Singapore
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Tarte by Cheryl Koh to Close Amid Singapore Culinary Shift
Renowned pastry shop Tarte by Cheryl Koh is set to cease operations, marking a significant change in Singapore’s dessert landscape following the latest Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings.
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Singapore Labels Scholar Fadiah Nadwa Fikri ‘Undesirable’
Malaysian activist and PhD graduate Fadiah Nadwa Fikri has been denied entry to Singapore, with officials accusing her of inciting disruptive behavior.
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Burning Smell in Singapore Linked to Johor Forest Fires
Residents in Singapore reported a burning smell on March 24, 2026, as smoke plumes from forest and scrubland fires in Malaysia’s Kota Tinggi district drifted across the border.
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Police Investigate Illegal Fireworks Display at Ghim Moh Car Park
Authorities are investigating an unauthorized fireworks display at a multi-storey car park in Ghim Moh on March 20, 2026, after viral social media footage captured the incident.
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88 Katong Laksa to Close Permanently After Health Setbacks
Iconic hawker stall 88 Katong Laksa at Circuit Road will cease operations on March 29, 2026, as owners Charlie and Irene Soh retire due to ongoing health challenges.
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FairPrice Cuts Prices as Inflation Pressures Mount
FairPrice Group has launched a 12-week campaign offering up to 36% discounts on house-brand essentials to help Singaporean households navigate rising costs.
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DBS and POSB Services Restored After Lunchtime Digital Outage
DBS and POSB digital banking services have returned to normal following a widespread disruption that left thousands of customers unable to process digital payments during lunch hour on March 19, 2026.
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Singapore COE Premiums Rise Across All Categories in March Tender
Certificate of Entitlement premiums climbed across all vehicle segments on March 18, 2026, with motorcycle costs surging by 11.5 percent amid ongoing government review of car categorisation.
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Collectors Scramble as New MILO Plushies Hit Singapore Shelves
MILO Singapore has launched its new ‘Weekend Edition’ breakfast-themed plushies, sparking a retail rush reminiscent of the recent Olympic mascot shortages.
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Singapore Drivers Face Surge in Petrol Costs Amid Iran War
Rising global oil prices due to the conflict in Iran have pushed Singapore fuel costs to their highest levels since 2022, forcing private-hire drivers to adjust operational strategies.
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Singapore Educators to Receive Pay Boost Amid Retention Push
Approximately 36,000 MOE staff will receive salary increases of 2% to 9% starting October 1, 2026, as Singapore addresses market competitiveness and teacher retention.
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Westwood and Niemann deadlocked for LIV Golf Singapore lead
Lee Westwood and Joaquin Niemann head into the final round of LIV Golf Singapore tied at 10-under, as the 4Aces GC leads the team leaderboard.
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Disney Adventure Debuts: What to Expect on Asia’s First Disney Ship
Disney Cruise Line has officially launched the Disney Adventure in Singapore, marking the company’s first homeport in Asia with a massive $1.8 billion retrofit.
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Hougang PMD Crash Sparks Renewed Road Safety Scrutiny
A collision between a car and a PMD in Hougang has left three injured and triggered a wider debate on Singaporean road safety and junction discipline.
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Law Society launches disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh
The Law Society of Singapore has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh following his conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.