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Pierre Hermé Paris has opened its first-ever flagship store in Southeast Asia at Resorts World Sentosa, featuring a full-service restaurant and the unique Furoshiki Stand. Exclusive to Singapore, the store will offer a signature pastry, with further details available through CNA Lifestyle. Need More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Relaxing height limits for buildings near airports could improve land values and unlock urban space for various types of developments, analysts say. Their comments came after Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said in May that height restrictions on such buildings could be...

On June 22, a cyclist was shot in a restricted area near Singapore's Central Catchment Nature Reserve while riding on an illegal trail during a live-firing exercise by the Singapore Armed Forces. The cyclist, who underwent surgery and is in stable condition, is now under investigation for trespassing, highlighting the risks associated with ignoring warnings and venturing into prohibited areas. Need More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old man from the OneChangi contingent died after collapsing during a National Day Parade rehearsal at the Padang. Despite immediate CPR and evacuation to Singapore General Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, with authorities expressing condolences to his family. Need More Context? 🔎

A fire broke out in an unoccupied bunk at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong on June 20, triggering alarms at 1:51 PM. The fire was quickly extinguished by BMTC staff, with no injuries reported, while the Singapore Armed Forces and Civil Defence Force are investigating the cause, upholding fire safety standards.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVU1lqAVTZA Need More Context? 🔎

A New York pediatrician, Dr. Doreen Benary, has sued Singapore Airlines after suffering a severe allergic reaction due to being served a shrimp meal, despite informing the crew of her allergy. The incident, which required an emergency diversion to Paris for medical treatment, has prompted her to seek damages for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Need More Context? 🔎