CPF Board Launches New Anti-Scam Measures
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board launched the Trusted Contact notification service and CPF Safety Switch on Monday (Feb. 2) aimed at protecting members from
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Singapore’s Manufacturing Sector Remains Cautiously Optimistic About Prospects in First Half
The manufacturing sector remains cautiously optimistic about business sentiments in the first half of the year, according to a statement released by Singapore Economic Development
217 Arrested in Singapore for Suspected Involvement in Scams
A total of 217 people were arrested for investigations of suspected involvement in scams and scam-related activities, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a
Additional Infant Formula Products Recalled Due to Presence of Cereulide Toxin
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has advised consumers who have purchased Dumex Dulac infant formula products not to feed them to their children due to
Singapore’s Employment Grew in 2025 Despite Slow Down in 4Q
Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in 2025 albeit a slowdown in the 4Q last year. “Total employment growth was stronger than in 2024, and
Recall of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits Products Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Matter
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has advised the public who have purchased various Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits products not to consume them due to potential presence
Disabled Singaporeans to Get Retirement Savings; Seniors to Get Medisave Top-Up
Singaporeans with disabilities of all ages will have retirement savings and more seniors will have higher medisave savings starting from this year. From this year
Is Singapore’s Low Inflation in 2025 a Sign of Slowing Growth Ahead
COMMENTARY Singapore’s consumer price index-all items (CPI-AIl Items) rose 0.9% in 2025, slower than the 2.4% increase in 2024, according to the Ministry of Trade
Full-Time Permanent Employment Among Polytechnic Graduates Fell in 2025: Survey
The number of fresh polytechnic graduates who secured full-time permanent (FTP) employment six months after graduation dipped to 48.3% in 2025, but median income increased
Singapore Launches New AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the launch of the new Model AI Governance Framework (MGF) for Agentic AI on Thursday (Jan.
Singapore Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Batam City’s Founding Anniversary
Practitioners of Falun Dafa in Singapore were invited to celebrate the 196th anniversary of the founding of Batam City, Indonesia. Government officials from Batam City
The Emerging Role of AI Chatbots Among Young Adults in Singapore
A survey found young adults in Singapore were more likely to use AI chatbots for emotional support and mental assistance. About 15.9% of those aged
MAS Encourages Public to Go Green and Choose Fit Notes or E-Hong Baos
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) “strongly encourages” the public to go green and choose Fit notes or e-hong baos (e-red packets) for a greener
SFA Recalls Two Infant formula Products Due to Presence of Toxins
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has advised consumers not to feed their children with two infant formula products after cereulide toxin were detected in them.
Owners of Volvo EX30 Ultra EV Advised to Limit Battery Charging
Owners of the Volvo EX30 Ultra electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore have been advised by the Swedish automaker not to charge their vehicles above 70
SFA Recalls Community Co’s Diced Beetroot Product Due to Potential Presence of Rust Within Can
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has released an advice to consumers who have purchased the Community Co’s Diced Beetroot canned product against eating them. SFA
Restrictions on Access to Banking, Telco and Singpass Services for Scammers
Access to banking and other services were removed for companies and individuals involved in scams. According to Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam, the authorities
China Probes Meta’s Acquisition of Manus AI
China is probing an acquisition of an artificial intelligence (AI) platform based in Singapore with Chinese origins from Meta. On Thursday (Dec. 8), China’s commerce
Over 57,000 Malaysians Became Singapore Citizens in the Last 5 Years
More than 57,000 Malaysians gave up their citizenship to become citizens of Singapore over the last five years, according to Malaysian news media Harian Metro.
New “SAFE” Framework to Strengthen Food Safety Takes Effect on Jan. 16
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) released a statement on Wednesday (Jan. 7) that it will implement the Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework from
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