Category: Singapore

Business

Yishun 10 Will Close in March 2027 — But What Rises ere by 2031 Could Change Yishun Central Forever

SINGAPORE — A familiar landmark in Yishun is set for a major transformation. Yishun 10, Singapore’s first cinema multiplex, is expected to cease operations on March 2, 2027, as Frasers Property moves ahead with plans to redevelop the site into a new mixed-use development. The redevelopment will replace the existing cinema and retail complex with about 110 residential units, a street-level retail podium and a landscaped facilities deck on the second storey. The new project is targeted for comple

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Teen Births Plunge 43% to a 20-Year Low — But Health Officials Say One Number Changes the Story

SINGAPORE — Teenage births in Singapore have fallen to their lowest level in more than two decades, marking a dramatic decline that appears encouraging at first glance. But health officials and specialists are urging caution: behind the record-low number are young mothers who may still face isolation, financial pressure, interrupted education and mental-health challenges. Official figures from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority show that 140 babies were born to mothers aged 19 or younger

September 2, 2026

Singapore

HAZE MAY HIT SINGAPORE IN NEXT 2 WEEKS AS DRY CONDITIONS IN REGION EXPECTED TO PERSIST: MET SERVICE

Singapore Could See Haze in Next Two Weeks as Dry Weather Persists SINGAPORE — Singapore could experience periods of haze over the next two weeks as dry conditions continue across the region and fires in parts of Indonesia remain a concern, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS).  The latest fortnightly outlook, issued on Sept. 1, 2026, says the Southwest Monsoon is expected to persist into the first half of September, with winds mainly blowing from the southeast or southwest

September 2, 2026

Business

Singapore Food Court Bleeds S$250,000 in 7 Months as 29-Year-Old Owner Fights to Keep It Alive

SINGAPORE — A family-run food court in Chai Chee has lost about S$250,000 in just seven months, with its young second-generation owner saying persistently weak weekday foot traffic has made it increasingly difficult to attract tenants and keep the business afloat. At the centre of the struggle is Bai Nian Food Court, located at ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee. Its 29-year-old owner, Tommy Pang, recently opened up about the business crisis in an Instagram video, saying the family had lost around S$250,

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Desmond Tan Gained Over 10kg for ‘Pace’ — But Getting His Six-Pack Back Was Only Half the Transformation

Singapore actor Desmond Tan has spent years being associated with a lean, athletic physique. For his upcoming local film Pace, however, the 40-year-old deliberately went in the opposite direction — gaining at least 10kg, developing a noticeable belly and eventually reaching a point where he said he barely recognised the man looking back at him in the mirror. Now, with the weight gone and his familiar toned physique back, Tan has revealed the full extent of a transformation that appears to be ab

September 1, 2026

Business

Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Can See Between Your Teeth — Then It Flosses the Spots You Missed

Dyson has entered the smart oral-care market with the CameraJet, a high-tech electric toothbrush that uses a tiny camera, machine learning and a precision mouth-rinse jet to identify gaps between teeth and clean them while you brush. The days of simply brushing and hoping you didn't miss a spot may be getting a futuristic upgrade. Dyson has launched the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush designed to combine brushing and precision flossing in a single routine. The device was unveiled in Paris on

September 1, 2026

Entertainment

Always Tripping or Spraining Your Ankles? The Overlooked Nerve Disorder That Could Be Behind It

An occasional stumble, stubbed toe or twisted ankle is hardly unusual. But when tripping becomes frequent—and is accompanied by weakness, numbness, balance problems or changes in the shape of the feet—doctors say it may be worth looking beyond ordinary “clumsiness.” One possible explanation is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a group of inherited neurological disorders that progressively damage the peripheral nerves responsible for controlling muscles and carrying sensory information between

September 1, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Electric Motorcycle Startups Are Taking Off Overseas — But Why Are Riders at Home Still Saying No?

SINGAPORE — Singapore has spent years building one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious electric-vehicle ecosystems. Yet when it comes to motorcycles, the electric revolution has barely left the starting line. As of July 2026, just 433 electric motorcycles were registered on Singapore roads, representing roughly 0.2% of the country’s motorcycle population. By comparison, Singapore already has more than 69,000 electric cars, accounting for over 10% of its car population. The striking difference i

September 1, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Thief Hid a Fake Diamond in His Mouth to Steal a S$200,000 Gem — But One Tiny Detail Brought the Entire Plan Down

SINGAPORE — It had the ingredients of a carefully engineered international jewel heist: a targeted 4.95-carat diamond, a counterfeit specially manufactured overseas, a distraction inside a Chinatown jewellery store and an escape flight booked for the same evening. But the plan ended at Changi Airport. Serasiya Milan Ramnikbhai, a 30-year-old Indian national, was sentenced on Tuesday, September 1, to 26 months and two weeks in jail after pleading guilty to theft with common intention over the J

September 1, 2026

Business

Singapore K-Beauty Fans, Get Ready: Sephora Is Bringing Olive Young’s Trending Korean Beauty Picks Closer to Home

SINGAPORE — K-beauty fans in Singapore will no longer have to wait for their favourite Korean skincare trends to make their way across the region. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Sephora Singapore will launch the Olive Young K-Beauty Edit, bringing a curated selection of Korean beauty brands and products to local shoppers as part of a major global partnership between Sephora and South Korea’s Olive Young. The Singapore rollout follows the partnership’s first activation in the United States

September 1, 2026