Category: Singapore

Entertainment

Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen Are Taking Over Singapore—But Anime Fans Have Two Very Different Nights to Choose From

Singapore’s anime fans are getting not one, but two major live concert experiences inspired by some of Japan’s biggest anime franchises this year. The Esplanade Theatre will host FLOW’s NARUTO THE ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 on Sept. 24, followed by Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert on Oct. 31. The back-to-back events are set to give fans a chance to experience iconic anime music in a live setting, with FLOW bringing Naruto’s rock anthems to the stage and Jujutsu Kaisen combining live music with scenes from

August 25, 2026

Politics

Singapore High Court Clarifies Probation Rules: Employees May Still Be Entitled to Notice Pay

Singapore workers on probation may have more protection than they realise Being on probation does not automatically mean an employee can be dismissed without notice or salary in lieu of notice, according to a recent Singapore High Court ruling. The decision, released on Aug. 24, 2026, clarified that simply describing an employee as being on probation does not automatically make the employment contract a fixed-term agreement that ends when the probation period expires. Instead, the court must e

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Security Officer Allegedly Punched by Driver After Traffic Dispute — What Happened Next

A routine traffic-control duty in northern Singapore allegedly turned violent after a security officer was struck by a vehicle’s side mirror and then allegedly punched in the face by the driver, according to the Union of Security Employees (USE). The incident happened on Aug. 13, 2026, while Muhd Faiz Bin Mohd, a security officer with Peregrine Security, was carrying out traffic-control duties in northern Singapore. USE subsequently lodged a police report, and investigations are ongoing. Secu

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Parents Are Getting Up to 12 Days of Childcare Leave — But There’s a Catch Employers and Workers Need to Know

SINGAPORE — Working parents in Singapore are set to receive significantly more childcare leave under a new scheme announced at National Day Rally 2026, but the policy is also raising a difficult workplace question: when parents take leave, who will cover their work? Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Aug 23 that childcare leave will be increased and redesigned around the number of Singapore Citizen children a working parent has, rather than the age of the youngest child. Under the new a

August 25, 2026

Business

Singapore Wants to Host a Powerful New Global Tribunal — But What Happens If Its Bid Succeeds?

SINGAPORE — Singapore is stepping forward with an ambitious bid to host a proposed international tribunal that could reshape how investment disputes between foreign companies and governments are resolved. Law Minister Edwin Tong announced on Tuesday (Aug 25) that Singapore will put forward its bid to host the proposed Multilateral Investment Tribunal (MIT), an institution currently being negotiated under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). If Singapore's bid su

August 25, 2026

Business

Singapore Backs Major Overhaul of Global Investor Dispute Rules — But What Happens When Governments Face Investors?

Singapore is backing efforts to strengthen the international system for resolving disputes between foreign investors and governments, as countries work to make investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) more transparent, consistent and credible. The issue has gained renewed attention as the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) advances a broad reform programme aimed at addressing longstanding concerns over investor-State arbitration. Under ISDS, foreign investors can,

August 25, 2026

Business

Customer Pays $650 for $6.50 Lor Mee — Then the Hawker Does Something That Restored His Faith in Singapore

A simple lor mee order at a Telok Blangah-area coffee shop turned into an unexpected lesson in honesty after a customer accidentally paid $650 instead of $6.50 for his meal — and did not realise the mistake until weeks later. The customer, identified on Facebook as Aud Chang, said he had mistakenly entered the wrong payment amount before leaving the stall. He only discovered the error about a month later, after returning from an overseas trip. The hawker, meanwhile, had already noticed the unu

August 25, 2026

Business

Takashimaya’s 2026 Mid-Autumn Fair Is Now Open — 61 Brands, Viral Mooncake Flavours and One Date You Shouldn’t Miss

SINGAPORE — Mooncake season has officially arrived in Singapore, and Takashimaya is turning its Orchard Road flagship into one of the city’s biggest destinations for Mid-Autumn treats. The Takashimaya Mid-Autumn Festive Celebration 2026 is now underway at Takashimaya Square, Basement 2, bringing together 61 local and international brands selling mooncakes, artisanal confectioneries, festive gifts and tea selections. The event runs from 20 August through 25 September 2026, giving shoppers more

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s New Western Island Plan Sparks a Bigger Question: What Happens to Its Marine Biodiversity?

Singapore’s ambitious plan to create a new Western Island is raising fresh questions over the future of some of the country’s richest marine habitats, as scientists and nature groups call for detailed environmental studies before any reclamation goes ahead. The proposal, announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the 2026 National Day Rally on Aug. 23, involves potentially merging several southern islands to create a larger landmass for future industry, power infrastructure and defence ne

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Manny Pacquiao Named Global Ambassador for 2026 JCI World Congress as Clark Prepares to Welcome the World

CLARK, PAMPANGA — Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is taking on a new international role as Global Ambassador for the 2026 JCI World Congress, adding star power to a major global youth leadership gathering that will bring delegates from around the world to Clark this November. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines announced Pacquiao’s appointment as the congress prepares to take place in Clark from November 11 to 15, 2026. The event is expected to place the Philippines at the cent

August 25, 2026