Fugitive handed jail sentence over investment scams that saw victims lose more than $1m
Selliaya Suresh had left Singapore in 2022 while facing cheating charges.
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Two arrested over fatal hit-and-run Tampines accident; man, 30, to be charged for dangerous driving
The man and his female passenger, 29, were arrested on Friday near West Coast Road, a day after the accident that killed a motorcyclist and his pillion rider, both 24....
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What it takes to turn a 5-room HDB flat into a private dining pizzeria
A shared love of pizza has turned into a home-based business. Limited space, demanding schedules and contrasting working styles are now tests David Shen and Sheralyn Tay must navigate, as captured by On The Red Dot....
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'Making history is a huge honour': Singapore's first WWE wrestler Dante Chen on his journey and what comes next
Nearly 14 years after beginning his wrestling career in Singapore, Dante Chen is returning to where it all started. He tells CNA about his five years with WWE, his departure from the company and the next chapter of his career....
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End of an era: Tracing Lee Biscuits' 92-year journey from Singapore to Johor
From Marie biscuits and cream crackers to colourful iced gems, Lee Biscuits' snacks were household staples for generations of Singaporeans and Malaysians. After 92 years, production is coming to an end....
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Singapore employment rises in Q3 as retrenchments hit nearly six-year high
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour market added more jobs in the third quarter, but the rise came alongside another increase in retrenchments. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported 27,700 additional jobs, while 4,800 workers lost theirs. The figures, released on Friday (Oct 30), sho...
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From electrification to climate finance, how will COP31 move the needle on climate action?
The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.
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askST: Should I install solar panels at home? How much can I save on electricity?
Experts say switching to solar power makes financial sense for landed homeowners in Singapore, though savings and costs vary.
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Local who once ‘hated Singapore’ changes his mind after studying overseas, appreciates life back home
SINGAPORE: It took moving abroad for one Singaporean to realise that perhaps home wasn't so bad after all. Having once admitted to ‘hating Singapore and being Singaporean,’ he now says living overseas has opened his eyes to just how much he had taken for granted. In an anonymous ...