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Singapore defers sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo; levy on travellers to proceed as planned
Air travellers who buy tickets from Oct 1 this year for flights departing Singapore from Jan 1, 2027, will have to pay the sustainable aviation fuel levy....
River Wonders to host Panda Planet exhibition and celebrate Jia Jia and Kai Kai's birthdays this September
Singapore's first-ever Panda Planet exhibition, titled Panda Planet Immersive Experience, will run from Sep 4 to 14.
Two charged with driving against flow of traffic while high on etomidate in Jurong, Choa Chu Kang
Rayden Chong Shi An and Koh Chee Siong were each handed two charges.
Singapore F1: Ballots open for Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 fans eligible
Up to 4,500 fans will get the chance to walk down the pit lane, see team garages and cars up close, and explore the Zone 1 F1 Village before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend in October....
Maid swapped employer’s gold necklaces and bracelets with fakes, jailed 4 months
SINGAPORE: Another report on theft was revealed when a maid sneaked into her employer’s bedroom and decided to switch all of his gold jewellery with fake ones. In a span of three months, the woman stole gold necklaces and bracelets amounting to more than S$6,000. Case details Fur...
Football: Singapore to take on Brazil, Paraguay in friendlies at National Stadium in November
"These kinds of matches are invaluable to us because they test us and show us where we are and, more importantly, where we still need to improve,” says Singapore head coach Gavin Lee....
S'pore commits S$220 million to fintech sector over 3 years
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will commit S$220 million over three years to strengthen Singapore's fintech ecosystem, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Aug. 31. The investment, part of a renewed fourth iteration of the Financial Sector Technology and Innovati...
Wholesome Singapore guys immediately say yes to helping female TikToker who said she was being followed
SINGAPORE: When a young woman wanted to find out, as a social experiment, if men in Singapore would help her if she asked them, she quickly found out the answer. TikToker Fateyma (@fateyma_khan_) titled a recent video: “What SG guys will do if I’m being stalked.” In it, she is se...
Singaporean worker vents after colleagues call him ‘cheapskate’ for choosing cai fan over chicken rice
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean worker vented on social media after his colleagues called him a “cheapskate” just because he chose to “eat cai fan instead of chicken rice.” The worker took to the r/singaporespeaks forum to share the upsetting lunchtime encounter after he and his colleag...
CNA Explains: How Singapore could reclaim more land in the future
With major reclamation works on the horizon, CNA looks at how reclamation methods have evolved.
Commentary: Walking away from Air India could cost SIA more
Air India’s mounting losses and challenges are cause for concern, but they do not make walking away the best option for Singapore Airlines, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan....
‘What was the lowest point of your marriage?’: Singaporeans share their stories and how they moved forward
SINGAPORE: Being married is not always rainbows and butterflies. Many married couples are navigating their own personal crises and having issues with their long-term commitment. With this, a netizen curiously started an online discussion on Reddit, asking what the lowest point of...
What keeps your bus rides safe and on time? A look at technologies behind the wheel
Real-time data and AI are helping SMRT Buses tackle bus bunching and improve commuting experiences.
‘No sorry, no thanks for waiting’: Singapore jobseeker calls out interviewer for arriving 45 minutes late
SINGAPORE: Turning up late to a job interview is hardly the best way to make a first impression. It can make a candidate look disorganised, careless with time, or simply uninterested in the role. However, surely, the same rules apply to the person doing the interviewing? One Sing...
Enjoy Mid-Autumn lantern walks, dress up in hanfu & more at SCCC & S’pore Conference Hall from Sep. 19 to 20
Looking to spend some quality family time during the Mid-Autumn Festival and reminisce about your childhood? You’re just in time for the Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) event from Sep. 19 to 20. Held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH)...
Singaporeans cheer WP Chief Pritam Singh singing Ai Piah Jia Eh Yia at Hungry Ghost Month celebration at Bedok Reservoir Road
SINGAPORE: Over the weekend, a TikTok video of Workers’ Party (WP) secretary-general Pritam Singh singing a Hokkien song at a Hungry Ghost Month celebration on Bedok Reservoir Road was viewed by many, with commenters cheering him on and saying they were impressed. Of course, this...
S'pore & Thailand to develop multi-year agenda for consecutive Asean chairmanships
Singapore and Thailand look to take advantage of their consecutive Asean chairmanships to work together across successive chairmanships and develop a multi-year agenda. This comes as Singapore prepares to take the 2027 Asean chair, with Thailand chairing the regional bloc in 2028...
Only 10% of S$300 million SG Culture Pass fund spent after 1st year
Over S$30.4 million worth of SG Culture Pass credits have been spent since the scheme's launch, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said on Sep. 2. This is about 10 per cent of the S$300 million allocated to the scheme. The scheme gives all Singaporeans aged 18 an...
Josephine Teo on social media use for Singapore minors: No direct ban, but stronger safeguards
SINGAPORE: Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo sat down with local journalists to outline Singapore’s approach to making social media safer for its younger citizens. There have been concerns about the impact of social media on young people due to its in...
Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on Oct. 3, 2026: A stretch of Joo Chiat Road to be closed for 6 hours
Joo Chiat Car-Free Day will take place on Oct. 3, 2026. A section of Joo Chiat Road between Dunman Road and East Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 3:30pm to 9:30pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sep. 2. This will allow members of the public to explore the her...
CNA Explains: Why is SIA staying invested in loss-making Air India, and can its long-term bet pay off?
Air India is seeking fresh capital as it undergoes a costly transformation. What does Singapore Airlines stand to gain from India’s aviation market, and what will it take for Air India to deliver sustainable returns?...
Yishun 10 to close in Mar. 2027, to be redeveloped into homes & retail podium
Yishun 10 is set to close on Mar. 2, 2027 to make way for a new mixed-use development. Frasers Property announced the plans on Sep. 2, which would mark the end of one of Singapore's pioneering suburban entertainment destinations in its current form. Yishun 10 opened in May 1992. ...
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Small states are stronger when we work together
SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, who was in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from Aug 31 to Sept 1, wrote in a social post that one of the recurring themes of the meeting is that small states are stronger when they work together. “A...
Hazy conditions may hit S'pore over the next 2 weeks amid continued dry weather
Hazy conditions may be expected in Singapore over the next two weeks as dry weather is forecast to persist across the surrounding region into the first fortnight of September 2026, said the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). Increase in smoke haze in the region In its fortni...
Man, 62, allegedly fell from Toa Payoh flat during anti-drug operation & died
A man, 62, was seen climbing out of a flat window in Toa Payoh and later pronounced dead at the foot of the block on Aug. 31. The incident occurred at Block 205 Toa Payoh North. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at about 2:10pm. In ...
Jail for traveller over drunken ruckus at Changi Airport that triggered anti-hijack button
British national Arudchelvan Karnan drank a whole 700ml bottle of whiskey at his hotel before he went to the airport.
More hidden adults emerging in Singapore as social workers take outreach online
Social service agencies are seeing more adults withdraw from society for months or even years. Reaching them can be difficult, prompting some social workers to venture into online games and platforms to make first contact....
GPC to table motion to reduce food waste, strengthen food resilience through government and ground-up efforts
Rising daily food expenses may be top of mind, but upstream improvements need to be discussed so Singapore has a robust infrastructure to serve its food needs in the long run, said GPC chair Ms Poh Li San....
Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Johor; netizens say it’s still a win for the Little Red Dot
PETALING JAYA: Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Malaysia’s data centre hub in Johor, as the city-state’s provisional award of just 200 megawatts (MW) of new capacity is way below what competing proposals sought. According to The Star , citing Fi...
Singapore-Thailand ties in excellent shape, says PM Wong at first leaders’ retreat with Anutin
Both sides will develop a multi-year agenda for ASEAN, with Singapore set to chair the group in 2027, followed by Thailand in 2028.
Singapore, Thailand sign agreement to deepen cooperation on social sector development
Both countries will cooperate in areas including personnel exchanges between relevant institutions and the sharing of knowledge and research on social welfare policies and programmes....
The Violinist: How an international team brought old Singapore to life through hand-drawn animation
More than a decade in the making, award-winning animated film The Violinist brought together various artists and creatives from around the world to animate old Singapore by hand, while telling a story its directors believe transcends culture and history....
Jamus Lim: Singapore must now foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed
SINGAPORE: In a Sept 1 (Tuesday) social media post, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim (Sengkang) made the case for strengthening Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which he believes is vital to the future of the city-state’s economy. The MP, who is...
Singapore commits S$112 million more to built environment R&D, sets new site supervision rules for large-scale projects
A refreshed Green Mark scheme will also introduce a new energy rating and recognise alternative cooling technologies that can cut energy use.
Road safety, drug addiction among Sim Ann’s focus areas as Second Minister for Foreign and Home Affairs
In a wide-ranging interview with CNA, Ms Sim – who was appointed to the roles in July – also spoke about the threat of external actors seeking to turn differences in Singapore society into divisions....
Vivian Balakrishnan floats idea of Pacific power grid linked to Australia
Singapore's foreign minister drew parallels with the ASEAN Power Grid, saying a Pacific network could strengthen energy security and deliver economies of scale in electricity generation....
Releasing mosquitoes to fight dengue: How Singapore took Project Wolbachia from lab to heartlands
Project Wolbachia, which started in 2016, uses specially bred male mosquitoes to suppress the Aedes aegypti population and reduce the risk of dengue.
UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5°C overshoot
Policymakers need to recognise that “the rules of the game are now changing”, a co-author of the UN report says, warning that existing climate plans are not prepared for a world that temporarily warms beyond 1.5°C....
SPF: Indonesian man charged after 19.5-cm knife found hidden in sock at Changi Airport Terminal 4 departure screening
SINGAPORE: A 32-year-old Indonesian man was charged in court on August 29, 2026, after aviation security officers discovered a knife concealed inside his sock during departure screening at Changi Airport Terminal 4. The incident occurred on August 27, 2026, at about 1:10 p.m. A C...
Economists raise Singapore's 2026 growth forecast to 5%: MAS survey
The projection is in line with the Ministry of Trade and Industry's forecast of 4.5% to 5.5%.
Safety concerns raised over giant beehive found in Bukit Batok residential estate
SINGAPORE: Unexpected visitors lingered in a Bukit Batok HDB building when a giant beehive was spotted by residents, causing panic and raising concerns. Residents are now hoping for immediate action from the authorities to deal with the bees. As reported by Shin Min Daily News , ...
40 y/o man wants to quit his job without a backup plan, has $380k saved: ‘It’s destroying my health’
SINGAPORE: Working late into the night, being on call at weekends, and never quite managing to switch off—one 40-year-old says his job has started following him everywhere, and his mental health is paying the price. Now, he is seriously considering doing the unthinkable: quitting...
‘I’m really sick and tired’: Singaporean, 46, hits wall after 8 job interviews
SINGAPORE: After three months, eight interviews, and eight rejections, a 46-year-old Singaporean is beginning to wonder what it will take to get hired. The unemployed man recently took to Reddit to vent about the rather grim reality of job hunting in his mid-40s, after being laid...
Man finds it hard to trust GF after her ‘microcheating’: ‘Is it healthier to just break up?’
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is wondering whether his relationship has reached the point of no return after his girlfriend’s past “microcheating” left him struggling to trust her. Taking to social media for a second opinion, the man said his girlfriend had previously done several...
PM Wong to visit Thailand on Sep. 2 for S'pore-Thailand Leaders Retreat
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will visit Bangkok on Sep. 2 for the first Singapore-Thailand Leaders Retreat in over a decade. PM Wong will be hosted by his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also Thailand’s Minister of Interior. Long-standing tie...
Other country's social media bans will provide vital experience as S'pore seeks to shore up teen online safety
Over the weekend, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo spoke to the press about Singapore’s plans to introduce stronger social media safeguards for children and young teens. During the 2026 National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hig...
FairPrice Group’s driverless vehicle spotted on the road in S'pore
A driverless vehicle seemingly belonging to FairPrice Group was spotted along the roads of Singapore, months after the supermarket operator announced plans to trial autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport goods between its facilities and suppliers. In a TikTok video posted on Aug....
S’porean boy, 14, made girl, 12, send nudes, extorted her & later beat up other boys, given 1 year of reformative training
A 17-year-old Singaporean boy was sentenced to a minimum of one year of reformative training for attempting to extort a girl and assaulting multiple boys in separate cases. The boy faced four charges, including extortion and voluntarily causing hurt. He pleaded guilty to three of...
Man apologises & runs away after 2 women follow him over alleged stalking in Sengkang
SINGAPORE: Two young women turned the tables around after they began following a man who had allegedly been stalking them. As seen in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, the women, Jaye and Amilie, were laughing all the way. In the clip posted by muahchee (@j.aeyyyyy), one ...
Golden Village to screen 1990 Hong Kong movie ‘Days of Being Wild’ in original Cantonese from Sep. 11-13
Golden Village in Singapore will screen the award-winning 1990 film “Days of Being Wild” from Sep. 11 to 13, 2026 in commemoration of the late Hong Kong actor Leslie Cheung’s 70th birthday. Cheung, whose birthday falls on Sep. 12, passed away on Apr. 1, 2003, at the age of 46. “D...
S'pore girl, then-16, repeatedly raped by stepfather, 43, tells family but they don't believe her
Warning: This article contains content that some may find disturbing. Audience discretion is advised. A 43-year-old Singaporean man, who repeatedly raped his stepdaughter from when she was 16, was sentenced to 22 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane on Sep. 1. According to a re...
ICA seizes over 3,400 vaporisers and 7,000 pods found hidden in corrugated paper consignment at Tuas Checkpoint
SINGAPORE: ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint have seized more than 3,400 vaporisers and almost 7,000 pods concealed within a consignment declared as boxes and cases of corrugated paper in a Malaysia-registered lorry on August 20, 2026. The discovery was made after an ICA Image Anal...
‘Help people have the kids they want’: US has lessons to learn from Singapore’s strategies to raise its birth rate
SINGAPORE: After Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a slew of support measures intended to incentivise couples to have children during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23, it was reported on by many international media sites, including The Guardian , CNBC , Bloomberg , an...
Singapore renews training programmes for Pacific island officials
MFA said the two packages reaffirm Singapore’s commitment to supporting Pacific capacity-building.
EU studying feasibility of running its version of Singapore’s Project Wolbachia to fight dengue
The mosquito population at Project Wolbachia sites has dropped by 80 to 90 per cent.