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Singapore’s Growth Outlook Surges to 5% — But Economists Warn the Biggest Risks Are Still Ahead

Singapore’s Growth Outlook Surges to 5% — But Economists Warn the Biggest Risks Are Still Ahead

Singapore’s economic outlook has taken a sharp turn for the better, with private-sector economists raising their 2026 growth forecast to 5%, up significantly from 3.5% just three months earlier. The upgrade reflects a stronger-than-expected first half of the year, particularly in manufacturing, exports and technology-

Louis Koo Faces HK$149 Million Lawsuit Over 2019 Loan — How Did a HK$70 Million Debt Grow So Large?

Louis Koo Faces HK$149 Million Lawsuit Over 2019 Loan — How Did a HK$70 Million Debt Grow So Large?

Hong Kong actor and filmmaker Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company, One Cool Film Production Limited, are facing a civil lawsuit seeking more than HK$149.38 million (about US$19 million) over an alleged unpaid loan dating back to 2019. The case was filed in Hong Kong’

Singapore’s Green Flight Charge Is Coming in 2027 — Here’s How Much Passengers Could Pay

Singapore’s Green Flight Charge Is Coming in 2027 — Here’s How Much Passengers Could Pay

Singapore is moving ahead with a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy that will add a separate charge to air tickets for passengers departing the country from January 2027, as the city-state pushes to cut aviation emissions while building a regional SAF industry. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Singapore Stocks Hit Record Highs — But Analysts Warn the Easy Gains May Be Running Out

Singapore Stocks Hit Record Highs — But Analysts Warn the Easy Gains May Be Running Out

Singapore’s stock market has reached territory investors once only expected after years of gradual growth. But with the Straits Times Index (STI) trading at historically elevated valuations, the next leg of the rally may depend on something much harder to deliver: stronger corporate earnings. The STI reached an all-

Singapore’s 50 Richest Hold $303.5 Billion — But Tech Fortunes Are Taking a Hit

Singapore’s 50 Richest Hold $303.5 Billion — But Tech Fortunes Are Taking a Hit

Singapore’s wealthiest tycoons are proving surprisingly resilient despite a tougher year for technology stocks. The combined fortune of Singapore’s 50 richest people and families remained virtually unchanged at S$303.5 billion (US$239 billion) in Forbes’ 2026 ranking, even as several major tech fortunes suffered sharp declines.

Woman Loses S$108,500 Prudential Claim After Brain Aneurysm Surgery — The Clause That Decided Everything

Woman Loses S$108,500 Prudential Claim After Brain Aneurysm Surgery — The Clause That Decided Everything

SINGAPORE — A 45-year-old woman who survived a ruptured brain aneurysm has lost her legal battle against Prudential Assurance Company Singapore after the insurer refused to pay a S$108,500 critical illness claim over the type of surgery she underwent. The case has drawn attention to a question

Shawn Loh Says He’ll Listen First on Healthcare Costs and School Stress — But the Toughest Decisions Are Still Ahead

Shawn Loh Says He’ll Listen First on Healthcare Costs and School Stress — But the Toughest Decisions Are Still Ahead

SINGAPORE — Incoming Minister of State Shawn Loh is not entering Singapore’s Education and Health ministries with a ready-made list of sweeping reforms. Instead, he says he wants to listen first. But the issues already landing on his desk are anything but small. Healthcare affordability for ageing Singaporeans. Academic

Singaporeans Have Used S$30.4 Million in Culture Pass Credits — But the Bigger Challenge Is Just Beginning

Singaporeans Have Used S$30.4 Million in Culture Pass Credits — But the Bigger Challenge Is Just Beginning

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s SG Culture Pass has delivered a significant boost to the country’s arts and heritage scene during its first year, with about 411,000 Singaporeans using more than S$30.4 million in credits. But as the programme enters its second year, arts organisations and museums face

Van Driver Who Ran Over Cyclist Gets 14 Years in Jail—But the Original Murder Charge Took a Dramatic Turn

Van Driver Who Ran Over Cyclist Gets 14 Years in Jail—But the Original Murder Charge Took a Dramatic Turn

SINGAPORE — A 51-year-old van driver has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after a Singapore High Court found him guilty of deliberately causing grievous hurt to a cyclist in a 2023 road incident that initially led to an attempted murder charge. Toh Sze Ee was sentenced on

CD PROJEKT RED Has 2 Secret Games in Development — But What Are They?

CD PROJEKT RED Has 2 Secret Games in Development — But What Are They?

CD PROJEKT RED is keeping two major secrets under wraps. The Polish game developer behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises has confirmed that it currently has two unannounced gaming projects in development, adding another layer of intrigue to an already packed production pipeline. The disclosure came from Chief Financial Officer

Singapore’s New Green Flight Charge Is Coming in 2027 — But Air Cargo Just Got a One-Year Reprieve

Singapore’s New Green Flight Charge Is Coming in 2027 — But Air Cargo Just Got a One-Year Reprieve

Singapore is pressing ahead with its sustainable aviation plans, but air-cargo operators have been given another year to prepare for a new green levy. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on September 3 that the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy for air cargo will be deferred by

Singapore’s Panda Stars Get a Special Send-Off as a New Immersive Experience Opens—But There’s a Bigger Reason to Visit Now

Singapore’s Panda Stars Get a Special Send-Off as a New Immersive Experience Opens—But There’s a Bigger Reason to Visit Now

SINGAPORE — Giant panda fans have another reason to head to River Wonders this September as Singapore prepares to host its first-ever Panda Planet Immersive Experience, bringing visitors deeper into the world of giant pandas through interactive exhibits, virtual experiences and conservation stories. The limited-time attraction will run from

Singapore’s Fresh Coconut Milk Is Becoming Harder to Find — But One 3-Generation Family Is Fighting to Keep It Alive

Singapore’s Fresh Coconut Milk Is Becoming Harder to Find — But One 3-Generation Family Is Fighting to Keep It Alive

In an era when most home cooks can grab a carton of coconut milk from a supermarket shelf, one family in Singapore is still doing things the old-fashioned way — cracking coconuts, grating the flesh and pressing it fresh every morning. At Fortune Coconut Whan Neng in MacPherson Market &

Singapore Is Auctioning Luxury Homes Linked to the S$3 Billion Money-Laundering Case — One Penthouse Alone Is Guided at S$25.3 Million

Singapore Is Auctioning Luxury Homes Linked to the S$3 Billion Money-Laundering Case — One Penthouse Alone Is Guided at S$25.3 Million

SINGAPORE — Luxury homes in some of Singapore’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, along with a Grade A office unit at Suntec Tower One, are heading to auction as authorities begin the next major phase of liquidating assets forfeited in the country’s S$3 billion money-laundering case. A total

Singapore Is Adding a New Green Charge to Air Tickets in 2027 — But Cargo Gets a Major Reprieve

Singapore Is Adding a New Green Charge to Air Tickets in 2027 — But Cargo Gets a Major Reprieve

SINGAPORE — Air travellers departing Singapore are set to face a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy from January 2027, while the government has given the air-cargo industry another year to prepare for its own charge. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced on Thursday, September 3, that the

15,000 Singapore Taxpayers Hit by NSman Relief Error — Some May Have to Pay More, Others Could Get Money Back

15,000 Singapore Taxpayers Hit by NSman Relief Error — Some May Have to Pay More, Others Could Get Money Back

SINGAPORE — About 15,000 taxpayers in Singapore have been affected by incorrect National Service (NS) tax relief amounts after a system error generated inaccurate NS activity records, according to the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). The affected group includes NSmen, as well as eligible

Singapore F1 Opens Pit Lane to 4,500 Fans — But You Don’t Even Need a Grand Prix Ticket to Get In

Singapore F1 Opens Pit Lane to 4,500 Fans — But You Don’t Even Need a Grand Prix Ticket to Get In

SINGAPORE — Formula 1 fans hoping to get closer to the machines, garages and behind-the-scenes preparations of the Singapore Grand Prix are being offered a rare opportunity — and unlike most premium F1 experiences, they do not need to already own a race ticket. Singapore GP has opened the public

Father Wins Right to Choose Son’s Primary School — But What the Singapore Judge Said About “Prestige” Could Matter to Thousands of Parents

Father Wins Right to Choose Son’s Primary School — But What the Singapore Judge Said About “Prestige” Could Matter to Thousands of Parents

SINGAPORE — September 3, 2026 — A divorced father has won the authority to choose which primary school his young son will attend after a disagreement with his former wife escalated into a Family Justice Courts battle — but the most significant part of the ruling may be what the judge said should

SMRT Bus-Lorry Crash Leaves Bus Damaged at Outram Road — One Person Assessed for Minor Injuries

SMRT Bus-Lorry Crash Leaves Bus Damaged at Outram Road — One Person Assessed for Minor Injuries

SINGAPORE — A collision involving an SMRT bus and a lorry at a busy Outram Road junction left the bus with shattered windows and a badly damaged middle door on Wednesday (Sept. 2). The crash happened at the junction of Outram Road and 2nd Hospital Avenue, in the vicinity of Singapore&

SINGAPORE IS BUILDING BEYOND ITS SHORES: Massive Land-Reclamation Plans Could Reshape the Nation — Here’s What Comes Next

SINGAPORE IS BUILDING BEYOND ITS SHORES: Massive Land-Reclamation Plans Could Reshape the Nation — Here’s What Comes Next

SINGAPORE — Singapore is looking decades into the future with an ambitious plan to create more land, strengthen its defences against rising seas and prepare space for industries that could shape the country's next generation of economic growth. The city-state already has one of the world's

Australia Banned Social Media for Under-16s — Yet 81.5% Still Use It. Singapore Is Choosing a Very Different Fight

Australia Banned Social Media for Under-16s — Yet 81.5% Still Use It. Singapore Is Choosing a Very Different Fight

SINGAPORE — Australia tried barring children under 16 from social media. Malaysia followed with mandatory age verification. Singapore is heading in another direction — and the experiment unfolding across all three countries is exposing just how difficult it is to keep young people safe online without creating an entirely new set of

SINGAPORE AIRLINES FACES A $1.5-BILLION AIR INDIA DILEMMA — WALKING AWAY COULD COST EVEN MORE

SINGAPORE AIRLINES FACES A $1.5-BILLION AIR INDIA DILEMMA — WALKING AWAY COULD COST EVEN MORE

SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) is facing a difficult choice over its investment in loss-making Air India: continue funding a costly turnaround or risk taking an even bigger hit by walking away. The dilemma has intensified after Air India and its budget subsidiary, Air India Express, reported combined losses of

Singapore Airlines to Unveil New First and Business Class Seats on Nov 7 Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Singapore Airlines to Unveil New First and Business Class Seats on Nov 7 Ahead of 2027 Rollout

Singapore Airlines is preparing to pull back the curtain on its highly anticipated new First Class and Business Class cabins, giving selected frequent flyers an exclusive first look on Nov 7. The preview will take place at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, ahead of the planned

Singapore Family Raises Privacy Concerns After Stranger Allegedly Opens Private Massage Room at JB Spa

Singapore Family Raises Privacy Concerns After Stranger Allegedly Opens Private Massage Room at JB Spa

A routine family trip to Johor Bahru took an uncomfortable turn after a Singapore family said a man allegedly opened the door to their private massage room while they were partially undressed. The incident, which reportedly happened at around 9pm on Aug. 30, has since raised questions online about privacy,

“HOT GUY READING” GOES VIRAL — BUT SINGAPOREANS NOTICED SOMETHING ELSE

“HOT GUY READING” GOES VIRAL — BUT SINGAPOREANS NOTICED SOMETHING ELSE

A photo of a man quietly reading a book on a Singapore public bus has caught the internet’s attention after being featured by the popular Instagram account @hotguysreading. The account is known for posting photos of attractive men who are also seen reading. But this particular post sparked a