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‘Chio pro max,’ WP Punggol candidate Alexis Dang makes waves online

Featured News Anna Maria Romero - April 24, 2025

SINGAPORE: An early standout on Day 1 of the campaign period for the May 3 polls appears to be Alexis Dang Pei Yuan, one...

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Low Thia Khiang, Png Eng Huat lend star power to WP campaign on the ground on Day 2

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‘Doesn’t mean we’re gone,’ Pritam Singh reassures Marine Parade residents

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GE2025: ‘Rats, last-minute candidate switches, elderly concerns,’ Singaporeans weigh in on what they would ask candidates

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‘My dear brother has always wanted to stand in Tampines,’ says Pritam Singh of Faisal Manap

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Residents sceptical of hot tubs to be built at Nee Soon East Oasis Waterpark say it’s only a matter of time before they are...

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SINGAPORE: After a flyer announcing upcoming upgrades in Nee...

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Hash browns and green bean soup: Singaporeans share memories of growing up poor

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SINGAPORE: Singaporeans who experienced poverty during their childhood came...

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Changi Beach reopens for water activities after Johor oil spill clean-up, says NEA

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SINGAPORE: Changi Beach has officially reopened for swimming and...

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‘Cannot even shower in peace in the morning’: Girl says her 60 y/o father turns off the heater and lights while she showers because...

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https://www.reddit.com/r/askSingapore/comments/1k4hwv7/cannot_even_shower_in_peace_in_the_morning/ SINGAPORE: A 17-year-old girl took to social media on...

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Meet Singapore’s newest flexible work tribe: From data analysts to architects, and beauticians

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SINGAPORE: According to the latest data from Indeed Hiring...

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GE2025: RDU wins praise for ceding Jalan Kayu after WP requests the ward

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SINGAPORE: In a surprising shift from its earlier stance,...

‘Why Indonesia?’: Singaporean couple share 5 reasons why they moved after their HDB MOP

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Pony.ai CEO eyes Singapore expansion for robotaxi service

Business April 24, 2025

Singaporeans cancel Netflix subscriptions after price hike of up to S$4 monthly

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Singapore sees over 66% jump in flexible job postings compared to last year

Jobs April 24, 2025

When can you break a job contract? Singapore court ruling clarifies when employees can exit fixed-term agreements without penalty

Jobs April 24, 2025

Internships thrive in Singapore’s creative fields, while HR and real estate lag behind

Jobs April 24, 2025

‘How do you deal with a ‘pick-me’ Gen Z colleague?’ asks frustrated Singaporean worker

Jobs April 24, 2025

Job seeker asked to pay 1-month salary penalty after backing out from MNC job offer

Jobs April 24, 2025

 ‘Is this even legal?’: Woman on sabbatical terminated by company after learning she was pregnant

Jobs April 24, 2025

Singapore financial services professionals see 25% bonus jump

Jobs April 23, 2025

33 yo woman earning S$15k/month says she’s burnt out and thinking of taking a year off

Jobs April 23, 2025

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S’pore’s increasing appetite for plant-based meat isn’t just about preference anymore, it’s also about saving the planet

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Mediacorp honours the quiet power of Puan Noor Aishah

Singapore News Gemma Iso - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: A beloved humanitarian who touched the lives of many, Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore's first President Yusof...

Gov’t scrambles to shield businesses as US tariff shockwaves hit—new taskforce deployed in 3-front strategy

Singapore News Gemma Iso - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (SERT) was launched by the government to support businesses and aid workers in...

Singapore businesses record lowest ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024

Singapore News Mary Alavanza - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Singapore businesses recorded the lowest number of ransomware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, according to data from...

Singaporeans aware of climate risks but worry about higher bills from renewable energy shift: Ipsos study

Singapore News Mary Alavanza - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are among the most climate-aware in the APEC region, but many remain concerned about the cost of...

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Singaporean man says he’s confused why people keep saying public housing is ‘unaffordable for low-income individuals’

‘Ignored and snapped at’ — Foreigner shares disappointment over his first Singapore visit after asking for directions

‘True heroes’: Migrant workers who rescued those trapped in River Valley Road fire showered with praise

Man regrets buying HDB flat after realising it faces the western sun — says he and his wife get BBQ-ed every afternoon

‘A child crossed the road without looking up from his phone’ – Man worried as more kids ignore traffic while walking

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Carlos Alcaraz reveals partying in Ibiza helped him win his first Wimbledon title in 2023

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Motherhood for female cyclists: No longer a career-ending choice

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‘Purely irresponsible’ – GMS hits out at WP for leaving Marine Parade uncontested

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Faith Kipyegon aims to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes

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Jack Draper supports Jannik Sinner as his doping suspension is about to end, says ‘he doesn’t deserve any of the hate’

‘This morning’s developments have been wild,’ commenters say of Nomination Day twists and surprises

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SINGAPORE: Nomination Day for this year’s polls has been...

GE2025: Paul Tambyah challenges Liang Eng Hwa again at Bukit Panjang SMC

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SINGAPORE: Perhaps the second time Paul Tambyah faces off...

Simone Biles leaves her 2028 Olympic plans unclear, says she ‘needs space to figure out’

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‘He has a national campaign to run’ — PM Wong left nomination centre “unexpectedly” without speaking to media

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SINGAPORE: CNA has reported that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...

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Lily, Barbie Hsu’s niece, faces criticism for posting UK trip photos two months after the actress’ death

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As part of her 2025 Asia tour, J-pop artist Ayumi Hamasaki will perform in Singapore

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GE2025: Heng Swee Keat, Teo Chee Hean retire from politics on Nomination Day

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After 10 years, PAP wins a seat by walkover as WP declines to pursue Marine Parade

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SINGAPORE: The People's Action Party (PSP) has won Marine...

WP contesting at East Coast and Punggol, with ex-NCMP Yee Jenn Jong and Harpreet Singh among candidates

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‘Ageism is real’: Man in his late 30s says employers prioritise young applicants over qualifications

‘The work just never ended’: Senior auditor feels ‘burned out’ and helpless as her pleas for assistance are ignored by higher-ups

Internships in Singapore jumped nearly 50% in 2024, led by creative industries

Employee terminated for not agreeing to work on Saturdays, asks Singaporeans, ‘Is this wrongful termination?’

GE2025: Dr Chee secures clean fight with Poh Li San in Sembawang West SMC

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British tennis star Emma Raducanu has shared her new...

Faisal Manap to lead WP team at Tampines GRC; Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim to contest again at Aljunied

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SINGAPORE: On Nomination Day (Apr 23), in a surprise...

GE2025: PSP A-team reunite to take on West Coast-Jurong West GRC

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Earn up to 2.90% interest: Singapore’s best-fixed deposit rates this April 2025

More Singaporeans eye early retirement but not many are confident they can achieve it

Some S’poreans say they’re wary of finfluencers after 8 complaints have been made this year

Risky bets: Young Singaporeans take high-interest loans to invest despite poor financial literacy

West to East, East to West: PAP fields Gan Kim Yong at Punggol GRC and Tan See Leng at CCK GRC

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GE2025: Changes in venue and fixtures for football competition, OCBC Cycle goes virtual

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STI falls 3.2%: Singapore shares tumble again at Friday’s open after Trump’s 145% China tariffs shake markets

STI falls 2.28%: Singapore stocks slip further as Trump’s 104% tariff on China sparks global jitters

STI opens 0.4% lower: Singapore shares still down after Monday’s sharp fall, but the worst appears over for now

SGX boosts ETF portfolio with dividend-focused fund, pushing AUM to $13.7B

GE2025: RDU fields Kala Manickam in Jurong Central SMC, switches Emily Woo to Holland-Bukit Timah team, after surprise WP appearance in Jalan Kayu

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SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) appears to have chosen...

Peoples Voice chief confirms he is fronting three-cornered contest for Potong Pasir

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Jamus Lim: I am not a natural-born politician

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DPM Gan Kim Yong moved from CCK GRC to Punggol GRC

PAP Gemma Iso - April 23, 2025

SINGAPORE: A veteran in an unfamiliar battleground, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Gan Kim Yong is leading the People's Action...

GE2025: Sembawang GRC faces three-way contest among PAP, SDP, and NSP

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SINGAPORE: In what is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful races this election, Sembawang GRC will...

Not Just Populism: Ravi Philemon Defends RDU’s Vision for a Fairer Singapore

RDU A. Aman - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: When asked to respond to netizens who often dismiss opposition parties in Singapore as “populist” or merely saying...

He Ting Ru on new WP candidate Michael Thng: About time he #SteppedUp!

Singapore Politics Anna Maria Romero - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Over the past few days, The Workers’ Party’s (WP) He Ting Ru has been hyping the party’s new...

How the Workers’ Party plans to address the cost of living crisis

Singapore Politics Anna Maria Romero - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Over the years, the Workers’ Party has been addressing rising living costs in Parliament and has focused on...

‘So inappropriate!’ — Poh Li San’s latest dig at Chee Soon Juan gets branded “cheap potshot” online

Featured News Jewel Stolarchuk - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: People's Action Party (PAP) politician Poh Li San is receiving brickbats online thanks to a pointed remark she...

GE2025 likely to be Tan Cheng Bock’s last election run, after almost 45 years of political service

Featured News Jewel Stolarchuk - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) founder and chairman Tan Cheng Bock has confirmed that the coming polls will likely...

From rejection to redemption: PAP newcomer who once said ‘no’ now vows to shoulder the nation’s burden

PAP Gemma Iso - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Ms Jasmin Lau, who recently resigned as deputy secretary at the Ministry of Health (MOH), is a People’s...

PAP’s West Coast-Jurong West slate blends fresh blood with battle-hardened vets

PAP Gemma Iso - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: National Development Minister Desmond Lee said on Sunday (Apr 20) that he respects the People’s Action Party (PAP)...

WP candidate Harpreet Singh’s two nicknames: A tale of ‘Happy’ and ‘Harpoon’

Singapore Politics Anna Maria Romero - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Like the other new candidates for The Workers’ Party (WP), Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh Nehal was introduced to...

GE2025: Why Red Dot United’s scientists Dr Syed Alwi Ahmad and Dr David Foo could be game-changers in Nee Soon

Featured News A. Aman - April 22, 2025

SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) has unveiled its slate for Nee Soon Group Representation Constituency (GRC) in the upcoming...

Cheryl Chan walks away: PAP MP quits politics after two terms, citing family over parliament

PAP Gemma Iso - April 21, 2025

SINGAPORE: Cheryl Chan, former East Coast Group Representation Constituency (GRC) Member of Parliament (MP), made public her desire to...

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