Australia bans under-16s from social media, while Singapore limits smartphones in schools. Singapore to build hospitals faster and cheaper with new standardised design framework.
Newly declassified Albatross File forces rethink of Singapore’s independence story
Newly declassified Albatross File documents and oral histories are forcing a rethink of a familiar story — that Singapore's independence was thrust upon it when it split from Malaysia in 1965. Their ...
Singapore Tonight – Tue 9 Dec 2025
From business to politics, health to technology, we bring you up-to-date with the latest news on Singapore and analyze how these events may affect you tomorrow.
Singapore’s name comes from Sanskrit, Teo Chee Hean says as he hails India ties
Teo Chee Hean said Singapore’s name comes from Sanskrit, underscoring India’s early influence as he praised deepening India-Singapore ties, the role of the Indian diaspora and India’s economic reforms ...
JTC’s next-gen estate signals Singapore’s push to lead in advanced manufacturing
Jurong Innovation District’s Bulim Square offers companies access to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SEA Games 2025: Team Singapore can win away-record 60 golds in Thailand
In 2017, Singapore won 57 golds, 58 silvers and 73 bronzes across 35 sports – its best for an away Games. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Eyes Better Aviation Weather Resilience With New Program
SINGAPORE—The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) have jointly launched a new multidisciplinary Aviation Meteorological Program aimed at advancing ...
Malaysian influencer faces criticism for promoting Singapore tourism
A one-minute promotional video for Singapore has thrust Malaysian influencer Sofian Mohamad Sofian into a surprising cross-border controversy.
Singapore’s Nex mall says Isetan outlet to close in April 2026 amid retail shake-up
SINGAPORE, Dec 9 — Nex shopping mall has announced that its Isetan department store will shut down in April ...
Singer Eric Chou back in Singapore for two-night concert in April
He was previously here in November 2023 for a two-night show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New Singapore hospitals will be built faster, likely to cost less: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE - With standard design guidelines in place, new hospitals can now be built faster, at a potentially lower cost. Key to this effort is Healthcare Facility Design Standards (HFDS) - the first ...
Singapore’s SingPost to hike postage rates by 10 cents next year amid falling mail volumes
Singapore Post (SingPost) will raise regular domestic postage rates by 10 cents from January 1 next year, according to a report by Channel News Asia ...
Singapore Kpod peddler faces 21 charges, including rash act against HSA officers
An alleged Kpod peddler who was filmed trying to flee a raid in Bishan now faces 21 charges, including five counts of performing a rash act that could ...
Singapore hiring outlook hits 4-year low: survey
[SINGAPORE] Hiring sentiment in Singapore is set to slow significantly in the first quarter of 2026, dropping to its lowest level since 2022 as economic uncertainty reshapes workforce strategy.
Ripple’s Singapore Expansion: How MAS Approval Could Drive XRP to $4 by Q2 2026
Ripple's expanded Singapore license opens pathways for XRP to $4 by Q2 2026. MAS approval drives institutional adoption across Southeast Asia.
Double SEA Games bronzes for Singapore’s badminton teams after losses to Thailand and Indonesia
In the first doubles, Thailand's Benyapa Aimsaard and Supissara Paewsampran cruised past Jin Yu Jia and Li Zheng Yan 21-6, 21-10 to extend Thailand's lead. Experienced world number 8 Ratchanok Intanon ...