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Fresh tech grads worry AI raising bar for entry-level jobs, as employers demand more skills
August 14, 2026 at 10:22AM
Employers are increasingly looking for entry-level hires who can solve business problems and apply their technical knowledge to real-world scenarios, while working faster, more efficiently and independently.
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Fresh tech grads worry AI raising bar for entry-level jobs, as employers demand more skills
August 14, 2026 at 10:22AM
Employers are increasingly looking for entry-level hires who can solve business problems and apply their technical knowledge to real-world scenarios, while working faster, more efficiently and independently.
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Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older
August 14, 2026 at 10:23AM
In 2025, about one in six inmates in Singapore was aged 60 or older, compared with about one in 10 in 2019, according to the Singapore Prison Service.
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Singapore prisons adapt as inmate population ages, 1 in 6 aged 60 or older
August 14, 2026 at 10:23AM
In 2025, about one in six inmates in Singapore was aged 60 or older, compared with about one in 10 in 2019, according to the Singapore Prison Service.
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Argentine 'Maradona beef' is now in Singapore, from the family of the football legend
August 14, 2026 at 10:27AM
The premium Argentine Angus brand, developed in partnership with Diego Maradona's family, makes its Singapore debut in a special menu at L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, honouring the football icon's enduring ties to Naples.
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Argentine 'Maradona beef' is now in Singapore, from the family of the football legend
August 14, 2026 at 10:27AM
The premium Argentine Angus brand, developed in partnership with Diego Maradona's family, makes its Singapore debut in a special menu at L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, honouring the football icon's enduring ties to Naples.
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Actor James Seah responds to question about whether he's still married to Nicole Chang Min
August 14, 2026 at 11:11AM
The star of new Mediacorp drama Brighter Days also tells 8days.sg that he's the type who tries to "stay away" from drama.
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Actor James Seah responds to question about whether he's still married to Nicole Chang Min
August 14, 2026 at 11:11AM
The star of new Mediacorp drama Brighter Days also tells 8days.sg that he's the type who tries to "stay away" from drama.
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Jail for Shenton Way consignment store owner who misappropriated nearly $140k from 5 victims
August 14, 2026 at 11:51AM
She was sentenced to eight months' jail after pleading guilty to criminal breach of trust charges.
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Jail for Shenton Way consignment store owner who misappropriated nearly $140k from 5 victims
August 14, 2026 at 11:51AM
She was sentenced to eight months' jail after pleading guilty to criminal breach of trust charges.
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Beauty prepayment losses hit S$1.9m in first half of 2026, nearly 18 times higher than a year ago: CASE
August 14, 2026 at 12:06PM
The Consumers Association of Singapore received 1,124 complaints against the beauty industry in the first half of the year, more than double the 558 complaints received in the first half of 2025.
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Beauty prepayment losses hit S$1.9m in first half of 2026, nearly 18 times higher than a year ago: CASE
August 14, 2026 at 12:06PM
The Consumers Association of Singapore received 1,124 complaints against the beauty industry in the first half of the year, more than double the 558 complaints received in the first half of 2025.
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Singapore’s first rooftop batting cage opens at SAFRA Tampines
August 14, 2026 at 12:55PM
iBat is opened daily from 10am to 10pm, and participants must be aged 13 years and above.
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Singapore’s first rooftop batting cage opens at SAFRA Tampines
August 14, 2026 at 12:55PM
iBat is opened daily from 10am to 10pm, and participants must be aged 13 years and above.
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More green spaces to be retained in Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan
August 14, 2026 at 01:30PM
This will mean fewer homes can be built on both sites.
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More green spaces to be retained in Gillman Barracks, Maju Forest: Alvin Tan
August 14, 2026 at 01:30PM
This will mean fewer homes can be built on both sites.
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Man gets jail for burgling homes on first Singapore visit after finding it ‘rich’
August 14, 2026 at 01:10PM
The man stole more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) worth of valuables.
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Man gets jail for burgling homes on first Singapore visit after finding it ‘rich’
August 14, 2026 at 01:10PM
The man stole more than S$100,000 (US$78,000) worth of valuables.
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More greenery retained, fewer homes planned for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites after public feedback
August 14, 2026 at 01:30PM
The proposed development at both sites has drawn public outcry, with residents and nature groups calling for stronger environmental safeguards.
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More greenery retained, fewer homes planned for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites after public feedback
August 14, 2026 at 01:30PM
The proposed development at both sites has drawn public outcry, with residents and nature groups calling for stronger environmental safeguards.
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Marina Bay Sands to host Ferrari race car, luxury pop-up and F1-themed events ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
August 14, 2026 at 01:43PM
Ferrari will take over Marina Bay Sands this F1 season with various events and activities, including a Ferrari SF21 show car going on display from Sep 14 to Oct 12.
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Marina Bay Sands to host Ferrari race car, luxury pop-up and F1-themed events ahead of Singapore Grand Prix
August 14, 2026 at 01:43PM
Ferrari will take over Marina Bay Sands this F1 season with various events and activities, including a Ferrari SF21 show car going on display from Sep 14 to Oct 12.
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MRT network goes 9 months without delay exceeding 30 minutes, longest streak since 2011
August 14, 2026 at 01:54PM
The reliability figures exclude the Thomson-East Coast Line, which is still undergoing construction, extension and system integration works, says the Land Transport Authority.
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MRT network goes 9 months without delay exceeding 30 minutes, longest streak since 2011
August 14, 2026 at 01:54PM
The reliability figures exclude the Thomson-East Coast Line, which is still undergoing construction, extension and system integration works, says the Land Transport Authority.
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K-pop group Babymonster will be in Singapore in August for Adidas Orchard Ignition event
August 14, 2026 at 01:55PM
Happening from Aug 29 to 30, Adidas Orchard Ignition will have a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team garage pop-up, a live race car demo and appearances by K-pop girl group Babymonster.
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K-pop group Babymonster will be in Singapore in August for Adidas Orchard Ignition event
August 14, 2026 at 01:55PM
Happening from Aug 29 to 30, Adidas Orchard Ignition will have a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team garage pop-up, a live race car demo and appearances by K-pop girl group Babymonster.
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Overall MRT reliability improves in July; record 9 months without major delay of 30 mins or more
August 14, 2026 at 01:56PM
There has been no major delay exceeding 30 minutes on the MRT lines since November 2025.
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Overall MRT reliability improves in July; record 9 months without major delay of 30 mins or more
August 14, 2026 at 01:56PM
There has been no major delay exceeding 30 minutes on the MRT lines since November 2025.
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Redacted reports on Law Society probe should be disclosed to members: Edwin Tong
August 14, 2026 at 02:30PM
The audit identified significant failings in leadership, workplace culture and governance.
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Redacted reports on Law Society probe should be disclosed to members: Edwin Tong
August 14, 2026 at 02:30PM
The audit identified significant failings in leadership, workplace culture and governance.
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ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live
August 14, 2026 at 02:24PM
With tickets for the 6,000-seat Jalan Besar Stadium snapped up within hours, community clubs and Kallang Wave Mall are among the venues giving fans another way to cheer on their teams.
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ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final live
August 14, 2026 at 02:24PM
With tickets for the 6,000-seat Jalan Besar Stadium snapped up within hours, community clubs and Kallang Wave Mall are among the venues giving fans another way to cheer on their teams.
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Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Law Society to release full audit report to members
August 14, 2026 at 02:30PM
A "frank and constructive exchange" between Law Society members and council must be supported by the disclosure of sufficient information, Mr Tong says.
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Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Law Society to release full audit report to members
August 14, 2026 at 02:30PM
A "frank and constructive exchange" between Law Society members and council must be supported by the disclosure of sufficient information, Mr Tong says.
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Authorities warn against cryptocurrency-related scams involving fake job offers after US$11.8 million in losses
August 14, 2026 at 02:38PM
In such cases, scammers pose as recruiters and trick victims into downloading malware through fake technical assessments, allowing them to compromise company systems and steal cryptocurrency.
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Authorities warn against cryptocurrency-related scams involving fake job offers after US$11.8 million in losses
August 14, 2026 at 02:38PM
In such cases, scammers pose as recruiters and trick victims into downloading malware through fake technical assessments, allowing them to compromise company systems and steal cryptocurrency.
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Actor Tay Ping Hui mourns mother, who died of cancer: 'Life without you will never be the same'
August 14, 2026 at 02:40PM
On Instagram, the Singaporean actor opened up about his mother's battle with cancer and why he had stepped back from social media in recent months.
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Actor Tay Ping Hui mourns mother, who died of cancer: 'Life without you will never be the same'
August 14, 2026 at 02:40PM
On Instagram, the Singaporean actor opened up about his mother's battle with cancer and why he had stepped back from social media in recent months.
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PMD seen ‘at high speeds’ in KPE tunnel, 100 other non-compliant devices seized in LTA operations
August 14, 2026 at 01:50PM
More than 300 offences were spotted in LTA operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
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PMD seen ‘at high speeds’ in KPE tunnel, 100 other non-compliant devices seized in LTA operations
August 14, 2026 at 01:50PM
More than 300 offences were spotted in LTA operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
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Burglar who stole $105k worth of items from Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes jailed
August 14, 2026 at 02:47PM
He was caught after a domestic helper spotted him on his third attempt.
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Burglar who stole $105k worth of items from Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes jailed
August 14, 2026 at 02:47PM
He was caught after a domestic helper spotted him on his third attempt.
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