Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Retains Top Spot as Vietnam's Leading Foreign Investor for 2026

From a geographic perspective, traditional investment partners within the Asia-Pacific region continue to provide the lion's share of capital.

12 hours ago

Ex-Actor Ian Fang to be Deported, Barred from Singapore After Serving Jail Term for Sexual Crimes

With the ICA's latest mandate, Fang's decade-long career and residency in Singapore have come to a definitive end.

12 hours ago

Singapore LTA to Suspend Parking Certificate Requirement for Trailers from Feb 6 for Two Years

Heavy vehicles and trailers are still not permitted to park in housing estates or on public roads that are not designated for parking.

12 hours ago

Singapore: Flash Flood Risk Prompts Advisory to Avoid Parts of Jurong West

Members of the public are advised to monitor official updates and take necessary precautions when travelling during heavy rain.

12 hours ago

Singapore Navy Steps up Monitoring After Crocodile Spotted Near Changi Naval Base

The sighting comes just days after a crocodile was first reported in the waters off Sentosa, marking the first such incident recorded there.

12 hours ago

Singapore Tightens Health Monitoring for Migrant Workers Arriving from West Bengal Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak

For migrant workers already living in Singapore, MOM said existing healthcare arrangements remain in place through its primary care medical centres.

41 hours ago

Vietnam Reinforces Trade, Energy and Technology Ties with US Firms During Sixth Round of Negotiations

In the industrial and aviation sectors, Vietnam expressed interest in deepening long-term cooperation in modern manufacturing, logistics and air connectivity.

41 hours ago

Beijing Fossil Found by 12-Year-Old Reveals First Middle Jurassic Amphibian Footprints in Asia

Prior to this discovery, trace fossils from the Middle Jurassic in Asia had largely been limited to dinosaur and turtle tracks, with no documented evidence of amphibians.

41 hours ago

About 650 Cyclists Fined in Singapore for Traffic Violations in Last Six Months of 2025

Cyclists are also prohibited from using mobile devices while riding and from cycling on expressways, road tunnels and selected viaducts.

41 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 71-Year-Old Woman Fined for Repeat Offences of Feeding Pigeons After Prior Conviction

As a repeat offender who intentionally fed wildlife without approval, the woman could have faced a fine of up to S$10,000 for each charge.

42 hours ago

Singapore crime

Singapore to Review Adoption Safeguards Amid Probe into Alleged Indonesian Baby Trafficking Ring

The latest case is not the first instance of suspected baby smuggling involving Indonesia and Singapore.

2 days ago

Singapore: 24 People, Including Women, Arrested for Suspected Scam-Linked Money Mule Activities Involving Over S$3.1M in Losses

Those convicted of acquiring another person's benefit from criminal proceeds face up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

New ERP System to Take Effect From Jan 1, 2027; On-Board Units Made Compulsory in Singapore

About 930,000 vehicles, or 93% of the vehicle population, have already been equipped with an OBU, according to the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

2 days ago

Singapore Detects 59 Major Vape Smuggling Cases in 2025; Over 10K Online Listings Taken Down

Under the law, those convicted of importing, distributing or selling vapes face a fine of up to S$10,000, up to six months' jail, or both, for a first offence.

2 days ago

Singapore crime

Stronger February Winds Could Carry Haze to Singapore if Regional Fires Intensify: Experts

February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon, which can create conditions conducive to vegetation fires and transboundary haze.

2 days ago

Singapore: 61-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Foot of HDB Block in Serangoon

The Singapore police said that the preliminary investigations indicate that foul play is not suspected.

2 days ago

Singapore CPF Board Rolls Out New Safety Switch, Trusted Contact Alerts to Strengthen Anti-Scam Defences

In the first half of 2025 alone, 19,665 scam cases were reported, with victims losing a total of S$456.4 million.

3 days ago

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore Police Hunt for BMW Driver After Early-Morning Hit-and-Run in Rochor

The preliminary investigations indicate that the car had self-skidded before crashing into and mounting the road divider.

3 days ago

Road accident

A view of a beach on the island resort of Sentosa in Singapore

Water Activities Suspended at Singapore's Sentosa Beaches as Search Continues After Crocodile Sighting

As the report was assessed to be valid, a joint team was immediately deployed to search for the animal, with operations still ongoing.

3 days ago

Singapore: 4 Passengers, Bus Driver Rushed to Hospital Following SBS Transit Bus-Van Collision Near Jalan Sultan

SBS Transit is in contact with the bus driver and the four passengers, all of whom received outpatient treatment in the hospital.

3 days ago

Road accident

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