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BUSINESSAug 30Wife of British man who died after turbulence sues Singapore AirlinesThe wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against the carrier in Britain, seeking damages after she suffered serious spinal injuries in the incident. Linda Kitchen, 74, broke her back during the flight and has begun High Court proceedings seeking damages to help her access specialist support for her recovery, the BBC reported. Her husband Geoff Kitchen, 73, had also died on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flagSingapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 24Singapore - MAS seen holding policy steady on July 27 as inflation stays mild , Reuters poll showsA Reuters poll indicates that Singapore's Monetary Authority is expected to maintain its current policy on July 27 due to mild inflation. This forecast provides insight into the country's upcoming economic decisions.investinglive.com
WORLDJul 23Port of Shanghai targets Singapore, London in maritime push from busiest to bestShanghai, already home to the world’s largest container port, has unveiled a strategic road map to further bolster its shipping-services sector, escalating a challenge to hubs in Hong Kong, Singapore and London. The Port of Shanghai, China’s most prominent commerce and trading gateway, aims to leverage tech, including artificial intelligence and automation, to boost efficiency and expand value-added industries, from financing and insurance to legal services, according to a five-year plan...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 16Middle East flight disruption : Delays in Kuwait as Singapore Airlines and Air France extend suspensionsFlight operations in the Middle East are experiencing disruption, with delays reported in Kuwait and extended suspensions by Singapore Airlines and Air France. This situation indicates significant challenges for air travel in the region.thenationalnews.com
BUSINESSJul 3Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort planSingapore is banking on lavish beachfronts, canopy walks, a transformed port and even water taxis to upgrade its holiday island, Sentosa, into a major tourism draw over the next two decades – but observers say the challenge will be in guaranteeing distinctiveness. On Friday, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) unveiled plans to rejuvenate the 5 sq km resort and theme park island, which is located 10 minutes from the Singapore mainland by monorail and is also accessible by car or bus...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 26Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew seen as cool guy amid Europe’s deadly heatwaveSingapore’s cooling strategy, pioneered by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has come in for praise in Europe, which is sweltering under a deadly heatwave. Even Tesla founder and world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk has weighed in, calling the late statesman “a genius”. Record-breaking temperatures in countries including Britain, France and Germany have killed dozens, overwhelmed hospitals and led to the closure of schools and cultural sites. Mercury in Paris hit a June record of 40.9...South China Morning Post