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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-29T08:01:02.049Z
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- 🏢 Singapore Property Investment: Billionaire Wee Family's UOL Partners to Acquire Site for $613 Million Billionaire Wee Cho Yaw's UOL Group, alongside partner Hengli Investments, are set to purchase the Meyer Park property in Singapore for SGD 613 million on October 25, 2024.
- 📈 Singapore's Economic Outlook Brightens: GDP Growth Expected in 2024 and 2025 Singapore’s GDP is forecasted to rise by 3% in 2024 and 3.5% in 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects steady growth driven by recovery in electronics and manufacturing sectors, according to their October 2023 report.
- 🌍 Authenticity Concerns: Swiss Woman Expresses Discontent with Marche Restaurant in Singapore Katherine Aregord, a Swiss national living in Singapore, expressed dissatisfaction with the authenticity of Swiss cuisine served at the Swiss restaurant, Marché. On October 12, 2023, she noted that popular Swiss dishes like raclette and rösti did not meet traditional standards, and staff unfamiliarity with Swiss cuisine added to her disappointment.
- 📉 Singapore's Disinflation Takes Root: MAS Observes Economic Recovery The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) noted a "well-entrenched" disinflation in September 2023, as core inflation dropped to 3.4%. GDP growth recovery aligns with global trends despite external headwinds.
- ✈️ SIA Flight Emergency: Tokyo-bound flight diverted to Taipei due to windshield crack Singapore Airlines Flight SQ633, departing on October 11, 2023, faced a mid-air emergency with a cracked windshield. The Boeing 787-10 safely...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-10-29T08:01:02.049Z
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- 🏢 Singapore Property Investment: Billionaire Wee Family's UOL Partners to Acquire Site for $613 Million Billionaire Wee Cho Yaw's UOL Group, alongside partner Hengli Investments, are set to purchase the Meyer Park property in Singapore for SGD 613 million on October 25, 2024.
- 📈 Singapore's Economic Outlook Brightens: GDP Growth Expected in 2024 and 2025 Singapore’s GDP is forecasted to rise by 3% in 2024 and 3.5% in 2025. The Monetary Authority of Singapore expects steady growth driven by recovery in electronics and manufacturing sectors, according to their October 2023 report.
- 🌍 Authenticity Concerns: Swiss Woman Expresses Discontent with Marche Restaurant in Singapore Katherine Aregord, a Swiss national living in Singapore, expressed dissatisfaction with the authenticity of Swiss cuisine served at the Swiss restaurant, Marché. On October 12, 2023, she noted that popular Swiss dishes like raclette and rösti did not meet traditional standards, and staff unfamiliarity with Swiss cuisine added to her disappointment.
- 📉 Singapore's Disinflation Takes Root: MAS Observes Economic Recovery The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) noted a "well-entrenched" disinflation in September 2023, as core inflation dropped to 3.4%. GDP growth recovery aligns with global trends despite external headwinds.
- ✈️ SIA Flight Emergency: Tokyo-bound flight diverted to Taipei due to windshield crack Singapore Airlines Flight SQ633, departing on October 11, 2023, faced a mid-air emergency with a cracked windshield. The Boeing 787-10 safely...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 2024-10-25T08:00:49.066Z
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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...
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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...
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