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    Singapore sees surge in business liquidations, hits 5-year high in first half of 2025

    SINGAPORE: A growing number of businesses are going belly up in Singapore, with more companies being liquidated in the first half of 2025 than in the same period in the last five years. From January to June this year, 187 firms were forced by the courts to wind up. This is up from 146 in the...
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    Uniformed group instructor in 'romantic relationship' with 15-year-old student jailed for sexual offences

    SINGAPORE: An instructor of a co-curricular activity (CCA) involving a uniformed group got into a "romantic relationship" with a 15-year-old student. Another student who learnt of the inappropriate relationship reported it to the school's teacher in charge of the uniformed group, leading to a...
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    One of Korea’s oldest noodle restaurants is opening in Singapore

    Sure, you’re familiar with Japanese soba – but did you know chilled buckwheat noodles are a thing in Korea, too? Gwanghwamun Mijin, the Seoul institution that's been serving naengmyeon (cold noodles) since 1954, is opening its first overseas flagship at Far East Square on Aug 20. The Michelin...
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    Toa Payoh fire: Faulty riser could be due to underground pipe leak, says town council

    SINGAPORE: The faulty riser at a Toa Payoh block could be due to an underground pipe leak, Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council said on Thursday (Jul 31), adding that the system was found to be working during an inspection in August last year. A fire broke out at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on...
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    Two Chinese yuan remittance firms fined S$5.36 million for sharing information on rates for 6 years

    SINGAPORE: Two remittance companies have been fined S$5.36 million (US$4.14 million) for exchanging information on the Chinese yuan rate to charge customers. This went on for six years. In doing so, the companies - ZGR Global and Hanshan Money Express - were less pressured to offer...
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    Driver in Tampines chain collision that killed 2, including Junior College student, to plead guilty

    SINGAPORE: A driver in a chain collision in Tampines that killed two people and injured several others is set to plead guilty on Oct 23. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 44, had his guilty plea fixed after a pre-trial conference on Thursday (Jul 31), one of several that took place before this...
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    This mother and daughter run a funeral service – helping others grieve taught them to treasure every moment

    Most of us go out of our way to avoid thinking about death. But for 54-year-old Stephanie Chan and her daughter Rachael Tay, 25, who run a funeral service business, confronting death is part of everyday life. As part of the family helming Casket Fairprice (no relation to the FairPrice...
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    Monkey intruders in Singapore: Here’s how to stay one step ahead of them

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: In Almond Estate, in the west of Singapore, wild thieves have stolen virtually everything under the sun, from medicine to cosmetics to vehicle parts. Residents Pankaj Kumar and Alka Verma had the wing mirrors on their car stolen twice...
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    CNA Explains: What recourse can you seek if you fall into a sinkhole?

    SINGAPORE: As the authorities begin what could be a lengthy probe into the cause of the Tanjong Katong sinkhole that swallowed a car and its female driver on Jul 26, some have raised questions about whether she has any recourse for financial compensation. Nearby construction workers from a PUB...
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    How a three-year-old inspired Singaporean fine jewellery label State Property’s 10th anniversary collection

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST What do a railroad, a toadstool and a golden egg have in common? For independent Singaporean fine jewellery label State Property, they are not just whimsical curiosities from a child’s imagination. Instead, these motifs have become the building...
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    Toa Payoh blaze: Faulty riser forced firefighters to haul hoses up 10 storeys; SCDF investigating

    SINGAPORE: A faulty dry rising main forced firefighters battling a blaze on the 10th and 11th storeys of a Toa Payoh block to manually run hoses up the staircase to establish a water supply. The incident occurred on Tuesday (Jul 29) at about 1.10pm at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh. In a...
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    Tanjong Katong sinkhole: Migrant workers who rescued driver invited to Istana

    Read a summary of this article on FAST. FAST SINGAPORE: The seven migrant workers who rescued the driver from the Tanjong Katong sinkhole last weekend have been invited to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana, his office said on Wednesday (Jul 30). The President’s Office told...
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    About 22,000 applications received in July BTO sales exercise so far: Chee Hong Tat

    SINGAPORE: About 22,000 applications had been received for the flats in the ongoing Build-to-Order (BTO) sales exercise as of 5pm on Wednesday (Jul 30), said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. This was higher than the 13,200 BTO applications received by the Housing and Development...
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    Bukit Panjang LRT to close on two Sundays to facilitate testing of new signalling system

    SINGAPORE: The Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit (LRT) will be closed on Aug 31 and Sep 21 to facilitate testing of its new signalling system, as part of the line's ongoing renewal programme. The new system will enable "better control of train speeds, which will allow commuters to enjoy smoother...
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    2026 school year to start on Jan 2, end on Nov 20

    SINGAPORE: The 2026 school year for all Ministry of Education (MOE) kindergartens, primary and secondary schools will begin on Jan 2 and end on Nov 20. Students in Kindergarten 2 and from Primary 2 to 6 will report to school on Jan 5, said the ministry on Wednesday (Jul 30). Those entering...
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    Former MasterChef Singapore contestant opens new Italian cafe at Casuarina Road

    MasterChef alumni, Amanda Chia, and her ex-hotel chef boyfriend, Alex Ng, opened Beth earlier this month. The response has been so overwhelming, they have resorted to sleeping overnight at their cafe to cope. Continue reading...
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    'Most of the things are gone': Toa Payoh resident's flat gutted by fire that started one floor down

    The fire not only affected residents of the two damaged units, but caused significant disruption throughout the block. Mr Jeffrey Foo, who lives on the 15th floor, said black smoke began to seep into his home. The 79-year-old retiree and some neighbours climbed up the stairs to the 24th floor...
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    Singapore economy expected to slow in 2nd half of 2025; retail, F&B likely to feel impact: MAS

    SINGAPORE: Singapore's economic growth is expected to weaken in the second half of the year due to global headwinds, after the country reported an unexpectedly strong growth in the first half, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (Jul 30). That could spill over into...
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    Tanjong Katong sinkhole: Appreciation coin given to migrant workers showing courage, making other contributions, says MOM

    SINGAPORE: The coin given to migrant workers who rescued a driver from the Tanjong Katong sinkhole is a "token of appreciation" presented to migrant worker volunteers and partners who have made meaningful contributions towards supporting and caring for the migrant worker community, the Ministry...
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    Danish lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen opens first store in Singapore

    Something playful, colourful and undeniably Danish has just rolled into town. The beloved Danish lifestyle brand Flying Tiger Copenhagen made its official debut in Singapore at Bugis+ on Monday (Jul 28), located at level 2 of the mall. This marks the brand’s fourth destination in Southeast...
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