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    Singapore exploring enhancements to PayNow such as reduced payment steps, integration with NETS QR: DPM Gan

    SINGAPORE: Ever tried to scan and pay using a merchant's QR code, only to realise you were not using a compatible app? That could soon be a thing of the past as Singapore seeks to roll out the second generation of the instant digital payment service PayNow. The Monetary Authority of Singapore...
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    Singapore approves additional 50 screenings of Dear You in Teochew

    After dominating the box office in China, Dear You opened in Singapore cinemas on Jun 18. Only a Mandarin-dubbed version received approval for commercial cinema release. The original Teochew-language version was limited to special niche screenings, sparking calls for more opportunities to watch...
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    As costs rise, more Singapore collectors part with toys, trading cards and comics

    SINGAPORE: From Pokemon cards and Bearbricks figurines to decades-old comic books, collectibles that once sat lovingly on display shelves are increasingly being sold for cash. Industry players say the number of collectors looking to offload their prized possessions has risen significantly in...
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    Singapore sends condolences to Timor-Leste after former president Guterres’ death

    SINGAPORE: Singapore on Wednesday (Jun 24) extended condolences to Timor-Leste over the death of its former President Francisco Guterres. Mr Guterres, who served as Timor-Leste’s sixth president, died on Sunday in a Malaysian hospital. He was 71. The former leader held office from 2017 to...
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    Man defaulted on national service, loses PR status and gets fined

    SINGAPORE: A permanent resident who went to a secondary school in Singapore left the country during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and defaulted on his national service (NS) obligations. Chinese national You Jiahao, 23, had his permanent residency revoked after he failed to renew his...
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    Director gets jail, company fined half a million over 2021 Tuas explosion that killed 3

    SINGAPORE: Five years after an explosion at a Tuas industrial plant killed three workers and injured seven others, a company director has been sentenced to jail and the firm fined for workplace safety lapses. Chua Xing Da, a 42-year-old Singaporean, had operated a heated mixing machine from...
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    ‘I’m too famous already’: 12-year-old goes viral for promoting his mother's mee hoon kueh stall

    Royce Soh only wanted Pokemon card money when the 12-year-old agreed to promote his family’s handmade mee hoon kueh stall. He didn’t expect to become the star attraction. Continue reading...
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    Train technician who died in motorcycle accident had taken illegal drugs, etomidate: Coroner

    SINGAPORE: A train technician who died after skidding on his motorcycle in Bedok while on the way to work had taken illegal drugs including methamphetamine and etomidate, a coroner's court found on Thursday (Jun 25). This conclusion was drawn despite his wife testifying that he did not take any...
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    Mediacorp announces open casting call for 'next chapter' of Little Nyonya, open to all nationalities

    Calling all actors and aspiring actors who want to make their mark on Singapore's TV scene. National broadcaster Mediacorp announced on Thursday (Jun 25) that it is developing a third instalment of its mega-hit franchise Little Nyonya and is currently holding an open casting call for leading and...
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    Frasers Property plans to sell stakes in five properties to Thai conglomerate

    SINGAPORE: Frasers Property is proposing a restructuring of its hospitality portfolio involving about S$2.1 billion (US$1.6 billion) of assets. The multinational real estate company is looking to sell its 63.28 per cent stake in five of its properties to TCC Group Investments Limited (TCCGI)...
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    Man sent ex-girlfriend's nudes to religion-themed porn group as revenge, victim went undercover to expose him

    SINGAPORE: A man posed as his ex-girlfriend and shared her nude photos in a sex chat group with a religious theme, but was exposed when the victim caught wind of it and went undercover to investigate. The victim, who was a teenager when she shared the photos with the culprit, was horrified to...
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    Malaysia-registered taxis entering Singapore to pay S$15 per trip from 2027, up from S$2 a month

    SINGAPORE: Malaysia-registered taxis entering Singapore will have to pay S$15 (US$11) per trip from Jan 1, 2027, up from the current S$2 a month, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Thursday (Jun 25). The adjustment to the ASEAN Public Service Vehicle Permit (PSVP) fee aims to narrow the...
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    F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis among newly announced music acts

    Organisers have announced the next batch of music acts who will thrill attendees of this year's Singapore Grand Prix, and it looks like it'll be a scream. Music icon Janet Jackson will electrify the Wharf Stage on Sunday, Oct 11. Previously announced artistes for the Wharf Stage include Goo Goo...
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    Fire breaks out at fish farm off Lorong Halus Jetty

    SINGAPORE: A large-scale firefighting operation took place off Lorong Halus Jetty for more than three hours on Wednesday (Jun 24) night after a blaze broke out at a floating fish farm. The Fish Farmers Association of Singapore (FFAS) said at least two farms rearing sea bass were affected by the...
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    Nearly 4 in 5 Singapore adults with anxiety or depression don't seek professional help: Duke-NUS study

    But most are open to receiving support from peers, highlighting that informal, community-based support could help address unmet mental health needs, according to the findings. Continue reading...
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    Think Katong laksa is Singapore's original laksa? Meet laksa Siglap, its lesser-known predecessor

    Laksa in Singapore has long been an emblem of Straits Chinese cooking. Google its origins and you’ll find that many roads lead to Katong, the enclave that spawned the most famous laksa of all. Yet long before Katong laksa became a national icon, another laksa had been simmering further down the...
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    Commentary: Why Dear You hit us so hard – and what it says about our feelings toward ‘dialects’

    SINGAPORE: Why did a film from China, shot almost entirely in Teochew language on a modest budget with mostly non-professional actors, create such a storm in Singapore? Tickets for the initial eight screenings of Dear You in Teochew were reportedly snapped up in under two hours. Days later...
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    June BTO exercise: Lower demand for shorter waiting time flats as more flock to Prime projects

    SINGAPORE: Build-to-Order (BTO) projects with shorter waiting times in Sembawang North were undersubscribed as of 5pm on Wednesday (Jun 24), with an application rate of less than one for first-timer families across all flat types. This means that most first-timer families for Sembawang Portico...
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    Mark Lee succeeds Teo Siong Seng as Singapore Business Federation chairman

    Mr Lee, CEO of Sing Lun Holdings, a private group of companies involved in industry, real estate and investments, was elected by the newly-formed SBF council and will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, said SBF. Mr Lee is also a Nominated Member of Parliament, currently in his second...
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    Logistics firms accelerate EV adoption amid high diesel prices, but heavy trucks lag behind

    Some are holding back on electrifying their heavy fleets due to the limited availability of charging infrastructure designed for larger vehicles. Continue reading...
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