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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-22T08:00:57.715Z
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- 📈 Singapore Stocks Tick Up: STI rises 0.1% at Thursday open On October 5, 2023, the Straits Times Index (STI) in Singapore observed a marginal increase of 0.1% as markets opened. Key sectors showing movement included finance, technology, and consumer goods. Notable companies contributing to the index rise were DBS Group Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Limited. The movement is indicative of cautious optimism amid regional economic uncertainties.
- 🌱 HSBC Helps Singapore SMEs Boost Sustainability with New Loan HSBC launched a sustainability-linked loan on October 2023, aimed at supporting Singapore's SMEs in their green initiatives. Companies achieving pre-set environmental targets will benefit from reduced interest rates.
- 🤒 Singapore Workplace Culture Under Scrutiny: Intern Forced to Work Sick After HR Dispute Over Medical Leave Jane Lee, an intern at a Singaporean firm, revealed on October 9, 2023, that she attended work ill to avoid conflict with HR after being reprimanded for taking medical leave.
- 🌊 Saab and Singapore Collaborate: New Underwater Solutions MoU Signed On November 1, 2024, Saab and Singapore's Defence Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Stockholm to co-develop innovative underwater technology solutions. The partnership aims to advance marine defense capabilities.
- 🌟 Boutiques Singapore Unveils: Choo Yilin's Exclusive Trunk Show Shines Jeweller Choo Yilin held a trunk show at the Boutiques Singapore event at F1 Pit Building from November 10-12, 2023. The event...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-22T08:00:57.715Z
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- 📈 Singapore Stocks Tick Up: STI rises 0.1% at Thursday open On October 5, 2023, the Straits Times Index (STI) in Singapore observed a marginal increase of 0.1% as markets opened. Key sectors showing movement included finance, technology, and consumer goods. Notable companies contributing to the index rise were DBS Group Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Limited. The movement is indicative of cautious optimism amid regional economic uncertainties.
- 🌱 HSBC Helps Singapore SMEs Boost Sustainability with New Loan HSBC launched a sustainability-linked loan on October 2023, aimed at supporting Singapore's SMEs in their green initiatives. Companies achieving pre-set environmental targets will benefit from reduced interest rates.
- 🤒 Singapore Workplace Culture Under Scrutiny: Intern Forced to Work Sick After HR Dispute Over Medical Leave Jane Lee, an intern at a Singaporean firm, revealed on October 9, 2023, that she attended work ill to avoid conflict with HR after being reprimanded for taking medical leave.
- 🌊 Saab and Singapore Collaborate: New Underwater Solutions MoU Signed On November 1, 2024, Saab and Singapore's Defence Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Stockholm to co-develop innovative underwater technology solutions. The partnership aims to advance marine defense capabilities.
- 🌟 Boutiques Singapore Unveils: Choo Yilin's Exclusive Trunk Show Shines Jeweller Choo Yilin held a trunk show at the Boutiques Singapore event at F1 Pit Building from November 10-12, 2023. The event...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-21T08:01:01.841Z
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- 🌍 Singapore Looks to Sweden for Healthcare Solutions On October 15, 2023, Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung met with Swedish officials to discuss potential collaborations. They explored Sweden's advanced health technology systems to enhance Singapore's digital healthcare infrastructure.
- ⚠️ Foodpanda in Hot Water: Misleading Pandapro Ad Prompts Public Warning On October 6, 2023, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) warned Foodpanda for misrepresenting savings in its Pandapro subscription ads. Critics argue this damages consumer trust.
- 📰 Singapore Church Scandal: Man Linked to Catholic Archdiocese Accused of Child Molestation in 2004 A 67-year-old musician known for his ties with Singapore’s Roman Catholic Archdiocese was charged with molesting a minor at Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Yio Chu Kang in May 2004.
- 🎲 ‘Unsatisfactory’: Singapore curtails Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence. Singapore's authorities have penalized Resorts World Sentosa with a licence curtailment due to underwhelming tourist numbers, as reported by the Singapore Tourism Board on October 15, 2023. This decision reflects concerns over the company's performance and its economic impact.
- 🗞️ New Charge Filed: Man Accused of Shoving Near Singapore River Faces Additional Legal Action Tan Kin Lian, 40, charged on 5th October 2023 with voluntarily causing hurt after allegedly shoving Desmond Lim off a gauge platform at Robertson Quay around 10:15 PM, causing him to fall into the Singapore River.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-21T08:01:01.841Z
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- 🌍 Singapore Looks to Sweden for Healthcare Solutions On October 15, 2023, Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung met with Swedish officials to discuss potential collaborations. They explored Sweden's advanced health technology systems to enhance Singapore's digital healthcare infrastructure.
- ⚠️ Foodpanda in Hot Water: Misleading Pandapro Ad Prompts Public Warning On October 6, 2023, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) warned Foodpanda for misrepresenting savings in its Pandapro subscription ads. Critics argue this damages consumer trust.
- 📰 Singapore Church Scandal: Man Linked to Catholic Archdiocese Accused of Child Molestation in 2004 A 67-year-old musician known for his ties with Singapore’s Roman Catholic Archdiocese was charged with molesting a minor at Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Yio Chu Kang in May 2004.
- 🎲 ‘Unsatisfactory’: Singapore curtails Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence. Singapore's authorities have penalized Resorts World Sentosa with a licence curtailment due to underwhelming tourist numbers, as reported by the Singapore Tourism Board on October 15, 2023. This decision reflects concerns over the company's performance and its economic impact.
- 🗞️ New Charge Filed: Man Accused of Shoving Near Singapore River Faces Additional Legal Action Tan Kin Lian, 40, charged on 5th October 2023 with voluntarily causing hurt after allegedly shoving Desmond Lim off a gauge platform at Robertson Quay around 10:15 PM, causing him to fall into the Singapore River.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-20T08:01:27.623Z
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- ✈️ Singapore & Sweden Enhance Aviation Ties: New Deal Boosts Air Traffic Management The aviation agreement, signed on October 14, 2023, by Singapore's Minister for Transport S. Iswaran and Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson, aims to enhance collaboration in air traffic management, focusing on technological innovation and sustainability.
- 🏢 WeWork Retreats: WeWork abandons multiple Singapore sites amid global co-working industry challenges WeWork announced on October 17, 2023, it is exiting major Singapore locations like 71 Robinson Road and Mapletree Anson due to financial struggles and downsizing initiatives, affecting local leasing agreements.
- 🏢 WeWork Exits Key Singapore Sites: Raeburn Park and 71 Robinson Road Surrendered Amid Restructuring WeWork has decided to relinquish its spaces at Raeburn Park and 71 Robinson Road in Singapore as part of a drastic global restructuring plan, announced on October 13, 2023, aiming at cost-cutting and enhancing efficiency.
- 📈 Singapore Stocks Climb: STI Gains 0.3% as Tuesday Trading Commences On October 17, 2023, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) rose by 0.3% as markets opened. Key contributions came from companies like DBS Group and Keppel Corp, amplifying investor optimism amid global market shifts.
- 🔍 Singapore Judge Criticizes Lawyer's Grammatical Blunders During a court proceeding on October 11, 2023, Judge Ng Peng Hong reprimanded lawyer Chia Soo Kiang for a convoluted mitigation submission riddled with grammatical errors, describing it as "embarassingly incoherent."
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-20T08:01:27.623Z
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- ✈️ Singapore & Sweden Enhance Aviation Ties: New Deal Boosts Air Traffic Management The aviation agreement, signed on October 14, 2023, by Singapore's Minister for Transport S. Iswaran and Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson, aims to enhance collaboration in air traffic management, focusing on technological innovation and sustainability.
- 🏢 WeWork Retreats: WeWork abandons multiple Singapore sites amid global co-working industry challenges WeWork announced on October 17, 2023, it is exiting major Singapore locations like 71 Robinson Road and Mapletree Anson due to financial struggles and downsizing initiatives, affecting local leasing agreements.
- 🏢 WeWork Exits Key Singapore Sites: Raeburn Park and 71 Robinson Road Surrendered Amid Restructuring WeWork has decided to relinquish its spaces at Raeburn Park and 71 Robinson Road in Singapore as part of a drastic global restructuring plan, announced on October 13, 2023, aiming at cost-cutting and enhancing efficiency.
- 📈 Singapore Stocks Climb: STI Gains 0.3% as Tuesday Trading Commences On October 17, 2023, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) rose by 0.3% as markets opened. Key contributions came from companies like DBS Group and Keppel Corp, amplifying investor optimism amid global market shifts.
- 🔍 Singapore Judge Criticizes Lawyer's Grammatical Blunders During a court proceeding on October 11, 2023, Judge Ng Peng Hong reprimanded lawyer Chia Soo Kiang for a convoluted mitigation submission riddled with grammatical errors, describing it as "embarassingly incoherent."
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-19T08:01:02.992Z
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- ⚖️ Singapore Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced: Oil magnate receives 17.5-year jail term for massive fraud scheme. O.K. Lim, founder of Hin Leong Trading, was sentenced on November 18, 2024, in Singapore. He was convicted for his role in concealing $800 million in losses. This verdict marks the conclusion of a financial scandal that shook the oil trading industry globally. Lim was found guilty of falsifying accounts to obtain additional credit from banks.
- 🔒 Hin Leong Founder O.K. Lim Sentenced to 17½ Years for Cheating and Forgery O.K. Lim, 81, founder of Singapore's Hin Leong Trading, was jailed for 17½ years on October 19, 2023. Lim deceived nine banks into lending US$745 million. His company's downfall led to its 2020 bankruptcy with over US$3.5 billion in debt.
- 🚔 Singapore Sentences O.K. Lim: Over 17 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme O.K. Lim, former CEO of Hin Leong Trading, was sentenced to 17 years and 4 months in prison on October 12, 2023. Lim's charges involved hiding US$808 million in losses, directly impacting creditors and sparking regulatory reforms in Singapore's commodity trading sector.
- 🌏 Singapore 🇸🇬 and Japan 🇯🇵 Forge Ahead with Aviation Partnerships to Boost Travel On October 10, 2023, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways announced a collaborative effort, starting December 1, 2023. This partnership seeks to enhance flight connectivity between Singapore and major Japanese cities, aiming for...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-19T08:01:02.992Z
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- ⚖️ Singapore Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced: Oil magnate receives 17.5-year jail term for massive fraud scheme. O.K. Lim, founder of Hin Leong Trading, was sentenced on November 18, 2024, in Singapore. He was convicted for his role in concealing $800 million in losses. This verdict marks the conclusion of a financial scandal that shook the oil trading industry globally. Lim was found guilty of falsifying accounts to obtain additional credit from banks.
- 🔒 Hin Leong Founder O.K. Lim Sentenced to 17½ Years for Cheating and Forgery O.K. Lim, 81, founder of Singapore's Hin Leong Trading, was jailed for 17½ years on October 19, 2023. Lim deceived nine banks into lending US$745 million. His company's downfall led to its 2020 bankruptcy with over US$3.5 billion in debt.
- 🚔 Singapore Sentences O.K. Lim: Over 17 Years in Prison for Fraud Scheme O.K. Lim, former CEO of Hin Leong Trading, was sentenced to 17 years and 4 months in prison on October 12, 2023. Lim's charges involved hiding US$808 million in losses, directly impacting creditors and sparking regulatory reforms in Singapore's commodity trading sector.
- 🌏 Singapore 🇸🇬 and Japan 🇯🇵 Forge Ahead with Aviation Partnerships to Boost Travel On October 10, 2023, Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways announced a collaborative effort, starting December 1, 2023. This partnership seeks to enhance flight connectivity between Singapore and major Japanese cities, aiming for...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-18T08:00:56.982Z
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- 🌍 No Pathway to Net Zero Without Carbon Pricing: PM Wong During the Singapore International Energy Week on October 25, 2023, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of properly pricing carbon to achieve net zero emissions.
- 🏢 China, Singapore Pivotal in Hongkong Land’s $10 Billion Asset Disposal Hongkong Land aims to offload assets worth US$10 billion by 2026, targeting China and Singapore as key markets. John Witt, CFO, outlined plans amid shifting market dynamics, focusing on reducing debt and enhancing portfolio resilience.
- 🌏 Singapore's Pledge to APEC: Nation offers to host the 2030 Summit, asserts unwavering commitment through PM Wong's leadership. On October 15, 2023, Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong affirmed the nation's commitment to APEC by offering to host the 2030 Summit. His announcement highlighted economic importance and regional collaboration.
- 🦔 Rare Pangolin Showdown: Researchers Capture Unique Footage of Two Pangolins Fighting in Singapore On September 2023, researchers from the Mandai Nature group documented two Sunda pangolins engaging in a rare fighting behavior at the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Singapore, highlighting territorial conflicts among this vulnerable species.
- 🌉 Singapore Woman Jailed for Bribery Attempt: Caught Offering $65 to Causeway Cop Singapore Woman Jailed for Bribery Attempt: Caught Offering $65 to Causeway Cop On December 19, 2022, 45-year-old Nurul Syahirah Mohamed Ali was sentenced to three weeks in jail by Singapore's State Courts. She...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-18T08:00:56.982Z
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- 🌍 No Pathway to Net Zero Without Carbon Pricing: PM Wong During the Singapore International Energy Week on October 25, 2023, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the importance of properly pricing carbon to achieve net zero emissions.
- 🏢 China, Singapore Pivotal in Hongkong Land’s $10 Billion Asset Disposal Hongkong Land aims to offload assets worth US$10 billion by 2026, targeting China and Singapore as key markets. John Witt, CFO, outlined plans amid shifting market dynamics, focusing on reducing debt and enhancing portfolio resilience.
- 🌏 Singapore's Pledge to APEC: Nation offers to host the 2030 Summit, asserts unwavering commitment through PM Wong's leadership. On October 15, 2023, Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong affirmed the nation's commitment to APEC by offering to host the 2030 Summit. His announcement highlighted economic importance and regional collaboration.
- 🦔 Rare Pangolin Showdown: Researchers Capture Unique Footage of Two Pangolins Fighting in Singapore On September 2023, researchers from the Mandai Nature group documented two Sunda pangolins engaging in a rare fighting behavior at the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Singapore, highlighting territorial conflicts among this vulnerable species.
- 🌉 Singapore Woman Jailed for Bribery Attempt: Caught Offering $65 to Causeway Cop Singapore Woman Jailed for Bribery Attempt: Caught Offering $65 to Causeway Cop On December 19, 2022, 45-year-old Nurul Syahirah Mohamed Ali was sentenced to three weeks in jail by Singapore's State Courts. She...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-17T08:00:58.782Z
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- 🧠 New Guide Released: Empowering Communities to Provide Mental Health Support Locally The Singapore Mental Wellbeing Network launched on October 19, 2023, advocates for mental health awareness, featuring Minister Sun Xueling and local organizations, to bolster community support approaches effectively.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Goes Digital: Singapore Innovates Gear for World Championships The World Virtual Taekwondo Championships in Singapore utilized groundbreaking home-grown wearable tech on September 25-29, 2023. Singapore's Imagine Co. developed this new gear, enhancing performance analytics, with support from Sport Singapore.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Enters Digital Age: Singapore Innovates with Virtual Gear at World Championships The Taekwondo World Championships held on October 21, 2023, introduced a new virtual scoring gear made by Singapore's VATA Technology under World Taekwondo's initiative to enhance fairness and accuracy in matches.
- 🌟 Singapore's Diplomatic Engagement: PM Lawrence Wong meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit, signaling strengthened bilateral ties. On November 20, 2023, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Peru. This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic relations between Singapore and China, reflecting a commitment to collaborate on regional issues and economic partnerships.
- 🍽️ Savour Singapore: The Straits Times Unveils 'Food In The Hood' Guide for Local Culinary Gems The Straits Times introduced the "Food In The Hood" guide to showcase Singapore's diverse culinary landscape, highlighting local eateries like Tekka Centre's traditional...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-11-17T08:00:58.782Z
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- 🧠 New Guide Released: Empowering Communities to Provide Mental Health Support Locally The Singapore Mental Wellbeing Network launched on October 19, 2023, advocates for mental health awareness, featuring Minister Sun Xueling and local organizations, to bolster community support approaches effectively.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Goes Digital: Singapore Innovates Gear for World Championships The World Virtual Taekwondo Championships in Singapore utilized groundbreaking home-grown wearable tech on September 25-29, 2023. Singapore's Imagine Co. developed this new gear, enhancing performance analytics, with support from Sport Singapore.
- 🥋 Taekwondo Enters Digital Age: Singapore Innovates with Virtual Gear at World Championships The Taekwondo World Championships held on October 21, 2023, introduced a new virtual scoring gear made by Singapore's VATA Technology under World Taekwondo's initiative to enhance fairness and accuracy in matches.
- 🌟 Singapore's Diplomatic Engagement: PM Lawrence Wong meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit, signaling strengthened bilateral ties. On November 20, 2023, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Peru. This meeting underscores the strengthening diplomatic relations between Singapore and China, reflecting a commitment to collaborate on regional issues and economic partnerships.
- 🍽️ Savour Singapore: The Straits Times Unveils 'Food In The Hood' Guide for Local Culinary Gems The Straits Times introduced the "Food In The Hood" guide to showcase Singapore's diverse culinary landscape, highlighting local eateries like Tekka Centre's traditional...
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