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    Commentary: US ambassador’s comments reveal what America First will mean for Singapore

    Understandably in his US Senate confirmation hearing, Dr Sinha evaded the question on whether he supported Mr Trump’s tariffs on Singapore. This, and his recent comments also not acknowledging the unilateral change to the rules being applied globally, reinforce the concerns of many trading...
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    Rail operators to prioritise 'localised' announcements at affected train stations during minor delays: LTA

    SINGAPORE: Rail operators will prioritise "localised communications" for commuters, especially those directly affected at the stations, in the event of minor delays, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Wednesday (Dec 3). This applies to situations where a shorter stretch of the rail...
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    ‘Singapore is our home’, says UltraGreen.ai CEO after firm’s strong SGX debut

    SINGAPORE: Fresh off a strong market debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), medtech firm UltraGreen.ai is well-positioned to use Singapore as its base as it seeks to grow in Asia, said its CEO. Speaking to CNA on Wednesday (Dec 3), the day of its initial public offering (IPO), Mr Ravinder...
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    Cleaning supervisor on trial for splashing water with cleaning chemical on deaf, mute woman's face

    SINGAPORE: A cleaning supervisor allegedly splashed her subordinate's face with water containing cleaning chemicals. The subordinate, who is deaf and mute, purportedly suffered a chemical injury to her corneas in both eyes. The supervisor, Priya Ramasantheran, 36, is facing three charges of...
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    HDB to design playgrounds under new framework to support children’s ‘holistic development’

    SINGAPORE: From next year, new playgrounds built by the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will follow a new framework to provide more engaging and diverse play experiences for children. "New HDB playgrounds will be specifically designed to encourage physical, social, and creative play, to...
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    Malaysia PM Anwar to visit Singapore on Dec 4 for leaders’ retreat between two countries

    SINGAPORE: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Singapore on Thursday (Dec 4) for the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong. The annual retreat is a key platform for the prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia to...
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    MOM to end Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme due to widespread abuse by syndicates

    SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will stop accepting new applications to hire foreign workers under the Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme from Jun 1, 2026, following widespread abuse by syndicates. Recent enforcement operations conducted by MOM and the police had...
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    Insurance giant successfully sues 2 ex-staff who lured lucrative client to their future employer

    SINGAPORE: While working for American reinsurance firm Guy Carpenter, two brokers lured a big client away to a new reinsurer that they helped to set up in Singapore, and which was to be their future employer. Guy Carpenter estimated that the loss of business from the client, Samsung Fire and...
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    K-pop group I-dle to stage Singapore concert in June 2026

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST Time to bring out your Queencard once again, as the beloved K-pop girl group I-dle will return to Singapore on Jun 13, 2026, to stage its new concert, Syncopation, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Syncopation world tour, named after the...
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    COE prices closed mostly lower; premiums for larger cars drop by nearly S$6,000

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed mostly lower in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Dec 3). Premiums for larger and more powerful cars in Category B fell the most. They dropped by nearly $6,000 - from S$129,890 to...
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    As secondary schools tighten smartphone use, parents say students can still outsmart the rules

    SINGAPORE: When his younger daughter began showing signs of smartphone addiction, Mr Aylwin Lam, 48, spent months attempting to wean her off her device. It was not easy – the Primary 5 student would sometimes fly into a rage when asked to put her phone away. Her school had already raised...
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    GXS Bank lays off 82 employees after 'strategic business review'

    SINGAPORE: GXS Bank will retrench 82 employees across its group following a "strategic business review", said its group chief executive officer Pei-Si Lai in a message seen by CNA on Wednesday (Dec 3). This makes up around 10 per cent of the digital bank's staff. GXS, backed by ride-hailing...
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    Cordlife faces claims of over S$5 million over improper storage of cord blood

    SINGAPORE: Cordlife Group is facing claims of at least S$5.45 million (US$4.2 million) from clients who had stored cord blood with the company that were later damaged or at high risk of damage. In a bourse filing on Tuesday (Dec 2), Cordlife said it was notified on Monday that a civil claim...
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    German electronic band Kraftwerk to hold Singapore concert in May 2026

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST German band Kraftwerk, widely regarded as the pioneers of electronic music, will stage the Singapore leg of its Multimedia tour on May 8, 2026, at the Star Theatre. The show, described as "part performance, part digital installation", will see...
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    Wan Yang customer losses soar to over S$904,000, more than 400 complaints about massage chain's sudden closure: CASE

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: Customers of massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang have reported losses totalling more than S$904,000 (US$698,000) in unused prepaid packages after its abrupt closure. The figure, provided by Consumers Association of Singapore...
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    Singapore firms power Batam’s tech and manufacturing boom

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST BATAM: Singapore companies are powering a new economic boom on the Indonesian island of Batam, drawn by lower costs and a growing pool of local talent. Operators of business parks there with a strong Singapore presence say Batam offers cost...
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    Capri by Fraser hotel murder: Suspect taken back to crime scene by police

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: An Indonesian man who has been charged with murdering his wife in a hotel room was taken back to the scene of the crime on Wednesday morning (Dec 3). Dressed in a red polo shirt, black shorts and clear slippers, Salehuddin, who goes by...
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    Apple’s Tap to Pay now available on iPhone via 6 payment platforms in Singapore

    Just in time for the year-end shopping season, businesses in Singapore can now accept contactless payments using only an iPhone and a supported app, following the launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple said in a Tuesday (Dec 2) press release. The service allows merchants to accept payments from...
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    Irish pop group Westlife will return to Singapore in February to hold a concert

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST Get ready to fly without wings once again as the iconic pop group Westlife makes its return to Singapore on Feb 3 next year. Join members Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Shane Filan at Arena @ Expo as they serenade the crowd with evergreen hits like...
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    Mountbatten sites could make way for BTO projects as early as 2027, say analysts

    SINGAPORE: More public housing could be built in Mountbatten, which has been earmarked for residential use in the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) latest master plan, said analysts. They told CNA that the prime location could yield thousands of new Build-to-Order (BTO) flats – in line with...
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