Thailand exposes the West’s waning influence in Southeast Asia

THAILAND: Great power rivalry doesn’t always arrive with tanks rolling across borders or fighter jets roaring overhead. Sometimes it shows up much more quietly—when a ne…

Taiwan’s constitutional stress test: A system under strain

TAIWAN: Taiwan’s Constitution is being pushed to its limits—and many ordinary people can feel it in their daily lives, not just in headlines from Taipei. From last year’…

Philippine navy challenges Chinese warship intruding into Manila’s West Philippine Sea

MANILA: The Philippine Navy moved quickly after spotting a Chinese warship lingering off the coast of Zambales earlier this month, a presence that once again put the cou…

Why turning Taiwan into a weapon against China is a dangerous mistake

In November, a few carefully chosen words from Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, set off a chain reaction across East Asia. When she warned that a Chinese blockade…

We measured traffic noise in 25 homes. Here is how it affects you

Over 100 hours of noise in homes near airports, busy roads, and MRT tracks reveal the loudest and most annoying sounds.

2026 outlook: What’s next for social sector and the top stories of 2025

Megan Khung’s death came under scrutiny in 2025, with MSF announcing steps to better protect children from abuse.

‘Friends are the best alcohol’: The party’s bumpin’, and everyone is drinking matcha

Gen Zs into wellness are sipping on matcha or coffee while enjoying beats laid down by Djs at sober parties.

43-year-old woman linked to Salvation Army vandalism incident to be charged on Dec 27

The police found offensive words in red spray paint on properties belonging to The Salvation Army on Dec 25.

Woman to be charged with vandalism after 'offensive words' spray-painted on Salvation Army premises

Almost all current IP riders to cease sales by April 2026

Only two plans out of 28 presently available ones can continue to be sold to new policyholders from April 1, 2026.

Autobahn Rent A Car and related companies’ moratorium application dismissed

The High Court ruling opens the way for creditor actions and insolvency proceedings, which may include being wound up

Autobahn Rent A Car failed to get court protection against creditors owed over $300 million

The company plans to appeal the court decision made on Dec 26.

Six arrested, 13 investigated over suspected money mule activities

The suspects are believed to be involved in more than 45 cases of scams.

SPH Media launches campaign to engage young readers

It will run from Dec 26, 2025, to Feb 16, 2026

Remotely-operated drones to boost emergency response, surveillance in Singapore’s waters

These drones can be launched up to 80 per cent faster than before, when operators had to be physically out at sea to get them airborne.

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 26)

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Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins

[SINGAPORE] In recognition of their loyalty, local supermarket chain Sheng Siong has awarded its long-serving employees with gold coins.

Singapore job market: Robust stats mask harsh realities

Singapore closes out 2025 with an employment paradox. While headline indicators look resilient, word on the street and the online chatter indicate many workers feel stuc…

Singapore court upholds worldwide asset freeze in alleged fraudulent US$38 million gold scheme

The claimants say they were induced to invest in what was presented as a trading operation spanning South Africa and Zimbabwe

Singapore man reveals parents cancelled Christmas gatherings because they were embarrassed by his ‘lack of achievements’

SINGAPORE: A 28-year-old man from Singapore recently shared on Reddit that his parents cancelled all Christmas gatherings they were supposed to attend this year because …

‘Feels like a slap in the face’: SG employee upset after performance grade drops post-promotion

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee has expressed his frustration online after his performance grade reportedly dropped shortly after he received a promotion. In a post on…

‘Are Singaporeans low-key rich?’: Malaysian tourist stunned by locals flaunting designer items

SINGAPORE: A Malaysian tourist has set social media abuzz after admitting he was genuinely shocked by the sheer amount of luxury he encountered during a recent trip to S…

Man jailed 12 weeks after refusing to return S$9,000 mistakenly transferred by NTU

Instead of returning the money, Mohamed Basheer Hanif Mohamed used it on a hotel staycation and daily expenses.

Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins

A 100g gold bar is expected to be worth $18,500 at current prices.

Rise in seniors living alone prompts social service agencies to boost support, rethink engagement

The share of one-person households in Singapore rose to 15.6 per cent in 2023/2024, more than doubling since 2003.

SIA, other Asian airlines cancel several New York flights due to snowstorm

SIA cancelled four flights between Singapore and New York as well as two flights between Frankfurt and the US state.

Several Singapore Airlines flights to and from New York cancelled due to snowstorm in US city

Heavy snow is expected to start falling from the afternoon of Dec 26 to Dec 27.

Jail for syndicate member who stole luxury watches, cash from SIA business class passenger

Liu Ming, 26, a Chinese national, was convicted on one count of theft on Dec 23.

Remember owning a Game Boy in the 90s? Singaporeans get nostalgic after seeing heartland game shop photos

A netizen recently took to Reddit to share an old photo of consoles and games displayed in cabinets of a store.

6 months’ jail, S$3K fine for maid, 72, who overstayed 34 years in SG

SINGAPORE: A 72-year-old woman from the Philippines who worked as a domestic helper in Singapore pleaded guilty to one charge of violating immigration laws on Tuesday (D…