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Singapore reshapes government teams, steps up hiring as it builds nuclear energy capabilities
Agencies are recruiting nuclear specialists, while research capacity is growing and new training programmes are being developed.
‘They keep ignoring me’: Married Singaporean says parents refuse to respect boundaries
Their parents also tried to influence the renovation of their home, the Singaporean says, criticising their decisions until they eventually told the contractor to keep everyone out except the couple and the workers....
Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai
Singapore has also won its highest number of awards to date.
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew through to Asian Games badminton final after beating South Korea’s Yoo
Loh Kean Yew, the first Singaporean to reach an Asian Games badminton final, will battle Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn for gold.
‘Where are we supposed to get the experience?’: Singapore fresh grad frustrated after lab jobs ask for 1-2 years’ experience
SINGAPORE: Breaking into the job market can be difficult enough for fresh graduates, but some say the experience requirements attached to even junior positions are making it harder for them to get the......
NUS team unveils electronic skin that lets users “see” touch instantly - NUS
NUS team unveils electronic skin that lets users “see” touch instantly NUS - National University of Singapore
Louis Vuitton unveils bespoke Formula 1 Trophy Trunk at Marina Bay Sands
This will be the first time a Formula 1 Trophy Trunk is presented to the public in Singapore ahead of the highly-anticipated night race this October.
Singapore semiconductor industry commits over S$500m to R&D as global chip race intensifies
This exceeds the more than S$400 million spent on such efforts between 2020 and 2025, according to the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)....
Six charged over participation in unlawful assemblies at Changi Prison, State Courts
Several of them were previously investigated for similar offences.
Avengers: Doomsday tickets now available for purchase in Singapore
Tickets for Infinity Vision-certified screenings for the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday are now on sale.
6 charged over public assemblies including Phua Chu Kang actors Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin
The six, aged between 31 and 70, were charged over taking part in public assemblies outside the State Courts or Changi Prison.
Beyond banking: How HSBC Premier Elite serves the aspirations of Singapore’s affluent
For high net worth clients with international lives, the preferential banking service offers specialised wealth solutions, cross-border support and lifestyle privileges in one seamless experience....
‘Why can’t they stop dropping by unannounced?’ Singaporean says parents refuse to respect his boundaries
Marriage and moving out have not stopped his parents from weighing in on his decisions. He says they still drop by without notice, criticise his choices and ignore his requests for space....
Commentary: Pressures of platform work in Singapore push drivers and riders to take risks
Platform workers operate in an environment shaped, in part, by the expectations of the people they serve, says SUSS’ Victor Seah.
Rare animal sighting: First okapi calf in Southeast Asia born at Singapore’s Rainforest Wild Adventure
Okapis look like a strange mix of animals, with zebra-like legs and a body similar to that of giraffes, having long, flexible tongues and bony structures...
Singapore man asks girlfriend to be official at photobooth, later learns she wanted a grand romantic gesture
A Singaporean man says he deliberately chose a photobooth to ask his girlfriend to be official, but later learned she had pictured a fancy dinner and a “big romantic event” instead....
Air-con temps around 25°C enjoyed across S'pore a day after crazy hot 35.8°C logged
"Yesterday so hot, today so cold." That's probably what many Singaporeans were thinking as they went about their weekend. And the mercury confirms it. One day after Singapore recorded the highest joint daily September temperature since record-keeping began in 1929, Singapore was ...
Singaporean terminated after 3 months worries what former employer will say during background check
A Singaporean worker says he was given no warning before being terminated after three months and is now concerned about what his former employer might say during background checks....
'Don't just throw the baby out with the bathwater': Vivian Balakrishnan on maintaining international laws despite need for global reforms
The formula that has brought the world relative peace and prosperity for more than eight decades must be preserved, despite a need for institutional reforms, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Speaking in his wrap-up interview in New York City after delivering Singapore's...
6 in S'pore to be charged for public assembly without permit & in prohibited areas despite prior convictions & warnings
Six people aged 31 to 70 will be charged in court on Sep. 28 for participating in public assemblies outside the State Courts and Changi Prison without a permit and/or in a prohibited area. Of the six, four had previously been investigated for similar offences under the Public Ord...
Singapore youth panel pitches ideas for easier journeys, cooler bus stops and smoother transfers
A 35-member Youth Panel for Transport has presented recommendations to MOS Baey Yam Keng covering senior mobility, thermal comfort at bus stops, integrated cycling platforms, and gracious commuting...
'I knew it was my day': Singapore's Shanti Pereira retains Asian Games 200m gold, makes history
Pereira is the first woman to win the event twice at the quadrennial event.
Brunei's crown prince to visit SAFTI City, oceanarium as part of five-day trip to Singapore
Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah will be in Singapore for the 12th edition of the Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders' Programme.
Supervisor gets 5 months’ jail for negligence after worker dies from electrocution during solar panel maintenance on Singapore Expo rooftop
The supervisor failed to check the solar panel connections, allowing 79 panels to be connected in a single series instead of the 20-panel limit
S'pore calls for greater safety & security of frontier AI models, urges for global cooperation at UN General Assembly
In his delivery of Singapore's national statement at the UN General Assembly on Sep. 26, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan urged the world to work together to develop safeguards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) models so that humans remain in control and accountabl...
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew beats world number 1 Christie, guaranteed historic Asian Games medal
This is Loh's first win over Christie in 11 meetings.
Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng receives Singapore citizenship, awaits FIFA clearance to represent Lions
"Singapore has always been part of my family’s story, and over the years, it has become home to me too. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported me on this journey," says the 30-year-old defender....
RSAF moving to new runway as part of Paya Lebar Air Base relocation plans
Then-Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in 2015 that Changi Air Base East would have to be expanded to replace Paya Lebar Air Base.
‘Pure joy’: Singaporean serves free food in heartland every month to bring people together
He has spent about $2,800 of his savings on the six gatherings he has organised in 2026.
PUB urges public to avoid many areas across Singapore due to flash flood risks
One occurred at the junction of Neo Pee Teck Lane and Pasir Panjang Road and subsided shortly after.
NKF sets up mock home at Sengkang centre to help patients adjust to home dialysis
Singapore aims to increase the take-up rate of home dialysis as the number of chronic kidney disease cases rises.
Singapore proposes UN framework for global AI safeguards
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan says countries need common rules, testing standards and potentially a new international institution to manage AI risks....
‘If A can do B’s job at a cheaper pay, why keep B?’ Singapore worker questions workplace culture
A colleague who had been doing much of an assistant manager’s work for less pay was given only the usual annual salary adjustment, according to one Singapore worker....
Decathlon’s Kiprun half-marathon shortened to 10km as haze worsens in Singapore
Distances for the 10km, 5km, and Kids Dash remain unchanged but the awards ceremony has been cancelled.
Haze in S’pore: PSI remains in unhealthy range in central region
As at 9pm, the 24-hour PSI stood at 110 in central Singapore.
Singapore shifts cyber strategy after UNC3886 attacks, deploys AI security tools
One AI-powered tool that has been rolled out conducts automated penetration testing on about 2,000 government systems.
'I’m lowkey a loser NEET with a trust fund': 22 y/o Singaporean asks how to explain her lifestyle to men she dates
She says she is “just chilling” at home at 22. The problem? She has no idea how to explain her lifestyle to men she dates without sounding suspicious.
'Staying in a bad job or quitting without another offer and being unemployed': Singapore woman who realises she's in a 'bad fit' job asks which is worse
“I’ve become very disengaged even if I still give my best everyday," she said.
Over 5,600 Muslim households receive S$2.2 million in cost-of-living support from MUIS
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has disbursed $2.2 million in one-off Cost-of-Living Support to more than 5,600 eligible Zakat beneficiary households, to help lower-income Muslim families with their daily expenses. One-off cost-of-living support According to a M...
Dutch duo intend to cycle from Netherlands to S’pore, travelled over 4,000km so far
A pair of cyclists are making their way from the Netherlands to Singapore, having already covered more than 4,000km on their journey. In an Instagram video , the pair shared the first part of their route, which has taken them across Europe and into Asia. They have so far travelle...
Singaporeans reveal why not having a driving licence can sometimes feel like falling behind
Is having a driving licence a milestone — or just another social expectation? Singaporeans debated the question after one Reddit user admitted to feeling “inferior” without one....
S'pore population climbs 1.6% to 6.21 million, citizens at 3.68 million
Singapore's total population rose 1.6 per cent to 6.21 million as at June 2026, up from 6.11 million in June 2025, according to the Population in Brief 2026 report by the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD). Growth driven mainly by non-residents The report stated that ...
Singaporean in his 30s quits toxic job without telling parents after being told to ask dad for permission
After deciding to leave a toxic workplace, one Singaporean man was told he needed his father’s permission first, despite being in his 30s and working independently....
Joint highest temperature for month recorded in Woodlands on Sept 26
NEA data showed that the temperature reached 35.8 deg C at Woodlands Avenue 9 Climate Station.
Dengue cases creep up in Singapore after three-week decline, with 74 reported last week
The latest figures from NEA show a slight uptick in dengue cases in Singapore, even as the number of high-risk clusters has fallen.