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05 May 2026, Tuesday News

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Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court Fire: A Chain of Failures and Global Shifts in Tourism, Social Media, Energy, and K-Pop

Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court Fire: A Chain of Failures and Global Shifts in Tourism, Social Media, Energy, and K-Pop

16 hours ago
Singaporean Malone Lam Faces Continued Legal Battles in US Cryptocurrency Theft Case

Singaporean Malone Lam Faces Continued Legal Battles in US Cryptocurrency Theft Case

16 hours ago
Entrepreneurs reimagine traditional Chinese medicine through cocktail bars and modern apothecaries

Entrepreneurs reimagine traditional Chinese medicine through cocktail bars and modern apothecaries

16 hours ago
‘Don't miss next GE,’ WP chief Pritam Singh tells Singaporeans

‘Don't miss next GE,’ WP chief Pritam Singh tells Singaporeans

17 hours ago
S$1.73 million Henderson Road flat breaks Singapore resale record

S$1.73 million Henderson Road flat breaks Singapore resale record

17 hours ago
Caning in Schools: Balancing Discipline and Psychological Impact

Caning in Schools: Balancing Discipline and Psychological Impact

17 hours ago
China's Rising Soft Power: From Snooker to Cyberpunk Architecture

China's Rising Soft Power: From Snooker to Cyberpunk Architecture

17 hours ago
Philippines turns to Russia and China for oil amid energy crisis

Philippines turns to Russia and China for oil amid energy crisis

17 hours ago
From Chongqing to Shanghai, why China travel is taking off among Singaporeans

From Chongqing to Shanghai, why China travel is taking off among Singaporeans

17 hours ago
Singapore Seeks Balanced AI Transition to Avoid Jobless Growth and Worker Resistance

Singapore Seeks Balanced AI Transition to Avoid Jobless Growth and Worker Resistance

17 hours ago
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Investors Focus on Earnings Amid US-Iran Tensions

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Investors Focus on Earnings Amid US-Iran Tensions

18 hours ago
Sengkang WP MPs Highlight Focus on Residents’ Issues, Asia’s Energy Deal Disparity

Sengkang WP MPs Highlight Focus on Residents’ Issues, Asia’s Energy Deal Disparity

19 hours ago
Israeli Judge Extends Detention of Flotilla Activists, Citing Reasonable Suspicion

Israeli Judge Extends Detention of Flotilla Activists, Citing Reasonable Suspicion

19 hours ago
Russian Strikes Kill 18 Across Ukraine Despite Declared Truce

Russian Strikes Kill 18 Across Ukraine Despite Declared Truce

20 hours ago
Cruise Ship Stranded off Cape Verde Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

Cruise Ship Stranded off Cape Verde Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

20 hours ago
Malaysia's Rising Obesity Rate Linked to Dietary Habits

Malaysia's Rising Obesity Rate Linked to Dietary Habits

21 hours ago
US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Ships Attacked, Oil Prices Surge

US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Ships Attacked, Oil Prices Surge

21 hours ago
Middle East Conflict Fuels Energy Crisis and Supply Chain Restructuring in Asia Pacific

Middle East Conflict Fuels Energy Crisis and Supply Chain Restructuring in Asia Pacific

21 hours ago
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi's Life at Risk in Iranian Prison

Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi's Life at Risk in Iranian Prison

21 hours ago
Singapore Health Minister Reassures Public on Bedok Dining Safety Amid TB Clusters

Singapore Health Minister Reassures Public on Bedok Dining Safety Amid TB Clusters

23 hours ago
Shopper Praises Supermarket Worker for Cleaning Grocery Baskets, Sparks Hygiene Debate

Shopper Praises Supermarket Worker for Cleaning Grocery Baskets, Sparks Hygiene Debate

23 hours ago
Malaysia Considers Fuel Subsidy Changes Amid Rising Costs

Malaysia Considers Fuel Subsidy Changes Amid Rising Costs

Yesterday
India's National Stock Exchange Set to Launch IPO After Decade-Long Delay

India's National Stock Exchange Set to Launch IPO After Decade-Long Delay

5/5/2026 10:51 pm
EU and US Trade Officials to Meet Amid Tariff Dispute

EU and US Trade Officials to Meet Amid Tariff Dispute

5/5/2026 10:51 pm
Residents Lead Community Initiatives in Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru

Residents Lead Community Initiatives in Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru

5/5/2026 10:51 pm
SCDF to Review Paramedic’s Statements After Bodycam Footage Shows Birth Certificate Requests

SCDF to Review Paramedic’s Statements After Bodycam Footage Shows Birth Certificate Requests

5/5/2026 10:28 pm
Motion: Ng Chee Meng on artificial intelligence transition with no jobless growth

Motion: Ng Chee Meng on artificial intelligence transition with no jobless growth

5/5/2026 10:08 pm
Saktiandi Supaat on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Saktiandi Supaat on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 10:08 pm
New Zealand PM Luxon Highlights Indo-Pacific’s Economic and Security Links

New Zealand PM Luxon Highlights Indo-Pacific’s Economic and Security Links

5/5/2026 10:07 pm
Fifth Suspect Arrested in Singapore Scam Syndicate Case

Fifth Suspect Arrested in Singapore Scam Syndicate Case

5/5/2026 10:07 pm
MP Calls for Proactive Intervention Based on Labour Market Data

MP Calls for Proactive Intervention Based on Labour Market Data

5/5/2026 9:42 pm
Company Director Fined Over S$1 Million, Jailed for Under-Declaring Vehicle Values

Company Director Fined Over S$1 Million, Jailed for Under-Declaring Vehicle Values

5/5/2026 9:41 pm
Singapore to Launch New Agency to Strengthen Workforce and Skills Ecosystem

Singapore to Launch New Agency to Strengthen Workforce and Skills Ecosystem

5/5/2026 9:40 pm
Most Vulnerable Missing Persons Found Within a Day

Most Vulnerable Missing Persons Found Within a Day

5/5/2026 9:35 pm
Questions Raised on New Skills and Workforce Development Agency's Proactive Role

Questions Raised on New Skills and Workforce Development Agency's Proactive Role

5/5/2026 9:20 pm
Man to be Charged for Loan Shark Harassment in Bukit Batok

Man to be Charged for Loan Shark Harassment in Bukit Batok

5/5/2026 9:09 pm
Singaporean Jailed for Employing Overstaying Bangladeshi National

Singaporean Jailed for Employing Overstaying Bangladeshi National

5/5/2026 9:08 pm
Neo Kok Beng on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Neo Kok Beng on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 8:33 pm
Call for Additional SkillsFuture Credits and Outcome-Based Funding

Call for Additional SkillsFuture Credits and Outcome-Based Funding

5/5/2026 8:32 pm
MP Calls for Review of SkillsFuture Approach

MP Calls for Review of SkillsFuture Approach

5/5/2026 8:32 pm
Gaza risks becoming a ‘silent or forgotten crisis’ despite ceasefire: Singapore Red Cross

Gaza risks becoming a ‘silent or forgotten crisis’ despite ceasefire: Singapore Red Cross

5/5/2026 8:31 pm
Singapore Florists Grapple with Falling Sales and Rising Costs Ahead of Mother’s Day

Singapore Florists Grapple with Falling Sales and Rising Costs Ahead of Mother’s Day

5/5/2026 8:31 pm
Gardens by the Bay Ranks Third in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Gardens by the Bay Ranks Third in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards

5/5/2026 7:53 pm
NMP Calls for Outcome-Based Mandate for New Skills and Workforce Development Agency

NMP Calls for Outcome-Based Mandate for New Skills and Workforce Development Agency

5/5/2026 7:43 pm
Singapore's New Skills and Workforce Development Agency Signals Shift to Lifelong Learning and Demand-Led Training

Singapore's New Skills and Workforce Development Agency Signals Shift to Lifelong Learning and Demand-Led Training

5/5/2026 7:42 pm
Terence Ho on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Terence Ho on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 7:21 pm
Kenneth Tiong on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Kenneth Tiong on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 7:21 pm
Singapore to Merge Agencies to Prepare Workforce for AI

Singapore to Merge Agencies to Prepare Workforce for AI

5/5/2026 7:14 pm
DSA Applications Open for Secondary Schools and JCs

DSA Applications Open for Secondary Schools and JCs

5/5/2026 7:14 pm
Fire Breaks Out in Joo Seng Road HDB Unit, Eight Hospitalized

Fire Breaks Out in Joo Seng Road HDB Unit, Eight Hospitalized

5/5/2026 7:13 pm
Singapore Passes Bill to Implement Malaysian Border Laws for RTS Link

Singapore Passes Bill to Implement Malaysian Border Laws for RTS Link

5/5/2026 6:55 pm
'Unwarranted, not fair': Alvin Tan clarifies Jamus Lim's statements on fairness, independence of AVS' investigations

'Unwarranted, not fair': Alvin Tan clarifies Jamus Lim's statements on fairness, independence of AVS' investigations

5/5/2026 6:42 pm
Australian Content Creator Explores Singaporean Hawker Food

Australian Content Creator Explores Singaporean Hawker Food

5/5/2026 6:41 pm
No tip, no food: Delivery rider allegedly demands $10 from woman over KFC order

No tip, no food: Delivery rider allegedly demands $10 from woman over KFC order

5/5/2026 6:41 pm
New Skills Agency Should Prioritize Lower-Wage Workers and SMEs: MP

New Skills Agency Should Prioritize Lower-Wage Workers and SMEs: MP

5/5/2026 6:34 pm
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

5/5/2026 6:15 pm
'Go away lah': Caucasian TikToker singing on Singapore bus with guitar draws mixed reactions

'Go away lah': Caucasian TikToker singing on Singapore bus with guitar draws mixed reactions

5/5/2026 6:14 pm
Daily roundup: Seniors, caregivers, tourists to benefit from ComfortDelGro's QR code feature at designated pick-up points — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Seniors, caregivers, tourists to benefit from ComfortDelGro's QR code feature at designated pick-up points — and other top stories today

5/5/2026 6:14 pm
SWDA must adopt people-centric approach, track KPIs: MP He Ting Ru

SWDA must adopt people-centric approach, track KPIs: MP He Ting Ru

5/5/2026 6:13 pm
MP Seeks Clarity on SWDA’s Approach to Skills Gaps and Success Metrics

MP Seeks Clarity on SWDA’s Approach to Skills Gaps and Success Metrics

5/5/2026 6:13 pm
NMP Mark Lee advocates for user-centric skills and jobs system in parliament

NMP Mark Lee advocates for user-centric skills and jobs system in parliament

5/5/2026 6:13 pm
Jessica Tan on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Jessica Tan on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 6:13 pm
Singapore Man Warns of Unethical Durian Seller

Singapore Man Warns of Unethical Durian Seller

5/5/2026 6:08 pm
Maid's Theft Charge Set Aside After Claiming Items Were Discarded

Maid's Theft Charge Set Aside After Claiming Items Were Discarded

5/5/2026 5:42 pm
Eileen Chong on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Eileen Chong on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 5:42 pm
SMRT Bus Catches Fire Near Woodgrove Primary School, No Injuries Reported

SMRT Bus Catches Fire Near Woodgrove Primary School, No Injuries Reported

5/5/2026 5:41 pm
Singapore Semiconductor Firms Expand into US Amid AI Boom

Singapore Semiconductor Firms Expand into US Amid AI Boom

5/5/2026 5:41 pm
Singapore outlines seamless RTS Link immigration process for commuters

Singapore outlines seamless RTS Link immigration process for commuters

5/5/2026 5:35 pm
New Agency to Boost Skills and Workforce Development

New Agency to Boost Skills and Workforce Development

5/5/2026 5:20 pm
Gerald Giam on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Gerald Giam on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 5:20 pm
India's National Stock Exchange to Launch IPO After Decade of Delays

India's National Stock Exchange to Launch IPO After Decade of Delays

5/5/2026 5:19 pm
Singapore Man Confronts Woman for Illegal Pigeon Feeding, Incident Escalates

Singapore Man Confronts Woman for Illegal Pigeon Feeding, Incident Escalates

5/5/2026 5:10 pm
Beyonce and Nicole Kidman Bring Daughters to Met Gala, Breaking Age Restriction

Beyonce and Nicole Kidman Bring Daughters to Met Gala, Breaking Age Restriction

5/5/2026 5:08 pm
Caning in schools to be used only 'if all other measures are inadequate': Desmond Lee

Caning in schools to be used only 'if all other measures are inadequate': Desmond Lee

5/5/2026 4:41 pm
'Deeply humbling' to witness PM Wong's response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note

'Deeply humbling' to witness PM Wong's response to letter, says Singaporean who penned note

5/5/2026 4:37 pm
Yeo Wan Ling on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Yeo Wan Ling on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 4:37 pm
Iran warns US it hasn't 'even started' as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

Iran warns US it hasn't 'even started' as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens

5/5/2026 4:36 pm
Corporal Punishment in Schools: Singapore's Approach

Corporal Punishment in Schools: Singapore's Approach

5/5/2026 4:36 pm
Minister challenges WP MP Jamus Lim over anecdote in Parliament

Minister challenges WP MP Jamus Lim over anecdote in Parliament

5/5/2026 4:36 pm
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean

5/5/2026 4:15 pm
Tan See Leng on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

Tan See Leng on Skills and Workforce Development Agency Bill

5/5/2026 4:15 pm
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Welcome Third Child, Son Nautas Madden

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Welcome Third Child, Son Nautas Madden

5/5/2026 4:14 pm
Meryl Streep Reveals Why She Never Attends the Met Gala

Meryl Streep Reveals Why She Never Attends the Met Gala

5/5/2026 4:14 pm
Three die from hantavirus on cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde

Three die from hantavirus on cruise ship MV Hondius off Cape Verde

5/5/2026 4:14 pm
MP Lee Highlights Implementation as Key to Cross-Border Rail Bill Success

MP Lee Highlights Implementation as Key to Cross-Border Rail Bill Success

5/5/2026 3:48 pm
US Threatens China with Travel Restrictions Over Deportation Issue

US Threatens China with Travel Restrictions Over Deportation Issue

5/5/2026 3:44 pm
Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

5/5/2026 3:44 pm
The Boyz Members Kevin and Jacob to Hold Free Meet-and-Greet in Singapore

The Boyz Members Kevin and Jacob to Hold Free Meet-and-Greet in Singapore

5/5/2026 3:43 pm
Sylvia Lim Supports Border Control Bill, Seeks Clarifications on Jurisdiction and Potential Tensions

Sylvia Lim Supports Border Control Bill, Seeks Clarifications on Jurisdiction and Potential Tensions

5/5/2026 3:26 pm
Neo Kok Beng on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

Neo Kok Beng on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

5/5/2026 3:26 pm
Yip Hon Weng on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

Yip Hon Weng on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

5/5/2026 3:25 pm
Modi's party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election

Modi's party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election

5/5/2026 3:16 pm
Oil Prices Ease as US Navy Challenges Iran’s Grip on Strait of Hormuz

Oil Prices Ease as US Navy Challenges Iran’s Grip on Strait of Hormuz

5/5/2026 3:15 pm
Dollar Rises Amid Middle East Tensions, Yen Strengthens

Dollar Rises Amid Middle East Tensions, Yen Strengthens

5/5/2026 3:15 pm
Europe Reacts to US Troop Withdrawal, Calls for Increased Security Responsibility

Europe Reacts to US Troop Withdrawal, Calls for Increased Security Responsibility

5/5/2026 3:15 pm
RTS Link Success Hinges on Robust Safeguards, Not Just Speed: MP

RTS Link Success Hinges on Robust Safeguards, Not Just Speed: MP

5/5/2026 2:56 pm
Vikram Nair on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

Vikram Nair on Cross-Border Railways (Border Control Co-Location) Bill

5/5/2026 2:56 pm
The best, boldest and most 'wait, what?' Met Gala outfits, from Bad Bunny's old-man look to Heidi Klum's marble sculpture costume

The best, boldest and most 'wait, what?' Met Gala outfits, from Bad Bunny's old-man look to Heidi Klum's marble sculpture costume

5/5/2026 2:42 pm
Feathers, corsets and chaos: We asked three generations to judge the Met Gala looks

Feathers, corsets and chaos: We asked three generations to judge the Met Gala looks

5/5/2026 2:42 pm
Olivia Wilde Raises Eyebrows Wearing Cage on Her Butt at Met Gala 2026

Olivia Wilde Raises Eyebrows Wearing Cage on Her Butt at Met Gala 2026

5/5/2026 2:42 pm


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