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WORLDJul 31‘A living neighbour’: Singapore residents fight to save Maju forest as clearance loomsSingaporean Jo Teoh has spent over three decades waking up to birdsong, the rustle of leaves as macaques jump through trees, and the lingering smell of damp earth. Much of her time living in the western estate of Sunset Way revolves around the adjacent forest, where she and her family watch hornbills glide over the canopy. “The neighbourhood lives with the forest,” said the media producer, 68. “It has shaped the character of our home and community.” But the chirps and faint crickets may soon...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Singapore takes possession of Lee Kuan Yew’s 38 Oxley Road home for conservationSingapore announced on Friday it took possession of 38 Oxley Road, the former home of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, and would study how it could be developed into a public space, ending years of public debate over what to do with the property amid a family feud among the late leader’s children. In the interim, necessary maintenance works would be carried out as required, and there would be no public access to the site, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the National Heritage...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Singapore ministers awarded US$113,000 each in legal costs in Bloomberg libel suitSingapore’s Senior Minister K. Shanmugam and Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng have each been awarded S$145,000 (US$113,000) in legal costs following their successful defamation suit against Bloomberg and its journalist. A court earlier this month ruled that a December 2024 Bloomberg article on Good Class Bungalow (GCB) transactions had defamed the ministers. Bloomberg and its reporter, Low De Wei, were ordered to pay S$230,000 in damages to each...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gigThe police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the Palestinians at their concert in Singapore on Wednesday. “Police confirm that reports were lodged and investigations are ongoing,” the police and IMDA said on Thursday. “IMDA is also investigating a possible breach of licence conditions.” The band shouted “Free Palestine” during their performance at The Star Performing Arts Centre,...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 31Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breachSingapore fashion retailer Love, Bonito said that some customers’ personal data may have been exposed after a security vulnerability on its website allowed unauthorised access to account information. In an email to customers on Thursday, CEO Dione Song said the company identified the vulnerability on Sunday and resolved it on the same day. Based on its investigations, the data that may have been affected includes customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, shipping addresses, phone...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30Hongkong Land acquires Singapore’s Wheelock Place in US$900m dealHongkong Land will acquire Singapore’s Wheelock Place for about S$1.1 billion (US$900 million) through its Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF), marking the fund’s first acquisition since its launch in February. The mixed-use commercial property on Orchard Road is being acquired from an entity owned by Hong Kong-listed Wharf Real Estate Investment Company, according to a statement released by Hongkong Land on Thursday. The transaction is expected to conclude by the end of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30Singapore Marmite fans salty as local distribution ends and online prices soarFor Singaporeans who grew up stirring Marmite into hot water, spreading it on toast or eating it in local dishes, the famously divisive yeast extract is easy to love, but now it is much harder to buy. Unilever International, the Singapore distributor of Marmite, has stopped supplying the spread locally, according to CNA, sending prices of the thick, dark yeast extract soaring to more than seven times its usual retail price on some online platforms. “We understand several consumers are...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prankA French teenager was fined in Singapore Thursday after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for a straw-licking stunt that landed him in hot water in the city-state.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 30French student fined over Singapore straw licking prankA social media stunt involving a single straw has left a French student facing a hefty fine — and possible consequences for his right to remain in Singapore.DW News [en]
WORLDJul 30Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prankA French teenager who posted a video of himself licking a straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine in Singapore was fined S$600 (US$465) for public nuisance on Thursday. The clip had gone viral after someone in his Instagram circle recorded it and forwarded the footage to a media outlet, the defence said. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, pleaded guilty to one count of public nuisance, with a second charge of mischief taken into consideration. On March 12, Maximilien attended a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stuntThe 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.BBC World
POLITICSJul 29How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information PressureThis article discusses how Indonesia and Singapore manage information pressure. It examines their approaches to a notable aspect of governance and media.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Singapore signals housing market stability by scrapping 15-month HDB waitSingapore has signalled stability in the public housing market by scrapping a 15-month waiting period that barred private property owners from buying resale HDB flats – even as other curbs remain in place. National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced the change on Tuesday, saying the government recognised that the rule had caused inconvenience and disrupted the plans of those with genuine housing need who wanted to move from a private property into a Housing Development Board (HDB)...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic salesChinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert store in the same venue – with observers predicting that more overseas locations would help drive growth, especially those in underpenetrated markets. The launch comes amid softer domestic sales and normalising demand after a strong intellectual property (IP) cycle in 2025. Analysts said improved inventory...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bankSingapore’s economic growth should remain firm in the second half of 2026 although a major uncertainty is the sustainability of the AI investment boom, the head of its central bank said on Tuesday. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Chia Der Jiun, speaking at the release ‌of the central bank’s annual report, said the Middle East conflict also posed risks, but for now global AI-related demand was “likely to continue to provide a meaningful boost” to the city state while other...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia firstAn annual e-commerce shopping festival supporting Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises will expand into the Asean region for the first time via Singapore and Malaysia, with plans to include other countries in future. The Trade Development Council, the organiser, said on Tuesday that the third edition of the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival, launching next month, had attracted a record number of local brands across its mainland China and Asean editions this year. The annual festival,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore AUM up 10 . 1 % at S$6 . 7 trillion as MAS eyes competitiveness pushSingapore's Assets Under Management (AUM) have increased by 10.1% to S$6.7 trillion, while the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) focuses on enhancing competitiveness. This indicates strong financial growth and strategic regulatory initiatives in Singapore.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDJul 28From Covid - 19 to digital harms : New Ministry of Law book series examines 25 years of legal change in SingaporeA new book series from Singapore's Ministry of Law explores 25 years of legal changes, covering topics from Covid-19 to digital harms. This initiative provides insight into the evolution of the country's legal framework.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 28Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. 2. Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28Singapore-based investors now the top non-local buyers of Hong Kong office assetsSingapore-based investors have become the largest group of non-local buyers of commercial properties in Hong Kong, drawn by the sizeable correction in the prices of distressed assets amid a slump in the city’s office segment, according to Colliers. The demand from Singapore was likely to remain steady in the coming months, given that the prices of office assets have declined by as much as 50 per cent, according to Thomas Chak, head of capital markets and investment services at the property...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Deep reservoir of trust , goodwill and strategic alignment underpin Singapore , Australia relations : VivianVivian states that the relations between Singapore and Australia are characterized by significant trust, goodwill, and strategic alignment. This highlights the strong diplomatic ties and cooperation between the two nations.asiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 27Singapore detains 3 ‘self-radicalised’ teens over planned attacksSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 27Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignationA Singapore fitness instructor identified as allegedly linked to former acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation has denied rumours that she was the woman with whom he had inappropriate interactions. Rasidah Caudal told This Week in Asia on Monday that she had filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission, which helps people deal with online harms such as doxxing and harassment, and intended to lodge a police report. She also rejected the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Singapore tightens monetary policy for second time in 3 monthsSingapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...South China Morning Post
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