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CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest man Kwek Leng Beng begins previews for luxury residences with units from $1M

CDL of Singapore’s 2nd richest man Kwek Leng Beng begins previews for luxury residences with units from $1M

City Developments, controlled by Singapore’s second-richest man Kwek Leng Beng, is opening previews for its 246-unit luxury condominium in the city-state’s central business district, with the smallest units priced at S$1.298 million (US$1 million).
Bubble tea chain Hollin abruptly shuts all but one Singapore outlet

Bubble tea chain Hollin abruptly shuts all but one Singapore outlet

32% of Singapore car buyers eye petrol cars amid EV charging concerns

32% of Singapore car buyers eye petrol cars amid EV charging concerns

Singapore probes transnational baby trafficking ring

Singapore probes transnational baby trafficking ring

The governments of Singapore and Indonesia are coordinating an investigation into allegations of a transnational baby trafficking ring that smuggled newborns into Singapore for adoption.
January 10, 2026 | 12:15 am PT
1,000 kg of free durians snapped up in 2 hours at Singapore giveaway

1,000 kg of free durians snapped up in 2 hours at Singapore giveaway

A durian stall in Singapore is giving out 200 packs, or roughly 1,000 kilograms, of free durians to seniors, with the first day’s supply gone within two hours.
January 8, 2026 | 06:17 pm PT
Frasers Property of Thailand’s 3rd richest billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi sells part of prime Singapore mall for $326M

Frasers Property of Thailand’s 3rd richest billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi sells part of prime Singapore mall for $326M

Frasers Property, a developer controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is selling part of The Centrepoint, one of the most iconic malls on Singapore’s Orchard Road premier shopping strip, for S$418 million (US$326 million).
January 8, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT
Singapore durian fans scramble to enjoy Musang King while decade-low prices last

Singapore durian fans scramble to enjoy Musang King while decade-low prices last

Durian lovers in Singapore are snapping up Musang King, taking advantage of 10-year low prices in Malaysia that sellers say will only last another two weeks.
January 7, 2026 | 02:02 am PT
Singapore gold jewelers pivot to sustain demand as soaring prices push buyers towards bars, coins

Singapore gold jewelers pivot to sustain demand as soaring prices push buyers towards bars, coins

Gold jewelers in Singapore are revamping designs and adjusting prices to lure customers back amid slumping demand, driven by a growing preference for investment gold over jewelry.
January 6, 2026 | 07:04 pm PT
Viral video of Singapore-registered car refueling sparks probe in Malaysia for buying subsidized fuel barred to foreigners

Viral video of Singapore-registered car refueling sparks probe in Malaysia for buying subsidized fuel barred to foreigners

A man, later identified as a Singapore permanent resident, sparked a probe over the weekend after a video went viral showing him refueling with subsidized RON95 meant only for locals in Malaysia’s Johor state.
January 5, 2026 | 04:14 am PT
Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Prices of premium and popular durian varieties in Malaysia, including Musang King, Black Thorn and D24, have plummeted to RM10-15 (US$2.4-3.7) per kilogram at the farm gate amid a nationwide glut.
January 4, 2026 | 03:33 pm PT
Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam ranks among top performers in World Bank’s Business Ready report

Vietnam achieved a top-tier global ranking in operational efficiency, placing 16th among 101 economies with a score of 70.44 points in the World Bank's Business Ready 2025 report.
January 1, 2026 | 09:57 pm PT
Singapore economy grows by 4.8% in 2025

Singapore economy grows by 4.8% in 2025

Singapore's economy expanded by 4.8% last year, compared to 4.4% in 2024, preliminary government data showed on Friday.
January 1, 2026 | 09:52 pm PT
National University of Singapore professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations

National University of Singapore professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations

Shawn Chen Xiaoyuan, a biomedical engineering professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), has been dismissed over accusations of sexual misconduct, which he denies and plans to appeal.
December 31, 2025 | 12:13 am PT
Singapore man calls police after stall refuses to refund $3.9 durian

Singapore man calls police after stall refuses to refund $3.9 durian

A man in Singapore filed a police report on a local durian stall after it refused to refund S$5 (US$3.9) worth of durian that he claimed was spoiled.
December 30, 2025 | 03:22 pm PT
Vietnam becomes Singapore's 3rd largest seafood supplier as exports gain momentum

Vietnam becomes Singapore's 3rd largest seafood supplier as exports gain momentum

Vietnam has seen strong growth in seafood exports to Singapore over the last two years, becoming the city-state's third-largest seafood supplier in the first nine months of 2025.
December 29, 2025 | 05:41 pm PT
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