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Singapore, Vietnam Unveil Fresh Measures to Enhance Economic Collaboration

The Singapore Food Agency and Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have also established a joint task force to further agri-food trade cooperation.

Oct 11, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Man, 20, Nabbed Within 18 Hours for Loan Shark Harassment

Loan shark harassment is punishable by a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000, up to five years in jail, and up to six canings for first-time offenders.

Oct 9, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Yishun Murder Case: 66-Year-Old Suspect Remanded for Medical Assessment in Singapore

Last month, Koh was charged in a hospital with killing 30-year-old Vietnamese woman Nguyen Phuong Tra by stabbing her in the chest with a knife.

Oct 9, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 3 Hospitalized, 50 Evacuated Following Kitchen Fire at Toa Payoh HDB Flat

The SCDF said that two of the three individuals who were brought to Singapore General Hospital were assessed for smoke inhalation.

Oct 6, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporean Woman, 29, Arrested for Hurling Verbal Abuse at Police During Second Link Roadblock in Malaysia

The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which prohibits preventing a public servant from performing their duties.

Sep 29, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Yishun Knife Attack: Neighbour Charged for Alleged Murder of Mother of Two

Koh Ah Hwee is charged with killing 30-year-old Vietnamese national Nguyen Phuong Tra outside a sixth-floor apartment building.

Sep 26, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore to Launch Digital Halal Certificates with QR Codes from Oct 1

MUIS said the improved framework will apply thorough assessment and evaluation and offer more transparency on qualifying criteria.

Sep 24, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obamas send their final Christmas message from White House

Obamas Vacation in Italy on Steven Spielberg's Superyacht While Millions Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk

As the former US President and former First Lady enjoyed their weekend in Italy, millions paid tribute to Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.

Sep 23, 2025

By Ilin Mathew

Zookeeper Mauled to Death by Lions in Front of Visitors at Bangkok's Safari World

The zookeeper was attacked by six to seven lions at the Safari World Bangkok on Sept. 10 morning.

Sep 10, 2025

By Manthan C.

Korean Travel Influencer Dies After Falling at Mongolian Volcano While Taking Photos

The travel blogger, who was in her 20s, lost her balance while taking photos at the popular spot, falling to her death.

Sep 8, 2025

By Manthan C.

Indian Software Engineer Dies After Being Bitten by Snake Hiding Inside His Crocs

The 41-year-old man failed to realize he had been bitten as he had lost sensation in his leg due to an accident in the past.

Sep 1, 2025

By Manthan C.

2 Women Arrested for Loan Shark Harassment in Singapore

The police seized six paint cans, two helmets, a scarf, a pair of gloves, a penknife, and a marker as case exhibits.

Aug 27, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Former Teacher, 51, Sentenced to Jail for Filming Male Victims in Changing Rooms

Woo Weng Chuan acknowledged that he watched the clips for his own amusement and claimed not to have shared the videos with anybody else.

Aug 27, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Authorities Seize 90,000 Vapes in 19 Smuggling Cases at Singapore Checkpoints from April to June 2025

Eight people were fined by HSA between April and June for sharing images or videos of themselves using vapes on social media.

Aug 27, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 11 People, Including Woman, to be Charged with Rioting After Toa Payoh Coffee Shop Brawl

On Tuesday, August 26, four of the suspects will face charges of rioting while carrying a lethal weapon.

Aug 26, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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