Singapore · Regulatory hurdles, subsea cable blueprint must be ironed out for ASEAN Power Grid: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4iW3Vgm · Mary Chia beauty firm appears in court over unpaid CPF contributions https://bit.ly/4imdF3p · Singapore's Aster plans to raise naphtha cracker utilisation, executive says https://bit.ly/4…
Strategic partners DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbour (MSH), strengthening the terminal’s capacity and supporting safer, more efficient and lower-emission operations. Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. (ZPMC), the new-generation RTGs use hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. They are equip…
Singapore · Redistributing surplus food from hawkers among MP suggestions to reduce waste https://bit.ly/4r04qrX · Singapore’s food resilience not about guaranteeing every food product remains available: Grace Fu https://bit.ly/4rbZCzF · Grab launches car marketplace with new and pre-owned vehicles for sale https:…
Singapore · Lower en bloc thresholds address costs of maintaining old properties, facilitate renewal: Edwin Tong https://bit.ly/3V22QcV · Bruno Mars’ Singapore concert: Be on guard against scams when ticket sales start on Sept 11 https://bit.ly/3UXWw6f · Timeline, reclamation profile of western island reclamation …
Singapore · Jefferies-linked fund seeks Singapore injunction against Radiant World https://bit.ly/4xcsKby · DBS, Citi bypass traditional banking hours with weekend tokenised deposit payment https://bit.ly/4cAsPOO · Graduates can stay confident that S’pore is still creating jobs amid tighter job market: Ong Ye Kung…
Singapore · Pig’s blood is back on the menu. But is Singapore hungry for it? https://bit.ly/4hd9k1h · Did Chinese delivery giant Meituan fly a rider to Singapore for curry puffs? https://bit.ly/4gGH1YU · New Home Team driving circuit to be built on 16ha site to replace facility in Admiralty https://bit.ly/4gU6Svt …
Singapore · Eight of Singapore’s 20 F-35 jets will be based at Tengah, the rest in the US: Report https://bit.ly/3UTKta2 · Vivian Balakrishnan officiates opening of Singapore’s new consulate in JB; meets Malaysia’s King https://bit.ly/4dhPCyZ · Robots with ability to stop fights at prisons to be deploy…
Singapore · Jail for traveller over drunken ruckus at Changi Airport that triggered anti-hijack button https://bit.ly/4x2Fv8o · If S’pore decides on nuclear power, major grid changes may not be required https://bit.ly/46BlkUc · MPs to push for food resilience in Parliament as prices rise due to climate, geopolitic…
Singapore · Singapore renews training programmes for Pacific island officials https://bit.ly/4yj5MAy · Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace in Orchard Road area for $175 million https://bit.ly/4wZQlMk · Keppel DC REIT spends $1.5 billion on two freehold data centres in Japan https://bit.ly/4xd8BSM · &nb…
Singapore · Chinatown pottery studio MIT Artspace shutters abruptly; customers left without art pieces https://bit.ly/4xAjFKw · Singapore-based research network appointed WHO collaborating centre for clinical trials https://bit.ly/4iy7ER6 · UltraGreen.ai share-price plunge poses early test for SGX’s push for a wid…
Singapore · Frasers Property shareholders approve S$2.1 billion hospitality portfolio revamp https://bit.ly/4xvOwIf · ComfortDelGro tie-up with French firm RATP Dev to run Copenhagen Metro from Sept 2027 https://bit.ly/4qLCeJa · Boards should ‘preset’ instead of reset: Keppel chairman Piyush Gupta htt…
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2026 will take place from 18 to 20 November 2026, convening global technology and finance leaders to examine the structural forces rewiring the global financial system. Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), SFF provides a global platform for policymakers, regulators, finan…
Singapore · S’pore-based Apex Logistics ‘fully cooperating’ in US probe into alleged smuggling of Nvidia chips https://bit.ly/3Uj7djD · Singapore cannot assume economic growth will create as many jobs amid AI shift: Gan Kim Yong https://bit.ly/4cZ7JJR · Receipts and recollection: How STB’s multil…
Singapore · Singapore to explore how SE Asia, Central Asia can work more closely when it chairs ASEAN in 2027 https://bit.ly/46sOeWo · Man arrested over role in purchase of e-wallets from work permit holders for scams https://bit.ly/3SRjbR4 · New SUSS initiative to boost student start-ups and social ventures tackling so…
Singapore · Start-up cracks clogging challenge in coffee vending machines to serve kopi 24/7 · NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany https://bit.ly/3Ud1N9S · DBS brings PayLah! campaign back with up to $3 cashback on 17 Saturdays https://bit.ly/4y29Chb · &nb…
UAE · Dubai-India trade hits record $60.6bn as 85,841 Indian companies establish presence in emirate https://bit.ly/4c9iF7D · TotalEnergies will invest to expand Fujairah oil export pipeline in Abu Dhabi, CEO says https://bit.ly/45QvpMK · UAE’s Masdar starts operations at 70MWh UK battery storage…
Singapore · Woman who was part of Cambodian scam group targeting S’poreans gets 25 months’ jail https://bit.ly/4cXtKJ0 · Malacca, S’pore straits show what can be achieved if nations work closely for common good: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/45OXJz5 · UOB’s award against Lippo Marina Collection inc…
Singapore · Higher BTO, resale flat demand expected after income ceiling raised, supply can keep up: Analysts https://bit.ly/46okfyR · Undersea tunnels linking Pulau Tekong to mainland Singapore being studied: NDR 2026 https://bit.ly/4zAzYII · S’poreans to remain majority; Govt to continue managing size of foreign…
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has awarded Tuas Power Generation Pte Ltd (Tuas Power) the right to build, own and operate a new Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) generating unit. Tuas Power’s CCGT is expected to provide 670 megawatts (MW) in power generation capacity and be ready for commercial operations by December 2031. This follows a Request for Proposal (RFP) launched in April 2026 under EMA’s Centralised Process for new gener…
DP World today announced the opening of its latest warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, marking another milestone in the expansion of its integrated logistics network across Southeast Asia. The Johor warehouse is the first of two facilities planned for Malaysia, with a second warehouse in Kuala Lumpur scheduled to open later this year, further strengthening DP World's ability to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions in one of the region's fastest-gr…
Singapore · MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh https://bit.ly/4xIwiCM · Director of firms in case involving 400 unpaid workers declared bankrupt https://bit.ly/4ct9pew · Tuas Power to build hydrogen-ready power plant by 2031 https://bit.ly/4ckk1fV · …
Singapore · More graduating youth to benefit from NTUC’s bond-free scholarship with leadership training https://bit.ly/4wzCdcA · Singapore Poly to offer ethical hacking services, give students real-world experience https://bit.ly/4xQ5FMs · Housing, jobs, rebuilding family ties: 17 projects to be piloted to help ro…
Singapore · Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam tells MHA scholars https://bit.ly/4ifYoAX · Food scientist who turned soya pulp into food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award https://bit.ly/4qo75uV · Six more bus interchanges, including Bishan and Tampines, to get upgraded facilities https://b…
Singapore · Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration https://bit.ly/4cNjOSn · Kallang Distripark set to be redeveloped for thousands of new private homes https://bit.ly/4cmNupi · Loosened nightlife rules for Boat Quay, Clarke Quay to be formalised after year-long pilot https://bit…
Singapore · ‘They don’t simply open doors and earn five figures’: How much do property agents really earn? https://bit.ly/3UhfCE4 · Former PHV driver-turned-vending machine boss now broke; investors worry about their $4m https://bit.ly/4xDMwNx · Sheltered linkway to connect Tanjong Pagar CC to MRT stat…
Singapore · 8 men arrested over theft of marine gas oil on tugboat in waters off Tuas https://bit.ly/4fUID0R · Can Pritam apply to practise law after disbarment? https://bit.ly/4wKAvFv · 6 charged over alleged links to unlicensed moneylending syndicate https://bit.ly/4wZXrBt · …
Singapore · Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee https://bit.ly/4i5QeLj · Dinesh Vasu Dash on Singapore’s dependence on migrant workers https://bit.ly/3S8DpW1 · Costs of Pioneer Generation schemes exceed fund balance by $785m, Govt to top up where needed: Report h…
Singapore · Prudential warns against scammers impersonating staff, financial representatives https://bit.ly/4q9BYTT · 4 years’ jail for ex-sales manager who cheated 2 firms, causing over $726k in losses https://bit.ly/45mMGwR · Ride vouchers, after-dark discounts up for grabs to draw tourists to Singapore’s …
Singapore · How worrying is Singapore’s haze outlook, and how can you protect yourself? https://bit.ly/3Unwid0 · Carousell removes listings of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds https://bit.ly/4hrjtYP · Chinese restaurant Havelock Palace apologises for cooking seafood foraged from Changi B…
Singapore · ‘Weird, childish’ events and bad coffee: How a Singaporean sniffed out the Fun Coffee investment scam https://bit.ly/4z7XM6u · Cybercrime suspect fails in appeal to challenge police’s seizure of his belongings https://bit.ly/4qpLu5H · Ang Mo Kio market reopens after upgrading; AI robot depl…
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has granted Conditional Approvals to two companies to import a total of 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Peninsular Malaysia to Singapore. The projects will supply power generated from solar and battery energy storage systems in Johor. The approvals were granted to Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd for a proposed capacity of 300 MW, and Southern Solar Alliance Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian develo…
Singapore · New IP riders attract heightened interest but sales remain muted for some insurers https://bit.ly/3TGTxP8 · River Valley patisserie Pantler, known for Japanese-French desserts, to close on Aug 30 https://bit.ly/4fI4AQD · Experimental camera-based ERP system records 97.2% average accuracy https://bit.l…
Singapore · Parliament affirms amended WP motion on the future of S’pore’s economy https://bit.ly/4w7g2Kk · ‘Significant failings in leadership’ identified in Law Society probe: Edwin Tong https://bit.ly/4xnRdv0 · Parliament: MPs call for stronger support for workers, debate retrenchment and skil…
Singapore · Proposed en bloc changes welcomed by owners, agents; some say 6 months to get mandate too short https://bit.ly/4wrGvTr · Besides National Cancer Centre, 11 other MOH projects have undeclared savings: Ong Ye Kung https://bit.ly/4596yn3 · Erectile dysfunction drug found in honey product; steroid, laxative foun…
Singapore · S’pore factory activity expands in July on AI boom, but supply chain crisis brews due to Iran war https://bit.ly/453ky1C · Singdollar to widen gap with regional currencies; stronger currency could weigh on exports: Analysts https://bit.ly/4buX35g · GIC, Temasek and MAS face a tougher world, but their l…
Singapore · Aidha launches free financial education course, in-person helpdesk for domestic workers in S’pore https://bit.ly/4xaSaGM · NDP 2026: Behind the scenes of NDP’s largest-ever lighting production with over 1,600 moving lights https://bit.ly/4x9M3Cy · University of the Arts Singapore marks first batc…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) today announced the establishment of the AI-Driven Cyber and Technology Risk Taskforce (ACT), an industry-wide initiative to strengthen collective cyber and technology resilience in response to the emerging risks posed by frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models. Bringing together members since May 2026, the Taskforce marks a significant step in the fina…
Singapore · Catering company Gourmetz charged over River Valley Primary gastroenteritis incident https://bit.ly/4g3uoqp · Refreshed heritage trail in Yishun offers two routes for exploration https://bit.ly/4ftkDBL · Two-thirds of buildings here in S’pore now green; sector on track to meet targets set for 2030 http…
Singapore · Seven vegetable farms enter wholesale deals under push to keep local farms afloat https://bit.ly/4g4JOtB · Four charged over modifying food delivery app to let foreigners work illegally https://bit.ly/45vN0t4 · S’pore’s first specialised gym for stroke patients opens, bridging gap between rehab a…
Singapore · ABSD changes aside, mega collective sale sites must be priced realistically to attract developers https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg · 47 cars, including 11 Rolls-Royces, linked to $3b money laundering probe up for closed-bid auction https://bit.ly/4xbu4Mg · Three social service agencies team up to build tech with $3.9m…
Singapore · 22 weeks’ jail, $7k fine for man caught with more than 21,000 e-cigarettes and pods in van https://bit.ly/45vXkRL · Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies https://bit.ly/4pH80GF · Commuters call for review of car ownership policies in transport master plan…
Singapore · Tan Boon Liat’s $950m sale adds to en bloc momentum as sellers turn realistic on pricing https://bit.ly/3Tl3lhG · Is AI rejecting my job applications even before a human sees them? https://bit.ly/4c1NZ7W · 6 in 10 Singaporeans are running a second job. It’s called home https://bit.ly/4fWWMug &mid…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cybersecurity Cooperation and Digital Fraud Protection. The MoU formalises and expands the ongoing collaboration between MAS and BOT to strengthen cyber resilience and combat digital fraud across their respective financial sectors.The MoU reflects the growing importance of close regulatory coordination in addressing increasingly …
Singapore · Global founder network Endeavor launches Singapore hub to spark ‘multiplier effect’ https://bit.ly/4pKIKPN · MBS profit falls 10.3% to $890 million in Q2, remains bright spot for Las Vegas Sands https://bit.ly/4fgo26O · Singapore’s core inflation edges up to 1.6% in June, slightly lower tha…
Singapore · Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again https://bit.ly/4wh7PnN · Designing buildings with maintenance features can help cut upkeep, manpower costs: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4wWGZBx · Ministry of Trade and Industry to be renamed Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry https://bit.ly/4vN…
Singapore · ‘Online shopping is not for us’: Shoppers lament Metro’s planned Paragon, Causeway Point exit https://bit.ly/44C7Gzk · Singapore investors can now gain access to Grab, Sea and SpaceX on SGX https://bit.ly/4wYcr2k · Professional Services Centre network set up to help Singapore firms expand i…
Singapore · Metro to close department stores in Paragon, Causeway Point after leases expire https://bit.ly/4pAHOxw · Singapore Airlines responds to shareholder questions on Air India, KrisFlyer app issues https://bit.ly/4fagH7l · Singapore’s AI-powered growth masks economic risks from Iran war and US tariffs https…
Singapore · AI demand drives Singapore GDP but Q2 growth eases; global chipmakers hit hard https://bit.ly/3RKhEM3 · More ships to call at S’pore? How the Iran war, tariffs are reshaping global sea trade https://bit.ly/4yuowh3 · How getting burned by penny stocks in uni taught Maybank managing director to invest pr…
