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Online Safety Commission received over 500 reports on online harm in first two months

Online Safety Commission received over 500 reports on online harm in first two months

The youngest victim was a seven-year-old who was subject to doxxing.

22/09/2026

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

22/09/2026

Shell Singapore charged over Pulau Bukom oil leaks, failure to report them immediately

Shell Singapore charged over Pulau Bukom oil leaks, failure to report them immediately

22/09/2026

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

22/09/2026

Singapore backs international call for greater frontier AI safeguards

Prime Minster Lawrence Wong and more than 20 other world leaders have signed a joint statement calling for companies, nations and UN member states to implement AI safety measures.

22/09/2026

MAS warns of fresh global shocks and AI pullback, but says Singapore firms and households well-buffered

Economies benefitting from AI-related exports and investments can handle higher debt costs for now, but they are also the most vulnerable if the AI boom cools.

22/09/2026

Singapore MMA fighter Tiffany Teo wins historic Asian Games gold

Singapore MMA fighter Tiffany Teo wins historic Asian Games gold

22/09/2026

Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23, paving way for election within 60 days: Chief Minister

Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23, paving way for election within 60 days: Chief Minister

22/09/2026

Through smoke, flames and exhaustion, Sumatra’s firefighters find strength to carry on

Through smoke, flames and exhaustion, Sumatra’s firefighters find strength to carry on

22/09/2026

The support system behind Singapore’s hawker culture

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How Singapore’s hawkers get support beyond the stall

22/09/2026

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

22/09/2026

Shell Singapore charged over Pulau Bukom oil leaks, failure to report them immediately

Shell Singapore charged over Pulau Bukom oil leaks, failure to report them immediately

22/09/2026

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

Singapore maritime authority probes collision involving bulk carrier and Chinese fishing vessel

22/09/2026

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Japan’s Sakura city flooded after Typhoon Dujuan

Japan’s Sakura city flooded after Typhoon Dujuan

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Trump inaudible at White House event following media ban

Trump inaudible at White House event following media ban

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Security tightened across Dhaka after bomb blasts and bus fires

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Loud music, eating, feet on seats: These bad bus behaviours could cost you up to S$500 from Sep 23

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Mid-market gyms feel the heat in Singapore's 'golden age' of fitness

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22/09/2026

RSIS can help reduce risk of miscalculation amid geopolitical tensions: Chan Chun Sing

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22/09/2026

Singapore's 'new generation' shines at Asian Games as Russel Pang sets 1,500m freestyle national record

Singapore's 'new generation' shines at Asian Games as Russel Pang sets 1,500m freestyle national record

22/09/2026

Singapore upset Hong Kong in women's table tennis team event at Asian Games

Singapore upset Hong Kong in women's table tennis team event at Asian Games

22/09/2026

Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee clinches Asian Games silver in 400m freestyle, registers another national record

Singapore's Gan Ching Hwee clinches Asian Games silver in 400m freestyle, registers another national record

22/09/2026

Woman wrongfully dismissed because of her pregnancy and maternity leave awarded S$19,800

22/09/2026

CNA Explains: How does haze reach Singapore and what do air quality readings tell us?

22/09/2026

Haze in Singapore: Companies step up precautions for outdoor workers

22/09/2026

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North-South Corridor delay: Was it avoidable – and can businesses survive the impact?

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Why haze has Southeast Asia in a chokehold

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Celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo are expecting a baby

Celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo are expecting a baby

22/09/2026

K-pop group Rescene's bread collab sells 100,000 units in South Korea in 4 days, new album out in November

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22/09/2026

Johanne Siy's new restaurant Aro features rare Filipino seaweed, pili nuts and artisanal salt

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22/09/2026

Scalp micropigmentation can make thinning hair look fuller – but is it really a good quick fix?

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22/09/2026

Army Daze cast members reunite at Sheikh Haikel's chicken rice shop

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22/09/2026

Tom & Stefanie down to three stores from 10 as founders' daughter aims to keep business going

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22/09/2026

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22/09/2026

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22/09/2026

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21/09/2026

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18/09/2026

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Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike

18/09/2026

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21/09/2026

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Is architecture the new attraction? These museums make the case

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22/09/2026

Lewis Hamilton’s +44 lifestyle label and Almave spirit debut in Southeast Asia at Marina Bay Sands

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21/09/2026

Grand Seiko’s Lake Suwa watch gets a darker new look

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21/09/2026

Natureland founder Fion Wu on why robot massages could be the chain’s next big move

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Hublot and Jeff Koons transform the Classic Fusion watch into wearable pop art

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Singaporean designer Jade Chan is making her mark in Copenhagen with Christian+Jade

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