Channel NewsAsia • 19th April 2025

Ci Yuan Community Club to review crowd control measures after jostling incident at event

Ci Yuan Community Club will review its crowd management procedures following a recent crowd surge at an event, said the organisation on Friday (Apr 18).

Channel NewsAsia • 19th April 2025

3 men arrested for illegally entering Singapore waters; coast guard officer injured in chase

Three men were arrested by the Police Coast Guard for illegal entry into Singapore territorial waters, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Saturday (Apr 19).

Channel NewsAsia • 17th April 2025

JTC Corporation to get new chairman on Jul 1

Mr Chia Song Hwee will take over from Mr Tan Chong Meng as chairman of JTC Corporation, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Thursday (Apr 17).

Channel NewsAsia • 16th April 2025

Singapore plans to deploy medical contingent to Egypt to assist Gaza relief efforts

A medical contingent will be deployed to Egypt to treat Palestinians and other civilians from Gaza, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said on Wednesday (Apr 16).

Channel NewsAsia • 12th April 2025

Multi-agency committee set up to support residents of new BTO flats

A new multi-agency committee has been formed to support those settling into their new Build-to-Order (BTO) flats.

Channel NewsAsia • 4th April 2025

HSA raids home of woman seen vaping on MRT train

A woman who was seen in a video vaping on an MRT train has had her home raided after she was identified by the Health Sciences Authority.

Channel NewsAsia • 30th March 2025

Singapore Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Mar 31: Mufti

Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Monday (Mar 31), announced the Mufti of Singapore, Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.

Channel NewsAsia • 28th March 2025

Woman fined S$18,000 for evading GST on luxury goods after posting about Europe haul online

A 27-year-old woman was fined S$18,000 (US$13,400) on Thursday (Mar 27) for fraudulent evasion of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 17 items acquired during an overseas trip last year.

Channel NewsAsia • 27th March 2025

Baby boom at Singapore's wildlife parks includes first penguin chicks, endangered species

Nearly 1,000 animals were born or hatched at four of Singapore's wildlife parks last year, providing an added boost for species under threat.

Channel NewsAsia • 26th March 2025

Man to be charged with stealing passenger’s wallet on flight to Singapore

A 30-year-old man will be charged in court on Thursday (Mar 27) for allegedly stealing a passenger’s wallet onboard a flight to Singapore and using her debit card at Changi Airport.

Channel NewsAsia • 25th March 2025

Filmgarde Cineplexes exits cinema industry after closing last outlet at Leisure Park Kallang

Filmgarde Cineplexes said on Tuesday (Mar 25) that it had exited the cinema industry after the closure of its last outlet at Leisure Park Kallang. The announcement was made in a post on social media.

Channel NewsAsia • 24th March 2025

Cold Storage: From its beginnings in 1900s Singapore to being sold to a Malaysian company in 2025

Cold Storage has been a household name in Singapore for 120 years. Now, the supermarket chain is set to embark on a new chapter. CNA takes a look back at the history of Cold Storage, tracing its journey from a small retail depot.

Channel NewsAsia • 21st March 2025

26-year-old man arrested in Cavenagh Road drug raid; 6.9kg of cannabis seized

Nearly 7kg of cannabis was seized in a drug raid that saw a 26-year-old man arrested, the Central Narcotics Bureau said in a news release on Friday (Mar 21).

Channel NewsAsia • 19th March 2025

Economists maintain Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast at 2.6%: MAS survey

Private sector economists have maintained their growth forecast for Singapore's economy this year at 2.6 per cent. This is lower than the 4.4 per cent growth recorded last year.

Channel NewsAsia • 17th March 2025

Building and Construction Authority to get new chairman on Apr 1

Professor Tan Thiam Soon from the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will be appointed chairman of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) with effect from Apr 1.

Channel NewsAsia • 14th March 2025

At least S$1.7 million lost to scams involving impersonation of MAS, insurance representatives

At least S$1.7 million have been lost so far this year to scams involving the impersonation of officers from the Monetary Authority of Singapore as well as representatives from NTUC Union, Income Insurance and UnionPay.

Channel NewsAsia • 13th March 2025

Heritage medallions, Merlion blind box: Singapore Mint launches SG60 commemorative collection

The Singapore Mint on Thursday (Mar 13) unveiled a special collection to mark Singapore’s 60th anniversary, featuring medallions, bookmarks and figurines.

Channel NewsAsia • 12th March 2025

Interest rate for CPF Special, Medisave and Retirement accounts to remain at 4% in Q2 2025

The interest rate for Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special, MediSave and Retirement accounts (SMRA) will remain at 4 per cent per annum in the second quarter of 2025, the CPF Board said on Wednesday (Mar 12).

Channel NewsAsia • 7th March 2025

Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during March school holidays, Hari Raya Puasa

Travellers can expect congestion at the Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during the March school holidays and Hari Raya Puasa long weekend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Friday (Mar 7).

The Business Times • 27th February 2025

Can Singaporeans reverse ageing? Longevity clinics think so

As a country, Singapore has frequently reinvented itself – so why shouldn’t its people? At 53 years of age, Lim Tiat has done just that, working out and eating consciously such that biomarker tests put his biological age at around 32.

The Business Times • 22nd February 2025

Interview with Reese Khoo on being a freelance piano teacher

Reese has been playing the piano for as long as she can remember. She is now a freelance piano teacher and has never looked back.

The Business Times • 19th February 2025

The Future of Food: Can we feed 8.8 billion people sustainably?

By 2034, the global population is projected to rise nearly 10 per cent to 8.8 billion. Against this backdrop, The Future of Food – a series of events exploring what we are likely to be eating 10 years from today, has returned for its fourth edition.

The Business Times • 13th February 2025

Red roses reign, but alternatives are blooming

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Is your Valentine’s Day bouquet traditional or new? Roses, particularly red ones, have long been synonymous with Valentine’s Day.

The Business Times • 12th February 2025

10 ways to woo your lover – Valentine’s Day outings you won’t forget

This Valentine’s Day, take a break from tradition. Skip the ubiquitous sit-down dinner and roses and take the creative route – from a surprise yacht cruise to an adventure in wonderland or even dinner in the dark.