Singapore, Beijing land in top 10 of Savills’ inaugural Matcha Index of global tech cities
Even with its premium-priced matcha drinks, Singapore ranks among the world's most 'liveable' cities for tech workers.
World’s tallest indoor vertical farm launched
Gleaming structures rise over 23m above ground and leaves peek out of several racks in the world's tallest indoor vertical farm that was unveiled here on Jan 7.
Ex-lovers fight over mega loan after 30-year affair ends
After their extramarital affair of nearly 30 years ended, two former lovers sued each other over the money they had transferred between themselves over the years.
Job fair another lifeline for kidney patients
Being tethered to a dialysis machine three times a week keeps kidney patients Chew Teck Seng and Malathy Naga Rathnam alive. But it has also made it nearly impossible for them to find employment.
Fireworks, bells and drums greet the new year
THE global march into the New Year began on the Kiritimati atoll, where about 7,300 residents were the first to cross the midnight threshold.
Mandatory caning for scammers under new law
Scammers in Singapore face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes for serious cases with effect from yesterday as a law authorising the punishment came into effect.
Dengue cases hit seven-year low in 2025
Dengue cases are at their lowest in seven years, with about 4,000 cases recorded in 2025, according to the National Environment Agency (NEA).
Man arrested after suspicious item found at church
A 26-year-old man was arrested after a suspicious item was found in St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah.
Scammers to face up to 24 strokes of the cane from Dec 30
The city-state's government has said that scammers will face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes from Dec 30, under changes to criminal law to deter surging fraud cases.
Police boost patrols after Bondi Beach shooting
Police patrols have been stepped up in some areas here following the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, Australia, that left 16 dead and dozens of others injured.
