5 men arrested for alleged smuggling near Marina South Wharves
They were allegedly involved in a vessel-to-shore contraband smuggling of duty-unpaid cigarettes.
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Free N95 masks for vulnerable individuals to mitigate haze’s negative health effects in Singapore
Summary Singapore began distributing free N95 masks on Oct 14 after PM2.5 levels rose sharply in parts of the country. Eligible seniors and selected healthcare and assistance card holders can collect one pack containing two masks at designated vending machines or community clubs....
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Oh, bother! Starbucks Singapore unveils Winnie the Pooh collection with mugs, tumblers and more
Disney fans, get ready for a little Hundred Acre Wood magic as Starbucks unveils a charming collection celebrating 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh. Also launching are Halloween Spooky Meowchestra collectibles....
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Road changes around AMK Hub for 18 months after unexpected obstructions halt MRT tunnelling works
The temporary traffic reconfiguration along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 is required to facilitate additional recovery works, said the Land Transport Authority....
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Cross Island Line: Traffic to be diverted in Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 amid suspension of tunnelling works
Road realignments to last 18 months while underground obstructions hindering works are probed.
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Beating the heat, one home at a time
In Punggol North, Capital Distributors matched KDK cooling solutions to the needs of three vulnerable households taking part in a community heat adaptation programme....
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NParks traps 10 crows at once in Victoria Street after suspected infestation
SINGAPORE: The National Parks Board (NParks) has recently set up a cage trap in Victoria Street, an area that was suspected of having a crow infestation. Due to the trap, the authorities managed to capture a total of ten crows all at once. The trap, as shared by Shin Min Daily Ne...
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How AI guidance can help SMEs navigate cross-border trade
Singapore Business Federation’s Trade AI Advisor brings together source-cited trade guidance and access to human expertise, helping businesses understand tariffs, free trade agreements and documentation requirements....
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S’pore is experiencing its 12th consecutive day of unhealthy air, the longest since 2015 haze crisis
In 2019 and 2023, Singapore experienced shorter stretches of unhealthy air.
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Singapore's non-oil exports surge 68.4% in September; growth driven by non-electronics shipments
Singapore's NODX rose by 27.6% in the first nine months of 2026.
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Fresh grad feels she’s ‘working for nothing’ as nearly half her take-home pay goes to student loans
SINGAPORE: Paydays are usually something to look forward to. One fresh graduate, however, feels like her salary simply slips through her fingers, as nearly half her take-home pay goes towards student loan repayments each month. On r/singaporefi, the 23-year-old said she feels lik...
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10 years of The Coconut Club: How its S$12.80 nasi lemak challenged the way we value local food
From a cold-press coconut machine developed by an F1 engineer to daily ikan bilis inspections, the restaurant's painstaking approach to Singapore's beloved dish hasn't come cheap. But, as it celebrates a decade in the business, what does its journey tell us about the value of loc...
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Singapore haze: Air quality very unhealthy in three regions, PM2.5 readings high in two
At 9am, the 24-hour PSI in central Singapore hit 227, a new high for the year.