CNA • 1st July 2025

HDB resale prices up 0.9% in Q2; slowest quarterly rise since 2020

Prices for public resale flats rose at a slower pace of 0.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, according to flash estimates from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Tuesday (Jul 1).

CNA • 1st July 2025

NSman dies after collapsing outside Maju Camp; NS FIT training paused

A 30-year-old operationally ready national serviceman died after collapsing outside Maju Camp on Monday (Jun 30).

CNA • 1st July 2025

Regular train services resume on Thomson-East Coast Line after morning disruption: SMRT

Regular train services on the Thomson-East Coast Line have resumed following a morning disruption caused by a signalling fault on Tuesday (Jul 1), train operator SMRT said.

CNA • 30th June 2025

Singapore's Shannon Tan clinches second Ladies European Tour title with German Masters win

Singapore golfer Shannon Tan secured her second Ladies European Title with a one-shot victory at the 2025 Amundi German Masters on Sunday (Jun 29).

CNA • 27th June 2025

Singapore to study measures to protect 8 offshore islands against rising seas

A study on the impact of rising sea levels on some of Singapore's offshore islands is expected to start by 2026. This risk assessment study will also explore potential coastal protection measures.

CNA • 24th June 2025

Singapore football head coach Tsutomu Ogura resigns

Tsutomu Ogura has resigned as head coach of the Singapore national football team due to personal reasons, said the Football Association of Singapore on Tuesday (Jun 24).

CNA • 23rd June 2025

4 Singaporeans evacuated, 7 others given help to leave Iran amid conflict with Israel: MFA

Four Singaporeans have been evacuated from Iran, while seven more were given help to leave the country amid the Iran-Israel conflict, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (Jun 23).

CNA • 18th June 2025

Great Eastern stops issuing pre-authorisation certificates for admission to Mount Elizabeth hospitals

Insurer Great Eastern from Tuesday (Jun 17) stopped issuing pre-authorisation certificates for policyholders admitted to Mount Elizabeth hospitals in Novena and Orchard.

CNA • 18th June 2025

More than 20 Bali flights cancelled after Indonesia volcano erupts

More than 20 flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali were cancelled or delayed and three airports in East Nusa Tenggara province were closed due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, officials said on Wednesday (Jun 18).

CNA • 16th June 2025

Agoda modifies 'problematic features' on website and app after competition watchdog raises concerns

Online travel agency Agoda has made changes to its Singapore website and mobile application due to concerns about its "problematic features" raised by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS).

CNA • 16th June 2025

Singapore public holiday dates for 2026 released, with 6 long weekends

There will be 11 public holidays in 2026, with six long weekends. According to dates released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Monday (Jun 16), six of the public holidays next year fall on Friday or Sunday.

CNA • 13th June 2025

Scoot to launch flights to Okinawa, Labuan Bajo in wake of Jetstar Asia's exit

Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot will increase flight frequencies across their networks and add new destinations, such as Okinawa, following Jetstar Asia's announcement that it will cease operations on Jul 31.

CNA • 13th June 2025

Singapore sends condolences to India over Air India crash

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on Thursday (Jun 12) expressed their condolences to India over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which killed more than 240 people.

CNA • 11th June 2025

Ikea recalls garlic presses due to risk of metal pieces detaching during use

Ikea said on Wednesday (Jun 11) it is recalling a batch of garlic presses due to the risk of small metal pieces detaching during use. The production error was identified after an internal investigation.

CNA • 11th June 2025

The Online Citizen's operator to be barred from financial benefit for two more years over repeated falsehoods

The Online Citizen's website and social media pages have once again been designated as Declared Online Locations over repeated falsehoods.

CNA • 10th June 2025

Mandatory measles immunity for maids working in households with young children who are not fully vaccinated

From Sep 1, maids working in households with young children who are not fully vaccinated against measles must be immunised against the disease.

CNA • 5th June 2025

Singapore production of vegetables and seafood fell in 2024

The local production of vegetables and seafood continued to fall in 2024, while egg yields grew, according to a report released by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Thursday (Jun 5).

CNA • 4th June 2025

Singapore to acquire two Malaysian-owned land plots for Woodlands Checkpoint expansion

The Singapore Land Authority gazetted the acquisition of two land parcels on Wednesday (Jun 4) for the redevelopment and expansion of Woodlands Checkpoint.

CNA • 1st June 2025

China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing

China's Rear Admiral Hu Gangfeng rejected what he described as "groundless accusations" made by other speakers at the forum.

CNA • 20th May 2025

Man fined S$7,000 for crashing model aircraft into MGS tennis court

A man who crashed a model aircraft into a tennis court at Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) was fined S$7,000 (US$5,400) on Tuesday (May 20).

CNA • 16th May 2025

Creative Technology names late founder Sim Wong Hoo's brother as new CEO

Creative Technology has named Mr Freddy Sim, the younger brother of its late founder and billionaire entrepreneur Sim Wong Hoo, as CEO with effect from Friday (May 16).

CNA • 16th May 2025

Loh Kean Yew books 2025 Thailand Open semi-final showdown with rival Kunlavut Vitidsarn

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Thailand Open, setting up a high-stakes clash against a familiar opponent - Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the reigning world champion and top seed.

CNA • 13th May 2025

Man arrested for attempted armed robbery with metal rod

Police arrested a 40-year-old man for assaulting two women with a metal rod after they refused to hand over their valuables, the police said on Tuesday (May 13).

CNA • 7th May 2025

Isetan Tampines will shut down in November this year

It will soon be the end of an era for Easties in Singapore, as Tampines Mall announced on Tuesday (May 6) that Japanese department store Isetan will shut its outlet there this November.