Google DeepMind Sets Up Singapore AI Research Hub, Hiring Underway

Google DeepMind has opened its first Southeast Asian AI research lab in Singapore, focusing on education, healthcare, and collaboration with government, businesses, and academic institutions.

Customer Shocked After Neighbour Spots Rider Repacking Spilled Porridge

A Yio Chu Kang customer discovered a delivery rider pouring spilled porridge back into its container, prompting her to file a complaint with Grab while the incident was documented…

Overheated Power Bank Burns Cabin Wall on Scoot HK–SG Flight; No Injuries Reported

A Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore caught fire mid-flight due to an overheated power bank. Crew extinguished it promptly, with no injuries reported, and passengers disembarked safely.

Six E-Bridge Centres Hit by Gastroenteritis Outbreak, 185 Affected After Eating School-Supplied Meals

185 students and staff fell sick with gastroenteritis across six E-Bridge preschools, prompting SFA to suspend Middleton International School’s food operations while investigations and hygiene measures are carried out.

SOS Sign Seen at Hat Yai Hotel With Dozens Reportedly Trapped Inside

Around 80 people are trapped at Hat Yai’s Sakol Hotel as severe flooding continues, with SOS signals sent from balconies and rescue efforts underway across southern Thailand.

Yishun Mookata Forgives Teens After They Admit to Messing Up Stall With Food-Throwing Incident

Five boys who threw food and burned chopsticks at a Yishun mookata stall later apologised, and the business forgave them, emphasizing second chances and family values, according to Facebook.

Two Men Arrested After Fight at Telok Blangah Crescent Food Centre

Two men, aged 63 and 68, were arrested for fighting at Telok Blangah Crescent Food Centre on 24 Nov. One was hospitalised. Police investigations ongoing.

Singapore Becomes World’s Most Talent-Competitive Country

Singapore topped the Global Talent Competitiveness Index for the first time, overtaking Switzerland after 12 years. The city-state excelled in adaptive skills and talent retention.

Park Eun Hye Fan Meeting Incident Results in Agency Zero-Tolerance Policy

A fan licked beer foam off cheerleader Park Eun Hye’s hand during a fan meeting. Her agency OM Entertainment announced a zero-tolerance policy despite Park not pursuing legal action.

Gavin Lee Becomes Singapore’s First Local National Football Team Head Coach Since 2016

Gavin Lee will become Singapore’s permanent national football team head coach, the first local since 2016, after leading the Lions to their first-ever merit-based Asian Cup qualification.

19-Year-Old Police NSF Offered Three Teenage Boys Cash for Sexual Acts

19-year-old Police NSF offered three teenage boys $50 to $290 for sexual acts over several months. All refused. He pleaded guilty and faces reformative training assessment.

55 Dead in Hong Kong Public Housing Fire at Wang Fuk Court

A fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong killed 55 people. Highly flammable styrofoam and non-compliant materials caused rapid spread. Three people arrested for manslaughter.

Paramount Pictures to Distribute Rush Hour 4 After Trump Requested Studio Revive Series

Paramount Pictures will distribute Rush Hour 4 after President Trump requested the studio revive the franchise, marking director Brett Ratner’s return following 2017 sexual misconduct allegations.

Korean Actress Han Chae Young’s Live-Streaming Video Sparks Online Concern

A video of Korean actress Han Chae Young selling beauty products on a Chinese platform went viral, with netizens expressing concern over her appearance and questioning if AI was used.

New Farrer Park Sports Ground to Open Free for Public Under Tanglin Rugby Club

Tanglin Rugby Club is building a new sports facility in Farrer Park with rugby and football pitches, promising free community access and reasonably priced bookings once it opens in…

Apple, Google Told to Curb ‘gov.sg’ Spoofing on iMessage & Google Messages by Nov 2025

Singapore Police ordered Apple and Google to stop spoofing of government agencies on iMessage and Google Messages by Nov 30, aiming to protect users from scams and impersonation.

Bedok North Car Overturns After Reported Slope Descent; SCDF Responds

A car overturned at Bedok North Avenue 2 on Nov 27, leaving two with minor injuries. Witnesses said a 21-year-old drove down a slope, causing the flip.

Two-Hour Rescue After Arm Becomes Stuck in Drain Pipe at Taman Jurong Unit

SCDF spent nearly two hours rescuing a person whose arm was trapped in a drain pipe at Taman Jurong, providing medical support before sending them to National University Hospital.

ICA Finds Vapes & Over 50 Pods in Traveller’s Bag Despite Her Claim of Having Nothing to Declare

A South Korean woman was caught with vapes and over 50 vape pods at Changi Airport despite declaring nothing, while ICA continues strict enforcement against illegal tobacco imports.

Wind Topples LED Wreath Hitting Woman, 44, Cracks Her Front Teeth, Leaving Her with Bruises

Mrs A Khoo was injured when LED wreaths toppled on her in Ang Mo Kio, chipping her teeth and bruising her, raising safety concerns over funeral displays.

Former Gong Cha CEO Kang Puay Seng launches local bubble tea brand Cai Ca at six Singapore locations with healthier menu choices

Cai Ca, founded by ex-Gong Cha CEO Kang Puay Seng, takes over six former outlets in Singapore, offering milk tea, fruit tea, and a new soy milk-based drink range.