Category: Singapore

Singapore

When Danger Strikes in Singapore, Would You Step In — or Walk Away? The Split-Second Choice That Could Change Everything

SINGAPORE — When something goes seriously wrong in a crowded public place, most people have only seconds to decide what to do. Do you run? Call for help? Try to protect someone? Or wait for trained responders to arrive? A recent CNA report has put that uncomfortable question in the spotlight, examining why some ordinary Singaporeans have stepped forward during dangerous situations — sometimes helping strangers in distress and, in more extreme cases, confronting attackers. The report also raise

August 25, 2026

Business

NICHOLAS TAN TAKES AUPEN’S “PURPOSE” BEYOND FASHION—BUT WHAT IT BECOMES IN MANILA IS SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY

What began as a handbag is now becoming something much bigger. Singaporean designer and AUPEN founder Nicholas Tan is taking his signature “Purpose” silhouette out of the fashion world and into contemporary art, marking a major new chapter with his first solo exhibition in Manila. Presented by 125 Projects, the exhibition transforms the familiar sculptural shape associated with AUPEN’s Purpose bag into a series of artworks and objects—challenging visitors to look at a fashion accessory not sim

August 25, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Is Planning a Massive New Western Island — But What Could Be Built There May Surprise You

SINGAPORE — Singapore is looking far beyond its current coastline, with plans to create a new western island that could eventually become a major hub for energy infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and other industries — while potentially keeping the door open to nuclear power. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during the 2026 National Day Rally that Singapore intends to merge several offshore islands south of Jurong Island, potentially including Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong, through

August 25, 2026

Business

Singapore Sellers Are Furious Over AI Videos Promoting Their Products — And They Say They Never Approved Them

Singapore’s fast-growing use of artificial intelligence in online shopping is triggering a new concern: AI-generated videos promoting products that sellers say they did not create, approve or have sufficient control over. Sellers on Shopee and TikTok Shop have told Channel NewsAsia (CNA) that automatically generated promotional videos have sometimes distorted product details, altered appearances and presented products in ways that could leave shoppers with the wrong impression. The issue has e

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Hwang Min-hyun Teases Explosive ‘Study Group 2’—Then His Wanna One Answer Leaves Fans Wondering

South Korean singer-actor Hwang Min-hyun gave fans plenty to talk about during his long-awaited return to Singapore—dropping fresh hints about the upcoming Study Group Season 2 while remaining intriguingly tight-lipped about what could be next for Wanna One. The 31-year-old star met fans at Lenskart's Frame Your Style showcase at Junction 8 on Aug 22, marking his return to Singapore after seven years. But beyond the fashion and fan interactions, Min-hyun's comments about his acting comeback and

August 24, 2026

Singapore

“Jun Jie, What Did You Do?” Singapore Businesses Join Viral Crime-Shaming Trend—But There’s a Twist

SINGAPORE — If your name is Jun Jie, seeing a Singapore business accuse “Jun Jie” of theft, corruption or another serious-sounding offence on social media might make you do a double take. But before anyone starts worrying, there is an important catch: the viral accusations are part of a joke. Businesses across Singapore have jumped onto a social-media trend that turns the name “Jun Jie” into a fictional “wanted man,” using deliberately dramatic posts to attract attention before revealing that

August 24, 2026

Politics

Faishal Ibrahim Could Be Heading Back to NUS — But His Next Move May Surprise Singapore

Singapore — Former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim could be making a return to academia following his resignation from politics, with the National University of Singapore (NUS) confirming that discussions are underway. NUS said on Monday, Aug. 24, that the university and Associate Professor Faishal are discussing arrangements for his return to academia. However, no final appointment or specific role has been publ

August 24, 2026

Business

SINGAPORE-US TRADE TALKS ENTER A CRITICAL PHASE — GAN KIM YONG’S WASHINGTON VISIT COULD TEST THE RELATIONSHIP

SINGAPORE — Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong is heading to the United States for high-level talks as Singapore navigates a new 12.5% US tariff on a range of its exports, putting the city-state’s carefully built trade relationship with Washington under renewed pressure. Gan will be in the US from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, beginning his trip in New York, where he is scheduled to meet business and financial leaders. He will then travel to Washington, DC, for meetings wi

August 24, 2026

Politics

Singapore Haze Alert: Indonesia Fires Intensify as PSI Nears 100 — What Happens Next Could Depend on the Winds

SINGAPORE — Singapore is once again watching the skies as fires across Indonesia intensify, with authorities warning that occasional periods of haze could reach the Republic if dry conditions and regional hotspots persist. The National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Monday, August 24, that it had detected an escalation in hotspot and smoke-haze activity over the weekend, particularly across Kalimantan and southern Sumatra. Smoke plumes were also observed in Riau. Despite the renewed concern,

August 24, 2026

Lifestyle

Fired During Probation? This Singapore Tribunal Ruling Could Change What Employers Can — and Cannot — Do

A probation period may be designed to test whether a new hire is the right fit — but a recent Singapore employment case shows that it does not automatically give employers a free pass to terminate someone without properly supporting the reason for dismissal. The Singapore Employment Claims Tribunals ordered an employer to pay S$30,000 in compensation after finding that it had failed to establish sufficient grounds for dismissing a woman near the end of her six-month probation on the basis of po

August 24, 2026