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Marine community fears loss of biodiversity hotspot to proposed western island development

The government says it recognises the biodiversity value of the western islands and will conduct technical studies, including environmental assessments, before development plans proceed.

25/08/2026

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

25/08/2026

Fight, flight or freeze: Would you step in when danger strikes?

Fight, flight or freeze: Would you step in when danger strikes?

25/08/2026

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

25/08/2026

Singapore to put forward bid to host international tribunal for investment disputes: Edwin Tong

As countries pull away from multilateralism and ignore the rules-based system, the question to ask is "what are we doing about it?", said Law Minister Edwin Tong.

25/08/2026

'Just plain insulting': Sellers on Shopee and TikTok call out auto-generated AI ads that mislead customers

In one AI-generated video on Shopee, a book by a Singapore author, which deals with themes such as emotional and verbal abuse, was described as a "fun" story.

25/08/2026

Commentary: NDR 2026 - non-parents shouldn’t be default substitutes for parents on childcare leave

Commentary: NDR 2026 - non-parents shouldn’t be default substitutes for parents on childcare leave

25/08/2026

Government quality, capability set successful nations apart in a contested world: Chan Chun Sing

Government quality, capability set successful nations apart in a contested world: Chan Chun Sing

25/08/2026

Prabowo orders permits to be revoked for firms linked to Indonesia forest fires

Prabowo orders permits to be revoked for firms linked to Indonesia forest fires

25/08/2026

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

25/08/2026

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

Haze could return to Singapore as fires intensify in Sumatra, Kalimantan

25/08/2026

Fight, flight or freeze: Would you step in when danger strikes?

Fight, flight or freeze: Would you step in when danger strikes?

25/08/2026

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

25/08/2026

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Lengkok Bahru murder: Suspect taken back to crime scene

Lengkok Bahru murder: Suspect taken back to crime scene

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New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

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Robot falls flat on its face while attempting gymnastics routine

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Robot attempts gymnastics routine at World Humanoid Robot Games — and fails

Robot attempts gymnastics routine at World Humanoid Robot Games — and fails

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Robot crashes into judges' table at World Humanoid Robot Games

Robot crashes into judges' table at World Humanoid Robot Games

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3 injured after coordinated attacks hit southern Thailand

3 injured after coordinated attacks hit southern Thailand

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Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief

Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief

25/08/2026

South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea

South Korea and US vow close cooperation on North Korea

25/08/2026

Man hid behind plants to film pair having sex then threatened woman with video, gets jail and caning

Man hid behind plants to film pair having sex then threatened woman with video, gets jail and caning

25/08/2026

Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO

Commentary: What retail investors need to know before jumping into Anthropic’s IPO

25/08/2026

Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

25/08/2026

Trump says to double tariffs on Canada autos as trade fight heats up

25/08/2026

Commentary: Trump’s ‘57 nukes’ assessment and the hollowing out of North Korean denuclearisation

25/08/2026

Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says

25/08/2026

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Podcasts

Money Talks - With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?

With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?

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Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes

24/08/2026 Resume Pause 34 mins

Deep Dive - Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

20/08/2026 Resume Pause 30 mins

CNA Correspondent - Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

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Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?

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Lifestyle

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

25/08/2026

A 4-day coffee festival in Tanjong Pagar will bring together 34 roasters from around the world

A 4-day coffee festival in Tanjong Pagar will bring together 34 roasters from around the world

25/08/2026

Actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening

Actor Mat Yeung’s Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening

25/08/2026

Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen concerts coming to Esplanade Theatre

Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen concerts coming to Esplanade Theatre

25/08/2026

Malaysian drummer dies after collapsing onstage during rock festival in Pahang

Malaysian drummer dies after collapsing onstage during rock festival in Pahang

25/08/2026

Takashimaya's Mid-Autumn Festival fair features over 60 brands

Takashimaya's Mid-Autumn Festival fair features over 60 brands

25/08/2026

20 bookshops unite for Singapore's first Indie Bookshop Day, with book talks, stamp trails and more

20 bookshops unite for Singapore's first Indie Bookshop Day, with book talks, stamp trails and more

25/08/2026

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Commentary

Kalpana Vignehsa

Kalpana Vignehsa

Snap Insight: NDR 2026 - the real shift in family support goes beyond S$70,000 per child

25/08/2026

Edwin Yeo

Edwin Yeo

Commentary: It’s time to ask ourselves exactly how important football is to Singapore

24/08/2026

Charlene Tan

Charlene Tan

Commentary: Don’t settle for easy explanations after a pat on a child’s head turns into shoving incident

22/08/2026

Trevor Yu Kang Yang

Trevor Yu Kang Yang

Commentary: Workers shouldn’t have to figure out AI on their own

21/08/2026

Sinderpal Singh

Sinderpal Singh

Commentary: Should Asia be concerned that Washington dropped 'Indo' from the US Indo-Pacific Command?

20/08/2026

Annie Tan

Annie Tan

Commentary: Why do unconventional career choices go viral in Singapore?

19/08/2026

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20/08/2026

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TODAY

Quit your job, then serve 6 months' notice? What to check before signing a contract

Adulting: Quit your job, then serve 6 months' notice? What to check before signing a contract

Employment experts weigh in on what makes a reasonable notice period, what can be negotiated and how workers may secure an earlier release after quitting.

25/08/2026

My friend ran up S$30,000 in debt. Here's what she got right about recovering – and what she missed

Voices: My friend ran up S$30,000 in debt. Here's what she got right about recovering – and what she missed

23/08/2026

He grew up caught between two cultures. Now he's preserving his Chinese grandmother's hawker legacy

Up Close: He grew up caught between two cultures. Now he's preserving his Chinese grandmother's hawker legacy

23/08/2026

The debate on traditional gender roles has taken a turn

Big Read: The debate on traditional gender roles has taken a turn

22/08/2026

I stood where my great-great-grandmother watched her son, aged 11, leave China forever

Voices: I stood where my great-great-grandmother watched her son, aged 11, leave China forever

23/08/2026

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Luxury

From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026

From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026

25/08/2026

Nike and Adidas are back in the running shoe race

Nike and Adidas are back in the running shoe race

24/08/2026

Travel influencers are big business. But do they really drive bookings?

Travel influencers are big business. But do they really drive bookings?

24/08/2026

Why this Jakarta house has almost no visible windows

Why this Jakarta house has almost no visible windows

23/08/2026

Mercedes-Benz is rethinking the car showroom with its new Singapore Studio

Mercedes-Benz is rethinking the car showroom with its new Singapore Studio

22/08/2026

Why is it so hard to let go of the things we own?

Why is it so hard to let go of the things we own?

22/08/2026

For food-loving travellers, the hotel restaurant is no longer an afterthought

For food-loving travellers, the hotel restaurant is no longer an afterthought

21/08/2026

Insider

Ong Ye Kung finds his BMT buddy, Eric Sim, and uncovers truth behind old confession

From S$10,000 salary to hawker stall: This 30-year-old chooses Hokkien mee over tech job

Ex-offender becomes hawker’s apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here’s how he made it work

The search for nuclear fuel expands, from uranium mines to oceans to the moon

With uranium demand expected to double by 2040, countries are reopening mines, expanding enrichment capacity and exploring alternative fuels, seawater extraction and fusion technology, CNA’s The Nuclear Option finds.

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