Singapore has a reputation as orderly, functional and highly efficient. But visit one neighbourhood on a weekend and you will see a very different side of the city.
More than 850 vapes seized at Singapore’s borders over five days as ICA steps up checks
SINGAPORE: More than 850 vapes and related components were surrendered to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers over five days of stepped-up checks by the agency.
Over $30,000 lost in new scam in Singapore involving requests for school fees by impersonators
Members of the public should check with schools via official channels before transferring any money. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Changi among world’s 10 airports with highest risk of baggage loss: study
Changi Airport in Singapore ranked third in a list of 10 airports most prone to baggage mishaps, according to a study by Arka, a California-based provider of custom shipping packaging.
Singapore university students’ e-mails compromised; scammers asking for fee payments
SINGAPORE: Several compromised e-mail addresses of Temasek Polytechnic (TP) students have been used by scammers, with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and institutes of higher learning cautioning ...
Singapore Hour – Everyday Adventures
From thrift finds to Punggol adventures, explore a city rich in greenery and wildlife - and meet the Krajoskis, bringing bold Balkan flavours to Singapore.
Tourist criticized for saying ‘if not for China, there’s no Singapore’
A female tourist has drawn heavy criticism after being filmed allegedly cutting in line at Universal Studios Singapore and declaring, "If not for China, there's no Singapore." ...
Singapore digital banking era will put focus on SMBs, consumer trust
The introduction of digital banks would "shake up" Singapore's banking industry where 70% of online consumers performed banking activities on a smartphone, noted Zhi-Ying Barry, Forrester's senior ...
Temasek-backed Chinese surgical robot maker Edge Medical is said to file for Hong Kong IPO
The Shenzhen-headquartered company is looking to raise about US$150 million to US$200 million. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Leaders should equip themselves with coaching skills, OCBC’s outgoing CEO says
OCBC aims to train 100 senior leaders to attain coaching accreditation by 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Best Hotels with Free Parking in Singapore for 2025
Hotels ranked on industry awards, guest reviews and hotel class ratings Unbiased content created by U.S. News editors Photo tours of select hotels by local experts Navigate forward to interact with ...
World Aquatics Masters Championships draws to a close in Singapore
Team Singapore has wrapped up its campaign at the World Aquatics Masters Championships with a silver medal in the men's 40+ water polo, as curtains close after almost four weeks of action. The ...
Singapore teacher jailed after kicking four-year-old child in classroom
A preschool teacher who punched a four-year-old girl in a kindergarten classroom was sentenced to jail in Singapore on August 19, 2025. Primarily, Alamelu was angry because she felt that ...
NDR 2025: US baseline tariff of 10% on Singapore offers ‘little comfort’, says PM Wong
There will be more trade barriers in the world, which means small and open economies will feel the squeeze, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Will Singapore’s telco consolidation mean higher bills, or better value?
Analysts say the next phase will be shaped less by cheap data and more by innovation, service quality and new digital offerings.
Invest in renewable energy, but invest in oil and gas too: Singapore GasCo CEO
At some point, whatever fields you have today [will] decline, and unless more investments are put into it, there will not be a replacement for the current supply.” ...