Japan eyes changing prostitution law to punish sex buyers
Currently, street sex workers face fines or imprisonment for public solicitation, but their customers face no punishment, making Japan an outlier among developed countries....
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North-South Corridor opening delayed two years amid construction challenges
Unexpectedly difficult ground conditions will require more complex construction work, said LTA.
Vietnam and Singapore hold senior officials" meeting - Vietnam Investment Review
Vietnam and Singapore hold senior officials" meeting Vietnam Investment Review - VIR
Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim targets best Asian Games yet in final bow
The 33-year-old will arrive in Nagoya on the back of a new national record she set in the women’s 50m freestyle in May.
Construction robots on trial in Jurong could be deployed as early as 2028
Traditional machines are retrofitted with new technology to carry out assigned tasks independently.
‘I feel like my needs as a daughter aren’t being met’: 18-year-old questions mum over S$750 monthly child support, gets called out online
SINGAPORE: An 18-year-old Singaporean has questioned whether she should be receiving part of the S$750 monthly maintenance her biological father pays following her parents’ divorce, but her complaint has drawn plenty of criticism online. In a post on the r/askSingapore subreddit,...
Crow becomes ‘more aggressive’ after nest falls, attacks three passersby near Singapore estate
SINGAPORE: A crow has become aggressive after its nest fell to the ground outside a residential estate, reportedly pecking at the heads of three elderly passersby, presumably in an attempt to protect its young. Residents living nearby said the crows had been nesting in the area f...
A K-drama in Singapore needed a car, so his MG Cyberster starred alongside Single's Inferno's Jo I-geon
An MG Cyberster, belonging to Made Suits founder Benjamin Tay, recently landed a K-drama role alongside Single's Inferno's Jo I-geon during filming at JW Marriott Singapore....
G-Dragon's Peaceminusone and Toy Story pop-up coming to Singapore in October
The collaboration will make its Southeast Asian debut at Clarke Quay from Oct 16 to Nov 11, with exclusive merchandise and interactive elements.
‘We already treated them to a S$600 meal’: Parents frustrated after grandparents ask for more in exchange for babysitting
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean father has aired his frustration on Reddit after his parents demanded compensation for caring for their grandchild, even floating the idea that he should pay for their holiday in return. Posting under the title "Transactional parents" on the r/asksg forum...
Singapore to host Evo's first Southeast Asia fighting game event in 2027 with Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8
The fighting game convention will make its Southeast Asian debut at Marina Bay Sands from Jan 15 to 17, 2027, with tournaments, arcade games, cosplay and community events....
UN unveils global heat resilience strategy at inaugural conference in Singapore
This was announced at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly.
‘Better weathering’ together: Enabling everyday life in a hotter Singapore - NUS
‘Better weathering’ together: Enabling everyday life in a hotter Singapore NUS - National University of Singapore
AI needs aviation-style safeguards to build trust as adoption grows: Josephine Teo
As AI capabilities advance rapidly, Singapore is building safeguards alongside adoption to help ensure the technology can be used with confidence, said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo....
Avengers Endgame: Encore to screen in Singapore cinemas from Sep 24
Tickets for Avengers Endgame: Encore will be available for sale from Friday (Sep 18).
Most stocks rise as Fed hikes and indicates drive to curb inflation
Equity markets across Asia were mostly higher in early trade as Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei, Wellington and Jakarta all advanced.
The Violinist shows how Singapore stories can resonate without losing their identity
Set in Singapore and Malaya before and during the Japanese Occupation, award-winning animated film The Violinist doesn't dilute its local history for international audiences. Minor spoilers ahead....
Singapore surfer Camille Spaccarotella eyes podium finish on Asian Games debut
The 21-year-old will make history as the country's first surfer to compete at the continental Games, marking a new high in a journey that began during a family beach holiday in Bali a decade ago....
Costa Rica joins digital trade agreement founded by Singapore, New Zealand and Chile
Costa Rica formally applied to join the trade deal on Dec 23, 2022.
Singapore's non-oil exports expand 46.2% in August, supported by robust AI-related demand
Electronic NODX surged by 131.8 per cent in August.
PAP MP Foo Ceixang on Kenneth Tiong's questions on SIA: MPs should create greater clarity, not confusion
SINGAPORE: In a social media post on Tuesday (Sept 15), Tanjong Pagar Member of Parliament Foo Ceixang pushed back against the arguments from Workers’ Party MP Kenneth Tiong regarding Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) finances and Parliament’s role in overseeing it. Mr Tiong wrote last m...
What does the team behind the Singapore F1 race do beyond the three-day race weekend?
The year-round operation covers everything from crowd safety and ticketing logistics to tracking global events that could impact the Singapore race.
Man detests corporate life, says he was ‘much happier doing delivery work: 'I’m okay with earning less as long as I have a peace of mind'
SINGAPORE: After setting foot in the corporate world, one Singaporean man realised he detests almost everything about it—from the work and office politics down to the social aspects. On Monday (Sep 14), the 20-something man took to the r/singaporejobs subreddit to share his thoug...
‘Guess I have reached my ceiling’: Yet another Singaporean struggles with stagnant pay despite having 5 years work experience
SINGAPORE: Yet another Singaporean has lamented online about his struggles with stagnant pay despite having five years of work experience. The local diploma holder, who’s also currently pursuing a degree at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) part-time in hopes of ...
S'pore man, 90, fails to get maintenance from ex-wife, 89: Judge says his S$2.4 million share enough for rest of his life
A 90-year-old man, who sought spousal maintenance from his 89-year-old former wife, has had his claim rejected by a family court in Singapore, with the judge noting that both of them are in "the twilight of their lives". In a judgement published on Sep. 16, the judge said both pa...
S'pore woman, 32, turns to TikTok to find husband after spending S$1,000 on dating apps
One woman in Singapore believes she has "swiped to the end of the stacks" on dating apps and is now asking TikTok to find her a husband instead. 32-year-old Dionis Liaw laid out her case in a video posted under the handle @dionislovespink . "I have officially run out of men in Si...
It's an offence to sell drinks in S'pore without Return Right logo on container from Oct. 1, 2026
Drinks in drink containers without the Return Right logo are on discount in Singapore. Some of these drinks are going for as much as 50 per cent off, according to The Straits Times . Checks by Mothership showed retailers, such as supermarkets, are pricing some of these drinks che...
Young professionals say it’s only right to demand higher pay amid inflation and rising living costs after HR asks if fresh grads are ‘delulu’ for wanting S$4,800 to S$5,500
SINGAPORE: Young professionals online argued it’s only right to demand higher pay amid inflation and rising living costs in Singapore, after an HR professional questioned whether salaries have just inflated so much over the years, or if fresh National University of Singapore (NUS...
NUS professors thanked in study on civil servants' home purchases near unannounced MRT stations say they were not involved
Some academics from the National University of Singapore (NUS) who were acknowledged in a working paper alleging that civil servants had engaged in "informed trading" of homes near unannounced MRT stations clarified that they were not involved in the paper’s research, and comment...
First case of its kind in Singapore: Woman, 28, gets 19 weeks 3 days’ jail, S$5K fine for illegally confining animals for online sale
Summary A 28-year-old woman received 19 weeks and three days’ jail and a S$5,000 fine for illegally keeping puppies for sale. She and her husband were involved in selling 21 puppies after keeping and advertising them for sale in Singapore. A separate offender received two weeks’ ...
Singapore medtech start-up Bioactivx launches synthetic skin substitute
Bioactiv Matrix does not require specialised storage, allowing it to be used in areas such as disaster zones.
Free 6 months' access to premium AI tools for S'poreans who take selected courses from Sep. 16
From Sep. 16, Singapore Citizens, aged 18 and above, will receive a six-month complimentary subscription to a premium AI tool after attending an eligible AI course. They can find a list of over 200 curated courses and sign up for them on the MySkillsFuture website. The course mus...
NTUC members can get free entry to Sentosa every month
NTUC members must have an active Sentosa Islander membership to enjoy the benefit.
Muslim organisation in Singapore raises $200,000 for Nepal flood relief efforts
The funds will be channelled to flood-relief efforts through the Singapore Red Cross.