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Singapore man to face charges after fake AI crocodile image triggers Pandan Reservoir search
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — A 30-year-old man is due to be charged in court today after an AI-generated image of a crocodile he created triggered a search operation at and the suspension of water activities there. CNA reported that the
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Singapore Air Force begins using new Changi runway as Paya Lebar move looms
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has begun using a new runway at Changi Air Base East as preparations continue for the eventual relocation of its Paya Lebar Air Base operations. The Straits Times reported
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Singapore haze worsens as all five regions enter unhealthy range
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — Air quality in all five regions of Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Tuesday morning, with the northern region crossing the threshold at 7am. CNA reported that the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the northern
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Singapore DPM Gan: Singapore, China should expand ties into AI and green economy
SINGAPORE, Sept 28 — Singapore and China should pursue a new phase of economic cooperation centred on emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and the green economy, moving beyond traditional flagship projects that have underpinned bilateral ties for decades, Singapore
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Singapore air turns unhealthy again as haze from Kalimantan fires persist
SINGAPORE, Sept 27 — Residents in Singapore woke up to unhealthy air quality again with three regions in the unhealthy range today morning. The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) turned unhealthy in central Singapore at 8pm yesterday, with the western
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Singapore gets bigger as foreign workers drive population growth, and much older
SINGAPORE, Sept 26 — Singapore’s population grew 1.6 per cent to 6.21 million in the year to June 2026, driven largely by more foreign workers, even as the country crossed the threshold to become a super-aged society. The increase was
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Singapore police investigate video of man allegedly following, recording schoolgirls with smart glasses
SINGAPORE, Sept 24 — A video of a man following a pair of female students and allegedly filming them using his smart glasses has gone viral, sparking safety concerns. The video was first posted to Reddit by user BBlackjack160 showing
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Driving to Singapore? No SG Arrival Card without valid VEP starting Oct 6
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 — All foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore via land checkpoints must have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) beginning October 6, 2026, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). It said travellers entering Singapore by car through Woodlands
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Singapore firms, households well-buffered against global shocks, MAS warns of AI pullback
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — Singapore’s companies, households and financial institutions have sufficient buffers to withstand shocks but should remain vigilant amid heightened geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today. The central bank’s assessment, reported by
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Fake Harvey Norman staff con Singapore victims of at least S$4.8m, say police
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 — At least S$4.8 million (RM15.3 million) has been lost in Singapore since January to scams involving fraudsters impersonating Harvey Norman employees, police said. The police said on Monday that 119 cases had been reported this year,
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