Category: Singapore

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Pizza Hut’s Unlimited Buffet Is Back From S$19.95 — But There’s a Catch You Need to Know

SINGAPORE — Pizza lovers, get ready to loosen those belts. Pizza Hut Singapore is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat buffet this September, offering diners unlimited servings of pizza, pasta, sides, desserts and drinks for a 90-minute dining session. The limited-time promotion will run from September 10 to September 27, 2026, giving pizza fans several weekends to enjoy as much of the menu as they can handle. But before rushing to the nearest outlet, diners should know that prices and me

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Singapore Is Reviewing Political Salaries Again — But What Could Change for the PM, Ministers and MPs?

Singapore is set to put one of its most closely watched and controversial issues back under the spotlight: how much the country pays its political leaders and parliamentarians. The salaries of Singapore's political office holders and Members of Parliament have remained unchanged since the current framework took effect in 2011. But an independent committee has completed a new review, and the government is now preparing to reveal its response and bring the issue before Parliament. Prime Minister

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BLACKPINK’s Lisa Is Heading Back to Singapore Cinemas — But Fans Only Have Three Days to See Her Most Personal Story Yet

SINGAPORE — BLACKPINK’s Lisa is preparing to give fans a rare look behind the superstar image as her first feature-length solo documentary, Always Lalisa, heads to Singapore cinemas this October. The documentary will screen on Oct 12, Oct 14 and Oct 17 at selected Golden Village locations, including Cineleisure and Century Square, as well as across Shaw Theatres outlets. Selected Shaw screenings will also be available in IMAX, with ticket prices starting from S$22, according to CNA Lifestyle.

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Singapore Is Moving Beyond STEM as AI Takes Over Routine Work — But What Will Tomorrow’s Graduates Need Instead?

SINGAPORE — For years, STEM education has been seen as the gateway to the future. Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. But as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of writing code, processing information and automating routine tasks, Singapore's universities and tertiary institutions are placing a growing premium on something different: creativity, critical thinking, communication, empathy, judgement and the ability to understand complex human problems. The result is

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Singapore’s Air Turned Unhealthy — Now Hundreds of Vulnerable Residents Are Getting Emergency Support

SINGAPORE — As heat and haze raise fresh concerns across Singapore, the Singapore Red Cross is expanding its support for vulnerable residents, with air purifiers, care packs and electricity bill assistance expected to reach about 700 people in the first phase of its enhanced response. The move comes after Singapore's air quality recently entered the unhealthy range in several areas — the first time the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index, or PSI, crossed that threshold since October 2023. Authori

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Singapore Activist Jolovan Wham Hit With 5 Fresh Charges — What Happened at the Courts and Near Changi Prison?

SINGAPORE — Civil rights activist Jolovan Wham has been handed five fresh charges in Singapore, adding a new chapter to his long-running legal battles over public assemblies and candlelight vigils linked to opposition to the death penalty. Wham, 46, appeared at the State Courts on Monday, September 7, 2026, where he was charged over allegations that he organised an assembly at the State Courts, attended several candlelight vigils near Changi Prison and refused to answer questions during a polic

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Singapore Is Bringing in the World’s Top Investment Talent — But Will Locals Get the Top Jobs Next?

SINGAPORE — Singapore is stepping up its campaign to attract some of the world's most experienced investment professionals, but the country's latest push comes with a bigger question: Will bringing global talent into Singapore help more locals eventually secure senior roles in the financial industry? Industry experts say Singapore's strategy is not simply about creating more jobs or importing high-profile fund managers. The long-term goal is to build a deeper investment ecosystem — and ensure S

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Tampines Crash Horror: Driver Faces Up to 13.5 Years in Jail — But the Judge Has Yet to Decide

SINGAPORE — A driver responsible for one of Singapore's most shocking multi-vehicle crashes could face up to 13-and-a-half years behind bars after running a red light at speeds of up to 134kmh and triggering a devastating chain collision that killed two people and injured several others. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, appeared in court on Monday, September 7, as prosecutors sought a jail term of between 12 years and nine months and 13-and-a-half years, along with a lifetime ban from driving. The

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Singapore’s IPO Market Is Making a Comeback — But One Major Problem Still Threatens SGX

SINGAPORE — While Hong Kong and Malaysia race ahead in Asia’s booming initial public offering market, Singapore is quietly staging its own comeback — one built less on the number of listings and more on the value they bring. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) may not be matching the IPO frenzy seen elsewhere in Asia, but analysts say the city-state’s stock market is showing signs of a meaningful recovery after several years of sluggish listing activity. In the first half of 2026, Singapore recorded

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20-Year-Old SCDF Firefighter Dies Weeks After Joining Marina Bay Station — But What Happened in the Training Yard Is Still Unknown

SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old Singapore Civil Defence Force full-time National Serviceman has died after being found unconscious while on duty at Marina Bay Fire Station, just weeks after completing his firefighter training and being posted to the frontline unit. Lance-Corporal Muhammad Nur Ilham Mohammed Iswadi was found unconscious in the station’s training yard at about 8.10am on Sunday, September 6, according to the SCDF. Personnel immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation before he was

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