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Technology

Satay by the Bay to Close After More Than a Decade as Singapore Prepares for Major Wetlands Transformation

Singapore’s beloved Satay by the Bay is getting ready to close its doors, giving diners only a few more weeks to enjoy the waterfront food spot before a major redevelopment transforms the area. The open-air food court at Gardens by the Bay will stop operations from Oct. 1, 2026, making Sept. 30 the final day of trading, according to Gardens by the Bay and reports from The Straits Times and AsiaOne. The closure is not due to a food-safety issue or business shutdown. Instead, the site will be in

September 3, 2026

Asia

Singapore Steps Up Cabbage Testing After Formaldehyde Scandal in China Sparks Food Safety Fears

Singapore has stepped up surveillance and testing of cabbages following reports that formaldehyde was illegally used to preserve Chinese cabbage during transportation in China. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) confirmed on Sept. 1 that it is closely monitoring the situation and has increased cabbage surveillance and testing under its food safety monitoring programme. The move comes after a viral video in China showed workers allegedly dipping cabbage into a formaldehyde solution before loading

September 3, 2026

Politics

UN Moves Toward International Support Fund for Nuclear Weapons Victims

The United Nations is taking a significant step toward addressing the long-term human and environmental consequences of nuclear weapons, with survivors and communities affected by atomic bombings and nuclear testing calling for greater international support. A first-of-its-kind international meeting on victim assistance and environmental remediation was held at UN Headquarters in New York on Sept. 1, bringing together governments, civil society representatives and people directly affected by nu

September 3, 2026

Lifestyle

90-Year-Old Bodybuilder Wins Japan’s Over-85 Championship — And He’s Still Chasing Records

At 90 years old, Toshisuke Kanazawa is still stepping onto the bodybuilding stage — and he has just added another national title to a career spanning more than six decades. Kanazawa won the men’s 85-and-over division at the 38th Japan Masters Bodybuilding Championships, held on Aug. 30 at the Hiroshima International Conference Center. The competition was organized by the Japan Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (JBBF). What makes the victory even more remarkable is the timing: Kanazawa turned 9

September 3, 2026

Business

Japan’s Food Tax Cut Is Creating a New Frozen-Food Boom

Japan’s planned reduction in the consumption tax on food is already prompting companies to rethink how Japanese households may spend their grocery budgets — and frozen food is emerging as one of the businesses looking to benefit. The Japanese government has approved a plan to reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for two years beginning in April 2027. The policy is intended to ease the pressure of rising living costs, while the government prepares a longer-term income-l

September 3, 2026

Japan

Japan Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Threatens Tokyo and Eastern Japan From Thursday

Parts of eastern Japan, including the Tokyo region, are facing a growing risk of heavy rain from Thursday as a seasonal rain front moves southward and warm, moisture-rich air pushes in from the south. Japan’s Meteorological Agency is warning that atmospheric conditions across the Kanto Koshin region could become highly unstable, raising the risk of intense rainfall, flooding and landslides. Heavy rain could persist for several days The Kanto Koshin region, which includes Tokyo, northern and

September 3, 2026

Politics

Russia Suffers More Than 40,000 Reported Military Casualties for Second Straight Month, US Think Tank Says

Russia’s military is reportedly continuing to pay a heavy price for limited battlefield gains in Ukraine, with Ukrainian authorities estimating more than 42,000 Russian military casualties in August alone. The figure, cited by the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), would mark the second consecutive month in which reported Russian casualties exceeded 40,000. Ukraine's General Staff estimated 42,020 Russian casualties for August, following an estimated 42,860 in July. That would put

September 3, 2026

Business

Zelensky Warns Russian Airspace Is Becoming “Completely Unsafe” as Drone Attacks Escalate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to airlines, insurers and aviation authorities, saying Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous as Ukraine expands its long-range drone operations inside Russia. In his Sept. 1 video address, Zelenskyy said the growing presence of Ukrainian drones means airlines and other aviation operators need to reconsider the risks of using Russian airspace and major Russian airports. He stressed that Ukraine does not intend to t

September 3, 2026

Technology

Singapore Police Warn of New iMessage Phishing Scam Impersonating DBS and Shopee

Singapore users are being warned about a new phishing scam exploiting Apple’s iMessage, with criminals posing as DBS fraud investigators or Shopee customer-support personnel to trick victims into handing over sensitive banking information. The Singapore Police Force said the latest scam variant typically begins with an iMessage claiming that a pending transaction requires urgent verification. Recipients are then instructed to call a phone number provided in the message to supposedly resolve the

September 3, 2026

Business

Singapore Airlines to Unveil New First and Business Class Seats on Nov 7 Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Singapore Airlines is preparing to pull back the curtain on its highly anticipated new First Class and Business Class cabins, giving selected frequent flyers an exclusive first look on Nov 7. The preview will take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, ahead of the planned introduction of the new cabins on the airline’s Airbus A350-900 fleet in the first quarter of 2027. The unveiling is part of Singapore Airlines’ massive S$1.1 billion programme to upgrade the cabins

September 3, 2026