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S’pore, China can deepen collaboration, develop solutions that benefit the world: Chee Hong Tat
SINGAPORE – Singapore and China can continue to deepen and expand collaboration in various areas, which could yield solutions with benefits for the wider world, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat on July 6.
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Singapore Red Cross Youth raises $700,000 to help 30,000 families with household supplies
SINGAPORE – About 30,000 families recently received essential household supplies such as cooking and home cleaning items under a Singapore Red Cross Youth initiative.
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Potential sale of Golden Mile Tower units creates fresh uncertainty for Filmhouse, Carnival Cinemas
SINGAPORE – Two cinemas at Golden Mile Tower are facing a fresh dose of uncertainty after their units have been put up for sale, a year after a collective sale attempt of the Beach Road building failed to secure a buyer.
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Upskilling in generalist palliative care nursing exceeds expectations: Ong Ye Kung
SINGAPORE – An entire healthcare ecosystem is springing into action to equip nurses with new skills and prepare them for future roles as patients grow older and more receive long-term and palliative care in hospices, nursing homes, hospitals and at home.
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‘He had plans to be outdoor sports instructor’: Uncle of man killed by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach
SINGAPORE – The man who died after being struck by lightning on July 5 had just completed his national service and had plans to become an outdoor sports instructor, said his uncle.
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Indranee to deliver ministerial statement in Parliament on conduct of WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap
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NewsPasir Ris Beach lightning strike causes death; Neymar announces Brazil retirement after World Cup loss: Singapore live news
A 24-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning while paddleboarding off Pasir Ris Beach on Sunday (5 July).
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Boutique condo developments likely to have more construction quality defects: BCA
SINGAPORE – Small private residential projects are more likely to score poorly for construction workmanship than larger developments, data from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) showed.
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‘Diving suits’ developed to assist cyborg cockroaches in underwater search-and-rescue efforts
SINGAPORE – Cyborg cockroaches manoeuvre through tiny spaces under rubble during search-and-rescue missions. Now, they may be used to search flooded or partially submerged spaces.
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NUS introduces minor in criminal justice after strong uptake of related courses
SINGAPORE – Undergraduates interested in criminal justice will be able to pursue it as a minor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) from January 2027.
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Man tased and arrested for swinging saw in Bedok North and not complying with police
SINGAPORE – A 55-year-old man was arrested on July 5 after he was seen swinging a saw near a Housing Board block in Bedok North.
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Man dies after lightning strike in waters off Pasir Ris Beach
SINGAPORE – A man died after he was struck by lightning while paddleboarding in the waters off Pasir Ris Beach on July 5.
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Police, crypto exchanges stop over 130 scam victims from losing more than $2.9 million
SINGAPORE – More than $2.9 million in potential losses were prevented in June, in an anti-scam operation between the police and several cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Man to be charged after insulting, spitting on police during firefighting operation in Yishun
SINGAPORE – A man who recently hurled vulgarities at police officers and spat on an officer in Yishun is expected to be charged in court on July 6.
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600 participants, including persons with disabilities, join water sports festival at Bedok Reservoir
SINGAPORE – When Xavier Ong paddled across Bedok Reservoir with his dragon boat crew on the morning of July 5, his 73-year-old grandmother watched with quiet pride.
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Three workers taken to hospital after garbage truck skids and flips over in Yishun
SINGAPORE – A garbage truck driver and his two passengers were taken to hospital after the vehicle skidded in Yishun on July 5.
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46-year-old woman arrested for attacking acquaintance with knife at Bukit Merah HDB block
SINGAPORE - A 46-year-old woman was arrested for attacking a 43-year-old woman with a knife at a Housing Board block in Bukit Merah on the night of July 4.
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Over 1,700 under police probe following islandwide multi-agency operations in June
SINGAPORE - More than 1,700 people are being investigated for various offences following a series of multi-agency operations conducted islandwide from June 1 to 28.
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135-year-old Bukit Timah Waterworks’ national significance to be assessed by NHB
SINGAPORE – Bukit Timah Waterworks – Singapore’s first water treatment plant – is set to be assessed for its national significance and heritage value, as the authorities decide what to do next with the facility that is no longer in active use.
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NDP 2026: For state flag’s first flight over Kallang Basin, precision is key
SINGAPORE – With just a portion of the National Stadium open to the sky, spectators will have a shorter time to catch the giant state flag as it flies past at the 2026 National Day Parade (NDP).
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VIP sales at condo launches under scrutiny after agents get first dibs
SINGAPORE - The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) is in discussions with property agencies about the practice of VIP sales and priority bookings at new private home launches, The Straits Times has learnt.
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Over 200 in S’pore apply to new $50 million fund to support community initiatives
SINGAPORE - Ben Ang, 45, and Ismail Didih Ibrahim, 41, met five years ago at a family service centre, where they wanted to help men who had issues with violence and aggression.
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Young PAP to launch academy; ‘existential’ for ruling party to attract, convince youth: Alvin Tan
SINGAPORE – Young Singaporeans today have options, and attracting them to the PAP is an existential need for the ruling party to survive, said its youth wing chairman Alvin Tan.
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Family of five land NDP tickets after 20 years of balloting
SINGAPORE – After nearly two decades of unsuccessful attempts, 38-year-old warehouse assistant Ang Red See felt “extremely lucky” when his family finally secured tickets for the National Day Parade (NDP).
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PAP doesn’t want everyone to think the same way; seeks people with different views and ideas: PM Wong
SINGAPORE – The PAP is looking for people with different experiences, perspectives and ideas to help it tackle the challenges ahead, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Man arrested for public nuisance after allegedly insulting, spitting on police in Yishun
SINGAPORE – A man was arrested for being a public nuisance on July 3 during a firefighting operation in Yishun.
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Updated NDP 2026 guidelines allow live streaming, professional cameras in National Stadium
SINGAPORE – The organisers of the 2026 National Day Parade (NDP) will now allow live streaming and professional cameras in the event’s venue, the National Stadium.
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World Cup Wrap: Round of 32
All you need to know from the latest round of the World Cup 2026.
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Free AI courses for 60,000 accounting, finance professionals in S’pore under national programme
SINGAPORE – Over the next three years, 60,000 professionals in accounting and finance will learn to use artificial intelligence tools to do everything from automating fraud detection to pulling insights from raw financial data for audits.
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Child taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Yishun HDB flat
SINGAPORE – Twenty-five residents were evacuated and a child was taken to hospital after a fire broke out in the living room of a Yishun HDB flat on the evening of July 3.
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URA releases carved-out Jurong Lake District site for sale
SINGAPORE – The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on July 3 launched a public tender for the first Jurong Lake District (JLD) plot in Town Hall Link.
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S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong
DILI – Singapore wants to help Timor-Leste not just benefit but also contribute fully as an ASEAN member, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on July 3.
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Personal info of 70,000 people compromised in data breach involving SLA’s vendor IBM
SINGAPORE – The personal details of around 70,000 people in Singapore, including NRIC numbers and addresses, have been compromised following a data breach involving the Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) vendor, IBM.
BusinessSingapore breaks into top five financial hubs, researchers say
Singapore is now among the top five finance hubs in the world after steadily attracting foreign bank assets and direct investment, according to London-based think tank New Financial.
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Citibank Singapore warns of e-mail phishing scams
SINGAPORE – Received an e-mail from Citibank Singapore that claims your Citi Mobile Token or Digital Security Token is ready for activation? It may be a scam.
- Lifestyle
What new attractions await visitors when Greater Sentosa takes shape
SINGAPORE – The Greater Sentosa Master Plan will take in the 500ha Sentosa and 120ha Brani islands, and yield new spaces for hotels, attractions and lifestyle experiences under an ambitious blueprint aimed at breathing new life into the southern coast.
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S’pore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction
DILI – Singapore will be open to companies hiring workers from Timor-Leste in sectors like construction and marine shipyard in 2027.
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‘Rest easy, Uncle’: Pek Kio twig artist Y.L. Thien dies at 83
SINGAPORE – Y.L. Thien, a retired hawker who became known as Pek Kio’s “twig artist”, died on July 1.
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Singapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong
DILI – Singapore will strengthen its economic ties with Timor-Leste, with cooperation between the two countries also set to grow in areas like healthcare and education.
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Greater Sentosa Master Plan unveiled; new attractions to be ready from early 2030s
SINGAPORE – A sheltered forest canopy walk to the top of Mount Imbiah is among upcoming attractions for Greater Sentosa that will be rolled out from the early 2030s, under a blueprint unveiled on July 3.
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At least $1 million lost since May in Microsoft, Crypto.com impersonation scams
SINGAPORE – Scammers have stolen at least $1 million here since May through ruses in which victims are told that their Microsoft or Crypto.com accounts have been compromised.
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70-year-old man dies after falling into waters off Pulau Ubin; no foul play suspected
SINGAPORE - A 70-year-old man died after he reportedly fell into the waters off Pulau Ubin on the afternoon of July 1.
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From F&B to aquaculture, S’poreans find opportunities for investment in Timor-Leste
DILI – When Julian Chiang landed in Timor-Leste in 2012, the Singaporean was shocked to see chickens and cows on the runway at the airport.
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New heritage trail, stamps mark 200 years of Singapore’s modern legal system
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s newest heritage trail, covering areas rich in colonial-era legal history, is the first of its kind to explore how the rule of law has shaped not only national development, but also the everyday lives of Singaporeans.
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YAHOO POLL: Is staying single becoming more acceptable?
Is staying single becoming more acceptable? Yahoo Singapore's poll gives you a chance to weigh in on a hot topic or relevant issue.
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Lifestyle‘You don’t have to do this perfectly to do it well’: Working motherhood and mental health
Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood from July 2-30 with episodes out every Thursday.
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