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- CNB investigating Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds being sold onlineby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 10:45 am
Poppy seeds are prohibited here, and CNB said it will take necessary actions accordingly.
- NDP 2026: Six places to catch a view of the fireworks, and tips for taking better picturesby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 10:30 am
The main fireworks display is expected to take place at around 8.15pm.
- 28,000 bottle caps, no cap! A giant map reimagines Singapore using recycled materialsby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
Sengkang East volunteers and residents re-create Singapore’s icons and landmarks using bottle caps and satay sticks.
- Man gets jail for taking 179 upskirt videos over three years, molesting woman at MRT stationby Latest News on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
The prosecution said the 25-year-old man had shown himself to be a “serial, habitual offender”, with various offences committed from as early as 2016.
- S’pore diversifies nursing talent pool with new nurses from Bhutanby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 9:38 am
There are currently 40 Bhutanese Asian Nursing Scholarship holders now serving in S’pore’s public healthcare sector.
- Man jailed for pretending to supply gloves and face masks during COVID-19 pandemic, cheating 11 victims of S$3.79mby Latest News on August 7, 2026 at 9:38 am
Gerald Chan Tzen-Chou, who has been in remand since December 2020, told one of his victims that global demand for surgical face masks was very high and convinced her to invest with him in an Indonesian factory producing them. Neither the factory nor his investment was real.
- Man dies following traffic accident in Hougangby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 9:20 am
It was believed that the car had skidded on its own, the police said.
- Dead fish spotted at Sungei Buloh likely trapped and died due to recent hot weather: NParksby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 9:05 am
No other dead biodiversity was found along the surrounding costal areas.
- S’pore gives conditional nod to import solar power from Malaysiaby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
This brings the number of electricity import projects granted with conditional approvals and licences to 13.
- Unpaid workers case: Director behind firms files for bankruptcyby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 8:45 am
Ramu Palani Velu, director of KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering, will have his application heard on Aug 13.
- Public consultation on proposed laws to better protect genetic information in Singaporeby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 8:45 am
The proposed Bill aims to prevent genetic information from being used to make decisions on insurance and employment.
- Revisit expert tips for PSLE oral examsby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 8:35 am
With days to go before the PSLE oral exam, check out some reminders from experienced teachers.
- Ferrari’s new $873,000 stick shift is stuck in the ‘past’by The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 8:10 am
Its attempt to go forward with an electric model was panned by critics.
- ‘AI slop’ or not? 2 Singapore films set for National Day release spark debateby Latest News on August 7, 2026 at 8:06 am
Created using AI, Trace Project and Bersama Majulah tell fictional stories inspired by Singapore and will be released on Sunday (Aug 9).
- BYD Sealion 8’s appeal shines through, kitchen sink and allby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:50 am
Few seven-seater SUVs can match its space and equipment level.
- Sakae Holdings ex-director who misappropriated $15.8 million gets over 10 years’ jailby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:45 am
Andy Ong Siew Kwee and two other men, Ho Yew Kong and Chua Wei Tat, were earlier convicted after a trial.
- Jail for ex-training officer who shoved woman with intellectual disability, causing fracturesby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:45 am
Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi had pleaded guilty in July to an assault charge.
- Maserati Grecale Trofeo is for families who need a superheroby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:35 am
The car won’t leap over tall buildings in a single bound, but its performance comes close.
- Nerf gun bullet, slipper, underwear among litter in machines to collect recyclable bottles, cansby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:21 am
BCRS has made some improvements to the machine interface to prevent unsuccessful refunds.
- Copper heads for record high close on tighter global marketby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:20 am
Copper has rallied around 14 per cent so far in 2026, building on a run of three annual gains.
- Local institution Chin Mee Chin opens second outlet at Nex on Aug 8by The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:11 am
Expect the classic kaya toast sets alongside new menu items.
- He ditched his EV and returned to a hybrid after just six monthsby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:10 am
After brief detour into EV ownership, Francis Cheng says the maths just did not make good financial sense.
- The restaurant business is changing beyond recognitionby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 7:00 am
Blame technology, inflation and customers’ shifting habits.
- Park for free while charging your EV in Tampinesby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 6:50 am
Charge+ has rolled out 38 charging points across the Tampines Retail Park area and industrial building T-Space.
- Director Jack Neo uses AI to create another song for National Dayby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 6:42 am
Neo wrote the lyrics while the music was generated by AI.
- Is fast charging bad for an EV?by The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 6:20 am
To prolong the battery’s SOH and lifespan, use AC charging where possible.
- Kit Chan’s original Home gets its first-ever vinyl release as a Singapore-shaped recordby Latest News on August 7, 2026 at 6:10 am
The National Day classic is finally getting its first vinyl release nearly three decades after its debut – as a Singapore island-shaped vinyl with a ceramic HDB topper, limited to just 61 copies.
- Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender at Singapore State Courtsby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 6:06 am
He was supposed to surrender on Aug 3 to begin his jail term for practising law without a valid certificate.
- Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru days after failing to surrender in Singapore to begin jail termby Latest News on August 7, 2026 at 6:05 am
The Singapore Police Force is working closely with Malaysian police to secure the lawyer’s return to Singapore.
- River Wonders debuts new red panda and exhibit this National Day weekendby The Straits Times World News on August 7, 2026 at 5:46 am
The river-themed zoo will be home to a red panda for the first time in 12 years.
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