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Govt can’t protect every job in AI shift, but will protect every worker: PM Wong

May 1, 2026 at 11:09AM

To aid the AI transition, Singapore will scale up company training committees across various sectors, he said at the annual May Day Rally.
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PM Wong pledges 'new and better' jobs as AI disrupts industries, transforms economy

May 1, 2026 at 11:07AM

“We may not be able to protect every job. But we will protect every worker,” says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. 
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Urban farming providers in Singapore see rise in micro-garden demand

May 1, 2026 at 11:42AM

More schools, companies and community spaces are hosting small gardens, with some solution providers reporting up to a 30 per cent increase in demand.
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Freight forwarders in Singapore see profits fall 20% as Middle East conflict drives up costs

May 1, 2026 at 11:58AM

Rerouted shipments and higher fuel prices are squeezing margins, with some companies introducing new fees to stay afloat.
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NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

May 1, 2026 at 11:45AM

NTUC, MOM and SNEF also formed the Tripartite Jobs Council to collectively help workers and businesses.
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Taxi drivers and operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme, although some cautious

May 1, 2026 at 12:01PM

Some are waiting to see how the measures will affect business.
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Over half of 2026 condo launches expected in suburban Singapore as buyer preferences shift

May 1, 2026 at 12:09PM

Developers are increasingly focusing on the Outside Central Region, as buyers prioritise connectivity, amenities and future growth over more central locations.
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Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah amid Middle East conflict

May 1, 2026 at 12:55PM

Flights TR796 (Singapore to Jeddah) and TR797 (Jeddah to Singapore) will be cancelled until May 31.
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Police appeal for information on missing man, last seen in Jurong West

May 1, 2026 at 01:01PM

He was last seen in a blue shirt and dark-coloured pants around Block 549 Jurong West Street 42.
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WP proposes wage subsidies for fresh graduates in apprenticeship roles amid AI disruption

May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM

In his Labour Day message, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh also reiterated the party's call for a redundancy insurance scheme to protect workers facing job displacement.
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4 taken to hospital after accident in Old Airport Road, police investigations ongoing

May 1, 2026 at 01:45PM

A person was trapped in the driver's seat of one of the cars and freed using hydraulic rescue tools.
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Man to be charged after allegedly sticking tissue paper into ATMs, spoiling some

May 1, 2026 at 02:17PM

He is suspected to have been involved in multiple cases of mischief that disrupted key services.
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askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

May 1, 2026 at 03:30PM

The number of child abuse cases in Singapore has risen, partly driven by growing public awareness on reporting.
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Toto top prize snowballs to $10m, cascade draw to be held on May 4

May 1, 2026 at 03:40PM

The Group 1 prize money for the latest draw was around $5.7 million.
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Decision on Pritam signals WP leadership’s support for him, cadres will decide his future: Analysts

May 1, 2026 at 04:50PM

Two developments to watch are a promised special cadre members’ conference and the party’s internal leadership election.
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S’pore firm behind wireless alert buzzer for seniors to acquire eldercare social enterprise for $11.2m

May 1, 2026 at 06:18PM


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Man arrested for drink driving after accident in Clarke Quay

May 1, 2026 at 06:40PM

No injuries were reported, said police.
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Vivian Balakrishnan to meet Gulf leaders on working visit to Middle East

May 1, 2026 at 07:37PM

Singapore's minister for foreign affairs will be visiting the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Qatar from May 2 to May 5.
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Singapore HeritageFest to feature live show on bumboat celebrating nation’s maritime history

May 1, 2026 at 08:50PM

The show along the Singapore River is among the more than 100 festival programmes taking place from May 1 to 24.
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Malaysian who impersonated MAS-accredited officer, wore wig to meet scam victims, to be charged

May 1, 2026 at 11:10PM

Since March, 21 Malaysian nationals linked to scam syndicates have been arrested in Singapore.
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Singer Zubeen Garg’s drowning highlights potential liabilities of vessel operators: Lawyers

May 2, 2026 at 05:00AM

Indian singer Zubeen Garg drowned while swimming in the sea near Lazarus Island on Sept 19, 2025.
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