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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-21T08:01:24.736Z
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- 🔍 Singapore Cyberattack Alert: Espionage Group with Alleged China Ties Targets Nation On July 19, 2020, Singapore faced a severe cyberattack from an espionage group, suspected to have links with China. The attack targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure, compromising sensitive data, said Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA).
- 💌 Love in Leadership: Unveiling Lee Kuan Yew's Romantic Ventures Peh Shing Huei's book, launched on August 8, 2021, reveals Lee Kuan Yew's public courtship of Kwa Geok Choo at the National Day Parade in 1965.
- 🚚 Cement Truck Overturns in Chinatown; Driver Hospitalized On October 5, 2023, a cement truck overturned at a junction near Eu Tong Sen Street, Chinatown, Singapore. The driver was taken to Singapore General Hospital. Traffic was disrupted for several hours.
- 🔪 Tragic Altercation in Yishun: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Neighbor Dispute at HDB Block On October 9, 2023, a dispute between neighbors at Yishun Avenue 6 HDB block turned fatal when Abdul Rahman, 53, allegedly stabbed Lim Hock Chye, 67, who later died.
- 🚆 Power Outage Halts Bukit Panjang LRT: Complete Service Disruption A power fault disrupted the entire Bukit Panjang LRT line in Singapore, causing a service halt on July 19, 2025. The disruption affected all stations, with no immediate resolution provided.
- 🛡️ Singapore Under Siege: Serious Cyberattack with China Links Uncovered On October 20, 2023, Singapore's Cyber Security...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-21T08:01:24.736Z
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- 🔍 Singapore Cyberattack Alert: Espionage Group with Alleged China Ties Targets Nation On July 19, 2020, Singapore faced a severe cyberattack from an espionage group, suspected to have links with China. The attack targeted government agencies and critical infrastructure, compromising sensitive data, said Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA).
- 💌 Love in Leadership: Unveiling Lee Kuan Yew's Romantic Ventures Peh Shing Huei's book, launched on August 8, 2021, reveals Lee Kuan Yew's public courtship of Kwa Geok Choo at the National Day Parade in 1965.
- 🚚 Cement Truck Overturns in Chinatown; Driver Hospitalized On October 5, 2023, a cement truck overturned at a junction near Eu Tong Sen Street, Chinatown, Singapore. The driver was taken to Singapore General Hospital. Traffic was disrupted for several hours.
- 🔪 Tragic Altercation in Yishun: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Neighbor Dispute at HDB Block On October 9, 2023, a dispute between neighbors at Yishun Avenue 6 HDB block turned fatal when Abdul Rahman, 53, allegedly stabbed Lim Hock Chye, 67, who later died.
- 🚆 Power Outage Halts Bukit Panjang LRT: Complete Service Disruption A power fault disrupted the entire Bukit Panjang LRT line in Singapore, causing a service halt on July 19, 2025. The disruption affected all stations, with no immediate resolution provided.
- 🛡️ Singapore Under Siege: Serious Cyberattack with China Links Uncovered On October 20, 2023, Singapore's Cyber Security...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-20T08:01:20.334Z
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- 🛥️ Singapore Navy's Unique Tribute: Joins "Aura Farming" Trend with Boat Dance Performance Singapore Navy has embraced the trending "Aura Farming" by executing an elaborate boat dance tribute. The naval parade took inspiration from social media's viral phenomena, aiming to foster unity through synchronized nautical movements.
- 🔐 Operational Tech Cybersecurity: Over Half of Firms Empower Executives in 2023 By 2025, 65% of global firms will have executive leadership for operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, according to Gartner. Presently, only 52% adopt this practice, emphasizing growing security concerns.
- 💼 Apollo Secures Singapore’s US$1 Billion Private Credit Fund Deal Apollo Global Management successfully clinched the bid to manage a US$1 billion private credit fund initiated by Temasek Holdings. The victory was announced on October 6, 2023, reflecting the increasing allure of Southeast Asian markets for global investors.
- ✈️ Singapore's Aviation Authority Commits S$200m to Workforce Enhancement The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced a S$200 million investment on October 4, 2023. The initiative emphasizes training in emerging sectors such as digitalization and sustainability, impacting over 20,000 aviation personnel in Singapore in the next five years.
- 🚢 PSA Singapore Celebrates SG60: Container Display Tribute at Tanjong Pagar Terminal! On October 5, 2023, PSA Singapore commemorated SG60 with a striking container display at Tanjong Pagar Terminal. The display featured colorful containers arranged to form the number "60," recognizing six decades...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-20T08:01:20.334Z
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- 🛥️ Singapore Navy's Unique Tribute: Joins "Aura Farming" Trend with Boat Dance Performance Singapore Navy has embraced the trending "Aura Farming" by executing an elaborate boat dance tribute. The naval parade took inspiration from social media's viral phenomena, aiming to foster unity through synchronized nautical movements.
- 🔐 Operational Tech Cybersecurity: Over Half of Firms Empower Executives in 2023 By 2025, 65% of global firms will have executive leadership for operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, according to Gartner. Presently, only 52% adopt this practice, emphasizing growing security concerns.
- 💼 Apollo Secures Singapore’s US$1 Billion Private Credit Fund Deal Apollo Global Management successfully clinched the bid to manage a US$1 billion private credit fund initiated by Temasek Holdings. The victory was announced on October 6, 2023, reflecting the increasing allure of Southeast Asian markets for global investors.
- ✈️ Singapore's Aviation Authority Commits S$200m to Workforce Enhancement The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced a S$200 million investment on October 4, 2023. The initiative emphasizes training in emerging sectors such as digitalization and sustainability, impacting over 20,000 aviation personnel in Singapore in the next five years.
- 🚢 PSA Singapore Celebrates SG60: Container Display Tribute at Tanjong Pagar Terminal! On October 5, 2023, PSA Singapore commemorated SG60 with a striking container display at Tanjong Pagar Terminal. The display featured colorful containers arranged to form the number "60," recognizing six decades...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-19T08:01:15.813Z
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- 🏊♀️ Record-Breaking Performances Shine at World Aquatics Championships Week 1 In Singapore, from July 14-20, 2025, Sarah Sjöström of Sweden set a new world record in the 100m butterfly at 54.18 seconds, highlighting Sweden's dominance in aquatic sports.
- ☁️ Huawei Cloud Elevates Singapore: Enterprises Shift from Cloud Adoption to Intelligent Growth, Setting Industry Standards On August 1, 2023, Huawei Cloud introduced enhanced solutions during the "Go Cloud, Go Global" summit in Singapore, targeting business innovation and digital transformation for local enterprises. Notable attendees included Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information, Josephine Teo.
- 🏝️ Singapore's $8bn Ultra-Luxury Resort Expansion Begins Developers Las Vegas Sands announced an $8bn expansion of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, including a new luxury hotel tower. The project begins in April 2024 and aims for completion by 2027.
- 🌟 Singapore Businesses Shine: Nearly 400 Companies Honored by NVPC as Companies of Good The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) recognized 398 Singapore companies as Companies of Good on October 6, 2023. OCBC Bank, Singtel, and CapitaLand were among those honored for their contributions. This recognition underscores the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility in Singapore.
- 🚭 Singapore's First Kpod Case: Yishun Man Charged Over Home-Made Drug-Laced Vapes On July 17, 2025, John Tan, aged 32, from Yishun, Singapore, was charged with manufacturing and distributing drug-laced vapes, known as Kpods. These vapes contained synthetic...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-19T08:01:15.813Z
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- 🏊♀️ Record-Breaking Performances Shine at World Aquatics Championships Week 1 In Singapore, from July 14-20, 2025, Sarah Sjöström of Sweden set a new world record in the 100m butterfly at 54.18 seconds, highlighting Sweden's dominance in aquatic sports.
- ☁️ Huawei Cloud Elevates Singapore: Enterprises Shift from Cloud Adoption to Intelligent Growth, Setting Industry Standards On August 1, 2023, Huawei Cloud introduced enhanced solutions during the "Go Cloud, Go Global" summit in Singapore, targeting business innovation and digital transformation for local enterprises. Notable attendees included Singapore's Minister for Communications and Information, Josephine Teo.
- 🏝️ Singapore's $8bn Ultra-Luxury Resort Expansion Begins Developers Las Vegas Sands announced an $8bn expansion of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, including a new luxury hotel tower. The project begins in April 2024 and aims for completion by 2027.
- 🌟 Singapore Businesses Shine: Nearly 400 Companies Honored by NVPC as Companies of Good The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) recognized 398 Singapore companies as Companies of Good on October 6, 2023. OCBC Bank, Singtel, and CapitaLand were among those honored for their contributions. This recognition underscores the growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility in Singapore.
- 🚭 Singapore's First Kpod Case: Yishun Man Charged Over Home-Made Drug-Laced Vapes On July 17, 2025, John Tan, aged 32, from Yishun, Singapore, was charged with manufacturing and distributing drug-laced vapes, known as Kpods. These vapes contained synthetic...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-18T08:02:11.704Z
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- 🏆 Straits Times Journalists Shine: Four Awards Secured at Singapore Press Club Event On October 4, 2023, The Straits Times journalists clinched four awards at the Singapore Press Club's inaugural awards event. Lim Yan Liang and Wong Shiying were recognized for Best News Story, while Timothy Goh and Tay Hong Yi won Best Young Journalist.
- ✈️ Qantas Plane Malfunction Leaves Hundreds Stranded in Singapore Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in Singapore since October 2, 2023, due to a Qantas Airbus A380 engine malfunction. Repairs were delayed, leaving passengers facing extended disruptions.
- 🚄 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils New Trains for Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT to Boost Capacity Amid Local Population Growth On July 15, 2025, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries commenced commercial operations of its new trains on Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT lines to address increasing transit needs due to regional population expansion.
- 🌏 Keller Williams Enters Singapore: Leading Real Estate Firm Expands Its Global Footprint Keller Williams, led by Marc King, announced its expansion into Singapore on September 26, 2023. This move marks the company's continued global growth under the leadership of CEO Carl Liebert.
- ✈️ Ports and Planes Partnership: The 2 Singapore firms crucial in maintaining global connectivity PSA International and Singapore Airlines have been instrumental in global logistics and travel. In August 2023, PSA handled 37.2 million TEUs, while Singapore Airlines carried over two million passengers, reinforcing Singapore's status...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-18T08:02:11.704Z
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- 🏆 Straits Times Journalists Shine: Four Awards Secured at Singapore Press Club Event On October 4, 2023, The Straits Times journalists clinched four awards at the Singapore Press Club's inaugural awards event. Lim Yan Liang and Wong Shiying were recognized for Best News Story, while Timothy Goh and Tay Hong Yi won Best Young Journalist.
- ✈️ Qantas Plane Malfunction Leaves Hundreds Stranded in Singapore Hundreds of passengers have been stranded in Singapore since October 2, 2023, due to a Qantas Airbus A380 engine malfunction. Repairs were delayed, leaving passengers facing extended disruptions.
- 🚄 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils New Trains for Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT to Boost Capacity Amid Local Population Growth On July 15, 2025, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries commenced commercial operations of its new trains on Singapore's Sengkang-Punggol LRT lines to address increasing transit needs due to regional population expansion.
- 🌏 Keller Williams Enters Singapore: Leading Real Estate Firm Expands Its Global Footprint Keller Williams, led by Marc King, announced its expansion into Singapore on September 26, 2023. This move marks the company's continued global growth under the leadership of CEO Carl Liebert.
- ✈️ Ports and Planes Partnership: The 2 Singapore firms crucial in maintaining global connectivity PSA International and Singapore Airlines have been instrumental in global logistics and travel. In August 2023, PSA handled 37.2 million TEUs, while Singapore Airlines carried over two million passengers, reinforcing Singapore's status...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-17T08:01:35.603Z
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- ✈️ Lexology In-Depth: New Insights from Aviation Finance Law (2nd Ed, 2025) The 2025 edition of "Aviation Finance Law" provides a comprehensive analysis of Singapore's finance sector. It examines recent regulatory changes, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore's 2023 guidelines on aircraft leasing, impacting $5 billion in capital investments.
- 🤖 AI Robots Revolutionize FedEx's Last-mile Delivery in Singapore FedEx Singapore partners with Chinese firm Neolix, deploying 20 AI-powered delivery robots by October 2023 to enhance last-mile logistics. This initiative follows regulatory approval, aiming to improve efficiency across urban areas.
- 🤽♂️ Water Polo Showdown: Thrilling Clashes in Final Preliminary Round Krakow, 22 September 2023: The final day of men's water polo preliminaries at the Krakow event features intense matches, including Hungary’s 13-8 win over Germany, alongside Greece overcoming Spain with a close 9-8 victory.
- 🔍 SM Lee Anticipates Persistent US Tariffs; Singaporeans Voice Concerns Over Kpods On September 25, 2023, Senior Minister Lee expressed skepticism about the temporary nature of US tariffs. Meanwhile, Singaporeans shared alarming experiences with Kpods, which caused health issues and device malfunctions, sounding a warning on social media.
- 🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Unveiled at Universal Studios Singapore! Universal Studios Singapore is set to host Halloween Horror Nights 2025 from September 25 to October 31, featuring six haunted houses, five scare zones, and an exclusive collaboration with famed filmmaker James Wan.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-17T08:01:35.603Z
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- ✈️ Lexology In-Depth: New Insights from Aviation Finance Law (2nd Ed, 2025) The 2025 edition of "Aviation Finance Law" provides a comprehensive analysis of Singapore's finance sector. It examines recent regulatory changes, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore's 2023 guidelines on aircraft leasing, impacting $5 billion in capital investments.
- 🤖 AI Robots Revolutionize FedEx's Last-mile Delivery in Singapore FedEx Singapore partners with Chinese firm Neolix, deploying 20 AI-powered delivery robots by October 2023 to enhance last-mile logistics. This initiative follows regulatory approval, aiming to improve efficiency across urban areas.
- 🤽♂️ Water Polo Showdown: Thrilling Clashes in Final Preliminary Round Krakow, 22 September 2023: The final day of men's water polo preliminaries at the Krakow event features intense matches, including Hungary’s 13-8 win over Germany, alongside Greece overcoming Spain with a close 9-8 victory.
- 🔍 SM Lee Anticipates Persistent US Tariffs; Singaporeans Voice Concerns Over Kpods On September 25, 2023, Senior Minister Lee expressed skepticism about the temporary nature of US tariffs. Meanwhile, Singaporeans shared alarming experiences with Kpods, which caused health issues and device malfunctions, sounding a warning on social media.
- 🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Unveiled at Universal Studios Singapore! Universal Studios Singapore is set to host Halloween Horror Nights 2025 from September 25 to October 31, featuring six haunted houses, five scare zones, and an exclusive collaboration with famed filmmaker James Wan.
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-16T08:01:19.784Z
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- 🌍 Singapore Tops List Again: World's Most Expensive Cities for HNWIs Singapore maintains its position as the most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to the latest report by Julius Baer Group. Released on October 2023, Hong Kong now ranks third.
- 💰 Singapore's $3B Scandal Highlights Major Compliance Failures In September 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore fined DBS Bank and other financial entities for anti-money laundering lapses. Baran Ozkan, the compliance head, resigned due to inadequate oversight. The lapse involved $3 billion in illicit transactions linked to several shell companies across Southeast Asia.
- 📉 Insurance Uptake Drops in Singapore Amid Rising Costs Insurance uptake in Singapore has declined significantly, with a report from Insurance Asia dated September 2023 indicating a 15% drop in policy purchases over the past year. The increase in premium costs, fueled by inflation and higher claims, has deterred many potential buyers. Specifically, health insurance premiums have risen by an average of 10%, according to data from the Singapore Insurance Institute. Major insurers are revising their strategies as affordability becomes a barrier for many Singaporeans.
- 🔍 Jones Day Expands: New Partner Strengthens Singapore Disputes Bench with Expertise On May 8, 2023, Jones Day appointed Kay-Jannes Wegner as a partner in Singapore's disputes team. Previously with Kim & Chang in Seoul, Wegner brings significant experience in international arbitration.
- ⛽ Weak Bunker Margins Impact Singapore Shipping:...
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Headline News In 60 Seconds Daily 2025-07-16T08:01:19.784Z
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- 🌍 Singapore Tops List Again: World's Most Expensive Cities for HNWIs Singapore maintains its position as the most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to the latest report by Julius Baer Group. Released on October 2023, Hong Kong now ranks third.
- 💰 Singapore's $3B Scandal Highlights Major Compliance Failures In September 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore fined DBS Bank and other financial entities for anti-money laundering lapses. Baran Ozkan, the compliance head, resigned due to inadequate oversight. The lapse involved $3 billion in illicit transactions linked to several shell companies across Southeast Asia.
- 📉 Insurance Uptake Drops in Singapore Amid Rising Costs Insurance uptake in Singapore has declined significantly, with a report from Insurance Asia dated September 2023 indicating a 15% drop in policy purchases over the past year. The increase in premium costs, fueled by inflation and higher claims, has deterred many potential buyers. Specifically, health insurance premiums have risen by an average of 10%, according to data from the Singapore Insurance Institute. Major insurers are revising their strategies as affordability becomes a barrier for many Singaporeans.
- 🔍 Jones Day Expands: New Partner Strengthens Singapore Disputes Bench with Expertise On May 8, 2023, Jones Day appointed Kay-Jannes Wegner as a partner in Singapore's disputes team. Previously with Kim & Chang in Seoul, Wegner brings significant experience in international arbitration.
- ⛽ Weak Bunker Margins Impact Singapore Shipping:...
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