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Entertainment

Kai Kai And Jia Jia Celebrate Their Birthdays In Singapore — But It Could Be Their Last

Singapore’s beloved giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia are marking another birthday milestone at River Wonders, but this year’s celebrations carry an emotional twist: it could be their final birthday celebration in Singapore before they return to China in 2027. Jia Jia turned 18 on September 3, 2026, while Kai Kai will turn 19 on September 14. River Wonders is holding special celebrations for the pair on September 5 and 13, where visitors can watch them enjoy specially prepared ice cakes and trea

September 3, 2026

Business

Sim Hui Ting Named Singapore’s Next Commissioner of Charities, Taking Over in April 2027

Singapore has announced a change in leadership for its charities and co-operative sectors, with Sim Hui Ting set to become the country’s next Commissioner of Charities and Executive Director of the Registry of Co-operative Societies. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) announced on September 3 that Sim will take over from Desmond Chin on April 1, 2027, after serving as commissioner-designate from October 1, 2026. The appointment puts an experienced charity-sector regulator back

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Yuki Tsunoda Gets Another F1 Chance at Monza — But Could This Be His Shot at a Full-Time Seat?

Yuki Tsunoda will get another opportunity to put himself back in the Formula 1 spotlight this weekend after Racing Bulls confirmed that the Japanese driver will return to the cockpit for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Tsunoda is stepping in for Liam Lawson, who has once again been promoted to Red Bull’s senior team as injured driver Isack Hadjar remains sidelined with a wrist injury. The reshuffle means the two Red Bull-owned teams will retain the same temporary arrangement used at the Dutch

September 3, 2026

Business

Singapore’s Growth Outlook Surges to 5% — But Economists Warn the Biggest Risks Are Still Ahead

Singapore’s economic outlook has taken a sharp turn for the better, with private-sector economists raising their 2026 growth forecast to 5%, up significantly from 3.5% just three months earlier. The upgrade reflects a stronger-than-expected first half of the year, particularly in manufacturing, exports and technology-related activity linked to the global artificial intelligence boom. But economists are also warning that Singapore’s rapid growth is not without vulnerabilities. The latest Moneta

September 3, 2026

Sport

Jalen Hurts Finally Admits He and A.J. Brown Grew Apart — But Their Foxborough Reunion Told a Different Story

For years, Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown looked like much more than an elite quarterback-receiver combination. They were close friends. Hurts had known Brown since their college recruiting days. He eventually became godfather to Brown’s daughter. Then, after Brown joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, the relationship helped produce one of the NFL’s most dangerous passing partnerships — and ultimately a Super Bowl championship. But behind the touchdowns, celebrations and victories, something ch

September 3, 2026

Asia

Congo’s Ebola Crisis Passes 3,000 Deaths — But Unpaid Health Workers Are Now Threatening the Fight to Stop It

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola crisis has crossed another devastating milestone, with more than 3,000 people now reported dead as the outbreak continues to expand — while payment disputes are disrupting some of the very health workers needed to contain it. The World Health Organization said September 2 that the epidemic had surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths. The outbreak is now affecting 60 health zones across six provinces, making it the largest Ebola outbreak ever reco

September 3, 2026

Business

China Bets on a US$1 Trillion Sports Boom to Revive Consumer Spending and Create Jobs

China is turning to an unexpected economic engine to help boost domestic consumption: sports. Beijing has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan aimed at expanding the country's sports industry to more than 7 trillion yuan — roughly US$1.04 trillion — by 2030, nearly doubling the industry's 2024 output. Officials hope sporting events, fitness, outdoor recreation and sports-related tourism can generate new spending while supporting local businesses and employment. The strategy comes at a crucial

September 3, 2026

Business

Japan’s IPO Boom Is Losing Steam as AI, War and Higher Rates Shake Tech Startups — But the Next Wave Could Be Very Different

Japan’s once-busy IPO market is showing signs of a significant slowdown, with fewer companies choosing to go public as market volatility, higher interest rates and growing fears over artificial intelligence reshape investor appetite. The Tokyo Stock Exchange recorded just 17 new listings across its Prime, Growth and Standard markets during the first half of 2026 — roughly 30% fewer than in the same period a year earlier, according to TSE data reported by Jiji Press and The Japan Times. The slo

September 3, 2026

Japan

Japan Moves to Open Its Potato Market to the U.S. — But Hokkaido Farmers Are Sounding the Alarm

Japan is taking another major step toward allowing fresh potatoes from the United States into its general consumer market — a move that could reshape the country’s potato industry, potentially affect prices and intensify a growing confrontation with farmers. But despite headlines suggesting the ban is being lifted, Japan has not yet approved general imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Instead, the Japanese government is advancing a lengthy plant-quarantine review that could eventually lead to an i

September 3, 2026

Japan

Mitsui O.S.K. Says Hormuz May Stay Too Dangerous Through 2026 — But Japan’s Oil Plan B Could Change Global Shipping

TOKYO — Japan’s biggest energy vulnerability is showing no sign of disappearing. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, one of Japan’s leading shipping companies, is preparing for disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to continue beyond the end of 2026, warning that the crucial oil shipping route remains too dangerous for a normal return of tanker traffic. CEO Jotaro Tamura said the security situation has deteriorated enough that a resumption of regular operations before the end of the year now appears difficult.

September 3, 2026