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Labubu mania: Once a toy, now a $150,000 investment phenomenon

CHINA: What began as a quirky, toothy monster toy in a blind box has now become one of the most lucrative collectibles in the world. On June 10, a...

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Tada driver calls police after drunk passenger vomits in car and refuses to pay cleaning fee

SINGAPORE: A Tada driver has lodged a police complaint after a passenger vomited in her vehicle and refused to...

SFA investigating ‘Little Indonesia Market’ run by maids at City Plaza in Paya Lebar

SINGAPORE: Migrant domestic workers have reportedly been selling food and drinks in Paya Lebar, specifically in the area around...

Porridge stall owner showered with praise for seeking customer who paid $540 for $5.40 meal

SINGAPORE: The owner of a porridge stall in Westgate mall has drawn widespread praise from netizens after she launched...

17-year-old girl rescued from ledge at Punggol carpark and taken to hospital

SINGAPORE: A 17-year-old girl was rescued and apprehended by the authorities after she was found standing on a ledge...

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$1.5K a month and drowning’: 27-year-old creative worker shares fears about the future

SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old woman has opened up about her...

Trump to world: ‘Take it or leave it’ as U.S. unleashes hardline trade ultimatums in global power play

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the...

‘Please teach Singaporeans how to drive a car on the highway’ video goes viral

SINGAPORE: A video showcasing the bad manners of a...

Trump hails ‘great deal’ with China: tariffs set, rare earths secured, students return

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump announced in a triumphant...

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Severely decomposed body of 70-year-old Singaporean man found in Batam home

SINGAPORE: The severely decomposed body of a 70-year-old Singaporean...

AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: Singapore edge Bangladesh 2-1 in gritty Dhaka showdown

BANGLADESH: Singapore’s Lions clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory over...

Jetstar Asia to shut down after two decades, citing soaring costs and stiff competition

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s skies will soon be a little quieter. After...

How Angie Nwandu turned online gossip into a media empire bigger than the New York Times

What started as an appetite for storytelling and celebrity...

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Filipino nurses and doctors face grim job future, survey warns

MANILA: Notwithstanding the increasing need for healthcare workers, young...

F1 2026 calendar revealed: Madrid joins the grid, Imola dropped

For the first time, Spain will host two Formula...

Personal Finance

Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty on July 3

SINGAPORE: Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng is...

U.S. and China strike controversial pact to loosen export curbs

LONDON: In a cautious move to defuse an oppressive...

Gaming addiction cases up 30% post-COVID, say Singapore counsellors

SINGAPORE: The issue of gaming addiction, especially among youths,...

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Rare earths crisis looms; experts warn of supply chaos rivaling pandemic

INTERNATIONAL: As rare earth pressures intensify between the U.S....

Energy Asia 2025: Can the region’s leaders deliver on net-zero promises?

KUALA LUMPUR: As countries all over Asia lay down...

Joe Chen’s use of acupuncture to keep her skin looking young causes controversy

TAIWAN: According to VnExpress, Taiwanese actress Joe Chen is...

Singapore Politics

Ng Chee Meng’s political resurrection sparks debate — Bertha Hanson’s Comic characters trace how past NTUC leaders rose

SINGAPORE: Veteran journalist and commentator Bertha Henson has weighed in on the growing speculation surrounding Ng Chee Meng’s political...

WP Team attends People’s Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park

SINGAPORE: Members of the Workers’ Party (WP) attended the People's Labour Day Rally 2025 at Hong Lim Park on...

Desmond Lee: The Dark Horse in the Cabinet

Beyond the headlines, news reports and commentaries, the picture that emerges of Singapore’s newest Cabinet shows a 4G leadership...

Yee Jenn Jong responds to NCMP criticism, clarifies Workers’ Party position

SINGAPORE: Former Non-Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP) and Workers’ Party (WP) member Yee Jenn Jong has issued a public...

‘Gradual, not radical’: NUS political economist weighs in on cabinet reshuffle

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s latest cabinet reshuffle, announced earlier this week, has sparked a wave of commentary across political circles, but...

RDU chief Ravi Philemon calls new Cabinet ‘disappointing’ as more women, youth should be given seats at the table

SINGAPORE: After Prime Minister (PM) Lawrence Wong announced his new Cabinet on Wednesday evening (May 21), Ravi Philemon, the...

PM Wong’s New Cabinet: Masagos loses Muslim Affairs portfolio, first-term MP Jeffrey Siow and David Neo take Transport and MCCY roles

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his first full cabinet since the 2025 General Election, in which...

Andre Low, Eileen Chong say they’re ‘humbled’ and ‘honoured’ to serve as NCMPs

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) announced on Monday evening (May 19) that it had accepted the two Non-Constituency Member...

When “pro-Singapore” and “America first” converge

Singapore’s founding fathers didn’t always sing from the same hymnbook. Workers’ Party leader Pritam Singh noted this on Facebook...

SDP launches petition to reform Singapore’s electoral system including abolishing GRC system

SINGAPORE: On Sunday (May 18), at an appreciation dinner for the members of the Singapore Democratic Party, SDP chief...

Green promises, grey realities: Is Singapore’s sustainability agenda working?

SINGAPORE: On paper, Singapore’s sustainable initiatives read like a success story. From the early City in a Garden vision...

After Chee Soon Juan received more votes than Poh Li San overseas, S’poreans cheer him on for next GE

SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) has published the results from registered voters overseas, which were counted on Thursday (May...

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