Iqbal, a stateless youth in Singapore, secured a job offer from a local tech firm. Despite lacking formal education, the company's CEO, Anna Tan, was impressed by his self-taught programming skills, setting a precedent for unconventional hiring approaches.
- 🚔 Singapore's Staunch Stance: A Puff of Marijuana Leads to Compulsory Drug Rehab Joshua, aged 21, was caught using marijuana in Singapore and faced stringent legal consequences. Instead of prison, he was sentenced to a mandatory rehabilitation program at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre.
- 🚑 **Three Hospitalized in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SLE** A chain collision on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on October 22, 2023, involved several vehicles. Three individuals were transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The accident caused significant traffic delays.
- 🛍️ Deepavali Festivities Brighten: Shoppers flood Singapore's markets in anticipation of the Hindu festival, embracing tradition and vibrant celebrations. A robust 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Mindanao in the Philippines on October 26, 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake's epicenter was located 159 km southeast...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-28T08:00:48.099Z
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- ✈️ Qantas Enhances A330 Fleet with Wi-Fi for Routes through Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore Qantas introduces Wi-Fi on A330s serving Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore starting October 2023. This enhancement coincides with the airline's preparations for new aircraft set to launch in 2024.
- 🔍 Breaking Barriers: Stateless Youth in Singapore Secures Job Offer Despite Never Attending School In September 2023, 20-year-old Irfan Iqbal, a stateless youth in Singapore, secured a job offer from a local tech firm. Despite lacking formal education, the company's CEO, Anna Tan, was impressed by his self-taught programming skills, setting a precedent for unconventional hiring approaches.
- 🚔 Singapore's Staunch Stance: A Puff of Marijuana Leads to Compulsory Drug Rehab Joshua, aged 21, was caught using marijuana in Singapore and faced stringent legal consequences. Instead of prison, he was sentenced to a mandatory rehabilitation program at the Drug Rehabilitation Centre.
- 🚑 **Three Hospitalized in Multi-Vehicle Crash on SLE** A chain collision on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on October 22, 2023, involved several vehicles. Three individuals were transported to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The accident caused significant traffic delays.
- 🛍️ Deepavali Festivities Brighten: Shoppers flood Singapore's markets in anticipation of the Hindu festival, embracing tradition and vibrant celebrations. A robust 7.2-magnitude earthquake shook Mindanao in the Philippines on October 26, 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake's epicenter was located 159 km southeast...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-27T08:00:47.468Z
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- 🎉 Madame Tussauds Singapore Marks 10 Years of Fame: Wax Figures Galore! Madame Tussauds Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary on 25th October 2024. Joined by local celebrities like Jay Chou and JJ Lin, it unveils exclusive wax figures and behind-the-scenes tours, attracting international visitors.
- 🚢 Philippine Coast Guard Delegation Visits Singapore for Maritime Cooperation Boost The Philippine Coast Guard delegation, led by Admiral Artemio Abu, visited Singapore from October 24 to 26, 2024, to discuss enhancing cooperation with Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, focusing on regional security challenges and joint exercises.
- 🏢 AEW Offloads Singapore Industrial Property to Family Office for $117M AEW is selling a northern Singapore industrial building to family office Nanshan Group for $117 million. The Tuan Sing Holdings property acquisition was revealed on October 23, 2023.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines A380 Postponed: Singapore Airlines delays Airbus A380 return to Tokyo Narita due to operational reasons, affecting travelers planning trips in early November 2024. On October 26, 2024, Singapore Airlines announced the delay of Airbus A380 flights to Tokyo Narita initially scheduled for November 1, 2024. The change affects the SQ638 and SQ637 flights, citing operational constraints without affecting customer bookings.
- 🌍 Commonwealth Cooperation: New Opportunities for Singapore Highlighted by PM Wong During the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Samoa on October 3, 2023, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the potential benefits...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-27T08:00:47.468Z
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- 🎉 Madame Tussauds Singapore Marks 10 Years of Fame: Wax Figures Galore! Madame Tussauds Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary on 25th October 2024. Joined by local celebrities like Jay Chou and JJ Lin, it unveils exclusive wax figures and behind-the-scenes tours, attracting international visitors.
- 🚢 Philippine Coast Guard Delegation Visits Singapore for Maritime Cooperation Boost The Philippine Coast Guard delegation, led by Admiral Artemio Abu, visited Singapore from October 24 to 26, 2024, to discuss enhancing cooperation with Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority, focusing on regional security challenges and joint exercises.
- 🏢 AEW Offloads Singapore Industrial Property to Family Office for $117M AEW is selling a northern Singapore industrial building to family office Nanshan Group for $117 million. The Tuan Sing Holdings property acquisition was revealed on October 23, 2023.
- ✈️ Singapore Airlines A380 Postponed: Singapore Airlines delays Airbus A380 return to Tokyo Narita due to operational reasons, affecting travelers planning trips in early November 2024. On October 26, 2024, Singapore Airlines announced the delay of Airbus A380 flights to Tokyo Narita initially scheduled for November 1, 2024. The change affects the SQ638 and SQ637 flights, citing operational constraints without affecting customer bookings.
- 🌍 Commonwealth Cooperation: New Opportunities for Singapore Highlighted by PM Wong During the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Samoa on October 3, 2023, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the potential benefits...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-26T08:01:02.884Z
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- 🚖 ComfortDelGro Acquires Addison Lee Amid Singapore Market Shifts Singapore's ComfortDelGro acquires London taxi company Addison Lee for $218 million. Property rental prices in Singapore rise despite a decline in home prices, affecting market dynamics.
- ✈️ **Cambodia Aims High: New $1.2B Airport Aspires to be "Second Singapore"** Cambodia announced plans for a $1.2 billion airport aiming to transform the country into a second Singapore. The initiative marks a significant investment to enhance aviation competitiveness in Southeast Asia.
- 🎤 Rapper's Confrontation Goes Viral: Son Apologises after Racist Encounter 🎤 Rapper's Confrontation Goes Viral: Son Apologises after Racist Encounter In Singapore, rapper Preetipls confronted a woman over alleged racist remarks on October 13, 2023. Her son later apologized publicly. The incident highlights ongoing discussions on racial sensitivity.
- ⚓ Singapore Advances Naval Capabilities: Keel Laid for First Multi-Role Combat Vessel On October 5, 2024, ST Engineering Marine, in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Navy, laid the keel for the cutting-edge multi-role combat vessel at its Benoi Shipyard facility, significantly enhancing Singapore's maritime defense strategy.
- 📱 Infobip & Singtel Boost Customer Engagement with RCS in Singapore Infobip and Singtel have partnered to enhance customer engagement for businesses in Singapore using Rich Communication Services (RCS), announced officially on October 12, 2023.
- 🕹️ Singaporean Man's Claw Machine Obsession: Avid player Zhang Yuanhao spends over S$10,000 on Labubu toys from local claw machines, indulging...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-26T08:01:02.884Z
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- 🚖 ComfortDelGro Acquires Addison Lee Amid Singapore Market Shifts Singapore's ComfortDelGro acquires London taxi company Addison Lee for $218 million. Property rental prices in Singapore rise despite a decline in home prices, affecting market dynamics.
- ✈️ **Cambodia Aims High: New $1.2B Airport Aspires to be "Second Singapore"** Cambodia announced plans for a $1.2 billion airport aiming to transform the country into a second Singapore. The initiative marks a significant investment to enhance aviation competitiveness in Southeast Asia.
- 🎤 Rapper's Confrontation Goes Viral: Son Apologises after Racist Encounter 🎤 Rapper's Confrontation Goes Viral: Son Apologises after Racist Encounter In Singapore, rapper Preetipls confronted a woman over alleged racist remarks on October 13, 2023. Her son later apologized publicly. The incident highlights ongoing discussions on racial sensitivity.
- ⚓ Singapore Advances Naval Capabilities: Keel Laid for First Multi-Role Combat Vessel On October 5, 2024, ST Engineering Marine, in collaboration with the Republic of Singapore Navy, laid the keel for the cutting-edge multi-role combat vessel at its Benoi Shipyard facility, significantly enhancing Singapore's maritime defense strategy.
- 📱 Infobip & Singtel Boost Customer Engagement with RCS in Singapore Infobip and Singtel have partnered to enhance customer engagement for businesses in Singapore using Rich Communication Services (RCS), announced officially on October 12, 2023.
- 🕹️ Singaporean Man's Claw Machine Obsession: Avid player Zhang Yuanhao spends over S$10,000 on Labubu toys from local claw machines, indulging...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-25T08:00:49.066Z
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- 💄 Singapore and India Startups Dominate Beauty Tech Contest! In September 2023, Singapore's Sephora reached a significant milestone by securing victory in the prestigious Tech Phrase competition. Ms. Tan Wei Ling, from India's Nykaa, was honored for innovation, demonstrating the strength of these emerging beauty tech markets.
- 🤝 Eurosystem and Asian Central Banks Unite: Pioneering Project Nexus Rollout The Eurosystem collaborates with central banks from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to advance Project Nexus implementation. Testing began in September 2023, focusing on instant cross-border payments.
- 🛂 Changi Airport Revolutionizes Travel: Passport-Less Clearance Achieves 10-Second Processing Time, Says ICA On October 24, 2023, Changi Airport launched full passport-less clearance operations, reducing passenger processing time to an average of 10 seconds as reported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- 🍔 Lotteria Expands to Singapore: Korean fast-food chain Lotteria to open its first Singapore outlet in 2024, providing a taste of its famed burgers and fried chicken to local food enthusiasts. The popular Korean fast-food chain Lotteria, operated by Lotte GRS, will open its first outlet in Singapore in 2024. Known for its unique offerings like the Kimchi Burger and Hanwoo Bulgogi Burger, Lotteria plans to capture the local market with its diverse menu inspired by Korean flavors. The opening marks Lotteria's strategic entry into the Southeast Asian market, aligning with its expanding global presence.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-25T08:00:49.066Z
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- 💄 Singapore and India Startups Dominate Beauty Tech Contest! In September 2023, Singapore's Sephora reached a significant milestone by securing victory in the prestigious Tech Phrase competition. Ms. Tan Wei Ling, from India's Nykaa, was honored for innovation, demonstrating the strength of these emerging beauty tech markets.
- 🤝 Eurosystem and Asian Central Banks Unite: Pioneering Project Nexus Rollout The Eurosystem collaborates with central banks from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand to advance Project Nexus implementation. Testing began in September 2023, focusing on instant cross-border payments.
- 🛂 Changi Airport Revolutionizes Travel: Passport-Less Clearance Achieves 10-Second Processing Time, Says ICA On October 24, 2023, Changi Airport launched full passport-less clearance operations, reducing passenger processing time to an average of 10 seconds as reported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- 🍔 Lotteria Expands to Singapore: Korean fast-food chain Lotteria to open its first Singapore outlet in 2024, providing a taste of its famed burgers and fried chicken to local food enthusiasts. The popular Korean fast-food chain Lotteria, operated by Lotte GRS, will open its first outlet in Singapore in 2024. Known for its unique offerings like the Kimchi Burger and Hanwoo Bulgogi Burger, Lotteria plans to capture the local market with its diverse menu inspired by Korean flavors. The opening marks Lotteria's strategic entry into the Southeast Asian market, aligning with its expanding global presence.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-24T08:00:40.483Z
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- 🌊 Singapore Expands LNG Capabilities: Second Terminal Reinforces Energy Security 🌊 Singapore Expands LNG Capabilities: Second Terminal Reinforces Energy Security Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) secured an agreement with Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) on October 10, 2023, to develop a second LNG terminal. This expansion aims to enhance Singapore's energy security and diversify its energy sources.
- 🌏 Singapore Rises to 5th in Global Connectivity Singapore is now ranked 5th in international connectivity and influence, up from 7th last year, according to the 2023 Global Power City Index. This improvement highlights Singapore's growing global significance.
- 📉 Singapore's Inflation Doubts: Only 40% Confident Prices Will Drop In a recent survey by the Singapore Management University released on October 10, 2023, only 4 in 10 respondents believed inflation would decrease. The Monetary Authority of Singapore estimates inflation will ease by year-end, but consumer confidence remains low amid global economic uncertainties.
- 🌆 Dubai's Rapid Growth: An Economic Powerhouse to Watch In his column dated September 3, 2023, Vikram Khanna of The Straits Times highlights Dubai’s exceptional development, likening it to "Singapore on steroids." The city showcases strategic economic, tourism, and infrastructural advancements, urging greater global attention.
- ⚠️ Bus Collision in Funeral Procession: Bus in funeral procession hits hearse at Upper Thomson A private bus involved in a funeral procession collided with a hearse at Upper Thomson Road on October 9, 2023, causing...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-24T08:00:40.483Z
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- 🌊 Singapore Expands LNG Capabilities: Second Terminal Reinforces Energy Security 🌊 Singapore Expands LNG Capabilities: Second Terminal Reinforces Energy Security Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) secured an agreement with Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) on October 10, 2023, to develop a second LNG terminal. This expansion aims to enhance Singapore's energy security and diversify its energy sources.
- 🌏 Singapore Rises to 5th in Global Connectivity Singapore is now ranked 5th in international connectivity and influence, up from 7th last year, according to the 2023 Global Power City Index. This improvement highlights Singapore's growing global significance.
- 📉 Singapore's Inflation Doubts: Only 40% Confident Prices Will Drop In a recent survey by the Singapore Management University released on October 10, 2023, only 4 in 10 respondents believed inflation would decrease. The Monetary Authority of Singapore estimates inflation will ease by year-end, but consumer confidence remains low amid global economic uncertainties.
- 🌆 Dubai's Rapid Growth: An Economic Powerhouse to Watch In his column dated September 3, 2023, Vikram Khanna of The Straits Times highlights Dubai’s exceptional development, likening it to "Singapore on steroids." The city showcases strategic economic, tourism, and infrastructural advancements, urging greater global attention.
- ⚠️ Bus Collision in Funeral Procession: Bus in funeral procession hits hearse at Upper Thomson A private bus involved in a funeral procession collided with a hearse at Upper Thomson Road on October 9, 2023, causing...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-23T23:44:07.195Z
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- 👨⚖️ WP Veteran Low Thia Khiang Appears at Pritam Singh’s Trial Low Thia Khiang testified at Singapore's High Court on April 12, 2023, during the defamation suit involving Workers' Party leader Pritam Singh. He disputed knowledge of the "lie" timeline, covering events from October 2016 to November 2017.
- 🍸 Singapore Bars Shine: Four Singapore bars, including Jigger & Pony at No. 5, are celebrated in the World's 50 Best Bars 2024 list. In a notable achievement, four Singaporean bars have been ranked in the World's 50 Best Bars 2024 list, announced on October 17, 2024. Jigger & Pony leads at No. 5, followed by Atlas at No. 24, Manhattan at No. 33, and Republic at No. 44, showcasing the city's vibrant cocktail scene.
- 🌐 Singapore Blocks Foreign Sites Over Disinformation Concerns On October 23, 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information blocked several foreign-linked websites, citing alleged attempts at spreading hostile disinformation. These actions followed reports of misleading narratives related to national security and public order, with the government urging citizens to remain vigilant against such content.
- 🏅 Singapore's Max Maeder Earns S$250,000 for Historic Olympic Bronze in Kitefoiling Max Maeder won Singapore's first kitefoiling Olympic medal, a bronze, at the Paris 2024 Games. The Singapore National Olympic Council awarded him S$250,000 on 24 October 2023 for this achievement.
- 🤾♂️ Singapore Expresses Frustration: Exclusion of Netball &...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-23T23:44:07.195Z
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- 👨⚖️ WP Veteran Low Thia Khiang Appears at Pritam Singh’s Trial Low Thia Khiang testified at Singapore's High Court on April 12, 2023, during the defamation suit involving Workers' Party leader Pritam Singh. He disputed knowledge of the "lie" timeline, covering events from October 2016 to November 2017.
- 🍸 Singapore Bars Shine: Four Singapore bars, including Jigger & Pony at No. 5, are celebrated in the World's 50 Best Bars 2024 list. In a notable achievement, four Singaporean bars have been ranked in the World's 50 Best Bars 2024 list, announced on October 17, 2024. Jigger & Pony leads at No. 5, followed by Atlas at No. 24, Manhattan at No. 33, and Republic at No. 44, showcasing the city's vibrant cocktail scene.
- 🌐 Singapore Blocks Foreign Sites Over Disinformation Concerns On October 23, 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Communications and Information blocked several foreign-linked websites, citing alleged attempts at spreading hostile disinformation. These actions followed reports of misleading narratives related to national security and public order, with the government urging citizens to remain vigilant against such content.
- 🏅 Singapore's Max Maeder Earns S$250,000 for Historic Olympic Bronze in Kitefoiling Max Maeder won Singapore's first kitefoiling Olympic medal, a bronze, at the Paris 2024 Games. The Singapore National Olympic Council awarded him S$250,000 on 24 October 2023 for this achievement.
- 🤾♂️ Singapore Expresses Frustration: Exclusion of Netball &...