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What ‘begging’ for $2 taught me about surviving on Singapore’s streets

Participating in a poverty simulation exercise gave me fresh perspective on breaking the cycle of poverty.

In a super-aged Singapore society, we must learn to differentiate independence from dignity

In a super-aged Singapore society, we must learn to differentiate independence from dignity The Business Times

Singaporean tourist, 67, dies 2 days after getting run over by a bus in Taiwan

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman who was visiting Taiwan with her family was involved in a bus accident on Wednesday (Sept 16). The 67-year-old grandmother had been crossing the street in Taichung when she was struck and run over by a bus that was making a right turn. Although emer...

Family’s 5-figure renovation budget ballooned to S$216,000 bill; contractor ‘went missing’

Unexpected extra charges, unusual payment requests and stalled work that dragged for months ended in a costly loss for this Singaporean family. CNA’s Money Mind finds out the renovation red flags worth heeding....

Singapore Dollar: Strong NODX but USD still drives USD/SGD – OCBC

Singapore Dollar: Strong NODX but USD still drives USD/SGD – OCBC fxstreet.com

‘Nobody understands me’: Woman rescued after late-night incident at Sengkang HDB block

SINGAPORE: A concerning incident happened when a woman was seen sitting on the edge of a well on the 16th floor of a residential area in Rivervale Drive, Sengkang, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. Case details revealed that a concerned member of the public in...

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Introduces New Three-Bedroom Premier Suite with a Private Entrance for a Greater Sense of Privacy and Independence

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Introduces New Three-Bedroom Premier Suite with a Private Entrance for a Greater Sense of Privacy and Independence Four Seasons Press Room...

Charles Leclerc Gets A New All-Black Look For Singapore GP.

Charles Leclerc Gets A New All-Black Look For Singapore GP. Sportscape Magazine

Singaporeans share practical job interview tips that helped them get hired: ‘Go in with a relaxed mind’

SINGAPORE: Getting shortlisted for a job is only half the battle. Once you have made it into the interview room, there is still the small matter of convincing someone that you are the right person for the job. With Singapore’s job market remaining competitive, some jobseekers hav...

Indonesia just received a 'free' 40-year-old aircraft carrier from Italy, why?

On Sep. 16, if you had a view of the Singapore Strait and you looked out over the sea, you would have seen… well, a lot of haze. But in the mist you might have seen the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, a forty-year-old aircraft carrier, making its way through its final leg of a 20-day jou...

Bus & car collide in Tampines, girl, 6, injured

A six-year-old girl was injured in a traffic incident involving a car and a bus in Tampines. The incident occurred on Sep. 16 at about 4pm at the junction of Tampines Central 1 and Tampines Central 3. According to Shin Min Daily News , a passerby, identified as Yu (transliterated...

S'pore man, 49, scammed out of S$80,000 by woman he had talked to online for 3 years, gets scammed by fake lawyer while trying to get money back

A Singaporean engineer met a woman online and ended up speaking to her for three years. Unfortunately, she managed to convince him to "invest" with her and scammed him out of S$80,000. Singapore Chinese-language media Shin Min Daily reported that the man, going only by Lee, 49, m...

Singapore is paying people to read books – can it fix the reading crisis?

Singapore is paying people to read books – can it fix the reading crisis? The Guardian

S'pore's public service needs to shift from doing things for people to doing things with people: Chan Chun Sing

As Singapore navigates a more complex and contested world, its public service can do better to create a shared understanding, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing. Chan said this can be done by by convening different stakeholders, listening genuinely to u...

Man in critical condition after muay thai charity match at National Stadium, S'pore Muaythai Association investigating

A man is in critical condition after he was injured in a muay thai charity match in support of breast cancer. The man, a muay thai student, was participating in the Sep. 12 match when he reportedly suffered an injury. He was conveyed to hospital and has spent several days in the ...

EU lawmakers push to widen carbon border tax, China and Singapore deepen green finance ties

EU lawmakers push to widen carbon border tax, China and Singapore deepen green finance ties The Asian Banker

Singapore woman says she has ‘run out of men’, puts TikTok in charge of finding her husband

SINGAPORE: What do you do when dating apps fail you? The answer, at least for one woman in Singapore, is to crowdsource your romance needs on TikTok. And it seems that so far, so good. A TikTok user named Dionis (@dionislovespink) declared in a Sept 14 video that she has “officia...

Beo Crescent community cat allegedly tortured & murdered, caretaker appeals for witnesses

On Sep. 17, En En was found lifeless by his feeder in the neighbourhood of Beo Crescent, where he had lived for eight years. The community cat was described as a "handsome, quiet, gentle and affectionate" boy who had never harmed anyone. Photo via Charlotte Chang/Facebook Torture...

Malaysian regulator to ask publicly-traded firms for El Nino plans, eyes deeper Middle East ties

Singapore 411: Dates, draws, schedule, prize money and more

Singapore 411: Dates, draws, schedule, prize money and more WTA Tennis

27 cyclists, aged 12-19, stopped for checks in Bukit Panjang after prank calls made & abusive words used on police officers

A total of 27 teenagers, aged between 12 and 19, were stopped for checks in Bukit Panjang on Sep. 9, 2026, following public feedback that teenage cyclists were causing nuisance in the area at night. Of those checked, 13 are being investigated for various offences. Photo from SPF ...

M'sian girl stabbed to death in school: Victim's mum calls for appeal after boy, 15, acquitted

The mother of the 16-year-old Malaysian girl who was stabbed to death in her school is calling for an appeal against the attacker's acquittal. This comes after the Malaysian High Court ruled on Sep. 14 that the 15-year-old boy, then 14, was of unsound mind during the stabbing, ac...

Muay thai student in critical condition after charity fight at National Stadium, Singapore News

Muay thai student in critical condition after charity fight at National Stadium, Singapore News AsiaOne

S'pore has closed 76.4% of gender gap, ranks 31st in Gender Gap Index 2026

Singapore has closed its gender gap by 76.4 per cent, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026. That puts the country at 31st in the world, up by 16 spots from 2025. The Global Gender Gap Index measures progress towards gender parity across four areas...

Fresh grad MNC worker seeks job with 'low mental load' and pays at least S$3.5K after realising ‘blue collar’ jobs might be more up his alley

SINGAPORE: After realising blue-collar jobs might be more up his alley, a fresh graduate working on probation at a multinational company (MNC), earning just under S$4,000 a month, said online that he is looking for a job that pays at least S$3,500 and comes with “low mental load”...

Singapore, China looking at longer-term development plan for Tianjin Eco-City

Singapore, China looking at longer-term development plan for Tianjin Eco-City CNA

Waymo To Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service In Singapore In 2028

Waymo To Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service In Singapore In 2028 OneShift by Carousell

How SUSHISAMBA Singapore is celebrating tri-cultural cuisine like you’ve never seen before

How SUSHISAMBA Singapore is celebrating tri-cultural cuisine like you’ve never seen before Vogue Singapore

CDCs play important role in closing local gaps, trying new ideas: PM Wong

CDCs focus on fostering neighbourliness and providing local help, among other things, he added.

Singapore Airlines tops SG's most recommended brands

Singapore Airlines tops SG's most recommended brands marketing-interactive.com

US firm Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028

US firm Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in Singapore in 2028 CNA

Singapore Airlines named world’s best airline for 2026

This is the sixth time the national carrier has claimed the world’s best airline title, having last done so in 2023.

S$3 billion money laundering case in S'pore: Auction for 7 properties ends with no sale

Seven properties connected to the S$3 billion money-laundering case in Singapore failed to sell at an auction held on Sep. 17 after offers fell short of reserve prices. In an auction, a reserve price is the lowest amount a seller will accept. According to The Straits Times (ST) ,...

S'porean grandma, 67, dies 2 days after bus ran over her in Taiwan while she was holidaying

A 67-year-old Singaporean woman has died in a hospital in Taiwan while on holiday. This occurred two days after she was hit and run over by a bus . She was vacationing with her family. Passing reported by Taiwan media Taiwan media Focus Taiwan reported the latest development rega...

Waymo’s Next Target: Singapore

Waymo’s Next Target: Singapore CleanTechnica

New active ageing centre in Yishun helps seniors build confidence in gyms, find purpose in life

The facility is Touch Community Services’ seventh active ageing centre.

‘I’m struggling at work’: Singapore man asks how to navigate relationship with wealthier woman

SINGAPORE: A man turned to Reddit to ask how to handle a new relationship with a woman who is more successful and financially secure than he is. In a post on the r/asksg subreddit on Monday (Sep 14), he explained that he had matched with the woman on a dating app. She is 12 years...

The longest commute: Sembawang residents on their arduous journey to get to work

Sembawang residents have consistently faced the longest work commutes in Singapore. How are residents coping and what can be done to make it more accessible?...

Singapore Airlines takes world’s best carrier crown from Qatar Airways

Singapore Airlines takes world’s best carrier crown from Qatar Airways South China Morning Post

Singapore Airlines named World's Best Airline for sixth time at 2026 Skytrax Awards

Singapore Airlines named World's Best Airline for sixth time at 2026 Skytrax Awards AsiaOne

Malaysia and Singapore Discuss Family Wellbeing and People-to-People Connections

Malaysia and Singapore Discuss Family Wellbeing and People-to-People Connections INDiplomacy

Ambassador Macaraig Shares Philippine Perspectives at AmCham Singapore Conference

Ambassador Macaraig Shares Philippine Perspectives at AmCham Singapore Conference INDiplomacy

Small retailers with problems clearing non-BCRS stock may apply for 1-month extension: NEA

Non-profit organisations can also get the grace period, provided that they register with NEA by Sept 30.

Alphabet's Waymo driverless cars to be first deployed in west of S'pore, starting with Labrador & HarbourFront area

The launch of autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo in Singapore by 2028 was announced on Sep. 18. Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow said during the launch event that the robotaxis will be first deployed in the west of Singapore, starting with the Labrador and HarbourFront area...

Anti-AI sentiments by S'porean workers, students mustn't be ignored: Jasmin Lau

The range of concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) should not be ignored, said Acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau on Sep. 17. Speaking at the launch of SG AI Xchange, a new forum for compan...

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot Bloomberg.com

Singapore Airlines named the World’s Best Airline 2026

Singapore Airlines named the World’s Best Airline 2026 Skytrax

82 arrested, over $46,700 worth of drugs seized in CNB raids

CNB said the heroin, ice and cannabis seized could potentially feed the addiction of 270 abusers for a week.

More homes could be built in Upper Changi near MRT stations, as URA relooks land density limits

Gross plot ratio of three plots of land near Expo and Simei MRT stations could be increased.

Two women arrested for allegedly selling fake goods; items worth more than $180,000 seized

The items were seized during a police raid on two retail shops in a shopping mall in Scotts Road.

Seah Kian Peng apologises for falling asleep in parliament, says he was sick & took medication

Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng has apologised for falling asleep during a parliament sitting on Sep. 9, saying that it "should not have happened". In a Facebook post dated Sep. 18, he explained that he was sick at the time and had taken medication. " I had been feeling a bi...

M'sian man, 36 & woman, 35, arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle over 10kg of cannabis at Tuas Checkpoint

A 36-year-old Malaysian man and a 35-year-old Malaysian woman have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs, including more than 10kg of cannabis, in a Malaysia-registered motorcycle at Tuas Checkpoint on Sep. 15. ICA said in a Sep. 18 press release that its office...

3 men offer stranger a drink at bar, then assault him after he turns them down

SINGAPORE: A supposed-to-be fun night turned sour when a 50-year-old male customer at a bar was beaten up by three middle-aged men after he poured away the drink that they had offered him. With this, the victim suffered multiple injuries and needed to seek medical attention. One ...

Hoarding for Japanese gyudon chain Matsuya seen at Suntec City, states opening in Nov. 2026

Matsuya might finally be here. The Japanese gyudon chain's branding was seen adorning hoarding in Suntec City. In a post on X, user @valterria shared a picture of the storefront with the caption, " Its not a drill! There’s Matsuya opening in Singapore!" Its not a drill! There’s M...

SIA crowned world’s best airline in global survey

The airline is also the runner-up in the world’s best cabin crew category.

New experiential festival brings racial and religious harmony to life for youth

The festival will be held every two years at a different institute of higher learning.

More than 150,000 public officers to receive AI, data training at new institute

The Institute of Digital Government was officially launched on Sept 18.

Singapore minister Chan Chun Sing’s Mandarin diplomacy strikes China chord

Singapore minister Chan Chun Sing’s Mandarin diplomacy strikes China chord South China Morning Post

North-South Corridor: Concern, resignation among residents and businesses as works stretch to 2031

The delay was the result of unexpected construction conditions.

Singapore is giving its politicians a salary hike starting October 15. This will increase the prime minister's annual pay by 64% to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million). Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it was necessary to attract talent into government ranks. #dwcurren

Singapore is giving its politicians a salary hike starting October 15. This will increase the prime minister's annual pay by 64% to S$3.6 million ($2.8 million). Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it was necessary to attract talent into government ranks. #dwcurren facebook.com...