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 21 to 35 responded positively to seeking AI chatbots for emotional and mental health support. This was the highest among age groups, compared with 9.1% for those aged 36 to
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 Lunar New Year (LNY). “More Singaporeans are opting for greener ways to celebrate LNY,” MAS said in a statement released on Monday (Jan. 19). “A survey conducted by MAS last
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. “As a precautionary measure while SFA’s investigations are ongoing, SFA has issued a direction to recall these products,” according to a statement released on Saturday (Jan. 17). One of the
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 per cent due to a fire risk linked to a battery defect. There are 143 Volvo EX30 Ultra EV owners in Singapore. There have been no reported incidents of fire
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 said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan. 14), “Consumers who have purchased the implicated product should not consume it.” “Those who have consumed and have concerns about their health should
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 restricted access to banking, telco and Singpass services to an estimated 1,200 people and 50 companies. These companies and individuals have been assessed to be at risk of penetrating scams
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 ministry said it will review the deal to determine whether it violates export controls or foreign investment rules. Meta wants to buy Manus and use it to boost AI on
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. Harian Metro reported that according to the National Registration Department director-general Badrul Hisham Alias, about 94 per cent, or 57,315 applicants, became Singapore citizens, out of a total of around
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 Jan. 19. SFA said the existing ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, or ‘D’ grading system based on annual snapshot assessments will be replaced by the SAFE framework. Food establishments will be categorised
Both sales in retail and food & beverage industries have increased in November 2025 according to the latest data released by the Department of Statistics Singapore on Monday (Jan. 5). On a year-on-year basis, total retail sales rose 6.3 per cent to $4.4 billion in November last year, following a 4.4 per cent growth in
The Singapore economy expanded faster in 2025 than in 2024, posting a higher growth rate in 4Q. Based on advance estimates released by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry on Jan 2, overall in 2025, the Singapore economy expanded by 4.8 per cent, extending the 4.4 per cent growth in 2024. The economy expanded by
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) announced in a statement on Friday (Jan. 2) it is seeking public feedback on the proposed acquisition of Strides YTL Pte. Ltd. (“ChargEco”) by SP Mobility Pte. Ltd. (“SPM”.) The statement also said CCS accepted a joint application from the concerned parties on Dec. 22 last year
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) said in a statement today (Jan. 2) it had launched the AI Nexus Lab to facilitate accessibility of digitalisation and artificial intelligence adoption for Singapore’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). “Real-world projects incubated in this lab will be built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling learners to apply classroom AI development skills
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore performed better than anticipated amid challenges ahead in sustaining growth. “Our economy performed better-than-expected” despite the world becoming “less predictable and secure,” PM Wong said in his New Year message on the eve of the New Year. Singapore posted stronger-than-expected economic growth of 4.8 per cent in 2025. Unemployment
A recent study has revealed that longer screen time before the age of two could lead to slower decision-making and increased anxiety. “Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years,” according to a Dec.
The National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore assisted South African police in the seizure of a shipment of parts of “protected species” transiting in Singapore to South Africa. NParks released a statement today (Dec. 30) that “On 1 December, the National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore assisted the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) of
More resale HDB flats are expected to come on the market next year, prompting analysts to predict that prices of HDB resale flats could moderate. A report by Orange Tee estimated that nearly 13,500 HDBs will reach MOP in 2026, nearly double 6,973 MOP units in 2025. The MOP flats predicted to enter the market
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 has been upgraded from 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to around 4 per cent, largely reflecting the better-than-expected performance of Singapore’s economy in 3Q. In 3Q, Singapore’s GDP grew by 4.2 per cent,
All-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Singapore in November edged up by 0.2% from October, according to the latest release by the Department of Statistics Singapore on Dec. 23. MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) core inflation moderated to a decline of 0.1% in November from the previous month. MAS core inflation excludes the components of
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025- Salary ceilings and the elderly contribution rates for the Central Provident Fund (CPF) will rise starting from 2026. The CPF ordinary wage ceiling will be raised to $8,000 next year, from the current $7,400. The CPF annual salary ceiling of $102,000 which is the maximum amount in wages for the year
