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Xiaomi 18 Fold makes its debut at IFA 2026 with wide form factor and XRing O3 chip
Xiaomi’s new wide-screen foldable will launch in China on 7 September.
Man turns to Reddit after friend orders pricier food but expects everyone to split the bill evenly
SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to share that one of his friends has a habit of ordering “expensive food…
Man weighs new job offer with same salary but no WFH—Redditors urge him not to make the switch
SINGAPORE: It seems working from home has become something workers are increasingly reluctant to give up. Rece…
Does having an open relationship/marriage last in Singapore in the long run? Netizens share their experiences
On Reddit, a netizen asked: "Has anyone seen an open relationship/marriage succeed long-term in SG?" This arti…
E.W. Barker: First Singapore minister to sign Separation Agreement in 1965
"In a country that would spend the next sixty years building a system around four racial categories, its first…
Apple Pay Express Mode comes to selected MRT stations, and here’s how you can enable it
Express Mode lets you hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the fare reader to pay without unlocking or authent…
Asia’s air crisis: Major cities hit emergency ‘hazardous’ AQI levels across Southeast Asia following Indonesian wildfires
Major Southeast Asian cities face hazardous AQI levels as air pollution reaches emergency levels across the re…
Maid swapped employer’s gold necklaces and bracelets with fakes, jailed 4 months
The 46-year-old Indonesian maid stole gold necklaces and bracelets worth at least S$6,300 while her employer w…
Comex 2026 celebrates 35 years with S$35 deals and discounts giving 35% off *Updated*
Enjoy four days of deals, including S$35 specials, 35% discounts and special prices for the first 35 customers…
Sim Lim Square Weekly Price List Downloads (Updated)
Sometimes, last-minute in-store shopping might be your best option.
Resident calls police after two girls seen sitting on edge of seventh-floor Toa Payoh car park
The girls reportedly sat on the wall and chatted for about an hour before police arrived and persuaded them to…
Wholesome Singapore guys immediately say yes to helping female TikToker who said she was being followed
One of the men said he saw no harm in helping someone in danger. Another said everyone should feel safe wherev…
Singaporean worker vents after colleagues call him ‘cheapskate’ for choosing cai fan over chicken rice
A Singaporean worker was unimpressed by a famous chicken rice stall’s portions and opted for cai fan instead, …
‘What was the lowest point of your marriage?’: Singaporeans share their stories and how they moved forward
Singaporeans got candid about what happened when their marriages hit rock bottom — and whether they managed to…
‘No sorry, no thanks for waiting’: Singapore jobseeker calls out interviewer for arriving 45 minutes late
“We don’t have to sell ourselves to you.” Probably not the response this jobseeker was expecting when she rais…
Singaporeans cheer WP Chief Pritam Singh singing Ai Piah Jia Eh Yia at Hungry Ghost Month celebration at Bedok Reservoir Road
A netizen caught the incident and uploaded the video on TikTok. Singaporeans were impressed. This article ( Si…
‘Downright heartless’: PAP MP Alex Yam calls out commenters for cruel remarks toward missing Singaporeans in Nepal
'I would hate to think that this is what we have become — that even when lives may have been lost, we still ca…
Josephine Teo on social media use for Singapore minors: No direct ban, but stronger safeguards
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo shared with members of the media Singapore’s ap…
Singapore’s limited data centre capacity could drive more demand to Johor; netizens say it’s still a win for the Little Red Dot
“Major win for SG” — some netizens see Johor’s data centre boom as a potential benefit for Singapore. This art…
Jamus Lim: Singapore must now foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed
Jamus Lim says Singapore must “foster an environment where SMEs are better positioned to succeed”, while recog…
Solar panels overtake coal as China’s biggest source of power capacity
Solar installations reached 1,286 gigawatts by the end of July, or 31.5% of the country’s total. This article …
Man arrested for loanshark harassment after red paint and graffiti found at Jalan Bukit Merah flat
A residential unit in Jalan Bukit Merah was found splashed with red paint and marked with loanshark graffiti, …
Chinese man extradited from Singapore pleads guilty to New Zealand burglary
After getting extradited from Singapore, Xuesong Zhang, a Chinese national, pleaded guilty to Auckland burglar…
Johor’s homegrown aircraft maker Aeronas secures RM357 million order as state eyes regional aerospace hub status
Johor-based aircraft manufacturer Aeronas Aerocraft has secured a RM357 million order for 50 light aircraft fr…
SG man, 53, says he earns up to S$20 in refunds daily, making over S$1K in under 2 months collecting thrown-away cans & bottles
His daily collections show how Singapore’s new 10-cent deposit scheme is turning thrown-away drink containers …
LTA: 11 locations in Orchard area ERP operations in SG to resume at revised rate of S$1
Traffic speeds in Orchard have stayed below the optimal range since October 2025, prompting weekday charges to…
‘Because we had her on our first try’: Couple explains daughter’s ‘Toto’ nickname to PM Wong
PM Wong asks the question we were all thinking: Why Toto? This article ( ‘Because we had her on our first try’…
AVS: Singapore residents keeping unlicensed cats may face fines of up to S$5K
Over 111,000 cats have been licensed since the scheme began, while new cat-keeping limits and enforcement rule…
Amos Yee spotted getting haircut in Taman Jurong as barber later removes viral video
The barber uploaded a video of Amos Yee getting a haircut on Sunday, but removed it after the clip attracted m…
Johor steps up Singapore investment push with RM110 billion in approved investments and 8% GDP growth on the table
Johor's Menteri Besar has outlined RM110 billion in approved investments and 8% GDP growth at a Singapore roun…
As Egypt aims to become a global hub, Singapore deepens ties with Africa’s second-largest economy
The two countries discussed expanding Singaporean business activity in Egypt and boosting trade in areas inclu…
LTA: Eight illegal cross-border ride-hailing drivers caught and vehicles impounded after industry tip-offs
The crackdown followed tip-offs from the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and National Taxi Associat…
‘I’ve had enough’: Woman considers cutting ties with parents after years of strained relationship
With her wedding approaching, one woman is considering cutting contact with her parents after years of feeling…
‘Bitter breeds bitter’: Singaporean shares life advice for younger adults
Younger Singaporeans have been reminded that there is more to adulthood than hitting the right milestones at t…
‘I’m scared of saying something stupid’: Man returns to work after 2 years of living as a homebody
He has a new job and is happy to be working again. The problem is that after two years mostly at home, he’s no…
‘Would you still marry them?’: Singaporeans discuss love, marriage and chronic illness
One netizen asked if being chronically ill could make a partner love them less, and others shared their experi…
MFA: Singapore to contribute US$100K to Red Cross humanitarian fundraising for Nepal-Tibet disaster relief
Singapore’s contribution will support emergency aid as more than 1,000 people remain missing after severe floo…
‘The driver did not brake’: Monkey allegedly hit by car at Mandai as authorities urge caution
The driver allegedly hit a monkey at the Mandai Crematorium and then drove away without stopping. The Animal C…
Singapore woman quits ‘soul-crushing’ corporate job but finds freelance life stressful on less than S$2k
She said even her daily S$4 iced tea now makes her feel guilty because of how much less she earns. This articl…
‘You’re gonna lose your job’: Singapore tech worker says every mistake triggers fears of being laid off
She said even small mistakes at work can trigger thoughts that she is about to lose her job. This article ( ‘Y…