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News as it happens: Aug 31-Sept 4, 2026
August 31, 2026 at 07:36AM
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News as it happens: Aug 31-Sept 4, 2026
August 31, 2026 at 07:36AM
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Singapore steps up efforts to turn research into real-world impact under S$37 billion RIE2030 plan
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
A new Research Translation Grant will fund the development of early-stage technologies from public research so the private sector can invest in and further develop them.
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Singapore steps up efforts to turn research into real-world impact under S$37 billion RIE2030 plan
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
A new Research Translation Grant will fund the development of early-stage technologies from public research so the private sector can invest in and further develop them.
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Singapore’s RIE2025 plan saw more business spending, more jobs created in R&D
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
The RIE2025 report is the first such document of its kind for an RIE plan.
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Singapore’s RIE2025 plan saw more business spending, more jobs created in R&D
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
The RIE2025 report is the first such document of its kind for an RIE plan.
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New $300m grant to fund nascent technologies in Singapore under RIE2030
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
The grant is part of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan.
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New $300m grant to fund nascent technologies in Singapore under RIE2030
August 31, 2026 at 10:00AM
The grant is part of the Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan.
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Grange House, Live Nation's new entertainment venue, will open at Orchard Road by mid-2027
August 31, 2026 at 10:50AM
The new live entertainment venue will have a capacity of 3,000.
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Grange House, Live Nation's new entertainment venue, will open at Orchard Road by mid-2027
August 31, 2026 at 10:50AM
The new live entertainment venue will have a capacity of 3,000.
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Social service veteran Gerard Ee steps down as chairperson of Agency for Integrated Care
August 31, 2026 at 11:00AM
Anita Fam, immediate past president of the National Council of Social Service, will take over.
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Social service veteran Gerard Ee steps down as chairperson of Agency for Integrated Care
August 31, 2026 at 11:00AM
Anita Fam, immediate past president of the National Council of Social Service, will take over.
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Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays
August 31, 2026 at 11:08AM
Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.
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Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays
August 31, 2026 at 11:08AM
Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.
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Retired civil servant Pang Kin Keong to succeed Alan Chan as LTA chairman on Sept 1
August 31, 2026 at 11:17AM
Pang, along with 15 other board members, will be appointed for a three-year term concluding on Aug 31, 2029.
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Retired civil servant Pang Kin Keong to succeed Alan Chan as LTA chairman on Sept 1
August 31, 2026 at 11:17AM
Pang, along with 15 other board members, will be appointed for a three-year term concluding on Aug 31, 2029.
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Alex Yam calls out comments asking if 9 missing in Nepal-Tibet floods were ‘really Singaporean’
August 31, 2026 at 11:23AM
At least 800 people have been killed and more than 3,000 are missing.
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Alex Yam calls out comments asking if 9 missing in Nepal-Tibet floods were ‘really Singaporean’
August 31, 2026 at 11:23AM
At least 800 people have been killed and more than 3,000 are missing.
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Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during September school holidays
August 31, 2026 at 11:20AM
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued the travel advisory for Sep 4 to 14, encouraging travellers to plan their journey ahead of time and consider travelling during non-peak hours.
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Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during September school holidays
August 31, 2026 at 11:20AM
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued the travel advisory for Sep 4 to 14, encouraging travellers to plan their journey ahead of time and consider travelling during non-peak hours.
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Land Transport Authority to get new chairman
August 31, 2026 at 11:36AM
Mr Pang Kin Keong will succeed Mr Alan Chan as LTA chairman on Sep 1.
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Land Transport Authority to get new chairman
August 31, 2026 at 11:36AM
Mr Pang Kin Keong will succeed Mr Alan Chan as LTA chairman on Sep 1.
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ComfortDelGro joint venture wins S$3.4 billion contract to operate and maintain Copenhagen Metro
August 31, 2026 at 11:51AM
Singapore's ComfortDelGro will operate and maintain the fully automated Copenhagen Metro for 12 years through KBH Metro Partner, its joint venture with French transport operator RATP Dev.
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ComfortDelGro joint venture wins S$3.4 billion contract to operate and maintain Copenhagen Metro
August 31, 2026 at 11:51AM
Singapore's ComfortDelGro will operate and maintain the fully automated Copenhagen Metro for 12 years through KBH Metro Partner, its joint venture with French transport operator RATP Dev.
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Singapore to legislate stronger safeguards, possible daily time limit for teens on social media
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
Platforms that do not comply may have their minimum access age raised to 18, says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.
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Singapore to legislate stronger safeguards, possible daily time limit for teens on social media
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
Platforms that do not comply may have their minimum access age raised to 18, says Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo.
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731 Hyundai Avante Hybrid sedans recalled in Singapore due to risk of fire
August 31, 2026 at 11:50AM
Issue linked to an overheating component in the vehicle’s power control unit.
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731 Hyundai Avante Hybrid sedans recalled in Singapore due to risk of fire
August 31, 2026 at 11:50AM
Issue linked to an overheating component in the vehicle’s power control unit.
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Law ministry imposes 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders
August 31, 2026 at 11:55AM
During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.
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Law ministry imposes 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders
August 31, 2026 at 11:55AM
During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.
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Daily time limits on social media among mandatory safeguards considered for teens in S’pore
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
Upcoming legislative changes to mandate age checks will underpin the mandatory safeguards for teen users.
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Daily time limits on social media among mandatory safeguards considered for teens in S’pore
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
Upcoming legislative changes to mandate age checks will underpin the mandatory safeguards for teen users.
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From prayer to care: Pilot scheme turns places of worship into ‘third spaces’ for seniors
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
As Singapore ages, social care may have to move beyond formal services into places of worship.
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From prayer to care: Pilot scheme turns places of worship into ‘third spaces’ for seniors
August 31, 2026 at 12:00PM
As Singapore ages, social care may have to move beyond formal services into places of worship.
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Measures rolled out in S’pore to keep online users, including teens, safe
August 31, 2026 at 12:01PM
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Measures rolled out in S’pore to keep online users, including teens, safe
August 31, 2026 at 12:01PM
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Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period to end on Aug 31
August 31, 2026 at 12:20PM
Owners who have yet to microchip their cats are urged to do so soon.
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Over 111,000 pet cats licensed since start of new ownership rules; transition period to end on Aug 31
August 31, 2026 at 12:20PM
Owners who have yet to microchip their cats are urged to do so soon.
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Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident
August 31, 2026 at 12:32PM
The man kicked and shoved the boy who had earlier climbed a parapet on the second storey of the home.
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Man working at welfare home kicked and shoved 10-year-old resident
August 31, 2026 at 12:32PM
The man kicked and shoved the boy who had earlier climbed a parapet on the second storey of the home.
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Borrowing from a licensed moneylender? New cooling-off period starts Sep 15
August 31, 2026 at 12:55PM
The cooling-off period will apply to all unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders, except business loans, and last three business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
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Borrowing from a licensed moneylender? New cooling-off period starts Sep 15
August 31, 2026 at 12:55PM
The cooling-off period will apply to all unsecured loans from licensed moneylenders, except business loans, and last three business days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
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More at https://t.me/NewsRoomSG