Category: Singapore

Singapore

Singapore’s Illegal Accommodation Cases Are Rising — And the Latest Numbers Reveal What’s Happening Behind Closed Doors

SINGAPORE — Suspected cases of illegal accommodation are rising in Singapore, with authorities investigating hundreds of properties allegedly being used as unauthorised dormitories or short-term stays. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) investigated 544 suspected unauthorised dormitory cases in 2025, up from 534 in 2024. In just the first five months of 2026, another 278 suspected cases had already been investigated. Suspected cases involving illegal short-term accommodation also increase

August 20, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Just Changed Its Arrival Card—7 New Languages and One New Feature Could Make Your Entry Much Easier

Singapore is making its arrival process easier for international travellers with a major update to the SG Arrival Card (SGAC), introducing a refreshed interface, seven additional language options and a new passport-scan autofill feature. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced that the enhanced SG Arrival Card will be available from August 26, 2026, through the official SGAC e-Service and the MyICA mobile application. The changes are designed to make submitting arrival informat

August 20, 2026

Business

More Than 600 Young Singaporeans Want In, But There Are Just 100+ Rooms — Is Singapore’s Housing Model About to Change?

Singapore’s new co-living initiative for young adults is attracting far more interest than the number of rooms available, highlighting a growing demand among younger Singaporeans for greater independence — even as homeownership remains at the heart of the country’s housing policy. The pilot, introduced under the SG Youth Plan, offers more than 100 co-living rooms to Singapore citizens aged 21 to 35 at discounted rental rates. As of Aug. 12, more than 600 people had expressed interest, according

August 20, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Graduates Are Entering a Job Market Transformed by AI — And NTUC Is Making a Major Move Before They Even Graduate

SINGAPORE — For students preparing to leave the classroom and enter Singapore’s workforce, landing that first job could become more complicated as artificial intelligence reshapes the skills employers need. The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is responding by expanding career support for young people before they graduate, with greater emphasis on job matching, career coaching, industry connections and AI readiness. NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng announced the push on Aug. 19 as NTUC

August 19, 2026

Singapore

WILD BOAR ATTACK LEADS TO LAWSUIT AGAINST NPARKS — BUT THE AGENCY SAYS THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY

SINGAPORE — The National Parks Board (NParks) is facing two separate negligence lawsuits involving public safety — one brought by a woman who says she suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a wild boar in Bukit Panjang, and another involving two people who allegedly fell over a temporary cable cover at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Both cases are pending before Singapore’s State Courts, meaning the allegations have yet to be tested and no finding of negligence has been made against

August 19, 2026

Singapore

Singapore’s Rough Sleeper Count Is Falling — But the Real Homelessness Problem May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

SINGAPORE — Singapore is stepping up efforts to help people sleeping rough move toward stable housing and employment, with 17 community-led projects receiving support under a new government fund aimed at tackling homelessness. The initiatives, announced by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) on Aug. 19, cover housing, employment, outreach, social reintegration and youth support. Eleven of the projects will specifically test new approaches to provide more tailored assistance to r

August 19, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Is Training Students for Self-Driving Vehicles — And the Jobs of Tomorrow May Look Very Different

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s push toward autonomous vehicles is no longer just about testing driverless shuttles on the road. The country’s polytechnics are now preparing students for a transport industry where artificial intelligence, sensors, robotics and software could become as important as traditional mechanical engineering. Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and Republic Polytechnic (RP) are expanding hands-on training in autonomous mobility as Singapore accelerates efforts to introduce autonomous vehi

August 19, 2026

Business

Singapore COE Premiums Surge, Open Category Hits S$135,000 — Now All Eyes Turn to the Next Bidding Round

SINGAPORE — Car buyers are facing another expensive round of Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding after premiums closed mostly higher on Wednesday (Aug. 19), with Category A rebounding sharply and the Open Category reaching S$135,000. The latest results delivered a fresh warning for motorists hoping that COE prices would finally cool. Category A, covering smaller cars and qualifying electric vehicles, climbed S$4,611 to S$128,501, up from S$123,890 in the previous exercise. The increase ma

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

Zoe Tay Had 8 Hours to Find Aileen Tan — Her Final Guess Took Them Back Nearly 40 Years

Singapore — What began as an eight-hour hunt across Singapore ended with an emotional reunion between two of the country’s most familiar television faces. Veteran actresses Zoe Tay and Aileen Tan, whose friendship dates back to the inaugural Star Search competition in 1988, recently revisited nearly four decades of shared memories — from their early television days to mahjong sessions, yoga and their latest drama collaboration. The reunion was featured in CNA Insider’s Meet Me There, where Tay

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

DAY6’s Young K Is Coming to Singapore — And My Days Finally Know When to Get Ready

DAY6 member Young K is officially bringing his highly anticipated “YOUNGEST” solo tour to Singapore on 23 January 2027, giving fans their first chance to see the singer-songwriter, bassist and vocalist headline a solo concert in the country. The Singapore stop will take place at The Star Theatre, with the concert scheduled for 5pm on Saturday, 23 January 2027. Ticketmaster Singapore has now confirmed the venue, date and ticketing schedule. And for fans who have been waiting for a chance to see

August 19, 2026