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BUSINESSJul 16New Johor rail link: a US$815m challenge for Singapore’s retail and F&BSingapore consumers are expected to spend an additional S$1.05 billion (US$815 million) annually in Malaysia’s Johor state once a cross-border rail link connecting the two sides in minutes opens, according to a new study. The study, released on Thursday by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), comes amid concerns from local businesses about cash flowing out to the city state’s northern neighbour,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 16Middle East flight disruption : Delays in Kuwait as Singapore Airlines and Air France extend suspensionsFlight operations in the Middle East are experiencing disruption, with delays reported in Kuwait and extended suspensions by Singapore Airlines and Air France. This situation indicates significant challenges for air travel in the region.thenationalnews.com
WORLDJul 16Deep Dive - Can Singapore dialects survive or are they becoming history ? The article conducts a deep dive into the status of Singaporean dialects, questioning their long-term survival. It explores cultural preservation and linguistic trends.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 15Tata, Singapore’s Changi Airport to invest in Kerala, says Chief Minister SatheesanAt the Kerala Samudra Mission 2026 seminar in Thiruvananthapuram, Satheesan announced that the Tata Group is seeking State approval for a ₹10,000 crore investment in shipbuilding. He also revealed Singapore’s Changi Airport’s interest in aviation-related investments in the state.The Hindu
CYBERJul 14Singapore SMB ransomware rate rises despite regional lowThe rate of ransomware attacks on Singaporean Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) is increasing, despite the overall regional rate remaining low. This highlights a growing cybersecurity concern for businesses in Singapore.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSJul 14Singapore ministers to donate Bloomberg defamation damages to charitySingapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said on Tuesday they would donate to charity the damages awarded to them in their defamation suit against Bloomberg. In separate social media posts published on Tuesday night, hours after the High Court delivered its judgment, the ministers reiterated that the lawsuit was about protecting their integrity and reputations, as well as the standing of their ministerial offices. Earlier on Tuesday, the High...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14Assembly panel pitches for Singapore-style makeover of Visakhapatnam zooSpeaker flags funding gap, 59 vacancies; panel to recommend action plan for wildlife protection, legal reforms if neededThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 14Singapore-Malaysia relations enter ‘mature’ era with Tharman’s state visitSingapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s first state visit to Malaysia this week comes amid strengthening ties between the neighbours and a greater willingness by both sides to let go of historical “baggage”, analysts say. Observers add that the new generation of Southeast Asian leaders also possesses a heightened awareness of mutual needs in an increasingly fragmented world order. Tharman, who was elected president in 2023 after stepping down as senior minister, is on a state trip from...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Singapore ministers each awarded US$177,860 in damages in Bloomberg defamation suitThe High Court in Singapore has awarded two cabinet ministers S$230,000 (US$177,860) each in damages following a defamation trial involving financial news outlet Bloomberg and one of its reporters over the officials’ property transactions. In January last year, K. Shanmugam, the coordinating minister for national security, and Tan See Leng, the manpower chief, filed separate suits against Bloomberg and its reporter Low De Wei over a story titled “Singapore mansion deals are increasingly shrouded...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 14UMC starts silicon photonics mass production in SingaporeSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 14In Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbsIf you have been holding out for cheaper durians, you may not want to wait much longer. Just weeks after a bumper harvest sent durian prices tumbling across Singapore, sellers said the unusually abundant supply has begun easing since last week as Malaysian state Johor’s durian season winds down. They believe the days of heavily discounted durians and free giveaways have come to an end. “The supply is still there, but not much,” Alvin Teoh, owner of popular Geylang fruit shop Durian 36, said. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Singaporeans working across Causeway speak of trade - offs - after Malaysia minister suggests growing numbersSingaporean workers commuting across the Causeway are discussing the trade-offs involved, following a Malaysian minister's suggestion of increasing numbers. This highlights cross-border labor dynamics between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 13Singapore leaders send condolences after death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh HamadLeaders from Singapore have conveyed their condolences following the death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad. This is a diplomatic acknowledgment of a foreign dignitary's passing.channelnewsasia.com · United States
WORLDJul 13Singapore court postpones French teen's public nuisance straw-licking case to 30 JulyIJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 13‘Run, run, run’: After Vijay’s theatre in Karur, DMK’s E V Velu returns to explain Singapore tripIndian Express
POLITICSJul 12Support for working mothers in Singapore ( 2026 ): Financial grants , tax reliefs , and moreSingapore plans to introduce financial grants, tax reliefs, and other measures by 2026 to support working mothers. This initiative aims to enhance family support policies.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 11Qantas brings iconic Singapore restaurant to SIN loungesQantas is partnering with a notable Singapore restaurant to enhance its lounge offerings at Singapore Changi Airport. This is a business development focused on customer experience.futuretravelexperience.com · United States
POLITICSJul 10Singapore - led resolution on protecting vital shipping lanes adopted by International Maritime OrganizationA Singapore-led resolution on protecting vital shipping lanes was adopted by the International Maritime Organization, enhancing global maritime security.channelnewsasia.com · United States
HEALTHJul 10Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnoutWhen Karasi Chandramogan’s father died four years ago, the 35-year-old Singaporean was left with the overwhelming responsibility of being the sole carer for her brother, who has autism, and mother, an amputee. “Me and my dad were a tag team,” the freelance behavioural therapist said. “When he passed on, I couldn’t mourn too much because I had to handle the funeral situation as well as my mum and brother.” She recalled an incident in April, when her brother, Bala, suffered seizures during lunch....South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 10Election fatigue is real among Johoreans in Singapore . Here how theyre being coaxed home to vote – Asia News NetworkElection fatigue is noted among Johoreans residing in Singapore, and efforts are being made to encourage them to vote.asianews.network · China
BUSINESSJul 10How Singapore Fintech iFAST Became A Regional Wealth EngineThis article explores how Singaporean fintech company iFAST developed into a significant regional player in wealth management. It highlights the company's growth and impact in the financial sector.forbes.com · United States
WORLDJul 9Singaporean man hired to tutor children forced 6-year-old to drink urine in 18-hour abuseSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9It costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in SingaporeThe right to own a small car in Singapore climbed to a record high of S$129,000 ($99,700), with analysts saying premiums could rise further as rebates for electric vehicles come to an end. The price of a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) meant for smaller cars and EVs advanced by 4.2 per cent in Wednesday’s bidding exercise from the previous round on June 17. Premiums for larger and more powerful cars in Category B jumped 6 per cent to S$130,889. The surge in premiums comes ahead of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 8Changes underway in Singapore’s smaller opposition parties as leaders quitA year since the dust settled on the Singapore general election, leadership resignations in two small opposition parties signal a period of post-poll recalibration after disappointing results. The once-promising Progress Singapore Party (PSP), led by ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) defector Tan Cheng Bock, was dealt an “existential blow” on Monday, analysts say, following the resignations of two central executive committee members. Stephanie Tan, 38, was a newcomer who ran in the election,...South China Morning Post
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