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WORLDOct 21Singaporean parents jailed after 8-month-old son dies from severe abuseA Singaporean couple who regularly abused their first child after he was born, resulting in his death at the age of eight months, were sentenced to jail on Wednesday. Chloe Gan Ci Xuan, 23, and Neo Jia Ming, 27, were sentenced respectively to 15 years and three months’ jail and 16 years’ jail for various charges over the death of their son, Trevor Neo Yu Hin. Gan pleaded guilty to three charges comprising causing the death of a child, ill-treating a child and permitting such ill-treatment. Neo...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 20Singapore banks may curb financing of firms in zero - tolerance approach to open burning , deforestationBanks in Singapore are considering restricting financing for companies involved in open burning and deforestation, adopting a strict policy against these practices. This signals a shift towards more environmentally conscious investment strategies.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDOct 20Ex-army captain in Singapore jailed 17 months for sex with 15-year-old boyTwo Singaporean men lost their positions in the armed forces after they were convicted of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Former army captain Chaw Chia Jun, 41, was sentenced to 17 months’ jail on Tuesday, while his co-accused Owen Toh Wei Song, a former navy cook, was jailed for 12 months on September 22, according to CNA. Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that both were suspended after their arrest in 2024 and were no longer in the military. “The Singapore Armed Forces holds its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 20'Cannot play hide and seek': Singapore minister's warning over haze sends agricultural stocks lowerSingapore Senior Minister Shanmugam said the Singapore Exchange had questioned seven firms about their operations and possible links to the haze.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 20Singapore, Hong Kong take different paths in race for stablecoin dominance. Who will win?While Hong Kong is betting on its established banking network to bring stablecoins into mainstream finance, Singapore is seeking to make regulated digital currencies easier to use. Both approaches reflect different priorities in the race to build global cryptocurrency centres: Hong Kong is linking stablecoins to its existing financial system, while Singapore is looking to strengthen the infrastructure for circulating and settling tokenised assets. Analysts said the ultimate test would be whether...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20APBS Leads Partnership to Help Migrant Workers Participate in Singapore Return Right SchemeAPBS is spearheading a partnership to assist migrant workers in Singapore with participating in the Return Right Scheme. This initiative focuses on supporting the rights and repatriation processes for migrant workers.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSOct 20Most Singapore households expect inflation to rise over next year : surveyA survey indicates that most households in Singapore anticipate inflation to increase over the coming year. This reflects public sentiment regarding the economic outlook.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 18Singapore haze improves but remains unhealthyHaze levels in Singapore are improving but continue to pose a health risk. This ongoing environmental situation impacts public health and daily life in the region.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSOct 18Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-richStored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the earth 66 million years ago. The jagged edges of its frill and horns are largely intact, and according to its owner, Chaw Wei Yang, 26, it is one of the most complete triceratops skull fossils ever found. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage Services (FASS) located inside Le Freeport, formerly known as Singapore Freeport, along with his...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 16Indonesian governor’s Singapore trip adds fury to forest fire, haze crisisSouth China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 16Greenpeace Ties Singapore Palm Oil Firms to Toxic HazeGreenpeace has linked Singaporean palm oil companies to the production of toxic haze. This accusation highlights environmental concerns and corporate accountability regarding widespread pollution.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
DISASTEROct 16Singapore is experiencing 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air , the longest since 2015 haze crisisSingapore is experiencing its twelfth consecutive day of unhealthy air quality, marking the longest such period since the 2015 haze crisis. This extended period of poor air quality poses health risks to residents and highlights environmental concerns in the region.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDOct 15Singapore weighs legal action against companies over worsening transboundary hazeSingapore is looking into which companies may be responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have caused the worsening haze, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Thursday. “Where warranted, we will take action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, and explore joint action with other countries,” he said in a social media post. The haze situation was worsened by the extended dry period, Wong added. Singapore had offered its assistance to Indonesia and would...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 15Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets SingaporeEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15Canada, Singapore reaffirm China trade ties amid global push for self-sufficiencyCanada and Singapore are among the countries that remain committed to strengthening trade ties with China, despite growing global fragmentation and a push by governments towards greater self-sufficiency, officials from both countries said on Wednesday at an economic forum in New Delhi. Canada’s minister of international trade Maninder Sidhu said China was the country’s second-largest trading partner and highlighted opportunities for cooperation in areas where the two economies had complementary...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 15Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta as haze blankets regionSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 15Malaysian tycoon goes on Singapore property buying spree to ‘catch up with the rest’Malaysian property tycoon Lee Yeow Seng is making waves as one of the most aggressive buyers of commercial real estate in Singapore, and he is not done yet. His IOI Properties Group is in exclusive talks and due diligence to purchase two property assets – Chijmes, a retail venue inside a former Catholic convent in its civic district, and the nearby Capitol Kempinski hotel, CEO Lee said in an interview. He declined to disclose how much a final agreement will value the two assets at, citing...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 15Singapore open to legal action against errant firms as haze crisis worsensSingapore will “keep its options open” on taking legal action against errant companies as air quality in the city state deteriorates to very unhealthy levels. Singapore is collecting data on the haze as it weighs possible action under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, the Straits Times reported on Wednesday, citing Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu. The law, enacted in 2014, targets those responsible for causing or condoning fires if the resulting haze causes the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 15As Indonesian Fires Continue, Singapore Records Highest Air Pollution Reading Since 2015The Diplomat
DISASTEROct 14Cloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economyWhen Daniela Cruz arrived in Singapore last week, hazy skies obscured the picture-perfect sights she had seen on social media, offering a different view of the city state from the one she had expected. The 27-year-old bank associate had travelled from Australia for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, but the smoky weather dampened her experience. “The buildings we saw on social media were covered in haze, and it made conditions extremely hot and humid,” she said. The haze blanketing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 14Crypto bosses, CEOs and F1: Singapore's business events boom gathers paceSingapore's Formula 1 race week is a major business draw as a growing number of conferences coincide with the Grand Prix.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 14Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boomCity-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 14Singapore third-quarter GDP growth softens from four-year high but beats estimatesThe GDP print beat expectations of a 5% growth from economists polled by Reuters.CNBC
DISASTEROct 13Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from IndonesiaMove comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.Al Jazeera [en]
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