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Graduate job openings in Hong Kong plunge 55% as AI reshapes hiring

From a South China Morning Post report on June 10. Hong Kong's fresh graduates are struggling to find employment because more and more entry-level jobs have been taken over by AI.

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Still wanted in Singapore: Police say red notice for Jho Low still in effect despite pardon appeal to Trump

"Warrants of arrest and Interpol red notices for both Tan Kim Loong and Low Taek Jho are still in effect," said the Singapore Police Force on June 10

Vehicle drove over a kerb and hit a van, netizens share opinions on what happened

On Facebook, SGRV Admin shared: "4jun2026 1115hrs... geylang east central... honda civic drove up the kerb hit byd t3 van hopefully this video helps the van owner with the claim against that civic

New way to scare away wild birds: Food vendors now use laser pointers for birds who openly steal food from diners

The bird problem at the market and food center on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 is a nuisance, with wild birds openly stealing food. The vendors and cleaners interviewed had to use laser pointers to scare a...

BTS ticket scams leave victims out of pocket by more than S$68,000

Police have received at least 62 reports of scams involving tickets to the popular South Korean boy band BTS's "ARIRANG" world tour.

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7 in 10 formal workers earn less than RM5,000 (S$1,579) a month in Malaysia

The debate over low salaries in Malaysia continues to dominate social media, with many users voicing frustration over stagnant wages. A recent report revealed that 70% of formal workers earn less t...

SDP chief Chee Soon Juan says he did well at Sembawang West in GE2025 because Singaporeans recognize authenticity

SDP chief Chee Soon Juan spoke to Walid Abdullah on a recent Teh Tarik episode on "Staying true to your principles, to the people, and to yourself." The host asked him why he thought he did well at...

GE20925 candidate says multiple rows of shoes outside flats could cause Singapore to be overcrowded like Hong Kong

On the SG Opposition Facebook page, a man posted a photo of pairs of shoes outside a residential corridor. "While this image alone does not prove overcrowding, it raises questions about corridor ob...

Think long-term: Netizen is considering moving overseas if Singapore continues to get warmer

On Reddit, a netizen said: I’ve had friends who migrated out of SG because it is too hot all year round. Summer for 1 season is acceptable but they want to experience the full 4 seasons. Personally...

No sympathy online for young Singaporean family who say BTO delay is about to leave them homeless

Holding my infant baby and worry about not having shelter in a few months, I am at a loss of what to do.

Reddit user says people have to speak aggressively in Singapore or else others ‘will walk over you’

"Living in sg has taught me one thing, you got to speak aggressively or else ppl will walk over you. I've always been a polite and respectful person but it doesn't seem like people value it. So I s...

Brickbats for Singapore woman who yearns for married older man even after her own marriage

She wrote, "I remember thinking to myself, "If only he were my boyfriend." Then I found out he was married with a child."

Wealth manager says New Zealand can learn much from Singapore when it comes to long-term planning

From Blair Turnbull, the chief executive officer at Milford Asset Management. He said that he has long admired Singapore's CPF system, and how New Zealand has much to learn about long-term planning

Singapore’s cost-of-living squeeze reaches even affluent households: Sun Life

SINGAPORE: The squeeze of the rising cost of living has reached even affluent households in Singapore. According to Singapore Business Review, citing Sun Life Asia’s third “Financial Resilience I...

‘We let our insecurities hit out at others’: Ho Ching on racism against Indians in Singapore

Ho Ching's take on the recent controversy of hate campaigns against Indians in SG has gotten a lot of comments. "Overall, Singaporeans are much more inclusive and open to different races, accents, ...

NEA reports increase in dengue cases, with eight active clusters across Singapore

According to the National Environment Agency, 81 dengue cases were reported in the week ending 6 Jun 2026, an increase of 14 cases from the previous week

Malaysians online say illegal parking touts remain a problem despite enforcement efforts

A long‑standing issue in Kuala Lumpur is the prevalence of illegal parking touts in popular areas. Government‑owned parking spaces are often taken over by groups who impose their own fees on motori...
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