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Twice's Tzuyu to visit Singapore as part of collaboration with Williams F1 and anime Dan Da Dan
The K-pop superstar will reportedly be at the Singapore Grand Prix to join the Atlassian Williams F1 team to celebrate the collaboration.
Singapore supports 243 human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections
The country supported about 71 per cent of the recommendations it received, but did not back changes to domestic worker laws, the death penalty or free speech legislation....
Singapore gears up for F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 with after-parties and race weekend brunches
Singapore is shifting into high gear for the 2026 F1 weekend. Whether you’re heading to a glamorous party or going from brunch to after-hours, these are the venues worth checking out....
Commentary: 4,620 retrenchments in Q2 - but that's not the only figure we should watch
How quickly displaced workers find another job, and what happens to their earnings afterwards, may offer a fuller picture of Singapore’s labour market adjustment, says NTU’s Chua Yeow Hwee....
Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally
The colloquial variant of Singapore English is a proud representation of our mix of races, cultures and languages.
‘She is always late’: Singapore man asks how to get deal with girlfriend’s ‘chronic lateness’
SINGAPORE: A man has asked fellow Singaporeans for advice on how to get his girlfriend to be more punctual, saying she is chronically late despite knowing that it bothers him. In a post on the r/ask......
S'pore man, 69, convicted of breaching protection order by singing & banging cans outside neighbour's flat
A 69-year-old Singaporean man has been convicted of breaching a protection order taken out by his neighbours after he sang and struck metal outside their flat for about 11 minutes. Heng Choo Hwi, whose trial began earlier in August 2026, was convicted in court on Sep. 28, 2026. H...
Beyond Haze: Singapore’s Unpriced Toxicity Risk
By ID Capital Singapore is one of the better regulated countries in Asia when it comes to chemical risk, with strict controls on pesticides, industrial emissions, food-contact materials and hazardous......
S'porean tourist, 66, reportedly dies in Italy hotel, carbon monoxide detected in room: Italian media
A 66-year-old tourist from Singapore reportedly died in Italy on Sep. 16. The death was reported by Italian media La Sicilia , a daily newspaper based in Catania, Italy. The paper stated that the tourist died in Rifugio Sapienza, a hotel on Mount Etna. Alleged presence of carbon ...
9-year-old 5-room flat near Kallang MRT station sells for S$1.58 million
A five-room resale flat that is a 5-minute walk to Kallang MRT station sold for S$1.58 million in September 2026, setting a record resale price for this flat type in the Kallang/ Whampoa area. The 1,249 sq ft premium apartment unit at Block 8A Upper Boon Keng Road is part of the ...
S'porean actors Lim Kay Siu & Neo Swee Lin among 6 charged for public assembly without permit at Changi Prison & outside State Court
Six people were charged in court on Sep. 28 under the Public Order Act for participating in public assemblies outside the State Courts and Changi Prison without a permit and/or in a prohibited area. Those charged include freelance journalist and activist Kirsten Han, 37, as well ...
Woodlands Hospital opens digestive health centre for comprehensive treatment at one place
The Digestive Health Centre, located in Woodlands Hospital, was officially launched on Sept 28.
New ERP 2 road markings, signs to be rolled out from October
Physical ERP gantries will be progressively removed across Singapore from October.
This Singaporean is bringing back the kampung spirit with community void deck dinners
Mr Ngoh Shian Bang started by turning his Tampines void deck into a communal dining space, bringing neighbours and strangers together over free food.
Singapore's population at 6.21 million, partly due to more foreign workers working on infrastructure projects
Latest statistics on population, getting netizens' reactions too
Takashimaya to celebrate 60 years of Singapore-Japan diplomatic ties with exclusive items, food fair and more
The celebration will happen from Sep 29 to Oct 11 across numerous Japanese brands at Takashimaya, including Bandai, Casio, Fujifilm, Sanrio and more.
Semiconductor firm VSMC opens S$8.5 billion plant in Singapore, expected to create 1,600 jobs
The site in Tampines is set to produce 44,000 wafers per month when it reaches full capacity by 2029.
National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum announce leadership changes from Jan 1, 2027
Chng Hak-Peng will take over as National Gallery Singapore's CEO, while Dr Eugene Tan will step away from the Gallery to focus on leading Singapore Art Museum as CEO & Director....