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- 🚗 Singapore Accident Shock: 91-Year-Old Woman Among Two Injured as Car Crashes into Shopping Centre Carpark On December 7, 2024, a car plunged into VivoCity mall's carpark in Singapore, injuring two women, including a 91-year-old. The incident occurred at around 3 PM. Both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- 🌍 Efficient Cross-Border Travel: MyBorderPass Streamlines Johor-Singapore Immigration Clearance The Johor-Singapore border will implement MyBorderPass from December 15, 2024, replacing traditional methods for faster immigration clearance. The Malaysian Immigration Department expects reduced wait times, enhancing travel efficiency between the two nations.
- 🚗 Car Plunges at Queensway: 91-Year-Old Woman Injured in Singapore Carpark Accident 🚗 Car Plunges at Queensway: 91-Year-Old Woman Injured in Singapore Carpark Accident At approximately 1:10 PM on October 14, 2023, a car driven by a 64-year-old woman plunged from Queensway Shopping Centre's carpark in Singapore. The incident injured two women, including a 91-year-old. Emergency services attended the scene, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force transporting the injured to Singapore General Hospital for treatment. The police are conducting ongoing investigations.
- 🚢 Singapore to Debut Disney Adventure as First Asia-Based Disney Cruise Ship in December 2025 The Disney Adventure cruise ship, Disney's inaugural Asia-based vessel, will begin its voyages from Singapore in December 2025. The ship is expected to enhance tourism and provide unique entertainment experiences, operated by Disney Cruise Line.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-09T08:00:50.936Z
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- 🚗 Singapore Accident Shock: 91-Year-Old Woman Among Two Injured as Car Crashes into Shopping Centre Carpark On December 7, 2024, a car plunged into VivoCity mall's carpark in Singapore, injuring two women, including a 91-year-old. The incident occurred at around 3 PM. Both victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- 🌍 Efficient Cross-Border Travel: MyBorderPass Streamlines Johor-Singapore Immigration Clearance The Johor-Singapore border will implement MyBorderPass from December 15, 2024, replacing traditional methods for faster immigration clearance. The Malaysian Immigration Department expects reduced wait times, enhancing travel efficiency between the two nations.
- 🚗 Car Plunges at Queensway: 91-Year-Old Woman Injured in Singapore Carpark Accident 🚗 Car Plunges at Queensway: 91-Year-Old Woman Injured in Singapore Carpark Accident At approximately 1:10 PM on October 14, 2023, a car driven by a 64-year-old woman plunged from Queensway Shopping Centre's carpark in Singapore. The incident injured two women, including a 91-year-old. Emergency services attended the scene, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force transporting the injured to Singapore General Hospital for treatment. The police are conducting ongoing investigations.
- 🚢 Singapore to Debut Disney Adventure as First Asia-Based Disney Cruise Ship in December 2025 The Disney Adventure cruise ship, Disney's inaugural Asia-based vessel, will begin its voyages from Singapore in December 2025. The ship is expected to enhance tourism and provide unique entertainment experiences, operated by Disney Cruise Line.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-08T08:00:50.401Z
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- 🌌 Singapore's First Space Travel Agency Launched: FlyNature Partners with Galactic Ventures FlyNature, Singapore’s pioneering commercial space travel agency, launched in partnership with Galactic Ventures on 6 December 2024. The ambitious project aims to offer space tourism flights by mid-2025, revolutionizing Asia's space industry.
- 🌆 Singapore Shines: Ranked 10th Most Lovable City Worldwide in Singapore News Singapore was recognized as the only city in Southeast Asia to make it to the list of the world's top 10 most loved cities. This ranking was released in September 2023 by Resonance Consultancy, a Vancouver-based consultancy firm specializing in place branding and marketing. The announcement highlights Singapore’s status as a global destination and its appeal to both residents and visitors.
- 📉 Carousell Downsizing: 7% Workforce Cut with 46 Positions in Singapore Impacted On October 4, 2023, Carousell, a Singapore-based online marketplace, announced layoffs affecting 110 employees company-wide, including 46 in Singapore. CEO Quek Siu Rui cited efficiency and sustainability.
- 💼 Temasek Launches Major Credit Entity: Singapore's SWF Introduces US$7.5 Billion Initiative Temasek Holdings has established Seviora Holdings on December 6, 2024, focusing on private credit. The Singapore-based entity launched with US$7.5 billion in initial capital to diversify investment portfolios.
- 💼 AM Best Affirms Singapore Reinsurance Ratings: Ensures Stability Despite Economic Challenges On October 5, 2023, AM Best reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-08T08:00:50.401Z
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- 🌌 Singapore's First Space Travel Agency Launched: FlyNature Partners with Galactic Ventures FlyNature, Singapore’s pioneering commercial space travel agency, launched in partnership with Galactic Ventures on 6 December 2024. The ambitious project aims to offer space tourism flights by mid-2025, revolutionizing Asia's space industry.
- 🌆 Singapore Shines: Ranked 10th Most Lovable City Worldwide in Singapore News Singapore was recognized as the only city in Southeast Asia to make it to the list of the world's top 10 most loved cities. This ranking was released in September 2023 by Resonance Consultancy, a Vancouver-based consultancy firm specializing in place branding and marketing. The announcement highlights Singapore’s status as a global destination and its appeal to both residents and visitors.
- 📉 Carousell Downsizing: 7% Workforce Cut with 46 Positions in Singapore Impacted On October 4, 2023, Carousell, a Singapore-based online marketplace, announced layoffs affecting 110 employees company-wide, including 46 in Singapore. CEO Quek Siu Rui cited efficiency and sustainability.
- 💼 Temasek Launches Major Credit Entity: Singapore's SWF Introduces US$7.5 Billion Initiative Temasek Holdings has established Seviora Holdings on December 6, 2024, focusing on private credit. The Singapore-based entity launched with US$7.5 billion in initial capital to diversify investment portfolios.
- 💼 AM Best Affirms Singapore Reinsurance Ratings: Ensures Stability Despite Economic Challenges On October 5, 2023, AM Best reaffirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-07T08:00:50.546Z
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- 🎷 Over 120 Singapore Jazz Musicians Unite: A Moment Captured in One Epic Photo On October 9, 2023, 130 jazz musicians gathered at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, for an unprecedented portrait by photographer Afiq Omar, celebrating the vibrant local jazz scene.
- 📉 Singapore Stocks Dip: STI Index Drops 0.4% Amid Market Uncertainty The Straits Times Index (STI) of Singapore opened lower on Friday, October 6, 2023, shedding 0.4%. The decline was driven by weakness in blue-chip stocks, reflecting global market uncertainty.
- 💰 Surging Riches: Singapore's Billionaire Count Rises Amid Wealth Boom Singapore's billionaire population increased to 54 individuals in 2023, up from 50 in 2022. Forbes reported a combined net worth of $230 billion, highlighting asset growth despite global economic challenges.
- 🛑 Elon Musk: Singapore "Going Extinct" During a virtual summit on August 17, 2023, Elon Musk commented that Singapore is "going extinct" due to its low birth rates, sparking discussions about the country's demographic challenges.
- 🔍 Teen's Malaysia Kidnapping Scam: Singapore Police Investigate Alleged Hoax In a September incident, a 15-year-old Singaporean girl was reportedly taken in Johor Bahru, but by October 18, 2023, Singapore police viewed it as a scam, stating no ransom was paid.
- ⚠️ Carousell Cuts Workforce: 76 Employees Laid Off Across Regional Offices, Including Singapore Carousell, an online marketplace, laid off 76 employees on September 14, 2023,...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-07T08:00:50.546Z
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- 🎷 Over 120 Singapore Jazz Musicians Unite: A Moment Captured in One Epic Photo On October 9, 2023, 130 jazz musicians gathered at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, for an unprecedented portrait by photographer Afiq Omar, celebrating the vibrant local jazz scene.
- 📉 Singapore Stocks Dip: STI Index Drops 0.4% Amid Market Uncertainty The Straits Times Index (STI) of Singapore opened lower on Friday, October 6, 2023, shedding 0.4%. The decline was driven by weakness in blue-chip stocks, reflecting global market uncertainty.
- 💰 Surging Riches: Singapore's Billionaire Count Rises Amid Wealth Boom Singapore's billionaire population increased to 54 individuals in 2023, up from 50 in 2022. Forbes reported a combined net worth of $230 billion, highlighting asset growth despite global economic challenges.
- 🛑 Elon Musk: Singapore "Going Extinct" During a virtual summit on August 17, 2023, Elon Musk commented that Singapore is "going extinct" due to its low birth rates, sparking discussions about the country's demographic challenges.
- 🔍 Teen's Malaysia Kidnapping Scam: Singapore Police Investigate Alleged Hoax In a September incident, a 15-year-old Singaporean girl was reportedly taken in Johor Bahru, but by October 18, 2023, Singapore police viewed it as a scam, stating no ransom was paid.
- ⚠️ Carousell Cuts Workforce: 76 Employees Laid Off Across Regional Offices, Including Singapore Carousell, an online marketplace, laid off 76 employees on September 14, 2023,...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-06T08:01:17.445Z
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- 💹 Singapore Stocks Climb: Banking Sector Fuels Benchmark's Rise to Record High As of October 4, 2023, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) soared to an unprecedented high, with banking sector giants like DBS Group, OCBC Bank, and UOB experiencing significant gains. Analysts attribute this rally to increased investor confidence following positive economic indicators.
- 🔍 S'pore Police Crackdown: 11 Secret Society Members Arrested in Island-wide Sweep On October 20, 2023, Singapore police arrested 11 suspected secret society members in a coordinated operation. Conducted by the Secret Societies Branch, the suspects, aged 17 to 30, were apprehended during simultaneous raids across multiple locations on the island.
- 🎙️ Musk's Dire Warning: Elon Musk alerts Singapore and others on potential extinction due to declining birth rates. Elon Musk warns Singapore and many other countries headed towards extinction from Earth. On October 19th, 2023, Elon Musk, during the World AI Conference, warned of potential extinction facing Singapore and several other nations, attributing this threat to their plummeting birth rates, which challenge sustainability.
- 🌟 New Faces Emerge in Progress Singapore Party: On October 16, 2023, the Progress Singapore Party introduced three new members – Steve Chia, Hazel Poa, and Leong Mun Wai – to enhance community engagement and grassroots development.
- 🌿 Singapore Invests $31M in Green Projects for Chemical, Energy Sectors The Singapore Economic Development Board announced $31 million in funding on October 12,...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-06T08:01:17.445Z
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- 💹 Singapore Stocks Climb: Banking Sector Fuels Benchmark's Rise to Record High As of October 4, 2023, Singapore's Straits Times Index (STI) soared to an unprecedented high, with banking sector giants like DBS Group, OCBC Bank, and UOB experiencing significant gains. Analysts attribute this rally to increased investor confidence following positive economic indicators.
- 🔍 S'pore Police Crackdown: 11 Secret Society Members Arrested in Island-wide Sweep On October 20, 2023, Singapore police arrested 11 suspected secret society members in a coordinated operation. Conducted by the Secret Societies Branch, the suspects, aged 17 to 30, were apprehended during simultaneous raids across multiple locations on the island.
- 🎙️ Musk's Dire Warning: Elon Musk alerts Singapore and others on potential extinction due to declining birth rates. Elon Musk warns Singapore and many other countries headed towards extinction from Earth. On October 19th, 2023, Elon Musk, during the World AI Conference, warned of potential extinction facing Singapore and several other nations, attributing this threat to their plummeting birth rates, which challenge sustainability.
- 🌟 New Faces Emerge in Progress Singapore Party: On October 16, 2023, the Progress Singapore Party introduced three new members – Steve Chia, Hazel Poa, and Leong Mun Wai – to enhance community engagement and grassroots development.
- 🌿 Singapore Invests $31M in Green Projects for Chemical, Energy Sectors The Singapore Economic Development Board announced $31 million in funding on October 12,...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-05T08:00:56.445Z
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- 🚀 NXP, TSMC Affiliate to Boost Singapore Plant with $7.8 Billion Investment NXP Semiconductors NV and TSMC affiliate GlobalFoundries announced a $7.8 billion expansion of their Singapore facility on December 4, 2024, to enhance production capacity, signaling significant commitment to Asia's chip industry growth.
- 💼 Embezzlement Shock: S’porean Tycoon Faces $72m Criminal Breach of Trust Charges Singaporean businessman David Roen Kazimierczuk Chang, 37, was charged on October 5, 2023, for allegedly embezzling $72 million from his company, Niceone Tech. Chang is accused of orchestrating fraudulent transactions between 2016 and 2021, misusing company funds. The Commercial Affairs Department of Singapore is conducting investigations, and Chang has been released on a $500,000 bail.
- 📈 U.S. Rate Cuts to Revitalize Singapore's Office, Logistics, and Retail Markets—Colliers Singapore News According to Colliers' report on October 2, 2023, U.S. rate cuts are anticipated to enhance Singapore’s office, logistics, and retail sectors, offering improved investment prospects and attracting diverse real estate projects.
- 🌏 Malaysia-Singapore Economic Zone Deal Delayed: Talks on the Johor special economic zone are postponed, affecting regional development plans. Both countries announced on October 10, 2023, the postponement of the Johor special economic zone agreement. Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore cited the need for further deliberations on mutual investment terms.
- 🏋️♂️ Singapore Mourns Passing of First Olympic Medallist, Tan Howe Liang, at 91 Tan...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-05T08:00:56.445Z
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- 🚀 NXP, TSMC Affiliate to Boost Singapore Plant with $7.8 Billion Investment NXP Semiconductors NV and TSMC affiliate GlobalFoundries announced a $7.8 billion expansion of their Singapore facility on December 4, 2024, to enhance production capacity, signaling significant commitment to Asia's chip industry growth.
- 💼 Embezzlement Shock: S’porean Tycoon Faces $72m Criminal Breach of Trust Charges Singaporean businessman David Roen Kazimierczuk Chang, 37, was charged on October 5, 2023, for allegedly embezzling $72 million from his company, Niceone Tech. Chang is accused of orchestrating fraudulent transactions between 2016 and 2021, misusing company funds. The Commercial Affairs Department of Singapore is conducting investigations, and Chang has been released on a $500,000 bail.
- 📈 U.S. Rate Cuts to Revitalize Singapore's Office, Logistics, and Retail Markets—Colliers Singapore News According to Colliers' report on October 2, 2023, U.S. rate cuts are anticipated to enhance Singapore’s office, logistics, and retail sectors, offering improved investment prospects and attracting diverse real estate projects.
- 🌏 Malaysia-Singapore Economic Zone Deal Delayed: Talks on the Johor special economic zone are postponed, affecting regional development plans. Both countries announced on October 10, 2023, the postponement of the Johor special economic zone agreement. Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia and Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore cited the need for further deliberations on mutual investment terms.
- 🏋️♂️ Singapore Mourns Passing of First Olympic Medallist, Tan Howe Liang, at 91 Tan...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-04T08:01:01.278Z
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- 🐾 Singapore Seeks Public Input on New Animal Shelter Guidelines The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is inviting public input on proposed animal shelter guidelines in Singapore. Feedback is open until November 13, 2023, to address welfare standards and broader issues.
- 🌱 Singapore and Jiangsu Province Sign 21 Deals on Sustainability, Digitalisation, Healthcare On October 24, 2023, during the Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council meeting held in Singapor, both entities signed 21 agreements focusing on green solutions, smart city initiatives, and healthcare innovations, strengthening their bilateral partnership.
- 🚨 Singapore Enforces Stricter Controls on Commodity Trading After Scandals Singapore authorities introduced new regulations following recent scandals in the commodity trading sector, focusing on increasing compliance requirements. The government aims to restore trust in the industry after high-profile incidents.
- ⛽ Exxon Considers $1 Billion Sale: Exxon Mobil weighs selling its Singapore retail gas stations, valued at $1 billion, as part of strategic shifts in its global operations. The decision is pending review, Bloomberg reports.
- 🏘️ Singapore Slashes Property Taxes: 2025 Revisions Lead to Relief for Homeowners The Singapore government announced property tax revisions effective January 1, 2025. Finance Minister Lawrence Wong stated that homeowners with residential properties valued below S$2 million will benefit from reduced tax rates.
- 🌏 **Milestone Pact: Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Agreement to Be Sealed** The historic agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is set for signing on...
Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2024-12-04T08:01:01.278Z
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- 🐾 Singapore Seeks Public Input on New Animal Shelter Guidelines The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is inviting public input on proposed animal shelter guidelines in Singapore. Feedback is open until November 13, 2023, to address welfare standards and broader issues.
- 🌱 Singapore and Jiangsu Province Sign 21 Deals on Sustainability, Digitalisation, Healthcare On October 24, 2023, during the Singapore-Jiangsu Cooperation Council meeting held in Singapor, both entities signed 21 agreements focusing on green solutions, smart city initiatives, and healthcare innovations, strengthening their bilateral partnership.
- 🚨 Singapore Enforces Stricter Controls on Commodity Trading After Scandals Singapore authorities introduced new regulations following recent scandals in the commodity trading sector, focusing on increasing compliance requirements. The government aims to restore trust in the industry after high-profile incidents.
- ⛽ Exxon Considers $1 Billion Sale: Exxon Mobil weighs selling its Singapore retail gas stations, valued at $1 billion, as part of strategic shifts in its global operations. The decision is pending review, Bloomberg reports.
- 🏘️ Singapore Slashes Property Taxes: 2025 Revisions Lead to Relief for Homeowners The Singapore government announced property tax revisions effective January 1, 2025. Finance Minister Lawrence Wong stated that homeowners with residential properties valued below S$2 million will benefit from reduced tax rates.
- 🌏 **Milestone Pact: Johor-Singapore Economic Zone Agreement to Be Sealed** The historic agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is set for signing on...