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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: Singapore could be the “most perfect example” of a country that needs nuclear energy given its territorial limitations, energy requirements, technological base and institutional maturity, said the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Friday (Jul 25). The...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is monitoring Tokenize Xchange's progress in returning customer assets after the exchange ceased operations following the rejection of its digital payment token license. Tokenize plans to relocate to Labuan, Malaysia, to operate under a new regulatory framework while managing phased withdrawals for Singapore users before September 30. Want 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: The late managing director of Microsoft Singapore, Lee Hui Li, was celebrated as a visionary leader and advocate for AI education, passing away after a sabbatical for health reasons. Her contributions to the tech industry and mentorship for future leaders were widely acknowledged, leaving...

Singapore's "Bin the Vape" initiative encourages e-vaporiser users to safely dispose of their devices at designated bins across 24 locations, aiming to help them quit before strict laws against etomidate-laced vapes are enforced. The Ministry of Health warns that using such vapes will soon result in mandatory rehabilitation or severe penalties for repeat offenders, including lengthy jail sentences. Want More Context? 🔎

A 30-year-old bus driver in Singapore was sentenced to eight years in prison and six strokes of the cane for engaging in sex with a 13-year-old girl he met on his bus route. The victim reported the abuse after her aunts noticed changes in her behavior, leading to a police investigation that revealed a relationship lasting several months, during which the girl was underage. Want More Context? 🔎

The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has advised the public to avoid primary water contact and recreational fishing near the Tuas Second Link following a chemical tank spill due to a collision involving two tankers. The tank contained propylene glycol, a non-hazardous substance, and NEA is monitoring water quality while alerting local fish farms to take precautions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JzWtvF1E3c Want More Context? 🔎