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Former PHV driver-turned-vending machine boss now broke; investors worry about their $4m

August 16, 2026 at 05:00AM

Vending machine business crumbles as owner Lim Jian Bin is declared a bankrupt; over 40 investors left in the lurch.
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NTU retrofits building to prevent fatal bird collisions

August 16, 2026 at 05:00AM

The decals cost $119,009.92.
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How Singapore’s Ascott grew from its first serviced residence into a global hospitality business

August 16, 2026 at 05:51AM

Founded in Singapore in 1984, Ascott now operates more than 1,000 properties worldwide – while continuing to test new ideas in its home city.
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One dead, 50 evacuated after fire at Jurong East HDB flat

August 16, 2026 at 09:13AM

The fire involved items in the unit's living room.
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Sibling rivalry and bonding – the ties that bind over a lifetime

August 16, 2026 at 11:33AM

Siblings teach us about fairness, kindness and caring – even though some lessons may be hard-learnt.
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Letting children play alone outside could be a crime in the US

August 16, 2026 at 11:40AM

Proponents of childhood independence say it is beneficial for kids to have autonomy.
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‘They don’t simply open doors and earn five figures’: How much do property agents really earn?

August 16, 2026 at 12:00PM

The Council for Estate Agencies will collect agents’ commission data monthly, starting from 2027.
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Two free children’s art exhibitions to spark imagination and family conversations

August 16, 2026 at 01:20PM

These events – one by Singapore Art Museum, another by Club Rainbow – inspire kids' creativity.
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Top PSLE time management mistakes and how to fix them

August 16, 2026 at 01:37PM

Starting without thinking is a common time management mistake.
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PSLE stress management: Find out root causes and listen to your child

August 16, 2026 at 02:03PM

Parents are urged to address the root causes of the stress, rather than resort to extra tuition.
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Police report lodged after elderly man shoved to ground in dispute over patting girl's head

August 16, 2026 at 03:22PM

The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place at a food court in Roxy Square mall along East Coast Road.
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2 men nabbed over stealing perfumes worth hundreds of dollars in separate cases at Changi Airport

August 16, 2026 at 03:56PM

The 37-year-old Australian and 50-year-old American are set to be charged in court on Aug 17.
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Patients with serious organ failure in Jurong to get more help at home under new scheme

August 16, 2026 at 04:13PM

Trained volunteers from Loving Heart Multi-Service Centre will check on the patients at their homes
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Police report made after elderly man allegedly pushed to ground for patting girl’s head

August 16, 2026 at 04:20PM

Police investigations are ongoing.
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Pedestrian, 79, dies in hospital after accident with car in Orchard Road area; driver arrested

August 16, 2026 at 05:23PM

A 46-year-old male car driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.
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Police identify man after elderly man shoved to ground over patting girl's head

August 16, 2026 at 03:22PM

The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place at a food court in Roxy Square mall along East Coast Road.
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67-year-old man dies in Jurong East flat fire; 50 residents evacuated

August 16, 2026 at 07:26PM


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More than 1,000 rally at Hong Lim Park over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks plans

August 16, 2026 at 08:44PM

Participants called for more transparency in land-use decisions and voiced concerns over the loss of green spaces, days after the government said it would retain more greenery at both sites.
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PM Wong expresses condolences to Indonesia earthquake victims

August 16, 2026 at 08:50PM

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Flores island in eastern Indonesia killed more than 50 people.
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Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park

August 16, 2026 at 09:33PM

Speakers called for more details on how forested land on two sites were earmarked for housing
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Two Thailand-bound SIA flights delayed on the same day after technical issue with aircraft

August 16, 2026 at 10:17PM

The affected flights were SQ710, bound for Bangkok, and SQ732, bound for Phuket.
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