👨💻More employers looking at competency over qualification, AI-related skills in high demand: MOM
Qualifications were not the main factor in hiring for 79.6 per cent of vacancies in 2025, up from 78.8 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its annual job vacancy report on Friday (March 20).
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Qualifications were not the main factor in hiring for 79.6 per cent of vacancies in 2025, up from 78.8 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its annual job vacancy report on Friday (March 20).
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😢 88 Katong Laksa to close on March 29 due to owners' health concerns
Stall owner Charlie Soh explained that he has been battling Stage 4 cancer for years, while his wife Irene is recovering from second-degree burns on her hands.
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Stall owner Charlie Soh explained that he has been battling Stage 4 cancer for years, while his wife Irene is recovering from second-degree burns on her hands.
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🫡 Singaporean air stewardess shares her experience observing Ramadan in different cities
Faith meets flying as 32-year-old cabin crew Amira Rahmat shares her Ramadan experience onboard flights and around the world.
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Faith meets flying as 32-year-old cabin crew Amira Rahmat shares her Ramadan experience onboard flights and around the world.
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😮 Tan See Leng on energy situation: Singapore ready to implement and come up with more measures
Singapore is prepared to implement additional energy measures as the Middle East conflict disrupts global gas supply, with Energy and Science & Technology Minister Tan See Leng warning of potential electricity price increases despite current stability from national stockpiles.
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Singapore is prepared to implement additional energy measures as the Middle East conflict disrupts global gas supply, with Energy and Science & Technology Minister Tan See Leng warning of potential electricity price increases despite current stability from national stockpiles.
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🧑🧑🧒 Nearly 2 in 5 feel Budget 2026 support for families is inadequate: AsiaOne survey
With the new measures introduced at Budget 2026, will Singapore see an increase in birthrate? Notable age groups who expressed that the measures were inadequate included respondents aged 25 to 34, and 35 to 44.
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With the new measures introduced at Budget 2026, will Singapore see an increase in birthrate? Notable age groups who expressed that the measures were inadequate included respondents aged 25 to 34, and 35 to 44.
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🪩🕺One night only: Popular 90s nightclub Fire Disco returns on March 28
If you were a nightclub regular back in the 90s, or just enjoy dancing and partying — it's your time to shine!
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If you were a nightclub regular back in the 90s, or just enjoy dancing and partying — it's your time to shine!
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💸 2-room flat in Queenstown sold for $695,000, setting a new national record high for such flats
In February 2026, a 506-square-foot flat in Queenstown changed hands for $695,000, which works out to about $1,373 per square foot. This marks the highest price ever achieved for a 2-room unit in both the project and the wider Queenstown resale market.
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In February 2026, a 506-square-foot flat in Queenstown changed hands for $695,000, which works out to about $1,373 per square foot. This marks the highest price ever achieved for a 2-room unit in both the project and the wider Queenstown resale market.
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🌙 Hari Raya message: Faishal Ibrahim calls on Muslims to strengthen ties across society
Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim urges Muslims in Singapore to strengthen social cohesion and interfaith harmony this Hari Raya Aidilfitri, calling for unity, community contribution, and stronger ties across the nation’s diverse society.
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Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim urges Muslims in Singapore to strengthen social cohesion and interfaith harmony this Hari Raya Aidilfitri, calling for unity, community contribution, and stronger ties across the nation’s diverse society.
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🌸 Kim Jae-joong shares advice he would give to next-gen idols ahead of Singapore concert
The 40-year-old is bringing his Galaxy 1986 fan concert to our shores on March 28, marking his first solo show in Singapore. The tour kicked off in Seoul on Jan 24, followed by stops in Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Bangkok. It will wrap up in Singapore.
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The 40-year-old is bringing his Galaxy 1986 fan concert to our shores on March 28, marking his first solo show in Singapore. The tour kicked off in Seoul on Jan 24, followed by stops in Macau, Taiwan, Japan and Bangkok. It will wrap up in Singapore.
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☀️ Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
🇵🇭 Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel https://asia1.news/4skvkdJ
🇲🇲 Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30 https://asia1.news/4uFGiMB
🕊 Chuck Norris, macho star of Walker, Texas Ranger, dies at 86 https://asia1.news/3NO1KOQ
🇵🇭 Philippines accuses Chinese navy ship of 'alarming' radar lock on its vessel https://asia1.news/4skvkdJ
🇲🇲 Myanmar parliament says to start process to select new president on March 30 https://asia1.news/4uFGiMB
🕊 Chuck Norris, macho star of Walker, Texas Ranger, dies at 86 https://asia1.news/3NO1KOQ
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😱 Taxi driver allegedly kicks bike in fit of rage after accident near Changi
In the video uploaded on Wednesday (March 18), both the cabbie and the motorcyclist take a left turn, but as they turn, the taxi crosses into the motorcyclist's lane and they have a minor collision.
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In the video uploaded on Wednesday (March 18), both the cabbie and the motorcyclist take a left turn, but as they turn, the taxi crosses into the motorcyclist's lane and they have a minor collision.
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✈️ SIA flights between Singapore and Dubai cancelled until April 30
Singapore Airlines has cancelled Singapore–Dubai flights until April 30 due to the Middle East conflict, with affected passengers offered refunds or alternative travel arrangements as the situation remains uncertain.
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Singapore Airlines has cancelled Singapore–Dubai flights until April 30 due to the Middle East conflict, with affected passengers offered refunds or alternative travel arrangements as the situation remains uncertain.
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🍍 Dried pineapple slices recalled over undeclared sulphur dioxide allergen: SFA
SFA has recalled a batch of dried pineapple slices after detecting undeclared sulphur dioxide, warning that it may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive consumers.
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SFA has recalled a batch of dried pineapple slices after detecting undeclared sulphur dioxide, warning that it may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive consumers.
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🚨 4 Singaporeans arrested for suspected involvement in JB murder, handed over to Malaysian police
Malaysian police arrested five men, including four suspects handed over by Singapore, believed to be involved in the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old man in Johor Bahru’s Southkey on March 14.
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Malaysian police arrested five men, including four suspects handed over by Singapore, believed to be involved in the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old man in Johor Bahru’s Southkey on March 14.
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😮 URA appoints Adele Tan as new CEO, Yvonne Lim takes over as new chief planner
Adele Tan Shiao Ling, deputy chief executive officer and chief planner at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will be appointed the authority's chief executive officer from Sept 1. Tan's present roles will be taken over by Yvonne Lim Li Chuen, who is presently group director of physical planning at URA.
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Adele Tan Shiao Ling, deputy chief executive officer and chief planner at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will be appointed the authority's chief executive officer from Sept 1. Tan's present roles will be taken over by Yvonne Lim Li Chuen, who is presently group director of physical planning at URA.
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⛽️ Long queues continue to form at Cynergy Dunman; LTA adds yellow junction boxes but motorists do not comply
Even though yellow junction boxes were added along Dunman Road, the actions of some errant motorists have led to new issues along the road leading to Cynergy Dunman - which has become popular with motorists amidst rising pump prices in Singapore.
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Even though yellow junction boxes were added along Dunman Road, the actions of some errant motorists have led to new issues along the road leading to Cynergy Dunman - which has become popular with motorists amidst rising pump prices in Singapore.
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🥲 China woman reunites with birth parents 28 years after grandfather abandoned her in toilet
A Chinese woman reunited with her birth parents after 28 years, having been abandoned as a newborn and later adopted by a Dutch family, with DNA testing finally reconnecting the family in an emotional reunion.
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A Chinese woman reunited with her birth parents after 28 years, having been abandoned as a newborn and later adopted by a Dutch family, with DNA testing finally reconnecting the family in an emotional reunion.
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💨 Continued risk of haze, says NEA as smoke plumes detected in Central Sumatra and Johor
Singapore is also expected to experience warmer conditions in the coming week, reaching 36 to 36 deg C on some days.
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Singapore is also expected to experience warmer conditions in the coming week, reaching 36 to 36 deg C on some days.
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💸 Singapore's electricity prices increase as much as 12% amid Middle East war
Household electricity contract renewal prices in Singapore have increased by as much as 11 per cent since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Household electricity contract renewal prices in Singapore have increased by as much as 11 per cent since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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⌚️ 179 luxury watches worth over $1m seized in GST refund fraud raids
A 56-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday (March 17) in a raid that was part of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore's (IRAS) crackdown on Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund fraud.
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A 56-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday (March 17) in a raid that was part of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore's (IRAS) crackdown on Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund fraud.
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😢 Taiwanese man rushes back to save bedridden wife from raging shop fire, both perish
The couple in their 40s died after a fire engulfed their motorcycle shop in Tainan, with the man reportedly re-entering the burning building in an attempt to save his bedridden wife.
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The couple in their 40s died after a fire engulfed their motorcycle shop in Tainan, with the man reportedly re-entering the burning building in an attempt to save his bedridden wife.
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