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Commentary: Walking away from Air India could cost SIA more

Air India’s mounting losses and challenges are cause for concern, but they do not make walking away the best option for Singapore Airlines, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.

Social enterprise transform local seniors into TikTok Stars with help from student volunteers

A social enterprise transformed local seniors into TikTok stars and helped them learn more about day-to-day tech with the help of Lasalle volunteers.

What keeps your bus rides safe and on time? A look at technologies behind the wheel

Real-time data and AI are helping SMRT Buses tackle bus bunching and improve commuting experiences.

Good friends should build you up; they make you who you are

Friendships are key to psychosocial development. And friends play different roles through different stages of life.

Briton Brennan triumphs in Vuelta stage 11, Mas retains red

Only 10% of S$300 million SG Culture Pass fund spent after 1st year

Over S$30.4 million worth of SG Culture Pass credits have been spent since the scheme's launch, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said on Sep. 2. This is about 10 per cent of the S$300 million allocated to the scheme. The scheme gives all Singaporeans aged 18 and above S$100 in ...

Thailand to shorten visa-free stays to 30 days for 60 countries including S'pore, from Sep. 15, 2026

From Sep. 15, Thailand will be reducing the length of visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries and territories, by half, its foreign ministry announced on Sep. 1. Visa-free stays will be limited from the previous 60 days, to 30 days. Limit misuse of visa-free entry system Reuters pre...

Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on Oct. 3, 2026: A stretch of Joo Chiat Road to be closed for 6 hours

Joo Chiat Car-Free Day will take place on Oct. 3, 2026. A section of Joo Chiat Road between Dunman Road and East Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 3:30pm to 9:30pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sep. 2. This will allow members of the public to explore the heritage neighbourho...

CNA Explains: Why is SIA staying invested in loss-making Air India, and can its long-term bet pay off?

Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?

Why Ferrari thinks the Amalfi Spider can work in Southeast Asia

Traffic, tropical weather and high ownership costs make this a demanding region for convertibles. Ferrari’s latest Spider has been engineered with those everyday realities in mind.

Yishun 10 to close in Mar. 2027, to be redeveloped into homes & retail podium

Yishun 10 is set to close on Mar. 2, 2027 to make way for a new mixed-use development. Frasers Property announced the plans on Sep. 2, which would mark the end of one of Singapore's pioneering suburban entertainment destinations in its current form. Yishun 10 opened in May 1992. It was Singapore’...

FairPrice brings back 6% discount for CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders until Jan 1

CHAS blue cardholders can enjoy the discount on Thursdays while CHAS orange cardholders can do so on Fridays.

S'pore retailer sues customer over negative Shopee review, loses case, ordered to pay customer S$4,000

A household appliance retailer in Singapore sued a customer for defamation after she posted a negative review on Shopee. However, the retailer, Asia Excel, lost the suit and was ordered to pay costs of S$4,000 to the customer, according to a judgment made publicly available on Aug. 31. Saying tha...

New childcare leave scheme will take some time to implement, at least several months: Indranee

She said that there is no start date yet for the revamped scheme.

Man, 25, found unconscious & pronounced dead in NTU Hall 13

The body of a 25-year-old man was discovered in a residential hall at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on Aug. 31. The police confirmed with Mothership that they received a call for assistance at 32 Nanyang Crescent at 11pm that day. 32 Nanyang Crescent is the address of Hall 13, one of NTU...

Man, 62, allegedly fell from Toa Payoh flat during anti-drug operation & died

A man, 62, was seen climbing out of a flat window in Toa Payoh and later pronounced dead at the foot of the block on Aug. 31. The incident occurred at Block 205 Toa Payoh North. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at about 2:10pm. In response to media...

GPC to table motion to reduce food waste, strengthen food resilience through government and ground-up efforts

Rising daily food expenses may be top of mind, but upstream improvements need to be discussed so Singapore has a robust infrastructure to serve its food needs in the long run, said GPC chair Ms Poh Li San.

MPs to push for food resilience in Parliament as prices rise due to climate, geopolitical crises

Motion draws on feedback from more than 130 people.

Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Johor; netizens say it’s still a win for the Little Red Dot

PETALING JAYA: Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Malaysia’s data centre hub in Johor, as the city-state’s provisional award of just 200 megawatts (MW) of new capacity is way below what competing proposals sought. According to The Star , citing Fitch Ratings , inf...

Cash incentive for lighter electric heavy goods vehicles reduced to $15,000 from Sept 3

Zero-emission heavy vehicles with weight rating above 7,000kg will still qualify for the $40,000 incentive

Singapore-Thai ties in excellent shape, says PM Wong at leaders’ retreat with Anutin

Both sides will develop a multi-year agenda for ASEAN, with Singapore chairing the group in 2027 and Thailand in 2028.

Nepal flood: S’pore police getting DNA samples from relatives of missing S’poreans to identify bodies

The DNA profiles will be used to identify bodies recovered in the disaster.

Singapore, Thailand sign agreement to deepen cooperation on social sector development

Both countries will cooperate in areas including personnel exchanges between relevant institutions and the sharing of knowledge and research on social welfare policies and programmes.

Childcare leave changes 'will take some time' to implement: Indranee Rajah

The government is still ironing out the implementation details with employers and the unions, said Ms Indranee.

Singapore Airlines to unveil new seats for first and business class on Nov 7

SIA will roll out these new seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet in the first quarter of 2027

Jamus Lim: Singapore must now foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed

SINGAPORE: In a Sept 1 (Tuesday) social media post, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim (Sengkang) made the case for strengthening Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which he believes is vital to the future of the city-state’s economy. The MP, who is an Associate Pro...

Blue, orange CHAS card holders to get 6% discount at FairPrice till Jan 1

Blue and orange CHAS card holders can get the discount on Thursdays and Fridays respectively.

Singapore commits S$112 million more to built environment R&D, sets new site supervision rules for large-scale projects

A refreshed Green Mark scheme will also introduce a new energy rating and recognise alternative cooling technologies that can cut energy use.

Fire breaks out in Yew Tee flat’s kitchen; 2 taken to hospital

Some residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Solar panels overtake coal as China’s biggest source of power capacity

CHINA: Solar panels have overtaken coal as China’s top source of power capacity as solar installations reached 1,286 gigawatts by the end of July, or 31.5% of the country’s total, Bloomberg reported, citing a China Central Television report based on data from the National Energy Administration. T...

Dyson CameraJet: Dyson's first electric toothbrush costs S$699 and has a built-in camera and water jet

The device boasts a camera that tracks and predicts gaps between teeth in real time and triggers a jetburst of mouthrinse.

After Nepal’s catastrophic flood, scientists watch for what comes next

The massive rock-and-ice collapse has left behind unstable terrain and metres of debris that could trigger further floods and landslides, experts say.

Vivian Balakrishnan floats idea of Pacific power grid linked to Australia

Singapore's foreign minister drew parallels with the ASEAN Power Grid, saying a Pacific network could strengthen energy security and deliver economies of scale in electricity generation.

S$3b money laundering case: Ten luxury apartments to be auctioned on Sep 23

Guide prices for the properties at Martin Modern and Wallich Residence range from S$2.238 million to S$6.78 million.

UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5°C overshoot

Policymakers need to recognise that “the rules of the game are now changing”, a co-author of the UN report says, warning that existing climate plans are not prepared for a world that temporarily warms beyond 1.5°C.