Northern Singapore to See Boosted Health Services as Chronic Disease Rates Rise
Singapore is expanding health infrastructure in its northern region in response to an uptick in chronic illnesses, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced. The move aims to bring essential care…
Singapore’s Healthcare Sector 18% More Sustainable than Estimated, Study Finds
A new collaborative study between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) reveals that Singapore’s healthcare system has a carbon footprint 18 percent lower than…
“Not Just Coping, but Calming”: Emotional First Aid Seen as Vital First Response for Mental Distress in Singapore
Experts in Singapore are increasingly viewing emotional first aid — simple techniques like breathwork, journalling and tapping — as a frontline tool to help people manage emotional distress before professional…
UK Seeks Stronger Ties with Singapore for Tech, Defence & Clean Energy: Seema Malhotra
Britain’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific, Seema Malhotra, has underscored her country’s intent to deepen cooperation with Singapore in areas including technology, defence, and clean energy. Her comments…
When Love Becomes a Breach: Singaporean Man Jailed for Hiring Girlfriend as Maid to Extend Her Stay
A Singaporean man, Faizal Farid, has been sentenced to three weeks’ imprisonment after admitting to falsifying a domestic helper application to help extend his girlfriend’s stay in Singapore. The court…
Free Shuttle Bus Service in Marine Parade: Contract to End, Study Underway for New Options
The free shuttle bus service currently running in Marine Parade will be discontinued when its contract expires at the end of December 2025, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced. Instead,…
Singapore Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Drone Interceptor Amid Push for Smarter Home Team Tech
Singapore’s Home Team agencies have revealed a slate of cutting-edge technologies — from a GPS-independent drone interceptor to AI underwater robots and autonomous in-prison supply vehicles — signalling their intent…
Fire & Faith: Thousands Participate in Singapore’s Theemithi Fire-Walking Festival
Every year, Vietnamese-style rituals or scenes from myth fade into the sounds of chanting, smoke, and heat — and in Singapore, the Theemithi fire-walking festival at Sri Mariamman Temple remains…
Wicked Stars Set Singapore Ablaze: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Michelle Yeoh Headline Asia-Pacific Premiere
A major night for fans of Oz is coming to Singapore. On 13 November 2025, Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa will host the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For…
“Stronger Ties, Real Gains”: PM Wong Outlines How Deeper Relations with Australia & New Zealand Will Help Singaporeans
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently returned from his official visits to Australia and New Zealand with a message: the upgraded and newly elevated Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships (CSPs) with both countries…
