2017 is the warmest year on record that was not influenced by an El NiƱo event, indicative of the long-term temperature rise that Singapore has been experiencing due to factors such as global warming and urbanisation.
Apple and Samsung are accused of four violations, including the failure to inform its patrons of the updates that gravely affect the performance of the handsets.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said that MW Group, the accused company was convicted after a five-day trial for its workplace safety and health lapses.
India shares extended record gains to a third session on Friday, helped by sustained overseas inflows.Among the top Sensex gainers, Adani Ports rose 3 percent, HDFC Bank gained 1.1 percent, State Bank of India added 1.4 percent while Reliance Industries was up 1 percent.
Shares in Sembcorp Marine jumped 8 percent following an upgrade by Nomura. Utilities and integrated services provider Sembcorp Industries jumped 5 percent amidst speculation about a spin-off in India.
Streetcap1 revealed that the object was spotted from photographs taken by Chinese space probe 'Chang'e 3' and some visitors compare the features with Hindu god Lord Ganesh.