Friday 23 January 2026
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These are Singapore s biggest news stories of the week.
Latest News
Suspect in fatal Stratford hit-and-run pedestrian crash expected to appear in court Friday
- singaporenews Federal immigration officers claim they have sweeping power to enter homes without warrant
- singaporenews Netaji s daughter Anita Bose Pfaff urges Indians to support return of Bose s mortal remains from Japan
- singaporenews 14 weeks jail for Malaysian who attempted to import 1,000 vapes into Singapore concealed in groceries
- asiaone 14 weeks jail for Malaysian who attempted to import 1,000 vapes into Singapore concealed in groceries
- asiaone Hong Kong woman, 73, arrested for allegedly killing husband after taking sleeping pills together
- asiaone Hong Kong woman, 73, arrested for allegedly killing husband after taking sleeping pills together
- asiaone Teen who allegedly sped off on PMD causing police officer to suffer facial injuries to be charged
- asiaone Teen who allegedly sped off on PMD causing police officer to suffer facial injuries to be charged
- asiaone Taiwan firefighter dies after giving oxygen mask to trapped woman while battling building blaze
- asiaone Taiwan firefighter dies after giving oxygen mask to trapped woman while battling building blaze
- asiaone Singaporean woman riding pillion, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer on JB expressway
- asiaone Singaporean woman riding pillion, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer on JB expressway
- asiaone 32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital
- asiaone 32-year-old programmer in China allegedly dies from overwork, added to work group chat even while in hospital
- asiaone Daily roundup: Netizens amused by Tony Leung and his introverted nature at Paris Fashion Week — and other top stories today
- asiaone Virat Kohli hails Saina Nehwal following retirement for putting Indian badminton on world stage
- singaporenews Neighbour nightmare: Woman faces six charges after attacking neighbour and smashing flowerpots
- theindependent Man caught on camera stealing ‘God of Wealth’ and ‘Earth God’ from a restaurant, owner sought help online
- theindependent Daily roundup: Netizens amused by Tony Leung and his introverted nature at Paris Fashion Week — and other top stories today
- asiaone Foreign investors fear millions in losses after Singapore student care centres shut abruptly
- theindependent KL shopping malls to operate as transport hubs for express buses between Malaysia and Singapore
- theindependent Teen pleads guilty to slashing 2 school staff with penknife over confiscated phone in 2025
- asiaone Teen pleads guilty to slashing two school staff with penknife over confiscated phone in 2025
- asiaone Four Star partners Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council to distribute new mattresses to over 30 households
- asiaone Four Star partners Bishan-Toa Payoh Town Council to distribute new mattresses to over 30 households
- asiaone ‘It’s quite miserable’: Software engineer says he’s ‘completely drained’ every day because of the 1-hour MRT commute
- theindependent China, Philippines launch rescue missions for distressed cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
- asiaone China, Philippines launch rescue missions for distressed cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal
- asiaone US chess star Daniel Naroditskys death was accidental, medical examiner says - Chess
- singaporenews Our Town review Michael Sheen brings warmth and wit to Welsh National Theatre opener
- singaporenews Foreign tenant claims he suffered an asthma attack after landlord repeatedly smoked inside HDB unit
- theindependent
8+ years of experience, MBA in hand, and still no job: Woman struggles to find employment despite impressive background
- theindependentFAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions
- asiaoneCan the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer wellbeing
- singaporenews16 weeks jail for man who smuggled 5 Pomeranian puppies from Malaysia into S pore in car boot
- asiaoneIs Singapore prioritising politics over cost-of-living issues? Singaporeans express concern
- theindependentVandalism at Bridgeport #39;s Trumbull Gardens halted mail delivery for days, officials say
- singaporenewsFAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions
- asiaone
PUB puts the full DTSS programme at about $10b, whilst the Cross Island Line is seen above S$40b.
- sbr The conversion lifted issued shares to 1,530,727,865, with new shares set to trade on SGX-ST on 22 Jan.
- sbr Octomate will implement a workforce management system for Outward Bound Singapore s 250 staff.
- sbr The conversion lifted issued shares to 1,530,727,865, with new shares set to trade on SGX-ST on 22 Jan.
- sbr PUB puts the full DTSS programme at about $10b, whilst the Cross Island Line is seen above S$40b.
- sbr Sentosa deal starts Jan. for 3 years with a 2-year option, covering time, leave, and payroll for about 750 staff.
- sbr Toku will list 22 Jan under TKU after raising $16.25m from 65.0m shares, with the placement fully taken by noon 20 Jan.
- sbr ‘Am I a strawberry for complaining?’: Young worker earning S$4k says he works overtime, on weekends, and is expected to ‘be responsive 24/7’
- theindependent Singapore’s construction demand is expected to reach $53b in 2026, before easing as major one-off projects are completed.
- sbr An increased consumption of social media platforms for expressive use was recorded during the GE2025 period, according to the Institute of Policy Studies.
- sbr Lulu Sun, Darja Semenistaja headline the list of international stars at the 2026 L T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series
- singaporenews Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: Bukit Chagar station takes shape following completion of structural work
- asiaone Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: Bukit Chagar station takes shape following completion of structural work
- asiaone Taxi driver jailed and banned for five years after failing to give way and injuring passenger
- theindependent Woman who failed O-Levels shared how she bounced back through grit, determination, a lot of hard work
- theindependent Huntsville Hospital Health System acquires Crestwood Medical Center in $450 million deal
- singaporenews Daily roundup: Man fined for carrying over $90k in undeclared cash cheques into Sin 70 others caught for tax, GST evasion — and other top stories today
- asiaone Daily roundup: Man fined for carrying over $90k in undeclared cash cheques into Sin 70 others caught for tax, GST evasion — and other top stories today
- asiaone Police appeal for information on missing 17-year-old male teenager last seen in Bukit Panjang
- asiaone Police appeal for information on missing 17-year-old male teenager last seen in Bukit Panjang
- asiaone Singapore’s stocks recovered on Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump signaled a de-escalation of tensions, backing away from threats to impose new tariffs on European allies,
- sbr Stratford police arrest felon, woman on drug charges in #39;targeted #39; investigation
- singaporenews Uvalde school shooting trial- Ex-school officer found not guilty in Robb Elementary response
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