Scientists move closer to confirming existence of dark matter

WASHINGTON :Scientists may be coming closer to confirming the existence of dark matter – the invisible stuff thought to make up more than a quarter of the cosmos – as they study... Read more »

Three Singaporeans sanctioned in US bust of major Cambodian crypto scam network

WHO ARE THE SINGAPOREANS? The involvement of the Singaporean individuals and entities was first reported on Wednesday by Singapore newspaper The Business Times. Ms Chen Xiuling, Mr Alan Yeo Sin Huat and... Read more »

Seoul’s senior officials meet Cambodian PM over return of South Korean detainees

SEOUL – South Korea’s inter-agency team met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Oct 16 to discuss the return of about 60 South Koreans detained in scam-related abductions and to strengthen coordination... Read more »

31,000 more students to benefit from financial support, bringing total to 133,000

SINGAPORE –  About 31,000 more students will be eligible for financial help to defray their school expenses from 2026, after the Ministry of Education (MOE) raised the income eligibility cap of its... Read more »

The human touch an app cannot replace: Why customers bring this bank representative coffee and cake

The Google reviews for CIMB Singapore’s sole branch at Raffles Place tell a consistent story. Across hundreds of comments, customers praise staff who are not only professional and efficient but also go... Read more »

Passengers who litter or play loud music on public buses to be penalised for being disruptive

Passengers to face penalties for causing nuisance on public buses Passengers who play loud music, litter, or behave inconsiderately on public buses will soon face penalties under new laws passed on Tuesday... Read more »

Singaporeans reflect on the Gaza conflict

Editor’s Note: All data and quotes in this article are drawn from public sources, including official statements by the Singapore Government, UN agencies, and international media as of Oct 15, 2025, and... Read more »

CPF earns Asia-Pacific’s first A in global ranking of pension systems

“First-class” retirement income systems that are robust, sustainable, deliver good benefits and have a high level of integrity get an A from Mercer [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) has become the... Read more »

Malaysia to tighten school security after fatal stabbing of teen student.

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Education Ministry is considering tighter security measures, including spot checks of students in schools, following the fatal stabbing of a teenage girl at a secondary school in Selangor... Read more »

AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says

WASHINGTON :The U.S. artificial intelligence investment boom may be followed by a dot-com-style bust, but it is less likely to be a systemic event that would crater the U.S. or global economy,... Read more »