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CNA Explains: How Singapore could reclaim more land in the future

With major reclamation works on the horizon, CNA looks at how reclamation methods have evolved.

Can Singapore protect teens on social media without a ban? Seeking answers across borders

Teenagers are beating the social media ban in Australia, while Malaysia’s approach has raised privacy concerns. CNA’s Talking Point sees how the restrictions are playing out while a different playbook takes shape in Singapore....

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.

Swiss rave shooting suspect has 'psychological problems': prosecutor

A Swiss man in custody after a rave shooting that kills an Italian woman and wounds five suffers from “psychological problems” and stays silent, prosecutors say....

China man, 42, extradited from S’pore to New Zealand for raping woman in her home

Content warning: The following article contains descriptions of sexual assault. A Chinese national working in New Zealand fled the country after raping a woman who lived near his construction work site in March 2024. Zhang Xuesong, now 42, was extradited to New Zealand in Septemb...

Late top S'pore criminal lawyer's son helps woman reduce jail time for cheating restaurants of S$10,000

A Filipino woman in Singapore who cheated two restaurants of over S$10,000 using edited PayNow screenshots successfully appealed to have her jail sentence reduced by 10 months. Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, 33, deceived these restaurants into delivering 59 meals without ...

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 an...

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 s...

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 her...

Rule of law must adapt as society’s values, circumstances evolve: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon

He cited the repeal of Section 377A as an example of how the rule of law has to evolve.

Team of 19 Singapore police, forensic officers heads to Nepal for disaster relief efforts

Another 14 officers are due to join them in the coming days, bringing the contingent to 33.

Singapore sends team to Nepal to support disaster relief efforts

The police plan to deploy another team of 14 officers over the next few days.

Haze caused by many factors, but repeat of 2015 crisis unlikely due to later onset of El Nino: Experts

This means that the effects of this year’s El Nino will have a shorter overlap with the traditional dry season.

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. ...

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.

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Small states are stronger when we work together

SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who was in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from Aug 31 to Sept 1, wrote in a social post that one of the recurring themes of the meeting is that small states are stronger when they work together. “A...

Hazy conditions may hit S'pore over the next 2 weeks amid continued dry weather

Hazy conditions may be expected in Singapore over the next two weeks as dry weather is forecast to persist across the surrounding region into the first fortnight of September 2026, said the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). Increase in smoke haze in the region In its fortni...

Nepal-Tibet disaster: Police seek DNA samples from families of missing Singaporeans

Nine Singaporeans remain unaccounted for as rescue and recovery operations continue a week after the disaster, which has killed more than 1,000 people....

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 Au...

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 Ha...

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 ...

Jail for traveller over drunken ruckus at Changi Airport that triggered anti-hijack button

British national Arudchelvan Karnan drank 700ml of whiskey before he went to the airport.

If S’pore decides on nuclear power, major grid changes may not be required

The nation is studying its feasibility, but has not decided on adding it to the future energy mix.

More hidden adults emerging in Singapore as social workers take outreach online

Social service agencies are seeing more adults withdraw from society for months or even years. Reaching them can be difficult, prompting some social workers to venture into online games and platforms to make first contact....

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 Fi...

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

Electricity supply temporarily disrupted in area within Chinatown after fire in substation

Electricity supply was fully restored by 5.25pm on Sept 1.

Denise Phua on motherhood, advocacy and support for people with autism

Denise Phua raised an autistic son and spent decades championing greater inclusion.

Judgment reserved for lawyer Clarence Lun’s defamation suit against marathoner Soh Rui Yong

Both sides are slated to make written and reply submissions to the court by November this year.

Punggol Container Park tenants asked to leave as early as Oct. 31, land to be returned to SLA for future residential development

Punggol Container Park will be closing, with several tenants being asked to vacate over the next few months. The landlord City Sprouts, also a tenant at the space, shared in a statement with Mothership that they had to commence the process of informing tenants about the need to v...

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.

2 men to be charged after allegedly driving dangerously while on etomidate

The Health Sciences Authority found etomidate in both the men’s blood samples.

S’pore-based TikToker Lev Panfilov cleared of raping woman due to inconsistencies in her testimony

The court said the inconsistencies, when viewed collectively, gave rise to reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s case.

The Violinist: How an international team brought old Singapore to life through hand-drawn animation

More than a decade in the making, award-winning animated film The Violinist brought together various artists and creatives from around the world to animate old Singapore by hand, while telling a story its directors believe transcends culture and history....

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...

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.

Marina Square closure: 5 things about the 40-year-old mall

The iconic steps leading to the mall was a popular meet-up place in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Court of Appeal acquits ex-Wah!Banana actor of rape citing inconsistencies from alleged victim

The Court of Appeal found several inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and found doubt over the only physical evidence the prosecution had: a pair of blood-stained underwear....

Road safety, drug addiction among Sim Ann’s focus areas as Second Minister for Foreign and Home Affairs

In a wide-ranging interview with CNA, Ms Sim – who was appointed to the roles in July – also spoke about the threat of external actors seeking to turn differences in Singapore society into divisions....

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 ...

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.

Man arrested for loanshark harassment after red paint and graffiti found at Jalan Bukit Merah flat

SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in several cases of loanshark harassment after Police were alerted to an incident at a residential unit along Jalan Bukit Merah in the early hours of August 29, 2026. Officers responding to the report at...