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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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PM Wong conveys condolences after deadly earthquakes in Indonesia

August 16, 2026 at 10:47PM


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Life After... gastrointestinal stromal tumour: Battle with cancer helps entrepreneur get to the gist of life

August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a rare type of sarcoma which starts in the stomach or intestine.
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Slips, falls and stuck wheels: Residents raise concerns over tactile tiles in HDB estates

August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM

With the Land Transport Authority set to replace tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings, some residents are calling for a similar review for HDB estates.
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Commentary: Are perceptions of university prestige changing as Asian institutions rise up the ranks?

August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM

University rankings are shifting, but they do not automatically rewrite long-held beliefs about what a “good” university looks like, says mum writer June Yong.
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askST Jobs: My colleague and I are up for the same promotion. Can we still work well together?

August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM

Employees should avoid undermining colleagues to get ahead.
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News as it happens: Aug 17-21, 2026

August 17, 2026 at 07:40AM

Follow the latest updates on ST.
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Singapore's non-oil exports expand 24.2% in July as AI demand remains strong

August 17, 2026 at 09:07AM

Electronic NODX drove growth, surging 112 per cent in July.
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MOH, major retailers say N95 mask stocks sufficient to meet demand if haze worsens

August 17, 2026 at 09:38AM

The inter-agency Haze Task Force has advised retailers to monitor their stock levels and replenish supplies where necessary, as the country prepares for a rising risk of haze.
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Free breakfast bundles for 12,000 P6 pupils at Cheers, FairPrice Xpress outlets in September

August 17, 2026 at 12:15PM

Each bundle is worth more than $25.
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Bike-sharing operator HelloRide warned over attempts to discuss prices with rival Anywheel

August 17, 2026 at 12:29PM

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore said there had been no breach of the Competition Act after Anywheel refused to engage in the proposed price discussions and reported HelloRide’s approaches to CCS.
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Ex-Senior Minister of State Lee Yi Shyan, WP MPs spar over party's stance on foreign firms

August 17, 2026 at 12:53PM

The exchange follows a Workers' Party parliamentary motion on Singapore's economic future tabled by MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim on Aug 5.
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