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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.

41-year-old woman rescued after being spotted on 16th-floor railing in Sengkang

SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old woman who had been seen sitting on a low railing outside on the 16th-floor Housing & Development Board flat on Monday night (Sept 14) was rescued by the authorities. The incident occurred at Block 123B Rivervale Drive in Sengkang at around 9:00 p.m. After...

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....

S'porean grandma, 67, hit & trapped under bus while holidaying in Taiwan

A 67-year-old Singaporean woman was hit by a bus and trapped under it while holidaying with her family in Taiwan on Sep. 16. According to Focus Taiwan , she was using a crosswalk on a road in Taichung when the accident happened. Images on social media showed a woman lying face do...

To market, to market: What is behind Singapore’s never-ending weekend bazaars?

To market, to market: What is behind Singapore’s never-ending weekend bazaars? The Straits Times

Singapore’s 6‑GW power‑import plan seen anchoring ASEAN

Singapore’s 6‑GW power‑import plan seen anchoring ASEAN Asian Power

Wildfires could last till early-Nov. 2026, warns Indonesia forestry minister

With his country battling its most intense wildfires in over a decade, Indonesia's forestry ​minister Raja Juli Antoni warned that the blazes could continue until early November 2026. According to Reuters , this is due to the likely late arrival of the rainy season. Efforts to co...

Making room for co-living in Singapore as sector comes of age

Making room for co-living in Singapore as sector comes of age EdgeProp.sg

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....

Countries need to expand access to cooling without raising emissions: Grace Fu

Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, says Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu at the inaugural Global Cooling Pledge Assembly....

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.

Timeline: From budget-airline pioneer to financial strain - how did AirAsia get here?

Bought for RM1 in 2001, AirAsia grew from a struggling Malaysian carrier into one of Asia’s best-known low-cost airline groups, but more than two decades later, it is facing mounting financial pressure from debt and rising fuel costs....

Police arrest mother-&-son shoplifting duo who stole $5,000 worth of sunglasses, perfume, etc, at Singapore's Changi Airport

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force said on Tuesday (Sept 15) that a mother and her teenage son from Uzbekistan had been arrested in connection with a series of thefts carried out in stores at Changi Airport on Aug 28. The two were charged in court on Sept 16. The thefts were d...

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.

AI may need aviation-style safety regulations to gain trust: Josephine Teo

Calls for an AI slowdown grew after warnings from researchers and executives at leading AI companies.

Get $4 voucher for every $50 spent at FairPrice outlets from Sept 17 to 27

The vouchers can be used at all FairPrice supermarkets with no minimum spend.

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...

She failed arts and crafts in school. Now, she makes one-of-a-kind macrame bags while helping others

She once thought she was hopeless at crafts. In her 50s, Lu-lyn Chang found calm, creativity and a new purpose through macrame and Bound Designs.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises interest rates, tracking Fed move

‘The darkest day of my life’: Mum of 16-year-old stabbing victim mourns daughter after classmate’s acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR: On Monday (Sep 14), the teenage boy who stabbed and killed one of his female classmates, 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, in a school bathroom on Oc 14, 2025, was acquitted of murder. The High Court found that the boy, who was 15 years old at the time, was of unsound min...

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.

Commentary: Why is UMNO calling for an 'immediate' GE? Look at the maths

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin....

Commentary: UMNO chief Zahid seems sure the political winds have shifted in his favour

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin....

Super El Nino could reshape daily life, threaten livelihoods in Southeast Asia with lingering heat

The chance of a “very strong” El Nino from next month to December is forecast to be 98 per cent now. CNA’s Insight looks at how living costs could rise and how ready the region is for the disruptions ahead....

Singapore Rolls Out 200 AI Courses as Jobs Enter a New Era

Singapore Rolls Out 200 AI Courses as Jobs Enter a New Era New Fortune Times

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...

Instead of speculating if AI will end mankind, audit and govern the tech: Industry players

Their comments come amid a fever pitch conversation around AI regulation and calls for a slowdown in its development.

Higher energy, crude oil prices loom as Middle East conflict escalates

Higher energy, crude oil prices loom as Middle East conflict escalates Singapore Business Review

Woman, 35, who hacked adoptive father to death in Sengkang loses appeal against 18-year jail sentence

The woman who hacked her adoptive father to death in their Sengkang flat in 2022 has lost her appeal against her 18-year jail sentence. Tan Qiu Yan, 35, sought a lighter sentence of 12 to 15 years instead. She argued her motive for the attack was because her father had wanted to ...

‘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...

Man, 44, to be charged for throwing half kg rock at Police Cantonment Complex glass door entrance

The Singapore police will be charging a 44-year-old man for his involvement in a case of vandalism that took place at Police Cantonment Complex. On Sep. 15, 2026 at about 10:55pm, the police were alerted to a case of vandalism at Police Cantonment Complex. A man had allegedly thr...

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...

3 men kicked & punched man, 50, after they offered him beer at nightclub but he threw it away

Three men who went to a nightclub to drink and sing ended up assaulting another customer after he poured away a drink they had offered. The 50-year-old victim did not know the three assailants. Toh Soon Heng, 63, has since pleaded guilty to one count of voluntarily causing hurt o...

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...

Pegula pulls out of Singapore after busy Hard-Court Swing

Pegula pulls out of Singapore after busy Hard-Court Swing WTA Tennis

Singapore launches courses to boost AI readiness

Singapore launches courses to boost AI readiness AzerNews

101 illegally kept wildlife seized by NParks in home raids, 13 found dead

Through a series of coordinated raids across Singapore, the National Parks Board (NParks) seized 101 wild animals that were illegally kept in residential premises on Sep. 14. These animals are all non-native species, and include sugar gliders, lizards, newts, pythons, tarantulas,...

How The Violinist Film Put Singapore Animation On The Map

How The Violinist Film Put Singapore Animation On The Map FZINE Singapore

I went to Seoul to see Lee Dongwook & Masaki Okada act & perform stunts in Disney+'s 'A Shop for Killers 2'

Any seasoned K-drama fan would recognise Lee Dong Wook. You know, the tall, handsome and exceptionally talented actor who has starred in many television series and films. Here’s an image for reference: Photo courtesy of Disney+. Likewise, the name “Masaki Okada” would be familiar...

Singaporean upset after being charged S$6.70 for economy rice meal

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean took to a popular complaint group on social media after being charged S$6.70 for a cai png or economy rice meal. Netizens commenting on his post, however, pointed out that the price may have been justified. In a Sep 10 post on the Complaint Singapore Face...

Asian Games 2026: All Team Singapore athletes competing in Aichi-Nagoya - full list

Asian Games 2026: All Team Singapore athletes competing in Aichi-Nagoya - full list olympics.com

Ex-HDB group director, 58, charged for illegally accessing HDB database 161 times

A 58-year-old former group director of the Housing & Development Board (HDB) was charged with accessing the agency’s database without authorisation and retaining documents. Tan Chew Ling is facing two charges under the Computer Misuse Act and the Official Secrets Act. She was cha...

Singapore's table tennis doubles duo Koen Pang and Izaac Quek finding their chemistry as Asian Games loom

Singapore's table tennis doubles duo Koen Pang and Izaac Quek finding their chemistry as Asian Games loom olympics.com

Five winners of EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Singapore Awards named

Five winners of EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Singapore Awards named The Business Times

S’pore man, 19, who sexually assaulted sister when he was 13, molests her again, given 12 months' jail & caning

A 19-year-old man sexually assaulted his sister, who is more than one year older than him, on multiple occasions. He was sentenced to 12 months’ jail and one stroke of the cane. The man pleaded guilty to two charges, CNA reported. Three other charges were taken into consideration...

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...

MOE studying possibility of letting teachers focus on fewer responsibilities beyond classroom teaching

Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) is building on ongoing efforts to adjust and manage teachers' workload, so they can spend more time on teaching and interacting with students. As part of these efforts, MOE is looking into the possibility of allowing teachers to focus on tw...

Yung Raja leads ComplexCon Asia’s first SHOW UP in Singapore this October with Ramengvrl, Bohan Phoenix & more

Yung Raja leads ComplexCon Asia’s first SHOW UP in Singapore this October with Ramengvrl, Bohan Phoenix & more bandwagon.asia

Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim eyes history in likely Asian Games swansong

Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim eyes history in likely Asian Games swansong CNA

Woman who dropped AirPod in drain & got it back after 5 minutes says 'Singapore efficiency is real’

SINGAPORE: A woman based in Singapore could not help but marvel at “Singapore efficiency” after a recent minor mishap took all of five minutes to be resolved. Ms Angela, who goes by @I.TGal_inSG on TikTok, took to the platform earlier this month to show what happened after she ac...

Databricks to invest more than US$350m, double workforce in Singapore over next three years

Databricks to invest more than US$350m, double workforce in Singapore over next three years CNA

Tower Transit looking to thank passengers who helped bus captain facing medical emergency in Hougang

Tower Transit Singapore is thanking three passengers on board a bus and a commuter at a bus stop after they helped a bus captain who became unresponsive while driving in Hougang. Their actions were commended in a Sep. 15 Facebook post , which stated that the incident took place t...

S'pore paying S'poreans to read for at least 15 minutes a day

Singapore is rewarding Singaporeans for reading. The gamification strategy was reported by CNN and The Guardian on Sep. 15, 2026. The objective is to get people to read for at least 15 minutes a day and to log their daily progress over time to cultivate the habit. ReadSG Challeng...

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’ ...

Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader over Rohingya repatriation push

"I invited him because I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said....

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.

Lorry driver trapped after accident involving two vehicles in Loyang

The driver was freed by SCDF with hydraulic rescue equipment.

M'sia's Haj fund scandal has seen an ex-Minister charged with misappropriating over S$268 million in funds, what's going on?

Ever since July, something has been brewing in Malaysia regarding the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), Malaysia’s Haj pilgrims fund board. In 2018, the Malaysian taxpayer was required to rescue TH after it was discovered to have been misreporting its assets ...