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Singapore News - May 7, 2026 (Thursday)

Latest News On 07 May 2026, Thursday

Iran War May Lead to 'Skimpflation': Businesses Offer Consumers Less Quality for the Same Money

Iran War May Lead to 'Skimpflation': Businesses Offer Consumers Less Quality for the Same Money

8/5/2026 7:22 am
WHO Confirms Five Hantavirus Cases as Cruise Ship Outbreak Raises Global Concerns

WHO Confirms Five Hantavirus Cases as Cruise Ship Outbreak Raises Global Concerns

8/5/2026 7:21 am
At Lunuganga in Sri Lanka, you don’t check in — you step into Geoffrey Bawa’s dreamscape

At Lunuganga in Sri Lanka, you don’t check in — you step into Geoffrey Bawa’s dreamscape

8/5/2026 6:50 am
Indonesian Housemanship Pushes Young Doctors to Brink of Exhaustion and Abuse

Indonesian Housemanship Pushes Young Doctors to Brink of Exhaustion and Abuse

8/5/2026 6:49 am
Commentary: Pork blood products will return to Singapore - but are diners ready?

Commentary: Pork blood products will return to Singapore - but are diners ready?

8/5/2026 6:49 am
Global stocks mostly fall as US rally shows signs of fatigue

Global stocks mostly fall as US rally shows signs of fatigue

8/5/2026 6:49 am
Commentary: Chipmakers' AI boom is ignoring history

Commentary: Chipmakers' AI boom is ignoring history

8/5/2026 6:49 am
Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises Global Health Concerns

Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises Global Health Concerns

8/5/2026 6:48 am
US military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on US forces in the Strait of Hormuz

US military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on US forces in the Strait of Hormuz

8/5/2026 6:47 am
President Trump Faces Trade Court Setback Over Global Tariffs

President Trump Faces Trade Court Setback Over Global Tariffs

8/5/2026 6:47 am
Southeast Asia's heatwave warnings and energy crisis

Southeast Asia's heatwave warnings and energy crisis

8/5/2026 6:18 am
Canada May Limit Chinese EV Imports to Prevent Dominance

Canada May Limit Chinese EV Imports to Prevent Dominance

8/5/2026 6:18 am
Kesha went through a 'horrible filler phase'

Kesha went through a 'horrible filler phase'

8/5/2026 5:26 am
Singapore bank UOB aims to double wealth income by 2030

Singapore bank UOB aims to double wealth income by 2030

8/5/2026 5:26 am
225 people under investigation for alleged involvement in scams; victims lost more than $4.8m

225 people under investigation for alleged involvement in scams; victims lost more than $4.8m

8/5/2026 5:24 am
Crocodile seen in waters off Sentosa Cove trapped, euthanised: NParks

Crocodile seen in waters off Sentosa Cove trapped, euthanised: NParks

8/5/2026 5:24 am
'Don't make me paint house': Man arrested for alleged loan shark harassment in Pasir Ris

'Don't make me paint house': Man arrested for alleged loan shark harassment in Pasir Ris

8/5/2026 5:24 am
Former UK Border Force Official and Ex-Hong Kong Policeman Convicted of Shadow Policing for China

Former UK Border Force Official and Ex-Hong Kong Policeman Convicted of Shadow Policing for China

8/5/2026 5:16 am
Trump hails talks with Brazil's Lula despite earlier tensions

Trump hails talks with Brazil's Lula despite earlier tensions

8/5/2026 5:16 am
Bedok, Bukit Panjang and Tiong Bahru-Redhill designated as Age Well Neighbourhoods

Bedok, Bukit Panjang and Tiong Bahru-Redhill designated as Age Well Neighbourhoods

8/5/2026 5:16 am
Singapore wants to build closer ties with Malaysia's east coast states: SM Lee

Singapore wants to build closer ties with Malaysia's east coast states: SM Lee

8/5/2026 5:16 am
ASEAN leaders expected to issue joint statement on Middle East crisis

ASEAN leaders expected to issue joint statement on Middle East crisis

8/5/2026 5:16 am
Two Singapore residents on hantavirus-hit cruise ship in quarantine at NCID, undergoing tests

Two Singapore residents on hantavirus-hit cruise ship in quarantine at NCID, undergoing tests

8/5/2026 5:16 am
Germany Faces Steep Tax Revenue Decline Amid Iran War Fallout

Germany Faces Steep Tax Revenue Decline Amid Iran War Fallout

8/5/2026 5:15 am
Man killed by lightning while working at fish farm off Lim Chu Kang

Man killed by lightning while working at fish farm off Lim Chu Kang

8/5/2026 5:15 am
Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs

Trump Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Trade Deal, Threatens Higher Tariffs

8/5/2026 5:14 am
Tennessee Republicans pass new gerrymander following Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling

Tennessee Republicans pass new gerrymander following Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling

8/5/2026 4:37 am
Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Made Their Red Carpet Debut in the Sweetest Way at Her Movie Premiere

Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Made Their Red Carpet Debut in the Sweetest Way at Her Movie Premiere

8/5/2026 4:37 am
Aariana Rose Philip makes Met Gala history as first wheelchair user to attend

Aariana Rose Philip makes Met Gala history as first wheelchair user to attend

8/5/2026 4:37 am
Stephen Colbert reacts to CBS' replacement for 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert reacts to CBS' replacement for 'The Late Show'

8/5/2026 4:37 am
30 former Ohio State football players join Strauss abuse lawsuits

30 former Ohio State football players join Strauss abuse lawsuits

8/5/2026 4:37 am
Singapore delays review of political office holders' salaries amid global uncertainties

Singapore delays review of political office holders' salaries amid global uncertainties

8/5/2026 4:29 am
UMNO and DAP leaders clash over political stability in Malaysia

UMNO and DAP leaders clash over political stability in Malaysia

8/5/2026 4:29 am
Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Leads to Fatality, Injuries, and Lawsuits

Severe Turbulence on Singapore Airlines Flight Leads to Fatality, Injuries, and Lawsuits

8/5/2026 4:28 am
Toyota Hiace Runs Red Light in Singapore, Narrowly Missing Pedestrian; Public Reacts to Traffic Enforcement and Emergency Alert Test

Toyota Hiace Runs Red Light in Singapore, Narrowly Missing Pedestrian; Public Reacts to Traffic Enforcement and Emergency Alert Test

8/5/2026 4:28 am
Former Chinese Defence Ministers Sentenced to Death with Reprieve for Graft

Former Chinese Defence Ministers Sentenced to Death with Reprieve for Graft

7/5/2026 11:31 pm
Singapore and Malaysia Aim to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Singapore and Malaysia Aim to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

7/5/2026 11:30 pm
19 motorists caught for various traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint during Labour Day weekend

19 motorists caught for various traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint during Labour Day weekend

7/5/2026 11:25 pm
Family mourns Indonesian caregiver who died in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire

Family mourns Indonesian caregiver who died in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire

7/5/2026 11:17 pm
US and Iran inch towards short-term deal to end war

US and Iran inch towards short-term deal to end war

7/5/2026 11:17 pm
CNA Explains: Samsung family pays off record US$8 billion inheritance tax bill

CNA Explains: Samsung family pays off record US$8 billion inheritance tax bill

7/5/2026 11:17 pm
Former Chinese Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death with Reprieve for Graft

Former Chinese Defense Ministers Sentenced to Death with Reprieve for Graft

7/5/2026 11:16 pm
Pahang, Terengganu visit aimed to deepen ties, explore new areas of cooperation: SM Lee

Pahang, Terengganu visit aimed to deepen ties, explore new areas of cooperation: SM Lee

7/5/2026 11:16 pm
Amid Middle East conflict, ASEAN countries eye more coordinated response to future crises

Amid Middle East conflict, ASEAN countries eye more coordinated response to future crises

7/5/2026 11:16 pm
CPF Amendment Bill to Allow Direct Management of Singtel Special Discounted Shares

CPF Amendment Bill to Allow Direct Management of Singtel Special Discounted Shares

7/5/2026 11:15 pm
Large Crocodile Humanely Put Down After Sentosa Cove Sighting Due to Public Safety Risks

Large Crocodile Humanely Put Down After Sentosa Cove Sighting Due to Public Safety Risks

7/5/2026 11:14 pm
US and Iran Explore Interim Peace Framework to End Regional Conflict

US and Iran Explore Interim Peace Framework to End Regional Conflict

7/5/2026 11:12 pm
Expanding CDC vouchers to e-commerce may undermine intent to help heartland businesses: Edwin Tong

Expanding CDC vouchers to e-commerce may undermine intent to help heartland businesses: Edwin Tong

7/5/2026 8:11 pm
Veteran Hong Kong actor Lee Ka Ding says son drained his savings, relayed ex-wife's death 10 days late

Veteran Hong Kong actor Lee Ka Ding says son drained his savings, relayed ex-wife's death 10 days late

7/5/2026 8:11 pm
Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

7/5/2026 8:11 pm
Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet on Asean sidelines amid uneasy truce

Thai, Cambodian leaders to meet on Asean sidelines amid uneasy truce

7/5/2026 8:11 pm
I try the viral desserts from Cheese Wonder to find out if they're worth the hype

I try the viral desserts from Cheese Wonder to find out if they're worth the hype

7/5/2026 8:10 pm
HSA joins Interpol in global clampdown: 959 illegal health products delisted in Singapore, 152 sellers warned

HSA joins Interpol in global clampdown: 959 illegal health products delisted in Singapore, 152 sellers warned

7/5/2026 8:10 pm
Two Singapore Residents Isolated Due to Potential Hantavirus Exposure

Two Singapore Residents Isolated Due to Potential Hantavirus Exposure

7/5/2026 8:09 pm
Malaysia Introduces New Minimum Price and Power Requirements for Imported EVs

Malaysia Introduces New Minimum Price and Power Requirements for Imported EVs

7/5/2026 8:08 pm
AirAsia co-founder Fernandes plans to start new airline: Report

AirAsia co-founder Fernandes plans to start new airline: Report

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
Ginseng gelato, cordyceps cocktails? A modern TCM boom takes root across China

Ginseng gelato, cordyceps cocktails? A modern TCM boom takes root across China

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
Dinesh Vasu Dash on Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill

Dinesh Vasu Dash on Central Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
Nadia Ahmad Samdin on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

Nadia Ahmad Samdin on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
Ng Shi Xuan on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

Ng Shi Xuan on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
Shawn Loh on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

Shawn Loh on Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill

7/5/2026 7:54 pm
No shift in hiring preference between local and foreign workers in Singapore

No shift in hiring preference between local and foreign workers in Singapore

7/5/2026 7:53 pm
Instagram seller ordered to pay Louis Vuitton S$510,000 for counterfeit goods

Instagram seller ordered to pay Louis Vuitton S$510,000 for counterfeit goods

7/5/2026 7:53 pm
Singapore Confirms No Ban on Sealed Blind Boxes Amid New Regulatory Discussions

Singapore Confirms No Ban on Sealed Blind Boxes Amid New Regulatory Discussions

7/5/2026 7:51 pm
Amazon Singapore Shifts Focus to International Store and Ends Local Fulfillment Services

Amazon Singapore Shifts Focus to International Store and Ends Local Fulfillment Services

7/5/2026 7:48 pm
US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

7/5/2026 5:49 pm
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

7/5/2026 5:49 pm
Tony Fernandes Plans New Airline and Major Funding for AirAsia

Tony Fernandes Plans New Airline and Major Funding for AirAsia

7/5/2026 5:48 pm
Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply

Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply

7/5/2026 5:48 pm
Some iPhone owners could get up to $120 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $316m

Some iPhone owners could get up to $120 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $316m

7/5/2026 5:48 pm
Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

Taiwan carries out first torpedo test fire for domestically made submarine

7/5/2026 5:48 pm
Alan Cumming Vows Never to Host BAFTAs Again Following Controversy

Alan Cumming Vows Never to Host BAFTAs Again Following Controversy

7/5/2026 5:47 pm
The Great Petrol Subsidy Debate: Balancing Fiscal Savings and Tax Fairness in Malaysia

The Great Petrol Subsidy Debate: Balancing Fiscal Savings and Tax Fairness in Malaysia

7/5/2026 5:39 pm
MP Elysa Chen Addresses Urban Planning and Social Welfare in Parliament

MP Elysa Chen Addresses Urban Planning and Social Welfare in Parliament

7/5/2026 5:38 pm
Singapore Monitors Travelers for Andes Hantavirus Following Cruise Ship Outbreak

Singapore Monitors Travelers for Andes Hantavirus Following Cruise Ship Outbreak

7/5/2026 5:30 pm
Navigating the Unexpected: The Challenges of Returning to Singapore After Decades Abroad

Navigating the Unexpected: The Challenges of Returning to Singapore After Decades Abroad

7/5/2026 5:03 pm
NCMP Andre Low Raises Concerns Over Retroactive Validation of Government Fee Collections

NCMP Andre Low Raises Concerns Over Retroactive Validation of Government Fee Collections

7/5/2026 4:52 pm
Singapore introduces legislative framework for SGX dual listings

Singapore introduces legislative framework for SGX dual listings

7/5/2026 4:51 pm
New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Doubles Patient Survival

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib Doubles Patient Survival

7/5/2026 4:36 pm
MP Hazlina Abdul Halim Highlights Key Concerns in Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

MP Hazlina Abdul Halim Highlights Key Concerns in Statutes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill

7/5/2026 4:30 pm
BTS Makes Historic Visit to Mexico National Palace and Meets President Claudia Sheinbaum

BTS Makes Historic Visit to Mexico National Palace and Meets President Claudia Sheinbaum

7/5/2026 4:28 pm
Fuel companies in Singapore drop diesel prices but hold petrol steady

Fuel companies in Singapore drop diesel prices but hold petrol steady

7/5/2026 3:55 pm
MP Highlights Impact of Statutes Miscellaneous Amendments Bill

MP Highlights Impact of Statutes Miscellaneous Amendments Bill

7/5/2026 3:54 pm
MP Fadli Fawzi Questions Fee Collections by MND Agencies

MP Fadli Fawzi Questions Fee Collections by MND Agencies

7/5/2026 3:53 pm
MP David Hoe Calls for Greater Accountability in Urban Planning and Professional Standards

MP David Hoe Calls for Greater Accountability in Urban Planning and Professional Standards

7/5/2026 3:51 pm
ERP 2.0 may be used to enforce against traffic violations such as speeding: Jeffrey Siow

ERP 2.0 may be used to enforce against traffic violations such as speeding: Jeffrey Siow

7/5/2026 3:32 pm
Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Polls open in UK local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

7/5/2026 3:32 pm
DeepSeek could be valued at up to $63b in first fundraising, sources say

DeepSeek could be valued at up to $63b in first fundraising, sources say

7/5/2026 3:32 pm
G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity

G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity

7/5/2026 3:32 pm
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say

7/5/2026 3:32 pm
Wildlife feeders, including those who feed birds, to face stiffer penalties under proposed amendments

Wildlife feeders, including those who feed birds, to face stiffer penalties under proposed amendments

7/5/2026 3:31 pm
Australia's defence chief awarded prestigious Distinguished Service Order by Singapore

Australia's defence chief awarded prestigious Distinguished Service Order by Singapore

7/5/2026 3:31 pm
Indonesia police arrest eight suspected MIT militants in Central Sulawesi

Indonesia police arrest eight suspected MIT militants in Central Sulawesi

7/5/2026 3:29 pm
MP Valerie Lee Calls for Accountability in Expansion of Government Powers

MP Valerie Lee Calls for Accountability in Expansion of Government Powers

7/5/2026 3:29 pm
Singapore Enhances Media Ownership Regulations to Combat Disinformation and Ensure Fair Market Competition

Singapore Enhances Media Ownership Regulations to Combat Disinformation and Ensure Fair Market Competition

7/5/2026 3:27 pm
Gender-Based Discipline Controversy in Singapore Schools

Gender-Based Discipline Controversy in Singapore Schools

7/5/2026 3:07 pm
Singapore Introduces Statutes Miscellaneous Amendments Bill

Singapore Introduces Statutes Miscellaneous Amendments Bill

7/5/2026 2:52 pm
Cassandra Lee on Info-communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill

Cassandra Lee on Info-communications Media Development Authority (Amendment) Bill

7/5/2026 2:52 pm
Indonesia considers e-commerce ban for children under 16

Indonesia considers e-commerce ban for children under 16

7/5/2026 2:51 pm
MP Lee Hong Chuang Urges Calibrated Approach to Singapore Information Environment

MP Lee Hong Chuang Urges Calibrated Approach to Singapore Information Environment

7/5/2026 2:32 pm


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