Rena Lee ICJ judge: first Singaporean elected to the World Court on 3 November

Ambassador Rena Lee won 151 of 191 UN General Assembly votes and 13 of 15 in the Security Council to become the first Singaporean and first Southeast Asian woman on the International Court of Justice.

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Clementi’s competition pool shuts from 11 November as ActiveSG lists closures to December

ActiveSG closures from November to December 2026: Clementi swaps pools on 11 November, Katong and Jurong East competition pools stay shut, and Home of Athletics closes two weekends.

7-Eleven ice cream deals: Wall’s Butterbear 3 for S$6 and Magnum 3 for S$10 until 17 November

7-Eleven's Icy Treats promotion runs from 4 to 17 November 2026, with Wall's Butterbear Toy Cups at 3 for S$6 and Magnum at 3 for S$10. A new list of S$1 drinks and snacks and festive M&M's deals runs over the same dates.

MSF Domestic Violence Trends Report 2026: child abuse figures and where parents can get help

MSF's Domestic Violence Trends Report 2026 shows helpline reports up almost 50 per cent and children aged 7 to 12 as the largest group. Here is what it means for parents, and the numbers to call.

IKEA Christmas 2026 Singapore: VINTERFINT trees from S$29.90, a Stockholm lottery and Santa’s Cabin

IKEA's Christmas shop is open with VINTERFINT trees from S$29.90 and a Stockholm air ticket lottery for IKEA Family members until 20 December. Here are the dates for Santa's Cabin, snow sessions and the S$29.90 buffet.

Klook 11.11 sale Singapore: 50% off flash codes and up to S$155 off from 11 to 13 November

Klook's 11.11 sale in Singapore drops sitewide codes of up to S$110 off and daily 50% off hotel, tour and transport codes from 11 to 13 November 2026. Here is every drop time and minimum spend.

Skechers warehouse sale November 2026: up to 90% off, shoes from S$25 at Ubi until 8 November

Skechers Singapore's warehouse sale runs 4 to 8 November 2026 at 45 Ubi Road 1, with up to 90% off and shoes from S$25.

ITE Technical Diploma 2027 intake opens, with applications until 29 January

Applications for ITE's eight full-time Technical Diplomas run from 2 November 2026 to 29 January 2027, with classes starting on 5 April 2027.

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Rena Lee ICJ judge: first Singaporean elected to the World Court on 3 November

Ambassador Rena Lee won 151 of 191 UN General Assembly votes and 13 of 15 in the Security Council to become the first Singaporean and first Southeast Asian woman on the International Court of Justice.

ACM’s Hinrich Foundation Trade Gallery opens 18 November after a S$5 million gift

ACM's Maritime Trade Gallery becomes the Hinrich Foundation Trade Gallery on 18 November 2026, backed by a S$5 million gift, with free entry for Singaporeans and PRs.

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Samsung SmartPlan Singapore starts at S$16 a month for phones, TVs and appliances, repairs included

Samsung SmartPlan launched in Singapore on 4 November 2026, bundling Samsung phones, TVs and appliances with repairs and servicing into one monthly payment. Here is what it covers and the credit card catch.

Cat A COE hits record S$139,001 on 4 November, above Cat B and the Open category

COE results 4 November 2026: Cat A hit a record S$139,001, Cat B S$132,334, Cat C S$92,000, Cat D S$10,689 and Cat E S$135,998.

LTA to review cutting COE bid fees as most back a five-band feebate

Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow has asked LTA to look at lower COE bid fees for individuals and at making dealers show prices without COEs. No decision on the feebate yet.

Apple’s OLED iPad mini goes on sale in Singapore on 6 November from S$999

The iPad mini with A20 Pro and an 8.5-inch OLED screen reaches Singapore stores on 6 November, from S$999 for Wi-Fi and S$1,229 for cellular.

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