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Over 80,000 finance workers to get AI training by 2028 as industry launches job transformation initiative
23 financial institutions have committed to training their entire Singapore workforce in critical artificial intelligence skills by 2028 through programmes recognised by the Institute of Banking and Finance....
10 months' jail for technician in Singapore who stole red envelopes with NTUC vouchers, almost S$2K in cash
A building technician was jailed for 10 months after returning to OCBC Centre to steal more red packets eight days after his first theft.
Rainforest Wild Adventure sees birth of Southeast Asia's 1st okapi, public invited to name it
Singapore's Rainforest Wild Adventure is now home to the first okapi born in Southeast Asia. Calf at its den at Rainforest Wild Adventure East. Photo from Mandai Wildlife Group. Photo from Mandai Wildlife Group. The male calf was born on Jul. 27, 2026, to seven-year-old Kisala an...
Man, 51, allegedly leaves dog unattended for 1.5 hours at Tanjong Katong grooming facility, dog later dies
A 51-year-old man in Singapore has been charged with leaving a standard poodle unattended at a pet grooming facility, eventually resulting in the dog's death. Chan Yew Heng was a director at Pawsome.sg at the time of the alleged offence, The Straits Times (ST) reported. Pawsome.s...
Organisations with over 200 employees must have certified HR professional from July 2028, among recommendations from manpower workgroup
The Singapore government has accepted all five recommendations from a manpower workgroup to strengthen human capital capabilities and leadership in every workplace. Working closely on its implementation with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Singapore National Employers ...
Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia to nominate Malay dance form for UNESCO cultural heritage list
This will be Singapore’s fourth nomination and the first time it will jointly nominate a performing art to the list.
S’pore joins regional bid to add Malay dance form zapin to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia aim to submit the nomination file to UNESCO in March 2027.
Death of British man on SQ321 caused by cardiac failure resulting from severe turbulence, UK inquest hears
Mr Geoff Kitchen died on flight SQ321 in May 2024 after the plane experienced a sudden drop in altitude while travelling from London's Heathrow Airport to Singapore....
Food Opera reopens at Ion Orchard with new-to-food hall heritage brands
A total of 24 stalls will be available in the foodcourt.
Singapore to support mRNA flu vaccine pilot to strengthen pandemic preparedness
The initiative is part of Singapore's efforts to build adaptable vaccine capabilities, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
4 new UCITS ETFs on SGX: What Singapore investors should know - Beansprout - Singapore’s Leading Financial Insights Platform
4 new UCITS ETFs on SGX: What Singapore investors should know Beansprout - Singapore’s Leading Financial Insights Platform - Growbeansprout.com
6-month T-bill yield jumps to 1.92%, highest in 2026. Here’s what drove the increase - Beansprout - Singapore’s Leading Financial Insights Platform
6-month T-bill yield jumps to 1.92%, highest in 2026. Here’s what drove the increase Beansprout - Singapore’s Leading Financial Insights Platform - Growbeansprout.com...
2026 International Emmy Awards nominees include 2 CNA documentaries
Nominations for the 2026 International Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday (Sep 24) morning, Singapore time.
2 CNA documentaries nominated for 2026 International Emmy Awards
Nominations for the 2026 International Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday (Sep 24) morning, Singapore time.
McDonald's Singapore and G-Dragon's collab features bulgogi burgers, photocards and limited-edition merch
The collaboration kicks off on Oct 1.
Singaporean father chooses Thailand over Singapore despite lower salaries and fewer opportunities: ‘I’d do it again’
A Singaporean man who moved to Thailand 10 years ago says he has no regrets about staying, even though salaries and career opportunities are generally better in Singapore....
Singapore aims to help WHO get new vaccines approved during global crises: Ong Ye Kung
The Health Sciences Authority aims to aid in regulatory approval of vaccines.
Preparing for Disease X: S’pore to make mRNA vaccines to boost pandemic readiness
Vaccine manufacturing capabilities will boost Singapore's pandemic preparedness.
Audemars Piguet brings its love of padel to Singapore with a pop-up club at New Bahru
Audemars Piguet is taking its connection with padel from the international sporting arena to Singapore, with a new pop-up at New Bahru from Sep 25 to Sep 27....