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02 March 2026, Monday News

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Commentary: Japanese investment in China keeps rising despite political tensions

Commentary: Japanese investment in China keeps rising despite political tensions

3/3/2026 6:46 am
Luxury hotel Soori Penang is architect Chan Soo Khian’s tribute to the place he grew up in

Luxury hotel Soori Penang is architect Chan Soo Khian’s tribute to the place he grew up in

3/3/2026 6:46 am
‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East

‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East

3/3/2026 6:45 am
China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace

China backs Iran 'defending sovereignty', vows to push for peace

3/3/2026 6:45 am
Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

Commentary: There’s more than meets the eye to Singapore’s new Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft

3/3/2026 6:45 am
Most of the complaints over weak mobile coverage in Bidadari resolved: Josephine Teo

Most of the complaints over weak mobile coverage in Bidadari resolved: Josephine Teo

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Trump Outlines Goals for Operation Epic Fury, Hints at Extended Duration

Trump Outlines Goals for Operation Epic Fury, Hints at Extended Duration

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Singapore Authorities Bust Smuggling Operation: Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Hidden in Malaysian Bus

Singapore Authorities Bust Smuggling Operation: Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Hidden in Malaysian Bus

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Is China set to lower its 2026 growth target? This and other watchpoints at the Two Sessions

Is China set to lower its 2026 growth target? This and other watchpoints at the Two Sessions

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Pig's Organ Soup Stall Owner Turns Down $500k Offer, Chooses Retirement

Pig's Organ Soup Stall Owner Turns Down $500k Offer, Chooses Retirement

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Petronas, Sarawak lawsuits pose serious ‘constitutional stress test’, headache for Anwar government

Petronas, Sarawak lawsuits pose serious ‘constitutional stress test’, headache for Anwar government

3/3/2026 6:44 am
Singapore Explores Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies for a Sustainable Future

Singapore Explores Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies for a Sustainable Future

3/3/2026 6:44 am
PSP's Stephanie Tan on Parenthood: Balancing Career and Family is a Daily Struggle

PSP's Stephanie Tan on Parenthood: Balancing Career and Family is a Daily Struggle

3/3/2026 4:39 am
Singapore Tightens Security Checks, Leading to Causeway Congestion

Singapore Tightens Security Checks, Leading to Causeway Congestion

3/3/2026 1:54 am
Mark Lee Quizzes Children on Chinese Idioms for Red Packets

Mark Lee Quizzes Children on Chinese Idioms for Red Packets

3/3/2026 1:27 am
Zendaya and Tom Holland Reportedly Married in Secret, According to Stylist Law Roach

Zendaya and Tom Holland Reportedly Married in Secret, According to Stylist Law Roach

3/3/2026 1:27 am
SIA Cabin Crew's Compassion Shines in Time of Grief: Passenger Thanks Crew for Extraordinary Care

SIA Cabin Crew's Compassion Shines in Time of Grief: Passenger Thanks Crew for Extraordinary Care

3/3/2026 1:26 am
Singaporeans Stranded in Middle East Amidst Airspace Closures and Rising Tensions

Singaporeans Stranded in Middle East Amidst Airspace Closures and Rising Tensions

3/3/2026 12:50 am
Singapore and South Korea Upgrade Free Trade Agreement

Singapore and South Korea Upgrade Free Trade Agreement

2/3/2026 11:59 pm
New Mixed-Use District to Boost Johor-Singapore Economic Zone

New Mixed-Use District to Boost Johor-Singapore Economic Zone

2/3/2026 11:59 pm
Prolonged Middle East conflict and Hormuz closure could affect energy prices, supply chains

Prolonged Middle East conflict and Hormuz closure could affect energy prices, supply chains

2/3/2026 11:38 pm
Kampong AI in one-north to be completed in 2028, startups can work and live under one roof

Kampong AI in one-north to be completed in 2028, startups can work and live under one roof

2/3/2026 11:37 pm
Trump 'very disappointed' with Starmer for blocking use of UK's air bases, Telegraph says

Trump 'very disappointed' with Starmer for blocking use of UK's air bases, Telegraph says

2/3/2026 11:34 pm
No sign Iran's nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was

No sign Iran's nuclear sites were hit, IAEA says, but Iran alleges one was

2/3/2026 11:34 pm
Mary Hon Reflects on Relationship with Benz Hui's Daughter, Charmaine

Mary Hon Reflects on Relationship with Benz Hui's Daughter, Charmaine

2/3/2026 11:33 pm
Singapore to Review Safeguards for Online Video Games and Online Safety

Singapore to Review Safeguards for Online Video Games and Online Safety

2/3/2026 11:33 pm
Singapore to Train 100,000 Workers in AI 'Bilingualism'

Singapore to Train 100,000 Workers in AI 'Bilingualism'

2/3/2026 11:32 pm
Pig's Organ Soup Stall Owner Rejects $500K Offer, Chooses Retirement

Pig's Organ Soup Stall Owner Rejects $500K Offer, Chooses Retirement

2/3/2026 11:32 pm
India and Canada aim to conclude free trade deal by end-2026

India and Canada aim to conclude free trade deal by end-2026

2/3/2026 10:24 pm
Kuwait Air Defenses Down US Fighter Jets in Friendly Fire Incident

Kuwait Air Defenses Down US Fighter Jets in Friendly Fire Incident

2/3/2026 10:23 pm
Singapore Enhances Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

Singapore Enhances Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

2/3/2026 10:23 pm
Singapore Explores Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies to Secure Energy Future

Singapore Explores Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies to Secure Energy Future

2/3/2026 10:00 pm
Singapore Forecasts Thundery Showers in First Half of March

Singapore Forecasts Thundery Showers in First Half of March

2/3/2026 10:00 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Hamid Razak on community partnerships for bilingualism

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Hamid Razak on community partnerships for bilingualism

2/3/2026 9:48 pm
'Magic bus' no more: ICA officers find 1,488 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in Malaysia vehicle

'Magic bus' no more: ICA officers find 1,488 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes hidden in Malaysia vehicle

2/3/2026 9:33 pm
Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to 2 terms

Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to 2 terms

2/3/2026 9:33 pm
Government to Upskill 100,000 Workers in AI 'Bilingualism'

Government to Upskill 100,000 Workers in AI 'Bilingualism'

2/3/2026 9:31 pm
MP Calls for Enhanced Early Support and Scaling of Resources in Mainstream Schools to Support Inclusion

MP Calls for Enhanced Early Support and Scaling of Resources in Mainstream Schools to Support Inclusion

2/3/2026 9:27 pm
MP Calls for Enhanced Support for Students with Special Educational Needs

MP Calls for Enhanced Support for Students with Special Educational Needs

2/3/2026 9:27 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Lee Hui Ying on reigniting love for mother tongues

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Lee Hui Ying on reigniting love for mother tongues

2/3/2026 9:26 pm
Middle East Conflict Intensifies: Israel Strikes Iran and Lebanon, Iran Rejects Talks

Middle East Conflict Intensifies: Israel Strikes Iran and Lebanon, Iran Rejects Talks

2/3/2026 9:26 pm
President Tharman Highlights Shared Drive for Excellence Between Singapore and South Korea

President Tharman Highlights Shared Drive for Excellence Between Singapore and South Korea

2/3/2026 9:00 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Elysa Chen on the power of the arts in student well-being

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Elysa Chen on the power of the arts in student well-being

2/3/2026 8:52 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: David Hoe on SkillsFuture 'taster sessions'

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: David Hoe on SkillsFuture 'taster sessions'

2/3/2026 8:52 pm
MP Calls for Enhanced SEN Support in Mainstream Schools

MP Calls for Enhanced SEN Support in Mainstream Schools

2/3/2026 8:51 pm
Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US Centcom says

Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US Centcom says

2/3/2026 8:33 pm
Singapore 'seriously studying' potential deployment of advanced nuclear energy technologies: Dr Tan See Leng

Singapore 'seriously studying' potential deployment of advanced nuclear energy technologies: Dr Tan See Leng

2/3/2026 8:32 pm
Singapore to experience thundery showers on most afternoons in first half of March

Singapore to experience thundery showers on most afternoons in first half of March

2/3/2026 8:32 pm
Inappropriate content, cyberbullying: Govt studying need for safeguards on online video games

Inappropriate content, cyberbullying: Govt studying need for safeguards on online video games

2/3/2026 8:32 pm
Navigating the AI Revolution: Reimagining Education for the Future

Navigating the AI Revolution: Reimagining Education for the Future

2/3/2026 8:30 pm
NCMP Andre Low Raises Concerns About SkillsFuture Program

NCMP Andre Low Raises Concerns About SkillsFuture Program

2/3/2026 8:30 pm
Singapore MP Urges Education System Transformation to Meet Evolving Market Needs

Singapore MP Urges Education System Transformation to Meet Evolving Market Needs

2/3/2026 8:30 pm
Lifelong Learning Must Lead to Real Mobility, MP Raises Concerns Over Agency's Dual Reporting

Lifelong Learning Must Lead to Real Mobility, MP Raises Concerns Over Agency's Dual Reporting

2/3/2026 8:29 pm
Woman, 40, accused of repeated sexual offences against boy aged below 16 in parked car, other locations

Woman, 40, accused of repeated sexual offences against boy aged below 16 in parked car, other locations

2/3/2026 7:50 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Dennis Tan on sleep health and later school start

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Dennis Tan on sleep health and later school start

2/3/2026 7:50 pm
China Evacuates Citizens from Iran Amidst Middle East Conflict

China Evacuates Citizens from Iran Amidst Middle East Conflict

2/3/2026 7:49 pm
Law Minister Defends Attorney-General Appointment Process

Law Minister Defends Attorney-General Appointment Process

2/3/2026 7:49 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Eileen Chong on PSLE

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Eileen Chong on PSLE

2/3/2026 7:29 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Denise Phua on Singapore's education 'arms race'

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Denise Phua on Singapore's education 'arms race'

2/3/2026 7:29 pm
MP Calls for Classroom Temperature Standards and Air-Conditioning in Parliament

MP Calls for Classroom Temperature Standards and Air-Conditioning in Parliament

2/3/2026 7:28 pm
Parliamentarian Proposes Early Entrepreneurship Education in Schools

Parliamentarian Proposes Early Entrepreneurship Education in Schools

2/3/2026 7:28 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Lee Hui Ying on less stressful, more joyful learning

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Lee Hui Ying on less stressful, more joyful learning

2/3/2026 7:28 pm
Daily roundup: Bus driver, 74, trapped in crash with lorry on Upper East Coast Road — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Bus driver, 74, trapped in crash with lorry on Upper East Coast Road — and other top stories today

2/3/2026 6:52 pm
Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East

Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East

2/3/2026 6:52 pm
Greenland vote in Danish election to test sentiment on independence and Denmark ties

Greenland vote in Danish election to test sentiment on independence and Denmark ties

2/3/2026 6:52 pm
Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump

Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump

2/3/2026 6:52 pm
Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage

Iranian-made drone hits British air base in Cyprus, causing limited damage

2/3/2026 6:52 pm
Government to support 100,000 workers to become pathfinders for AI 'bilingualism': Josephine Teo

Government to support 100,000 workers to become pathfinders for AI 'bilingualism': Josephine Teo

2/3/2026 6:51 pm
Wi-Fi routers sold in Singapore must have stronger security measures by 2027: Tan Kiat How

Wi-Fi routers sold in Singapore must have stronger security measures by 2027: Tan Kiat How

2/3/2026 6:51 pm
Explore, craft, collaborate in interactive Minecraft Experience coming to Mandai Wildlife Reserve soon

Explore, craft, collaborate in interactive Minecraft Experience coming to Mandai Wildlife Reserve soon

2/3/2026 6:51 pm
Man in Malaysia hangs on to ex-wife's car as she drives off, gets arrested for drug use

Man in Malaysia hangs on to ex-wife's car as she drives off, gets arrested for drug use

2/3/2026 6:50 pm
Mary Hon feels lacking as godma to Benz Hui's daughter: 'I didn't accompany her a lot during this difficult period'

Mary Hon feels lacking as godma to Benz Hui's daughter: 'I didn't accompany her a lot during this difficult period'

2/3/2026 6:49 pm
Singapore to Revamp Key Tourism Areas to Boost International Appeal

Singapore to Revamp Key Tourism Areas to Boost International Appeal

2/3/2026 6:49 pm
Government Reviews Safeguards for Online Video Games and AI Amidst Concerns

Government Reviews Safeguards for Online Video Games and AI Amidst Concerns

2/3/2026 6:49 pm
Singapore Bolsters Online Child Safety with Holistic Approach

Singapore Bolsters Online Child Safety with Holistic Approach

2/3/2026 6:38 pm
Chinese New Year Celebrations in Montreal Reflect Shifting Canada-China Dynamics

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Montreal Reflect Shifting Canada-China Dynamics

2/3/2026 6:38 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Jasmin Lau on Institute of Digital Government to rebuild outdated systems

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Jasmin Lau on Institute of Digital Government to rebuild outdated systems

2/3/2026 5:50 pm
Tech layoffs stem from companies comparing ‘revenue per bot vs revenue per employee,’ netizen argues

Tech layoffs stem from companies comparing ‘revenue per bot vs revenue per employee,’ netizen argues

2/3/2026 5:50 pm
Singapore Launches National AI Impact Programme to Broaden AI Adoption

Singapore Launches National AI Impact Programme to Broaden AI Adoption

2/3/2026 5:50 pm
Singapore and South Korea Launch AI Alliance with US$300 Million Fund

Singapore and South Korea Launch AI Alliance with US$300 Million Fund

2/3/2026 5:49 pm
New training academy to equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

New training academy to equip more than 150,000 public officers with digital, data and AI skills

2/3/2026 5:49 pm
5 arrested in CNB operation; Over 1,200 Kpods seized

5 arrested in CNB operation; Over 1,200 Kpods seized

2/3/2026 5:49 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Henry Kwek on spurring AI-centric IT development

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Henry Kwek on spurring AI-centric IT development

2/3/2026 5:29 pm
Singapore Launches National AI Impact Programme to Democratize AI Benefits

Singapore Launches National AI Impact Programme to Democratize AI Benefits

2/3/2026 5:28 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Jessica Tan on responsible AI

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Jessica Tan on responsible AI

2/3/2026 5:28 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Tin Pei Ling on trust in a digital world

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Tin Pei Ling on trust in a digital world

2/3/2026 5:28 pm
Singapore Enhances Cybersecurity Defenses with New Measures and Threat Intelligence Sharing

Singapore Enhances Cybersecurity Defenses with New Measures and Threat Intelligence Sharing

2/3/2026 5:27 pm
Singapore, South Korea expand AI, nuclear cooperation; leaders agree to upgrade FTA

Singapore, South Korea expand AI, nuclear cooperation; leaders agree to upgrade FTA

2/3/2026 5:00 pm
Zendaya has married Tom Holland in secret

Zendaya has married Tom Holland in secret

2/3/2026 5:00 pm
Sentosa, Orchard Road being redeveloped to boost Singapore's appeal to tourists: Alvin Tan

Sentosa, Orchard Road being redeveloped to boost Singapore's appeal to tourists: Alvin Tan

2/3/2026 4:59 pm
Singapore's Quantum-Safe Network Expansion: QKD Focus, PQC Delay?

Singapore's Quantum-Safe Network Expansion: QKD Focus, PQC Delay?

2/3/2026 4:57 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Gerald Giam on cyber defence

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Gerald Giam on cyber defence

2/3/2026 4:57 pm
MP Highlights Importance of Historical Exhibitions and Responsible AI Development

MP Highlights Importance of Historical Exhibitions and Responsible AI Development

2/3/2026 4:56 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Fadli Fawzi on AI and media literacy and declassification and national history

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Fadli Fawzi on AI and media literacy and declassification and national history

2/3/2026 4:56 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: He Ting Ru on indecent AI content, social media and children

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: He Ting Ru on indecent AI content, social media and children

2/3/2026 4:56 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Sharael Taha on AI as strategic advantage and digital for good

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Sharael Taha on AI as strategic advantage and digital for good

2/3/2026 4:35 pm
Singapore's AI Strategy: Addressing Challenges and Defining Success

Singapore's AI Strategy: Addressing Challenges and Defining Success

2/3/2026 4:35 pm
Singapore Parliament Discusses Ministry Spending Plans

Singapore Parliament Discusses Ministry Spending Plans

2/3/2026 4:35 pm
Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Alvin Tan on keeping Singapore attractive to visitors and start-ups

Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 3: Alvin Tan on keeping Singapore attractive to visitors and start-ups

2/3/2026 4:35 pm
Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’

Indonesia’s offer to mediate US-Iran conflict seen as ‘bold’ but ‘unrealistic’

2/3/2026 4:34 pm


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