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- K-pop agency JYP terminates contract with Xdinary Heroes’ Gunil after insult allegationsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 11:00 am
Xdinary Heroes will continue as a five-member group.
- Maid jailed after struggle over walking stick leaves 94-year-old employer with head injuryby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 10:50 am
The 31-year-old lost her temper after her elderly employer repeatedly struck her bedroom door with his walking stick.
- Reddit surges on S&P 500 inclusionby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 10:40 am
The social media platform will replace AvalonBay Communities.
- 3 people and firm charged over alleged false declarations involving $1.9m worth of goodsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 10:26 am
The cases involving all four parties have been adjourned to September.
- Keep on swimming: 42 critically-endangered hawksbill turtles released off Sisters’ Islandsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 9:45 am
As at Aug 14, a total of 294 turtle hatchlings have emerged from the hatchery, said NParks.
- New CEO at Tote Board from Oct 1 to take over from Tan Choon Shianby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 9:42 am
Current Land Transport Authority deputy chief executive Mark Tan to take over.
- BigBang named first ambassadors for South Korea’s space agencyby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 9:34 am
The K-pop group will help promote South Korea’s space ambitions and major aerospace initiatives.
- More tickets to BigBang’s Singapore show available via Marina Bay Sands dining and hotel packagesby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 9:17 am
The K-pop group’s Oct 17 National Stadium concert was sold out two hours after the Aug 13 general sale.
- The luxury Chinese shopper looks different nowby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Consumer behaviour has been reshaped in two important and potentially lasting ways.
- Singapore Tote Board to get new chief executive in Octoberby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 8:57 am
Mr Mark Tan Kiak Yang, currently the deputy chief executive for corporate and development at LTA, will succeed Mr Tan Choon Shian.
- 3 charged over alleged scheme to pass off China-made mattresses as Singapore goods to avoid US dutiesby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 8:56 am
Investigators found the mattresses were manufactured in China despite being stamped “Made in Singapore”.
- Man arrested for driving while on drugs after police find him asleep in van in Yishunby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 8:50 am
He is also suspected of other offences involving vapes and weapons.
- $15 million lost in cryptocurrency scam involving fake job offers, compromised software systemsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 8:35 am
The victim unknowingly downloaded malicious software during a fake technical assessment, which gave scammers access to his company.
- Courting the next generation: How wealth managers are keeping family business assets within the bankby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 8:30 am
Singapore banks have rolled out leadership and personal development programmes for the children of affluent clients.
- Singapore homes need stronger fire protection as population ages, says fire safety veteranby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 7:45 am
Deluge Fire Protection managing director Vincent Cheo says consolidation could improve work quality.
- Beauty industry prepayment losses up almost 18 times to over $1.9 million in first half of 2026: CASEby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 7:25 am
Consumers are advised to avoid making large advance payments where possible.
- Burglar who stole $105k worth of items from Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes jailedby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 6:47 am
He was caught after a domestic helper spotted him on his third attempt.
- F4 member Van Ness Wu spotted with wife at Marina Bay Sandsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 6:45 am
Wu will be performing in Singapore with Jerry Yan, Vic Chou and Ashin from Taiwanese rock band Mayday from Aug 14 to 16.
- Actor Tay Ping Hui mourns mother, who died of cancer: ‘Life without you will never be the same’by Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 6:40 am
On Instagram, the Singaporean actor opened up about his mother’s battle with cancer and why he had stepped back from social media in recent months.
- Now boarding: Zeekr cars at Jewel Changi Airportby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 6:39 am
The Chinese EV brand is having a showcase there until Jan 31, 2027.
- Authorities warn against cryptocurrency-related scams involving fake job offers after US$11.8 million in lossesby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 6:38 am
In such cases, scammers pose as recruiters and trick victims into downloading malware through fake technical assessments, allowing them to compromise company systems and steal cryptocurrency.
- Redacted reports on Law Society probe should be disclosed to members: Edwin Tongby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 6:30 am
The audit identified significant failings in leadership, workplace culture and governance.
- Law Minister Edwin Tong calls on Law Society to release full audit report to membersby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 6:30 am
A “frank and constructive exchange” between Law Society members and council must be supported by the disclosure of sufficient information, Mr Tong says.
- ASEAN Cup: More than 10 venues to screen Singapore-Thailand semi-final liveby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 6:24 am
With tickets for the 6,000-seat Jalan Besar Stadium snapped up within hours, community clubs and Kallang Wave Mall are among the venues giving fans another way to cheer on their teams.
- Overall MRT reliability improves in July; record 9 months without major delay of 30 minutes or moreby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 5:56 am
There has been no major delay exceeding 30 minutes on the MRT lines since November 2025.
- K-pop group Babymonster will be in Singapore in August for Adidas Orchard Ignition eventby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 5:55 am
Happening from Aug 29 to 30, Adidas Orchard Ignition will have a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team garage pop-up, a live race car demo and appearances by K-pop girl group Babymonster.
- MRT network goes 9 months without delay exceeding 30 minutes, longest streak since 2011by Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 5:54 am
The reliability figures exclude the Thomson-East Coast Line, which is still undergoing construction, extension and system integration works, says the Land Transport Authority.
- PMD seen ‘at high speeds’ in KPE tunnel, 100 other non-compliant devices seized in LTA operationsby The Straits Times World News on August 14, 2026 at 5:50 am
More than 300 offences were spotted in LTA operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
- Marina Bay Sands to host Ferrari race car, luxury pop-up and F1-themed events ahead of Singapore Grand Prixby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 5:43 am
Ferrari will take over Marina Bay Sands this F1 season with various events and activities, including a Ferrari SF21 show car going on display from Sep 14 to Oct 12.
- More greenery retained, fewer homes planned for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks sites after public feedbackby Latest News on August 14, 2026 at 5:30 am
The proposed development at both sites has drawn public outcry, with residents and nature groups calling for stronger environmental safeguards.
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