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Singapore richer, healthier than most English-speaking countries?

SINGAPORE: Singapore is getting so accustomed to superlatives that...

Singaporeans more open to talking about death, but few take concrete steps to prepare

SINGAPORE: A recent survey by the Singapore Management University...

‘This is daylight robbery’: Toast Box patrons upset with difference in menu pictures and actual items

SINGAPORE: Some Toast Box patrons have raised concerns over...

TikToker draws mixed reactions after questioning Singapore’s ‘cleanest city in the world’ tag

SINGAPORE: A TikToker has drawn mixed reactions online after...

Business

‘I’m just a burden,’ 35 year-old Singaporean mum feels defeated after months of job rejections following redundancy

SINGAPORE: A 35-year-old Singaporean mum of two felt completely...

New DBS CEO says businesses should ‘look at new opportunities where they can grow’ amid trade tensions

SINGAPORE: DBS Bank’s new CEO Tan Su Shan said...

4 Singapore tour bus operators suspended from entering Malaysia for unauthorised express services and selling tickets online

SINGAPORE: Four tour bus companies based in Singapore had...

What fresh grads can do in the face of fewer vacancies, tougher job market

SINGAPORE: Amid the current tough job market, recent graduates...

Singapore Politics

Singaporeans weigh in with wish list for next Cabinet, the next Minister for Defence has big shoes to fill

SINGAPORE: We are all guessing on the upcoming Cabinet...

Ng Chee Meng asks PM Wong to exclude him from government role in new leadership lineup

SINGAPORE: Jalan Kayu MP and National Trades Union Congress...

Australian think tank piece says GE2025 results mean Singaporeans have become ‘incredibly savvy voters’

SINGAPORE: The Lowy Institute, a think tank based in...

PM Wong confirms Pritam Singh to remain as leader of the opposition

SINGAPORE: In a Facebook post on May 5, Prime...

Monthly Archives: December 2022

AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup: Irfan Fandi scored in Singapore win against spirited Laos

‘No gangster-style, no vulgarities, no 2-hr wait’ — Hawker stall owner denies allegations made by customer on Christmas night

Benjamin Tan sponsors 29 disadvantaged kids to Universal Studios Singapore in the spirit of giving this holiday season

Tharman praises the ‘continued vibrance’ of the Sikh community in Singapore

Former world No. 1 Ko Jin-young to defend title at HSBC Women’s World Championship

Despite Covid surge, Singapore infectious disease experts say there’s no need for added restrictions for travellers from China

Morning Digest, Dec 28

Fundraising for Singapore water polo, recruitment for women’s water polo development team

Stories you might’ve missed, Dec 27

3 Hougang MPs in 1 Merry Christmas party: Low Thia Khiang & Png Eng Huat join Dennis Tan to celebrate!