CNA • 17th August 2025

Highlights: PM Wong's National Day Rally 2025

In his second National Day Rally speech as prime minister, Mr Lawrence Wong acknowledged the disruptive potential of new technology like AI, while outlining plans to strengthen job-matching services.

CNA • 15th August 2025

Highlights: Ong Beng Seng spared jail time as judge cites judicial mercy in sentencing

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was fined S$30,000 (US$23,400) on Friday (Aug 15) for abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice.

CNA • 11th August 2025

Court orders granted against immigration consultancy firms, their operator over misleading practices

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has obtained court orders against two immigration consultancy firms and their operator for engaging in unfair trade practices.

CNA • 10th August 2025

Singapore 'deeply concerned' about Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza: MFA

Singapore on Sunday (Aug 10) said that it was "deeply concerned" about Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza.

CNA • 9th August 2025

Former CAG chairman tops 2025 National Day Awards list

Former Changi Airport Group (CAG) chairman Tan Gee Paw has been conferred one of Singapore's top honours.

CNA • 8th August 2025

Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu 'engaging' with US government to clarify concerns after Trump demands resignation

Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu said that the company is engaging with the United States administration after President Donald Trump demanded his resignation over concerns about his ties to Chinese firms through several investments.

CNA • 7th August 2025

2 workers killed by gas cylinder projectiles in separate incidents in first half of 2025

Two fatal workplace incidents involving compressed gas cylinders that became airborne occurred in the first half of 2025, the Workplace Safety and Health Council said on Wednesday (Aug 6).

CNA • 5th August 2025

Jaguar Land Rover names Tata Motors CFO as top boss after rebrand controversy

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) named P B Balaji as CEO, replacing Adrian Mardell, parent Tata Motors said on Monday (Aug 4).

CNA • 4th August 2025

BlueSG announces sudden pause to car-sharing service from Aug 8, confirms layoffs

Electric car-sharing firm BlueSG announced that it will suspend operations from Aug 8 at 11.59pm, catching users off guard. It also told CNA that the move will impact "a portion" of its workforce.

CNA • 4th August 2025

ICA to roll out 'more secure' group address change e-service from Aug 15

From Aug 15, individuals reporting a new residential address via ICA's electronic change of address service will be able to include up to four others who are moving to the same residence.

CNA • 1st August 2025

Public Service Division announces permanent secretary appointments and re-designations

The Public Service Division on Friday (Aug 1) announced permanent secretary appointments and re-designations that will take effect in the next two months.

CNA • 30th July 2025

Toa Payoh blaze: Faulty riser forced firefighters to haul hoses up 10 storeys; SCDF investigating

A faulty dry rising main forced firefighters battling a blaze on the 10th and 11th storeys of a Toa Payoh block to manually run hoses up the staircase to establish a water supply.

CNA • 30th July 2025

2026 school year to start on Jan 2, end on Nov 20

The 2026 school year for all Ministry of Education kindergartens, primary and secondary schools will begin on Jan 2 and end on Nov 20.

CNA • 26th July 2025

Car falls into sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Road South; one person taken to hospital

A stretch of road along Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed on Saturday (Jul 26), causing a vehicle to plunge into the water-filled hole.

CNA • 25th July 2025

Why has there been a rise in the number of suicides among people in their 30s in Singapore?

Financial commitments, being stretched by caregiving on both ends and career pressures - this is why some people in their 30s become overwhelmed and suffer burnout, said experts.

CNA • 24th July 2025

Singapore says denial of aid in Gaza violates international humanitarian law

Singapore on Thursday (Jul 24) issued its strongest comments yet on the situation in Gaza, saying that mass starvation caused by the denial of aid constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law.

CNA • 24th July 2025

1,300 names and addresses from traffic police records leaked online

About 1,300 names and addresses believed to be from traffic police records were leaked online, said the SPF and CSA on Thursday (Jul 24).

CNA • 24th July 2025

Nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah to have colour-coded price labels for its dishes

Dishes at popular nasi padang chain Hjh Maimunah will soon have colour-coded price labels. The labels will be introduced at all nine of its mini outlets, starting with its Parkway Parade location.

CNA • 24th July 2025

Public warned against water activities near Tuas Second Link after chemical tank falls into sea

Members of the public are advised to refrain from engaging in primary water contact activities and recreational fishing in the waters surrounding the Tuas Second Link, including areas near Raffles Marina.

CNA • 23rd July 2025

COE premiums for cars mostly unchanged; prices up for commercial vehicles and motorcycles

Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed mostly higher in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Jul 23).

CNA • 19th July 2025

314 suicides reported in Singapore in 2024; largest increase observed in 30-39 age group

A total of 314 suicides were reported in Singapore in 2024, the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said on Saturday (Jul 19).

CNA • 18th July 2025

DBS named world's best bank as part of global awards

DBS has been recognised as the world's best bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. This achievement marks the third time that the bank has received Euromoney's top accolade since 2019.

CNA • 9th July 2025

COE premium for small cars tops S$100,000 again as prices rise across the board

Certificate of Entitlement premiums closed higher across the board in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Jul 9).

CNA • 8th July 2025

Reform Party to leave opposition alliance PAR by end of July

The Reform Party announced on Monday (Jul 7) night that it has withdrawn from the People’s Alliance for Reform, the three-party opposition alliance with the Peoples Voice and the Democratic Progressive Party.