Sunday 19 October 2025
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Ascott Limited (Ascott) signed seven new properties through franchise and management agreements totalling nearly 1,100 units across Vienna and Seville as part of its ongoing European expansion.
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Pushing free beer in Montgomery was not a good idea the night before the downtown mass shooting
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- theindependent ‘Felt like we were just a stepping stone’: SG employer says she feels used after her domestic helper, who earned S$850, quit after finding a ‘better employer’
- theindependent Local woman wonders ‘if work-life balance in Singapore’ even exists after working in three burnout-inducing jobs
- theindependent Marketing employee suspects she may be working in a ‘burnout factory’ after being assigned 25 clients
- theindependent A key psychiatric group censored our doctors for seeking to discuss the harm of child sex changes
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- singaporenews Bridgeport woman convicted of sex trafficking minors gets 6 years in prison, prosecutors say
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- singaporenews Maryland sheriffs AG #39;s memo on cooperating with federal agencies is #39;intimidation #39;
- singaporenews Denver deputys arrest tied to domestic violence at Colorado Springs home, police say
- singaporenews Singapore Under-17 Women’s National Team end AFC campaign showing spirit and signs of progress.
- fas LegUp Health Expands to Help Small Businesses Navigate All Health Insurance Options in One Place
- singaporenews Couple looking to relocate to SG ask if it’s ‘really 2X more expensive than the US’
- theindependent Temasek-backed 17Live Group independent director voluntarily resigns after being included in US sanctions list over alleged links to global scam operation
- theindependent Local asks if fresh grads are still being paid the ‘same as 20 years ago’ — Is Singapore’s job market cheating a generation?
- theindependent ED attaches worth Rs 2,385 crore of crypto in OctaFX money laundering alleged mastermind arrested in Spain
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- theindependent ‘Reminder that I am the one giving your salary!’: Part-time F B worker claims manager scolded and humiliated him in public
- theindependent Cat found dead under suspicious circumstances at Ayer Rajah, Cat Welfare Society appeals for information
- theindependent GIC yet to file lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO, say sources
- theindependent More elderly relying on food donations amid rising costs, say social service agencies
- theindependent MEURAKI aims to grow its community to up to 10,000 by the end of 2025 as they expand their ecosystem and deepen engagement locally, founder Michelle Ngiam said.
- sbr The newly launched Woodlands EC site, offering 560 units, is expected to attract moderate-to-strong developer interest.
- sbr Police urge compliance with alcohol ban, with huge crowds expected at Little India during Deepavali weekend
- theindependent Authorities investigating woman’s death, believed to be from a fall, at Jewel Changi Airport
- theindependent Assam Police Special Investigation Team brings two alleged accused in Zubeen Garg s death case to Guwahati Court today
- singaporenews Man witnesses 5 yo child slap maid across the face in public, asks, ‘Who’s responsible when kids abuse domestic helpers?’
- theindependent 17-year-old son stole more than $90,000 from his father after helping him open a bank account, later caught
- theindependent Ascott Limited (Ascott) signed seven new properties through franchise and management agreements totalling nearly 1,100 units across Vienna and Seville as part of its ongoing European expansion.
- sbr US blasts China’s rare earth export curbs as ‘power grab’, warns of supply chain risks
- theindependent The city-state’s GDP grew 2.9% year on year in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding the 2.0% forecast.
- sbr Nevadans share fears of losing health insurance coverage as ACA subsidies near expiration
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- singaporenews Derby police investigate report of man behaving inappropriately toward student outside school
- singaporenews Bridgeport man #39;violently #39; sexually assaulted girl on her way to school, police say
- singaporenews Ralston Valley student arrested in Snapchat threat circulated day of Evergreen shooting
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Eyewitness says two seniors almost fell after teens kick ION Orchard escalator, bringing it to a sudden stop
- theindependent40-year-old driver using fake licence plates speeds off from police, nabbed after traffic jam chase
- theindependentInterview: Chinese travelers important driver of Singapore s visitor economy, says tourism analyst
- singaporenewsService 63 to operate bi-directionally between Eunos and Jalan Rumah Tinggi from Oct 26
- theindependentMost large firms faced losses from AI deployment, but those with ‘responsible AI’ policies saw stronger gains: EY survey
- theindependentH2G Green Limited said on Thursday that its 50.1 percent-owned subsidiary, Green Energy Investment Holding Private Limited (GEIH), has been charged by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) following a fire at its wood waste storage site in Jurong last 27 July 2025.
- sbr‘Meow Residents Transport’: People charmed by woman’s community cat home inspired by MRT cabins
- theindependentFifteen drivers caught in islandwide crackdown on illegal ride-hailing services by LTA within and across borders
- theindependentSeatrium Energy International Pte Ltd (SEI) received a notice of termination for its construction of a $610m wind turbine vessel for Maersk.
- sbrSeatrium Energy International Pte Ltd (SEI) received a notice of termination for its construction of a $610m wind turbine vessel for Maersk.
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Woman bursts into tears in court after being sentenced to 11 months and two weeks in prison for stealing jewellery worth over $37,000
- theindependent ‘No longer proud to be’: Young Singaporean slams system that loves ‘foreigners and the rich’ more than locals
- theindependent Diners abandoned their meals after spotting cockroach on the table, SFA says food safety is a joint responsibility
- theindependent Hengdian Group has opened its headquarters in Singapore—a 2,300-square-foot office designed to foster movement and conversation over traditional corporate formality.
- sbr Singapore’s next chapter will hinge on whether its digital backbone can support the weight of AI.
- sbr Fresh grad says he feels ‘compelled’ to accept S$2.6k job offer amid Singapore’s tough job market, seeks advice on Reddit
- theindependent Investors are advised to accept Genting Bhd’s (GENT) conditional voluntary takeover offer for its subsidiary Genting Malaysia (GENM) as it is a good exit deal, reports CGS International.
- sbr The National Parks Board (NParks) will revise the tenure structure for new landscape and orchid nursery land plots from the current 3+3+3 years to 6+3 years.
- sbr Singapore’s central bank says banks must ensure transparency as it reviews surcharges on PayNow.
- sbr ‘Such behaviour will not be tolerated’ — Pet salon calls out rude man who raised a middle finger after being denied entry
- theindependent ‘SG young people, do you hate kids?’ — HDB flat resident asks after children upstairs drove him ‘nuts as they kept stomping like untamed animals whole day!’
- theindependent Singaporean investors can gain easy access to Indonesian-listed securities by using their local brokers.
- sbr Taking stock of your proprietary data as an intangible asset is the first step in monetising it or realising additional value to your data.
- sbr Maid says, ‘I only have 30-minute lunch break, yet my employer doesn’t allow me to use my phone’
- theindependent ‘My maid doesn’t want to listen to me…’ — Employer says her helper even shouts back, ‘I already know! I have five years experience!’
- theindependent Centurion Overseas Investments recently acquired a site at William Road in London for GBP43,468,143 ($75m) for the development of a 225-bed purpose-built student accommodation.
- sbr The group carried 3.38 million passengers during the month, an 8.0% increase compared to the same period last year.
- sbr From 2021 to 2025, HDB has launched about 102,400 BTO flats, exceeding its earlier target of 100,000.
- sbr The solution also includes IP/MPLS for dependable backhaul connectivity to LTA’s centralized Operations Control Center.
- sbr Whilst 75% are comfortable working alongside AI agents, only 30% are comfortable being managed by them.
- sbr First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in an elderly patient in San Joaquin County
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- singaporenews Pushing free beer in Montgomery was not a good idea the night of the downtown mass shooting
- singaporenews Assam Government orders temporary suspension of telecom services in Baksa following violence
- singaporenews Investors should consider “defensive and laggard S-REIT” stocks as they provide income stability in the highly uncertain macro environment triggered by the US-China trade conflict.
- sbr South Carolina officer cleared in response to Myrtle Beach mass shooting that killed 1, injured 11
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- theindependent Scarborough Shoal standoff: Chinese ships warn Filipino vessels to leave ‘environmental reserve’
- theindependent Tensions soar in the skies: Chinese airlines push back against US over Russia airspace ban
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