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PAP leadership vote: Younger ministers may step up into CEC as some senior figures make way

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PAP leadership vote: Younger ministers may step up into CEC as some senior figures make way

Political observers expect gradual renewal rather than an overhaul when PAP cadres elect their central executive committee on Sunday, with a mix of experience and fresh faces.

23/10/2026

Law Society of Singapore elects new council members after troubled year

Law Society of Singapore elects new council members after troubled year

22/10/2026

'Don't worry, I'm here': How video calls keep incarcerated parents anchored in their children’s lives

'Don't worry, I'm here': How video calls keep incarcerated parents anchored in their children’s lives

22/10/2026

Commentary: Which G7 economy is the poster child for debt woes?

Commentary: Which G7 economy is the poster child for debt woes?

23/10/2026

GovTech lets go of 38 staff members in second round of layoffs

This was the second of three rounds of retrenchments announced in July this year, as GovTech seeks to let go of 7 to 9 per cent of its workforce amid a transition to a new operating model.

22/10/2026

'We don't really want to cancel': Singaporeans weigh France travel plans amid violent protests

Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas.

23/10/2026

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

23/10/2026

Commentary: French students are showing us what protest looks like in the age of viral spectacle

Commentary: French students are showing us what protest looks like in the age of viral spectacle

23/10/2026

CNA Explains: China’s fifth plenum puts party discipline centre stage. Why does it matter?

CNA Explains: China’s fifth plenum puts party discipline centre stage. Why does it matter?

23/10/2026

At Thomson Reserve, nature is closer to home

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A new Upper Thomson condominium takes its cues from nature

22/10/2026

Law Society of Singapore elects new council members after troubled year

Law Society of Singapore elects new council members after troubled year

22/10/2026

'Don't worry, I'm here': How video calls keep incarcerated parents anchored in their children’s lives

'Don't worry, I'm here': How video calls keep incarcerated parents anchored in their children’s lives

22/10/2026

Commentary: Which G7 economy is the poster child for debt woes?

Commentary: Which G7 economy is the poster child for debt woes?

23/10/2026

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Shorts

Do expired N95 masks still protect you from the haze?

Do expired N95 masks still protect you from the haze?

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Aamir Khan and other film icons at SGIFF's opening night

Aamir Khan and other film icons at SGIFF's opening night

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Demonstrators turn up as iconic characters at French protests

Demonstrators turn up as iconic characters at French protests

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Indonesia is dropping dry ice to fight haze. But does it work?

Indonesia is dropping dry ice to fight haze. But does it work?

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Trump says Google CEO refused request to rename Atlantic as 'American Ocean'

Trump says Google CEO refused request to rename Atlantic as 'American Ocean'

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Malaysia PM Anwar warns against navigation app Waze over data security concerns

Malaysia PM Anwar warns against navigation app Waze over data security concerns

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Singapore organisations urged to patch critical PHP flaws immediately amid cyberattack threat

Singapore organisations urged to patch critical PHP flaws immediately amid cyberattack threat

22/10/2026

Trio who planned burglaries of landed homes in Singapore, stealing S$644,700, gets jail

Trio who planned burglaries of landed homes in Singapore, stealing S$644,700, gets jail

22/10/2026

Man gets jail, fine for facilitating work permits for Sarawak syndicate's money mules

Man gets jail, fine for facilitating work permits for Sarawak syndicate's money mules

22/10/2026

Singapore’s Toh Wei Soong bags silver in 100m backstroke S7, his 4th medal at Asian Para Games

Singapore’s Toh Wei Soong bags silver in 100m backstroke S7, his 4th medal at Asian Para Games

22/10/2026

24-hour PSI in good to moderate range across Singapore for first time since Oct 5

24-hour PSI in good to moderate range across Singapore for first time since Oct 5

22/10/2026

TSH Resources says 274 hotspots detected within estate boundaries were outside operational areas

23/10/2026

Haze hits vegetable imports into Singapore, shrinking produce and pushing up prices

22/10/2026

Second round of haze mask distribution starts Friday, eligibility expanded to seniors aged 60 and above

22/10/2026

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Podcasts

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Can Japan stop bear attacks without culling?

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Making companies behind the haze pay: Can Singapore succeed?

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Apple iPhone Duo hands-on: So what do you get for S$3,099?

Apple iPhone Duo hands-on: So what do you get for S$3,099?

22/10/2026

Singapore Airlines to upgrade KrisWorld entertainment system from 2027, with bigger screens and new features

Singapore Airlines to upgrade KrisWorld entertainment system from 2027, with bigger screens and new features

22/10/2026

London's cult-favourite Bao founders to open BFF at New Bahru with Taiwanese fried chicken, gravy-filled baos

London's cult-favourite Bao founders to open BFF at New Bahru with Taiwanese fried chicken, gravy-filled baos

22/10/2026

Miss Universe Singapore Vion Erico Tan will not compete in global beauty pageant in Puerto Rico

Miss Universe Singapore Vion Erico Tan will not compete in global beauty pageant in Puerto Rico

22/10/2026

The 86-year-old roast meat master behind shuttered Chinatown stall now working at People’s Park Food Centre

The 86-year-old roast meat master behind shuttered Chinatown stall now working at People’s Park Food Centre

22/10/2026

Twice’s Jihyo officially leaves JYP Entertainment after 21 years

Twice’s Jihyo officially leaves JYP Entertainment after 21 years

21/10/2026

Tom Cruise to be honoured with American Film Institute award

Tom Cruise to be honoured with American Film Institute award

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Commentary

Leslie Lopez

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Commentary: Troubled AirAsia needs some government indulgence, not a blank cheque

22/10/2026

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Catherine Thorbecke

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22/10/2026

Commentary: 'Made in Europe' label is wearing thin while Asia does the stitching

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22/10/2026

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Commentary: What we risk when Botox and fillers become routine maintenance

21/10/2026

Commentary: Apple’s iPhone factories won’t make India the next China

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21/10/2026

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20/10/2026

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'I refuse to give up' – the 'exemplary' mother who fought for her son and is a lifeline for others

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18/10/2026

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Grandparents bending your parenting rules? Know which battles are worth fighting

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22/10/2026

Parked, but no space to open the door: How today's bigger cars are outgrowing older parking spaces

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Can't postpone your Paris trip? Here's what you should know

Can't postpone your Paris trip? Here's what you should know

23/10/2026

Cartier’s Into the Wild exhibition in Singapore celebrates nature, craftsmanship and its iconic Panther

Cartier’s Into the Wild exhibition in Singapore celebrates nature, craftsmanship and its iconic Panther

22/10/2026

After Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, Singaporeans are exploring Japan’s lesser-known regions

After Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, Singaporeans are exploring Japan’s lesser-known regions

21/10/2026

Louis Vuitton and Hermes among luxury retailers looted in French riots

Louis Vuitton and Hermes among luxury retailers looted in French riots

21/10/2026

Celine Dion’s glittering Chanel gown by Matthieu Blazy is a throwback to her 1997 Oscars look

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21/10/2026

Watchmaking terms explained: From chronographs to grand feu enamel

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20/10/2026

Why Singapore’s sake drinkers are moving beyond familiar brands

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19/10/2026

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