Budget 2026: Vivian Balakrishnan says agency, partnerships are key amid ‘a geostrategic tectonic plate rupture’

Singapore’s strength lies in its domestic unity, economic relevance and ability to defend itself [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s only option in the evolving world order is to continue determining its national interests and exercising... Read more »

Singapore deep-tech startup Flint creates paper batteries for the energy transition

Flint wants to get its cellulose-based batteries into every device that requires them, says co-founder [SINGAPORE] Sustainable alternatives are often more expensive or come with compromises in terms of functionality, but one... Read more »

How U Business’ new 3-Line Bundle with free flagship phone works

[This is a sponsored article with U Business.] U Business just launched a new mobile device bundle to solve one of the biggest headaches for growing companies: getting teams properly equipped without... Read more »

How BYD is redefining automotive spaces in Singapore

[This is a sponsored article with BYD by 1826.] Singapore’s physical spaces are shifting from purely transactional retail to experience-led destinations. Consumers, especially younger and urban audiences, increasingly seek places where they can... Read more »

Budget 2026 debate: PM Wong defends fiscal projections, GST hike amid back-to-back surpluses

FISCAL PROJECTIONS FROM BEST DATA Mr Wong also addressed the issue of the government’s fiscal marksmanship, as questions on the Budget surplus were raised by Mr Giam and other MPs Alex Yam... Read more »

Do intl F&B chains have more value for money? Some S’poreans think so.

These F&B chains are winning over the taste buds of Singaporeans “I support foreign F&B [brands] over local ones.” It’s a statement that sparked debate on a Reddit thread—and it reflects a... Read more »

Man who handled S$11.6 million for syndicate, kept house for hackers at Mount Sinai bungalow gets jail

SINGAPORE: A Chinese national came to Singapore on a fraudulent work pass and found a job performing tasks for a criminal syndicate. He handled S$11.6 million (US$9.2 million) for the organisation and... Read more »

Elderly man in M’sia misses AirAsia flight after staff allegedly told him it had left an hour early

Elderly man claims he was told AirAsia flight departed an hour early, sparking online debate An elderly man was allegedly unable to board his AirAsia flight in Malaysia after being told it... Read more »

‘Exquisite’ fossil of one of the smallest dinosaurs found in Argentina

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 : In Argentina’s Patagonia region 95 million years ago, some huge dinosaurs roamed the landscape including fearsome meat-eater Giganotosaurus, at about eight tons, and immense long-necked plant-eater Argentinosaurus, perhaps... Read more »

Food outlets unfazed by Deliveroo exit, but delivery riders fear less competition

SINGAPORE: While delivery riders expressed concerns about a potential monopoly, food and beverage businesses were largely unconcerned about news that Deliveroo will exit Singapore’s market. F&B outlets said orders from the food... Read more »