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Singaporeans label cost-of-living vouchers ‘band-aid’ solution

While government-issued vouchers have been welcomed, many Singaporeans believe more comprehensive action is needed to tackle rising prices and living expenses instead of short-term relief, according to online comments.
February 24, 2026 | 11:53 pm PT

Jinjja Chicken closes outlet at Singapore's Changi Airport after 6 years

Fried chicken chain Jinjja Chicken has shut down its outlet at Changi Airport after six years, but hinted the opening of a new store.
February 24, 2026 | 04:26 pm PT

Singapore's Miow Sin Popiah and Carrot Cake Stall to shut down after 45 years

Miow Sin Popiah and Carrot Cake Stall in Singapore will be serving its final plates this week after nearly 45 years of business.
February 24, 2026 | 04:22 pm PT

Dollar inches up against dong

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday amid a decline against major currencies.
February 23, 2026 | 11:27 pm PT

Volvo expands Singapore EV recall to 194 vehicles over battery fire risk

Swedish carmaker Volvo has expanded its recall of electric vehicles in Singapore due to a battery flaw that may increase the risk of fire, raising the total number of affected vehicles to 194.
February 23, 2026 | 07:53 pm PT

Singapore premium 2-room flat breaks national record with $549,000 price tag

A two-room flat at a premium area in Singapore has changed hands for SGD695,000 (US$549,000), marking a record high for this flat type.
February 23, 2026 | 01:41 am PT

Singapore’s ComfortDelGro launches probe after taxi spotted running with open door

Singapore’s taxi operator ComfortDelGro is probing an incident in which one of its taxis was seen being driven with its door open on Feb. 19.
February 23, 2026 | 01:40 am PT

Chinese wellness operator to launch Singapore's largest 24-hour spa complex

Chinese wellness operator House+ Bubble is set to open a 24-hour spa and leisure complex in Singapore with dining and cinema services, set to be the largest of its kind in the country.
February 22, 2026 | 08:43 pm PT

Singapore restaurant accidentally bills $1.60 instead of $160 for lobsters, diners come back to settle difference

The owner of Cheng Ji Seafood Restaurant in Singapore accidentally charged a group of diners SGD2 (US$1.60) for a lobster dish during the Lunar New Year holiday, even though the dish was priced at SGD200.
February 22, 2026 | 08:10 pm PT

Which is the top low-stress, high-paying job in 2026?

Guided by research timelines rather than high-pressure deadlines, the job pays around US$132,000 annually in the U.S.
February 21, 2026 | 06:00 pm PT

From private jets to police raids, sweepstakes Astralian casino billionaire Laurence Escalante’s future in doubt

Online gaming entrepreneur Laurence Escalante built a billion-dollar fortune from his virtual casino empire, spending big on private jets and yachts, but recent criminal charges now threaten to derail his success.
February 21, 2026 | 04:48 pm PT

Beach club Tipsy Unicorn on Sentosa Island shuts down as court orders liquidation

Beach club Tipsy Unicorn on Singapore’s Sentosa Island is now closed after its operator was placed into compulsory liquidation by the High Court.
February 21, 2026 | 02:08 am PT

Hong Kong banks hand out Lunar New Year bonuses to thousands of employees

Thousands of bank employees in Hong Kong received Lunar New Year gifts on Friday, with some lenders offered cash and even a day off as economic and market sentiment improves.
February 21, 2026 | 12:08 am PT

Indonesian tycoon Mochtar Riady to sell one of Singapore’s tallest towers

A company controlled by Indonesian tycoon Mochtar Riady is seeking to selling One Raffles Place, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Singapore’s central business district.
February 20, 2026 | 11:53 pm PT

Chinese ‘aunties’ lead gold buying boom

The surge in gold demand in China is being driven by small-scale Chinese investors who bet on the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties and the lack of better investment assets.
February 20, 2026 | 08:12 pm PT

Malaysia’s durian setback: Prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus

Malaysian durian growers reaped large profits over the past decade as demand from China surged, but a shift in consumer preferences now leave farmers with mounting stock.
February 20, 2026 | 04:42 pm PT

Which Southeast Asian country relies most on imports?

This country’s imports are equivalent to 144% of its GDP, making it one of the top five most imports-reliant countries globally.
February 19, 2026 | 03:27 pm PT

College grads get millions to build prediction markets

Venture capital firms are pouring millions of U.S. dollars into prediction market startups, with recent college graduates emerging as some of the biggest beneficiaries and founders behind the trend.
February 18, 2026 | 06:43 pm PT

Singapore’s restaurant chain Chang Cheng rewards long-time employees with 100 gold plaques worth $429,000

Singapore’s restaurant chain Chang Cheng Holdings has awarded at least 100 gold plaques worth more than SGD542,000 (US$429,000) to staff members with long service, as part of its 32nd anniversary celebrations.
February 18, 2026 | 06:27 pm PT

Who are Australia’s top 5 billionaires in 2026?

Australia’s top five billionaires saw their wealth rising 14% to $94 billion this year despite global uncertainty triggered by U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
February 18, 2026 | 04:12 pm PT
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