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5 years of Spring Sprang Sprung: How this Singapore watch fair grew from 24 to more than 70 brands

Discover Spring Sprang Sprung 2026 in Singapore, featuring over 70 independent and microbrand watches, hands-on workshops, talks and more.

Meta taps Australia's Firmus for AI computing capacity in Southeast Asia

The India opportunity Singapore should not underestimate

The India opportunity Singapore should not underestimate The Business Times

Little India shops take their suitcase sales to the streets — and Singaporeans have opinions

Two shops in Little India have sparked controversy by illegally displaying suitcases on the street, with the shop owners explaining that they did it to take advantage of the Sunday crowds....

Haze in S’pore: PSI hits unhealthy range for first time in 2 weeks

As at 10am, the central region logged a new high of 164.

Haze in Singapore: Air quality in all 5 regions unhealthy, PM2.5 readings elevated across island

Haze in Singapore: Air quality in all 5 regions unhealthy, PM2.5 readings elevated across island Yahoo News Singapore

Air quality in four Singapore regions in unhealthy range

Air quality in four Singapore regions in unhealthy range CNA

Commentary: 4,620 retrenchments in Q2 - but that's not the only figure we should watch

How quickly displaced workers find another job, and what happens to their earnings afterwards, may offer a fuller picture of Singapore’s labour market adjustment, says NTU’s Chua Yeow Hwee....

Sold for S$5 per post: Inside the persistent scourge of fake positive reviews online

CNA found six businesses that have commissioned two suppliers to solicit fake reviews to improve their online presence, including a law firm, funeral home and a private investigator....

Singapore's most notable architecture professionals under 40 of 2026

Singapore's most notable architecture professionals under 40 of 2026 Singapore Business Review

Singapore bank margins set to rise through 2027 on low NPL formation

Singapore bank margins set to rise through 2027 on low NPL formation Asian Banking & Finance

Green fuels, autonomous ships, new skills: How Singapore is future-proofing its shipping industry

Green fuels, autonomous ships, new skills: How Singapore is future-proofing its shipping industry The Business Times

Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally

The colloquial variant of Singapore English is a proud representation of our mix of races, cultures and languages.

Video of Lee Kuan Yew saying 'love at first sight' is a 'grave mistake' goes viral again

Shared on the TikTok account of Simple小日子, the clip has gotten over 200,000 views

I don’t want Singapore to be a ‘fine city’ anymore

I don’t want Singapore to be a ‘fine city’ anymore The Straits Times

Singapore lab builds connections, drives frontier research in year one

Singapore lab builds connections, drives frontier research in year one Microsoft

Singapore's Seviora, First Abu Dhabi Bank Enter Partnership

Singapore's Seviora, First Abu Dhabi Bank Enter Partnership wealthbriefing.com

How Singapore has become a leading force in tech innovation

How Singapore has become a leading force in tech innovation edb.gov.sg

‘She is always late’: Singapore man asks how to get deal with girlfriend’s ‘chronic lateness’

SINGAPORE: A man has asked fellow Singaporeans for advice on how to get his girlfriend to be more punctual, saying she is chronically late despite knowing that it bothers him. In a post on the r/ask......

S’porean man invests S$368,000 in sports business with Bali woman over 7 months, fears he might have been scammed

A Singaporean man in his 30s said he may lose S$157,000 of the S$368,000 he transferred to an Indonesian woman's company. According to the man, this was done across 84 bank transfers to her corporate account, which she is said to solely own. This was done to fund the production o...

S'pore man, 69, convicted of breaching protection order by singing & banging cans outside neighbour's flat

A 69-year-old Singaporean man has been convicted of breaching a protection order taken out by his neighbours after he sang and struck metal outside their flat for about 11 minutes. Heng Choo Hwi, whose trial began earlier in August 2026, was convicted in court on Sep. 28, 2026. H...

3 men & 1 woman arrested after fight in front of Geylang eatery

4 people were arrested on Sep. 23 at around 1am after a fight outside a restaurant in Geylang. A video uploaded on Complaint Singapore showed at least three people engaged in a physical altercation on the pavement, with one person pinned to the ground. Two people in red uniforms ...

S'pore man, 30, allegedly used AI to create image of crocodile at Pandan Reservoir, to be charged

The police will be charging a 30-year-old man in court on Sep. 29, 2026 for his involvement in communicating false message and obstructing the course of justice. According to a police news release, preliminary investigations revealed that the man had created an AI-generated image...

Bangladeshi man, 36, smashes taxi in Kallang, assaults man with stick at Merdeka Bridge, jailed & caned

On Sep. 25, 2026, Mamun AL, 36, a Bangladeshi national, was sentenced to two years, ten months and five weeks' jail as well as two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to four of nine charges, with the rest taken into consideration. According to charge sheets seen by Mothers...

Beyond Haze: Singapore’s Unpriced Toxicity Risk

By ID Capital Singapore is one of the better regulated countries in Asia when it comes to chemical risk, with strict controls on pesticides, industrial emissions, food-contact materials and hazardous......

I thought AI was too complex until I saw how easily it could sort emails & share business intelligence

I will admit, I have been unsure about the benefits of AI. At work, my colleagues and I mostly use AI for grammar checks and reviewing content. While we definitely see its merits, beyond that, using AI for any further benefit feels like we need to spend more time figuring it out ...

S'pore parent gets reminder letter from preschool for being late to pick up kid, says it's fair & apologises

A parent who was late to pick-up his child from a PCF Sparkletots childcare centre received a "Letter of First Reminder" informing him of the penalties for repeats. While it was his first time receiving such a letter, the parent acknowledged that the policy was "fair" and said he...

Singapore: Woodlands Hospital Advances AI-Enabled Digestive Care

Singapore: Woodlands Hospital Advances AI-Enabled Digestive Care OpenGov Asia

Bank Of Singapore Appoints ASEAN Market Group Head

Bank Of Singapore Appoints ASEAN Market Group Head wealthbriefingasia.com

SCDF fire engine gets stuck in wet grass at Anchorvale Crescent, takes a while to escape

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engine found itself stuck in a grass verge at Anchorvale Crescent on Sep. 24. A video of the incident was posted on TikTok by user @mysteryboy252 two days ago. The footage showed the fire engine on the grass patch, trying to wheel itsel...

‘Insane to manage’: Singaporean says workload becomes unbearable after half his team is laid off

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean tech worker says his workload has become “insane to manage” after a company restructuring cut his team from six employees to just three, with the remaining workers now putting......

Enclustra launches Singapore HQ to drive R&D growth

Enclustra launches Singapore HQ to drive R&D growth edb.gov.sg

S$1 million worth of heroin, weed & other drugs seized at Tuas Checkpoint & Tampines home: M’sian man, 32 & S’porean man, 41, arrested

A 32-year-old Malaysian man and a 41-year-old Singaporean man were arrested for alleged drug offences on Sep. 23, 2026. Malaysian arrested The Malaysian man was arrested at Tuas Checkpoint on Sep. 23, 2026 for trying to smuggle heroin and other drugs in a Malaysia-registered moto...

Aline Pacheco to Join Bank of Singapore as Market Group Head for ASEAN, Further Strengthening Its Leadership Bench

Aline Pacheco to Join Bank of Singapore as Market Group Head for ASEAN, Further Strengthening Its Leadership Bench Hubbis

Vanguard to expedite Singapore fab

Vanguard to expedite Singapore fab Taipei Times

GrabFood delivery rider allegedly allocated GrabExpress job to dispose of customer's rubbish, paid S$4

UPDATE on Sep. 29, 11am: The article has been updated with Grab's statement. A GrabFood delivery rider allegedly received a GrabExpress job to dispose of a customer's rubbish and was paid S$4 for the trip. Four large trash bags left outside the flat The incident came to public at...

Thailand declares 2-day govt holiday in Bangkok due to flooding

Thailand has declared a two-day holiday for civil servants from Sep. 28 to 29. According to Reuters , the Thai cabinet approved the special holidays for Bangkok and three surrounding provinces — Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan — due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The ...

Bella Astillah says she wasn't looking for love before Syed Saddiq, prayed for happiness after being 'tired of feeling sad'

Malaysian actress and singer Bella Astillah said she was not actively looking for a new partner until her fiancé, Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, came into her life. Instead, after going through difficulties in her previous marriage, the 32-year-old said ...

S'porean tourist, 66, reportedly dies in Italy hotel, carbon monoxide detected in room: Italian media

A 66-year-old tourist from Singapore reportedly died in Italy on Sep. 16. The death was reported by Italian media La Sicilia , a daily newspaper based in Catania, Italy. The paper stated that the tourist died in Rifugio Sapienza, a hotel on Mount Etna. Alleged presence of carbon ...

Asian Games 2026: All Team Singapore medal winners – full list

Asian Games 2026: All Team Singapore medal winners – full list olympics.com

Singapore muay thai fighter, 24, dies after ‘Fight for Hope’ tournament, police confirm

Singapore muay thai fighter, 24, dies after ‘Fight for Hope’ tournament, police confirm The Straits Times

Eugene Tan steps down as CEO of the National Gallery Singapore

Eugene Tan steps down as CEO of the National Gallery Singapore ArtReview

Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts

Experts have urged organisations to use AI to fight AI.

Audi to bring fan events across Singapore ahead of the grand prix

Audi to bring fan events across Singapore ahead of the grand prix The Race

Oral Statement: Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Singapore

Oral Statement: Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review of Singapore Fédération internationale pour les droits humains

Police confirm death of 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter hospitalised after Singapore tournament

The fighter was taken unconscious to hospital after participating in the AMC 13 Fight for Hope tournament at the National Stadium on Sep 12.

23,549 Simba customers' IC & phone numbers exposed in data breach

A total of 23,549 Simba customers were affected by a data breach incident on Sep. 24, the telecommunications company said in a statement on Sep. 25. Based on investigations by that time, the data involved included these customers' names, identity card (IC) numbers, dates of birth...

Luckin Coffee lands on winning formula in Singapore

Luckin Coffee lands on winning formula in Singapore World Coffee Portal

Singapore VLSFO quality trends 28 Sep

Singapore VLSFO quality trends 28 Sep engine.online

9-year-old 5-room flat near Kallang MRT station sells for S$1.58 million

A five-room resale flat that is a 5-minute walk to Kallang MRT station sold for S$1.58 million in September 2026, setting a record resale price for this flat type in the Kallang/ Whampoa area. The 1,249 sq ft premium apartment unit at Block 8A Upper Boon Keng Road is part of the ...

Worker dies after falling from height at BTO construction site in Tanjong Rhu Road

The worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.

Vietnam – Your Jewel for Business in Asia Pacific: Singapore-Vietnam Business Seminar

Vietnam – Your Jewel for Business in Asia Pacific: Singapore-Vietnam Business Seminar INDiplomacy

'Incredibly difficult to run F&B stores in SG': AMACHA owner says he spent S$209K just to get business started

Sebastian Ang, who started AMACHA, a TCM inspired tea store, shared how much it costs just to get the doors open

Jail for man who allowed unlawful remote connection to government-managed laptop

The device contained over 18,000 files belonging to the State Courts, including network login credentials.

Asia's economic powerhouse | Singapore EDB

Asia's economic powerhouse | Singapore EDB Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)

Taiwan man, 60, found dead on bus, had allegedly been there for 3 days

A 60-year-old man in Taiwan who was found curled up at the back of the bus on Sep. 27 had reportedly been dead for several days. Sin Chew Daily reported that the deceased was found by a passenger. Dead for several days When the police and firefighters arrived at the scene, the ma...

Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict

Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict The Business Times

RSAF moves operations to new runway in Changi Air Base East

The new runway has arresting equipment, which is used to recover damaged or degraded fast jets.

Singapore PM, leaders pay tribute to Siti Hasmah following death of Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir’s wife

Siti Hasmah made key contributions to healthcare, education and social causes in Malaysia, said PM Wong.

Singapore's air quality largely at moderate levels, but PM2.5 spikes in most regions as haze persists

Singapore's air quality largely at moderate levels, but PM2.5 spikes in most regions as haze persists The Business Times