When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats.
Thousands gather across Singapore for New Year countdown with fireworks and festivities
Celebrations lit up the night sky as thousands of people in Singapore came together to welcome 2026 with festive gatherings and celebration booths on Wednesday (Dec 31). Speaking to AsiaOne at The ...
Singapore GDP rises 4.8% in 2025 as PM sees growth challenge
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the city-state’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected growth of 4.8% in 2025 and warned that sustaining the pace will be challenging.
Here’s how to check live crowd levels in Singapore for fireworks-viewing this New Year’s Eve 2025
Many of us are heading out to catch a glimpse of New Year’s Eve fireworks to welcome 2026 with a literal bang. Whether it’s at Marina Bay, Clarke Quay, or The Kallang with Super Junior’s oppas, one ...
Meta buys Singapore startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
Xiao Hong, CEO of Manus, added that joining Meta will allow the platform to “build on a stronger, more sustainable foundation without changing how Manus works or how decisions are made.” Manus ...
Meta to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
The artificial intelligence startup is among a flurry of Chinese firms that have set up base in Singapore in recent years.
Why Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country in Pax Silica, the US.’s new AI ‘inner circle’
Singapore is “precisely the kind of ‘trusted node’ the U.S. is seeking to anchor AI-era supply chains,” says Ruben Durante, a professor at Singapore's NUS.
Visit this free interactive exhibition at Singapore Botanic Gardens before it ends in January 2026
Through a series of interactive displays featuring artwork, videos, as well as personal stories and memories from across the years, learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at the Singapore ...
Joint operation by Singapore and South Africa leads to seizure of 55kg of rhino horns in Johannesburg
The operation was launched after Singapore intercepted a "suspicious shipment" that bore similarities to an earlier rhinoceros horn seizure on Nov 8.
Vietnam becomes Singapore’s 3rd largest seafood supplier as exports gain momentum
Vietnam has seen strong growth in seafood exports to Singapore over the last two years, becoming the city-state's third-largest seafood supplier in the first nine months of 2025.
Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 — A manufacturing worker who bit off her colleague’s fingertip during a dispute in Singapore was sentenced to eight months and two weeks’ jail yesterday.
Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi linked to scams: Authorities to seize more assets in Singapore
Singapore authorities are set to seize additional assets linked to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi and his firm, Prince Group, amid ongoing investigations into alleged criminal conduct. Read more at ...
Blackstone’s AirTrunk explores $1B Singapore REIT IPO
AirTrunk, the Australian data center operator acquired by Blackstone last year, is looking into an IPO on the Singapore market.
53% of Singapore workers will switch jobs if unhappy with pay raise or bonus: Survey
With many companies currently conducting performance review exercises, salary increments and bonuses are on the minds of employees.In fact, a survey found that more than half (53 per cent) of workers ...
End of an era for the male gaze: Hooters to shut its only Singapore outlet after 30 years
For 30 years, it was impossible to miss — or misunderstand. With its blaze-orange façade and uniformed female waitstaff in tight shorts and logo tank ...
From shopping to sipping: Luxury brand cafes in Singapore every tourist should visit
Across Singapore, cafes are no longer just places to refuel, but stops worth building an itinerary around. In recent years, Singapore has seen an increase in fashion and luxury brand cafes. Most ...