Category: Singapore

Singapore

Two Singapore Men to Face Charges After Allegedly Driving Against Traffic While Under Influence of Etomidate

Two separate incidents involving cars travelling against the flow of traffic have put Singapore's crackdown on drug-impaired driving back in the spotlight. Two men, aged 20 and 35, are due to appear in court on September 3, 2026, after police said they were allegedly involved in separate cases of dangerous driving while under the influence of drugs. Health Sciences Authority (HSA) testing later detected etomidate in both men's blood samples. Neither incident resulted in reported injuries, but

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore MPs Target 790,000 Tonnes of Food Waste as Supply Risks Put Food Security Back in the Spotlight

SINGAPORE — Singapore lawmakers are preparing to put food waste and food security under fresh scrutiny, as the city-state confronts a difficult contradiction: it remains heavily dependent on overseas food supplies while throwing away hundreds of thousands of tonnes of food every year. The People’s Action Party’s Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Sustainability and the Environment is set to table a private member’s motion calling for stronger food resilience and a more coordinated nat

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Vincent Ng Takes on a New Role as Singapore’s First Mind Sports Federation President — While Still Leading MMA

SINGAPORE — Former actor and wushu champion Vincent Ng is entering a new chapter in Singapore sports leadership, becoming the first president of the newly launched Mind Sports Federation of Singapore (MSFS) while continuing to serve as founding president of the Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS). The appointment puts Ng at the centre of two very different sporting worlds — one built around physical combat and athletic performance, and another centred on strategy, concentration,

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Built Environment Is Getting an “Iron Man” Upgrade as Robots, Leasing and Virtual Inspections Move Into Construction

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s construction industry is accelerating toward a more automated future, with robotics, equipment leasing, smart machinery and virtual inspections being positioned as key tools to tackle manpower constraints and improve productivity. The push comes as the Government expands support for construction technology and encourages firms to move beyond traditional, labour-intensive methods. At the heart of the strategy is a simple idea: companies should not always have to buy expen

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Healthcare Faces a Double Pressure: Ageing Population and Workforce Shortages Top ASEAN Readiness Concerns

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s healthcare system is entering a critical period as rapid population ageing and workforce shortages emerge as the two biggest future pressures on healthcare readiness, according to the newly reported ASEAN Care Readiness Index 2026. The index found that 48% of Singapore respondents identified ageing populations as a major future pressure, while another 48% pointed to workforce shortages. The findings highlight a difficult balancing act for the city-state: caring for a rap

September 2, 2026

Business

Singapore Polytechnic Launches Job Redesign Toolkit as CORENET X Reshapes the Built Environment Workforce

SINGAPORE — Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has launched a new Job Redesign (JR) CORENET X Starter Kit to help companies in the built environment sector redesign roles, identify skills gaps and prepare workers for Singapore’s increasingly digital construction and regulatory environment. The initiative comes at a critical moment for the industry. From October 1, 2026, CORENET X Gateway Processes will become mandatory for new projects with a gross floor area of 5,000 square metres or more, under Singa

September 2, 2026

Business

Dyson Just Put AI, a Camera and a Flosser Into a S$699 Toothbrush — But Its Biggest Test Comes Next

SINGAPORE — Dyson has built its reputation by turning ordinary household products into expensive engineering showcases. After vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, air purifiers and headphones, the Singapore-headquartered technology company is now making one of its boldest bets yet: reinventing the toothbrush. The company launched the Dyson CameraJet, its first electric toothbrush, on September 1, 2026, bringing a built-in camera, machine-learning technology and a precision mouthrinse jet into a single

September 2, 2026

Singapore

SCDF Colonel Abdullah Bafadhal Dies, Remembered for Leadership, Kindness and a Life Dedicated to Saving Lives

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s emergency-response community is mourning the death of Colonel Abdullah Bin Abu Bakar Bafadhal, a senior Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer remembered by former colleagues and community responders as a dedicated leader, mentor and friend. Colonel Abdullah died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, according to his obituary and reports on his passing. News of his death was followed by an outpouring of tributes from people who had worked with or encountered him during his SCD

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Economy Gets a Major Upgrade — But a New Risk Is Emerging

Private-sector economists have dramatically upgraded their outlook for Singapore’s economy, raising the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 5% from 3.5% as artificial-intelligence demand, exports and manufacturing continue to outperform expectations. The latest forecast comes from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Survey of Professional Forecasters, released on September 2, with 21 economists and analysts participating. AI boom pushes Singapore growth higher The upgrade follows surprisingl

September 2, 2026

Business

Singapore Bets S$112 Million on Smarter, Greener Buildings — And a Major Rule Change Is Coming

SINGAPORE — Singapore is putting another S$112 million behind the future of its built environment, with the government targeting smarter construction, greener buildings and technology-driven site supervision as the city-state prepares for increasingly complex urban projects. The five-year investment, announced by National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat at International Built Environment Week 2026 on Sept. 2, will support research, development and the commercialisation of technologies that c

September 2, 2026