Singapore haze: PM2.5 readings elevated in all regions; air quality remains in good to moderate range across country
The National Environment Agency has said it expects the 24-hour PSI to be in the unhealthy range on Friday.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by CNA — Singapore · · 1 min read
The National Environment Agency has said it expects the 24-hour PSI to be in the unhealthy range on Friday.

business
The company is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on its core holdings, which include rubber and palm oil operations....
CNA — Latest · Oct 23, 2026

Local
A “sharp and sustained surge” in global energy or food prices could lift Singapore’s import costs by more than projected, say MAS and METI.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
safety
The “armed intruder” was part of an emergency drill involving about 1,100 students and 160 staff.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
News
The newly launched iPhone Duo is Apple’s first foldable smartphone.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
government
On Oct 25, over 2,000 party cadres will congregate to elect the PAP’s next central executive committee.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026

business
The inaugural festival at the Malay Heritage Centre will feature dance and musical performances by regional groups, traditional house displays, cultural booths, storytelling, family workshops and a bazaar. Admission is free, with some ticketed programmes....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
News
PM2.5 micro-pollutants are 30 times smaller in diameter than the width of a strand of hair.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026

Local
HDB resale prices fell even as transaction volume rose 19.5 per cent in the third quarter, according to data released on Friday (Oct 23).
CNA — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
Local
The initiative will support the development of technologies to tackle key decarbonisation challenges, with up to S$100 million set aside for industry-led research....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026
Local
The low-cost carrier faces a global asset freeze over a US$250 million debt.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026

schools
SINGAPORE: In a recent social media post, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament (WP MP) He Ting Ru (Sengkang) acknowledged that Singaporeans are suffering due to the current haze crisis. Ms He added that she has raised an Adjournment Motion for next month’s Parliamentary session ab...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 23, 2026

News
The 37-year-old Mediacorp actor revealed that his bone marrow and stem cell donation journey began five years ago, when he and his wife, Hong Ling, underwent the required cheek swab....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 23, 2026