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SCI & TECHOct 1Nearly a third of Singaporeans open to nuclear energy’s potential, highest in Asean: studyJust under a third of Singaporeans, or 31.4 per cent, believe that nuclear energy promises a clean power source with the greatest potential in the city state, representing the highest acceptance rate in Southeast Asia, a new study has found. The approval rate represented an 11.1 per cent increase from 2024, the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook 2026 Survey found, even as solar energy continued to be the most popular choice. Singapore is studying advanced nuclear technologies, including small...South China Morning Post
DISASTERSep 30Kuala Lumpur is world’s most polluted city due to haze, Singapore third, index showsMalaysia’s capital topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday and nearby Singapore came in third, with smoke from wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia blamed for the unhealthy conditions. A milky haze has shrouded the cities for more than a month as smoke drifted from fires on Borneo and Sumatra islands. Kuala Lumpur was the world’s most polluted major city early on Wednesday, according to Swiss monitor IQAir, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 166. Singapore ranked third at 155. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Castel heirs vs Gregory Clerc: the battle for control of the beer and wine giant is playing out in SingaporeAprès des mois de « turbulences », la Haute Cour de Singapour se prononcera le 2 octobre sur l’affrontement qui secoue Castel entre la famille du fondateur et l’actuelle direction.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSSep 30Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity marketSingapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city state’s stock market amid sharpening rivalry with regional financial hub Hong Kong. Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers were named on Tuesday as part of the third batch of mandates awarded under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS)...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 30Singapore jails man for slapping preschooler at bus stop over rude gestureA man became angry after a four-year-old boy pointed his middle finger at him while he was picking up his son from preschool in Singapore. He pursued the boy to a nearby bus stop that was crowded with other young kids, grabbed the boy by the arm and slapped him hard on both cheeks. The boy, who was his son’s schoolmate, suffered bruises on his face and ringing in his ear, on top of emotional trauma that lingered for months and required his parents to change his preschool. The aggressor, Muhammad...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff for Singapore households to fall by 10 . 4 % in 4th quarter of 2026Singapore households are projected to see a 10.4% decrease in electricity tariffs during the fourth quarter of 2026. This news impacts household budgets and the national economy.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 30Electricity tariff in Singapore to fall 10 . 4 % in Q4 2026Singapore's electricity tariff is projected to decrease by 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2026. This indicates a future change in utility costs for consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDSep 30Gaza on stage: concert activism meets Malaysia, Singapore red linesAmerican rapper Macklemore lost his spot on British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking up for Palestinians, but in Malaysia it was Sheeran’s music which ended up being pulled from the airwaves. In neighbouring Singapore, British band Massive Attack faced a different kind of fallout, barred from returning after members displayed a Palestinian flag during a July concert. The contrasting cases highlight the competing pressures on foreign artists in Southeast Asia, where political...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 2975th Field Artillery Brigade, Singapore Complete Monthlong ExerciseSoldiers assigned to the 75th Field Artillery Brigade and the Singapore Armed Forces successfully concluded Exercise Daring Warrior 2026, finishing the bilateral training event with a decisive joint live-fire operation.DoD News
WORLDSep 29Lalbagh to get 2.5 acre garden inspired by Singapore’s Gardens by the BayLalbagh is set to get a new 2.5-acre garden, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. This project aims to enhance local recreational spaces.The Hindu
CYBERSep 29Man charged over AI image of crocodile at Singapore reservoir that led to searchA 30-year-old man was charged on Tuesday over an AI-generated image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir in Singapore that prompted authorities to search for the reptile and suspend water activities there. Ye Lin, a Myanmar national, was handed two charges – one count of communicating a false message and one count of obstructing the course of justice. Speaking through an interpreter, he told the court that he intended to plead guilty, and would not be engaging a lawyer. On August 20, Ye Lin...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 29Singapore or bust: how Indonesian student’s crowdfunding plea shows degree of desirabilityFor 28-year-old Indonesian professional Evelyn Clarissa Siregar, asking strangers to help fund her MBA in Singapore was a gamble: she knew the request was unconventional but hoped putting her dream out in public might open a door. Instead, her appeal for more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) to fund her business programme at Singapore Management University (SMU) drew fierce online criticism, with some labelling her entitled and questioning her plans. “I never expected the backlash to become this big,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29CLARITY Act Stalls ; Stablecoin Industry Comes of Age : XREX Group Hosts Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore with Curve and BridgeThe CLARITY Act has stalled while the stablecoin industry matures, as indicated by XREX Group hosting a Stablecoin Summit in Singapore with key partners. This signifies important regulatory and developmental trends within the cryptocurrency sector.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
BUSINESSSep 29KPMG in Singapore Tea Wei Li : Adaptability key to sustained competitiveness , innovation amidst disruptionA KPMG representative in Singapore, Tea Wei Li, states that adaptability is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and fostering innovation during periods of disruption. This highlights a key business strategy for navigating changing environments.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 29Singapore’s bet on chipmakingCity-state’s economy is getting an AI uplift but costs and labour are constraints to its industrial growthFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 28Singaporean TV actors charged over death penalty protestsSix Singaporeans, including journalist Kirsten Han and Phua Chu Kang actors Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, were charged on Monday with taking part in public assemblies. The assemblies were held in prohibited areas, with one held outside the State Courts in support of abolishing the death penalty, as well as candlelight vigils held outside Changi Prison for death row inmates. The six charged are Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 38, Ten Leu Jiun Jeanne-Marie, 56, Howe Wen Khong Rocky, 31, Kirsten Han,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28NXP, VIS joint venture VSMC opens $7.8B 300 mm wafer fab in SingaporeA joint venture between NXP and VIS, called VSMC, has opened a new $7.8 billion 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Singapore. This development marks a major expansion in semiconductor manufacturing capacity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 28CDL’s Kwek clan looks to invest US$3.9b in Singapore, China, Japan to raise confidenceCity Developments (CDL), the Singapore property group controlled by one of the country’s wealthiest families, said it wants to invest S$5 billion (US$3.9 billion) in Singapore, China and Japan by 2029 as part of measures to regain investor confidence after a feud within the clan. The firm also aims to sell S$6 billion of assets within the same period either via outright divestments or seeding suitable assets into managed vehicles, according to an exchange filing on Monday. It wants to set up a...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27The Raffles’ Singapore Sling Costs $40. There’s a Reason Tourists Still Love It.You can still buy a Singapore Sling in the colonial-era hotel where it’s said to have been invented more than a century ago. Custom versions have arisen nearby.NYT World
CYBERSep 26US$6.9 million lost to scams linked to fake Singapore immigration authoritySINGAPORE: At least 8.8 million Singapore dollars (6.89 million U.S. dollars) have been lost to scammers posing as Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers or offering fake services to help applicants obtain permanent residency, the authorities said on Fridaythestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSSep 25Lavrov, Singaporean foreign minister discuss implementation of agreements between leadersThe officials also exchanged views on the current issues on the international and regional agendatass · russia
BUSINESSSep 25Singapore firms to expand presence and invest additional ₹2,000 crore in Karnataka: M.B. PatilSingaporean companies plan to expand their presence and invest an additional ₹2,000 crore in Karnataka. This indicates economic growth and international business relations for the region.The Hindu
WORLDSep 25Prozorova Upsets Eala to Reach First WTA Quarterfinal in SingaporeTatiana Prozorova,ranked 180th, defeated third seed Alexandra Eala in a long battle at the Singapore Tennis Open, advanCing to her first WTA quarterfinal and securing her first Top‑20 win.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESSSep 25From Suzhou to AI: Singapore, China eye new playbook for economic tiesSingapore and China should look to the next phase of cooperation through potential projects in artificial intelligence and the green economy, after decades of economic ties anchored by industrial parks, eco-cities and transport corridors. Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Friday that the relationship had “never been static”, arguing that the economic challenges of each era shaped the flagship developments of that time. At the FutureChina Global Forum held in the city state,...South China Morning Post
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