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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-30T08:01:07.999Z
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- 🎵 A-Z of 2024: The Biggest Lifestyle Moments from Music and Travel to Arts and Food The Glastonbury Festival celebrated its 54th anniversary in June 2024, headlined by Taylor Swift with record attendance. Singapore's Hawker Centre Week emphasized local cuisine. Venice Biennale showcased AI-driven art.
- 🌸 Japan Leads Asia's Tourism Boom: Outpacing Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Others in Traveler Attraction Japan's tourism sector thrives due to strategic marketing by the Japan National Tourism Organization, attracting 31.9 million tourists in 2019. Government initiatives and efficient public transport bolster its appeal.
- 🛢️ Successful Oil Spill Cleanup: Oil leak clean-up off Bukom completed A marine oil spill near Pulau Bukom, Singapore, linked to Shell’s facility, was cleaned up by 20 specialists over several days by 18th October 2023. Environmental impact minimized.
- 🌧️ Heavy Downpour Triggers Flash Floods in Singapore On October 11, 2023, heavy rains led to flash floods in areas like Tampines and Pasir Ris. The Meteorological Service Singapore reported 100mm of rain within just an hour. No casualties were reported.
- 🚗 **Tragedy on Adam Road: Two Dead After Car Skids in Second Fatal Accident of the Day** In Singapore on September 27, 2023, a car skidded along Adam Road at approximately 2 am, resulting in the deaths of both occupants, Pablo Lozano, 25, and Kelvin Lim, 24. This marks the second fatal accident in Singapore that day.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-30T08:01:07.999Z
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- 🎵 A-Z of 2024: The Biggest Lifestyle Moments from Music and Travel to Arts and Food The Glastonbury Festival celebrated its 54th anniversary in June 2024, headlined by Taylor Swift with record attendance. Singapore's Hawker Centre Week emphasized local cuisine. Venice Biennale showcased AI-driven art.
- 🌸 Japan Leads Asia's Tourism Boom: Outpacing Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Others in Traveler Attraction Japan's tourism sector thrives due to strategic marketing by the Japan National Tourism Organization, attracting 31.9 million tourists in 2019. Government initiatives and efficient public transport bolster its appeal.
- 🛢️ Successful Oil Spill Cleanup: Oil leak clean-up off Bukom completed A marine oil spill near Pulau Bukom, Singapore, linked to Shell’s facility, was cleaned up by 20 specialists over several days by 18th October 2023. Environmental impact minimized.
- 🌧️ Heavy Downpour Triggers Flash Floods in Singapore On October 11, 2023, heavy rains led to flash floods in areas like Tampines and Pasir Ris. The Meteorological Service Singapore reported 100mm of rain within just an hour. No casualties were reported.
- 🚗 **Tragedy on Adam Road: Two Dead After Car Skids in Second Fatal Accident of the Day** In Singapore on September 27, 2023, a car skidded along Adam Road at approximately 2 am, resulting in the deaths of both occupants, Pablo Lozano, 25, and Kelvin Lim, 24. This marks the second fatal accident in Singapore that day.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-29T08:01:04.734Z
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- 🚢 Record Milestone for Singapore PSA: Terminal Operator Surpasses 40 Million TEU in 2024 In January 2024, PSA International in Singapore set a record by handling over 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) for the calendar year 2023. This achievement highlights PSA's leadership in global port operations.
- 🎆 New Year's Eve 2025: Best Free Firework Spots in Singapore Marina Bay Sands at 12:00 AM on December 31st, 2024, offers a breathtaking display, alongside Gardens by the Bay and Clarke Quay. More free views are at Sentosa Island and East Coast Park.
- 🌐 Drone Surveillance at Marina Bay Countdown: Police Deploy Drones to Monitor Crowds at Marina Bay New Year's Eve Countdown During the New Year's Eve Countdown on December 31, 2025, in Singapore's Marina Bay, drones will be deployed by the police to count crowd numbers as part of heightened security measures.
- 💸 Singapore Oil Tycoon Bankrupt: Oil magnate John Lin declared bankrupt after 2023 collapse of Apex Energy empire, once valued at $2 billion. On December 28, 2024, Singaporean oil mogul John Lin, founder of Apex Energy Resources, was declared bankrupt after his business empire worth $2 billion collapsed in 2023, impacting 500 employees.
- 📉 Singapore Oil Mogul Declared Bankrupt: Lim Oon Kuin's Empire Crumbles Amidst Financial Turmoil Lim Oon Kuin, founder of Hin Leong Trading, was declared bankrupt on October 6, 2023, following the...
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- 🚢 Record Milestone for Singapore PSA: Terminal Operator Surpasses 40 Million TEU in 2024 In January 2024, PSA International in Singapore set a record by handling over 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) for the calendar year 2023. This achievement highlights PSA's leadership in global port operations.
- 🎆 New Year's Eve 2025: Best Free Firework Spots in Singapore Marina Bay Sands at 12:00 AM on December 31st, 2024, offers a breathtaking display, alongside Gardens by the Bay and Clarke Quay. More free views are at Sentosa Island and East Coast Park.
- 🌐 Drone Surveillance at Marina Bay Countdown: Police Deploy Drones to Monitor Crowds at Marina Bay New Year's Eve Countdown During the New Year's Eve Countdown on December 31, 2025, in Singapore's Marina Bay, drones will be deployed by the police to count crowd numbers as part of heightened security measures.
- 💸 Singapore Oil Tycoon Bankrupt: Oil magnate John Lin declared bankrupt after 2023 collapse of Apex Energy empire, once valued at $2 billion. On December 28, 2024, Singaporean oil mogul John Lin, founder of Apex Energy Resources, was declared bankrupt after his business empire worth $2 billion collapsed in 2023, impacting 500 employees.
- 📉 Singapore Oil Mogul Declared Bankrupt: Lim Oon Kuin's Empire Crumbles Amidst Financial Turmoil Lim Oon Kuin, founder of Hin Leong Trading, was declared bankrupt on October 6, 2023, following the...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-28T08:01:07.014Z
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- 💹 Singapore Stock Boom: GHY Culture & Media's Share Price Skyrockets Over 370% in 2023 GHY Culture & Media, a Singapore-listed company, experienced a share price surge of over 370% this year. The surge occurred despite the company not announcing any new business developments or partnerships.
- 🚌 Norway Bus Tragedy: Eyewitness Reports 'Worst Accident Ever Seen' On October 17, 2023, a bus overturned near Oslo, Norway, killing three people and injuring 16 others. Eyewitness Mari Johansen criticized the slow response of emergency services.
- 🌏 China Joins Japan’s Visa-Free Travel List Alongside Global Powers Japan announced on October 21, 2023, the inclusion of China in its visa-free travel list, alongside nations like the USA, Canada, UK, and South Korea, promoting tourism collaboration.
- ⚽ Singapore's Struggle: 0-2 Defeat to Vietnam in AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup Semi-Final Singapore fell 0-2 to Vietnam on January 6, 2023, at the Jalan Besar Stadium, despite goals by Quang Hai and Van Toan in the 28th and 79th minutes, respectively.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Probes CCP Job Links: Government Examines Controversial Listings Singapore initiated an investigation on October 20, 2023, into job listings allegedly connected to the Chinese Communist Party. The Ministry of Manpower is leading the probe, focusing on reported ties with foreign entities.
- 🚨 Singapore Scandal: Man Accused of Filming Daughter Showering Amid Incest Charges A Singaporean man, already accused of incest...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-28T08:01:07.014Z
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- 💹 Singapore Stock Boom: GHY Culture & Media's Share Price Skyrockets Over 370% in 2023 GHY Culture & Media, a Singapore-listed company, experienced a share price surge of over 370% this year. The surge occurred despite the company not announcing any new business developments or partnerships.
- 🚌 Norway Bus Tragedy: Eyewitness Reports 'Worst Accident Ever Seen' On October 17, 2023, a bus overturned near Oslo, Norway, killing three people and injuring 16 others. Eyewitness Mari Johansen criticized the slow response of emergency services.
- 🌏 China Joins Japan’s Visa-Free Travel List Alongside Global Powers Japan announced on October 21, 2023, the inclusion of China in its visa-free travel list, alongside nations like the USA, Canada, UK, and South Korea, promoting tourism collaboration.
- ⚽ Singapore's Struggle: 0-2 Defeat to Vietnam in AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup Semi-Final Singapore fell 0-2 to Vietnam on January 6, 2023, at the Jalan Besar Stadium, despite goals by Quang Hai and Van Toan in the 28th and 79th minutes, respectively.
- 🇸🇬 Singapore Probes CCP Job Links: Government Examines Controversial Listings Singapore initiated an investigation on October 20, 2023, into job listings allegedly connected to the Chinese Communist Party. The Ministry of Manpower is leading the probe, focusing on reported ties with foreign entities.
- 🚨 Singapore Scandal: Man Accused of Filming Daughter Showering Amid Incest Charges A Singaporean man, already accused of incest...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-26T08:01:04.270Z
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- ⚽️ Football Fever Returns: Singapore Faces Vietnam in ASEAN Cup Semifinals Clash Vietnam overcame Singapore with a decisive 2-0 victory in the ASEAN Cup semifinals on January 8, 2023. Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh were the standout players, securing Vietnam's spot in the final.
- ⚠️ The Edge Apologizes for False Mansion Deal Article Involving Singapore Ministers On December 24, 2024, The Edge issued an apology to Singapore ministers for inaccurately reporting on mansion deals. They retracted the article and deleted a related Facebook post.
- 🚆 Singapore's Transport Milestones: 2024 Wrap-Up and Future Plans The opening of Thomson-East Coast Line's final stages on February 10 transformed Singapore's transit, reducing travel times by 30%. Transport Minister S. Iswaran announced a $2 billion initiative for green vehicles by 2030.
- 🛬 Malaysians Seek Jobs in Singapore for Retirement Savings In 2022, Jasaura Amir, a Malaysian, shifted to Singapore, joining the city's job sector. Presently, nearly 150,000 Malaysians work in Singapore, driven by higher salaries to bolster retirement savings, as Malaysia's economic circumstances pose challenges for their older workforce.
- 🚴♂️ Teens Arrested for Queenstown Prank: Youths Detained Over Late-Night Bicycle Stunt Summary: On October 8, 2023, Singapore police arrested four teens involved in a bicycle prank in Queenstown. The group placed bicycles strategically to block roads, causing traffic disruptions.
- 🎁 Muis Distributes Aid to 6,000 Low-Income Families Muis, the Islamic Religious...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-26T08:01:04.270Z
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- ⚽️ Football Fever Returns: Singapore Faces Vietnam in ASEAN Cup Semifinals Clash Vietnam overcame Singapore with a decisive 2-0 victory in the ASEAN Cup semifinals on January 8, 2023. Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Tien Linh were the standout players, securing Vietnam's spot in the final.
- ⚠️ The Edge Apologizes for False Mansion Deal Article Involving Singapore Ministers On December 24, 2024, The Edge issued an apology to Singapore ministers for inaccurately reporting on mansion deals. They retracted the article and deleted a related Facebook post.
- 🚆 Singapore's Transport Milestones: 2024 Wrap-Up and Future Plans The opening of Thomson-East Coast Line's final stages on February 10 transformed Singapore's transit, reducing travel times by 30%. Transport Minister S. Iswaran announced a $2 billion initiative for green vehicles by 2030.
- 🛬 Malaysians Seek Jobs in Singapore for Retirement Savings In 2022, Jasaura Amir, a Malaysian, shifted to Singapore, joining the city's job sector. Presently, nearly 150,000 Malaysians work in Singapore, driven by higher salaries to bolster retirement savings, as Malaysia's economic circumstances pose challenges for their older workforce.
- 🚴♂️ Teens Arrested for Queenstown Prank: Youths Detained Over Late-Night Bicycle Stunt Summary: On October 8, 2023, Singapore police arrested four teens involved in a bicycle prank in Queenstown. The group placed bicycles strategically to block roads, causing traffic disruptions.
- 🎁 Muis Distributes Aid to 6,000 Low-Income Families Muis, the Islamic Religious...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-25T08:01:08.540Z
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- 🌿 Singapore's Concrete Breakthrough: Transforming Cement into Carbon Storage In July 2023, Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University developed advanced concrete, capturing 30% more carbon dioxide emissions. The project, led by Professor Joseph Lee, aims to mitigate urban environmental impacts effectively.
- 💔 Singapore Football Shock: Adam Swandi Retires at 28 Due to Heart Condition National footballer Adam Swandi announced his retirement on October 13, 2023, at age 28, following a heart condition discovery. Playing for the Lion City Sailors, he is a key figure in Singaporean sports and one of the national team's most promising talents. Adam's career highlights include a goal on his debut against Maldives in 2012 and a stint with French club FC Metz. His diagnosis came during a health screening, and he’ll now focus on recovery.
- 📰 The Edge Apologizes to Singapore Ministers Over GCB Article The Edge Singapore issued a public apology on October 24, 2023, to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng for inaccuracies in a recent article about their property purchases. The article's claims about Good Class Bungalows were corrected following a POFMA directive.
- 🚀 Singapore Surges Ahead: Crypto-Friendly Policies Make it a Top Hub Over Hong Kong 🚀 Singapore Surges Ahead: Crypto-Friendly Policies Make it a Top Hub Over Hong Kong Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, announced on December 24, 2024, that its favorable regulatory environment positions Singapore ahead...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-25T08:01:08.540Z
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- 🌿 Singapore's Concrete Breakthrough: Transforming Cement into Carbon Storage In July 2023, Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University developed advanced concrete, capturing 30% more carbon dioxide emissions. The project, led by Professor Joseph Lee, aims to mitigate urban environmental impacts effectively.
- 💔 Singapore Football Shock: Adam Swandi Retires at 28 Due to Heart Condition National footballer Adam Swandi announced his retirement on October 13, 2023, at age 28, following a heart condition discovery. Playing for the Lion City Sailors, he is a key figure in Singaporean sports and one of the national team's most promising talents. Adam's career highlights include a goal on his debut against Maldives in 2012 and a stint with French club FC Metz. His diagnosis came during a health screening, and he’ll now focus on recovery.
- 📰 The Edge Apologizes to Singapore Ministers Over GCB Article The Edge Singapore issued a public apology on October 24, 2023, to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng for inaccuracies in a recent article about their property purchases. The article's claims about Good Class Bungalows were corrected following a POFMA directive.
- 🚀 Singapore Surges Ahead: Crypto-Friendly Policies Make it a Top Hub Over Hong Kong 🚀 Singapore Surges Ahead: Crypto-Friendly Policies Make it a Top Hub Over Hong Kong Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, announced on December 24, 2024, that its favorable regulatory environment positions Singapore ahead...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-24T08:01:13.171Z
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- 📉 Singapore Inflation Hits Lows: November core inflation drops to 1.9% y/y, marking the lowest in nearly three years. As reported by Reuters on December 23, 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry announced a significant decrease in core inflation to 1.9% year-on-year in November. This marks the lowest rate since early 2022, influenced by reduced private transport and accommodation costs. The Monetary Authority of Singapore remains cautious, monitoring potential economic fluctuations.
- 🏛️ NUS Introduces Tour Bookings: Amid Rising Visitor Counts National University of Singapore (NUS) announced on September 30, 2023, that prior bookings will be mandatory for campus tours due to an unexpected surge in visitor numbers on recent weekends.
- 🌏 Singapore's Inflation Eases: Core inflation in Singapore declined to 1.9% in November, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on December 23, 2022. Core inflation excludes volatile items like private transport and accommodation costs.
- 🌳 Singapore Land Sale Transparency: MinLaw mandates disclosure of buyer identities and citizenship for all good class bungalow transactions to enhance accountability and transparency in the property sector. Singapore's Ministry of Law (MinLaw), on October 13, 2023, announced mandatory disclosure of identities and citizenship status of buyers for all landed home sales involving good class bungalows. This measure aims to bolster transparency and accountability in the real estate sector, enhancing confidence among stakeholders and...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-24T08:01:13.171Z
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- 📉 Singapore Inflation Hits Lows: November core inflation drops to 1.9% y/y, marking the lowest in nearly three years. As reported by Reuters on December 23, 2024, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry announced a significant decrease in core inflation to 1.9% year-on-year in November. This marks the lowest rate since early 2022, influenced by reduced private transport and accommodation costs. The Monetary Authority of Singapore remains cautious, monitoring potential economic fluctuations.
- 🏛️ NUS Introduces Tour Bookings: Amid Rising Visitor Counts National University of Singapore (NUS) announced on September 30, 2023, that prior bookings will be mandatory for campus tours due to an unexpected surge in visitor numbers on recent weekends.
- 🌏 Singapore's Inflation Eases: Core inflation in Singapore declined to 1.9% in November, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry announced on December 23, 2022. Core inflation excludes volatile items like private transport and accommodation costs.
- 🌳 Singapore Land Sale Transparency: MinLaw mandates disclosure of buyer identities and citizenship for all good class bungalow transactions to enhance accountability and transparency in the property sector. Singapore's Ministry of Law (MinLaw), on October 13, 2023, announced mandatory disclosure of identities and citizenship status of buyers for all landed home sales involving good class bungalows. This measure aims to bolster transparency and accountability in the real estate sector, enhancing confidence among stakeholders and...
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