Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to Raise Retirement Age to 64 from July 1, Moves Closer to 2030 Target

The latest move keeps the country on track to reach a retirement age of 65 and re-employment age of 70 by 2030.

20 days ago

Singapore: 4 EV Fires Reported in 2025 as Adoption Surges; Two Linked to High-Voltage Batteries

The number of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has more than tripled over two years, from 16,926 units in 2023 to 33,561 in 2024, and 55,834 in 2025.

20 days ago

Middle East Tensions Drive Up Costs for Vietnamese Exporters, Disrupt Travel Plans

The impact has already made its existence clear to the manufacturers who are heavily reliant on shipping routes through the Red Sea.

20 days ago

4.3-Magnitude Quake Rattles Iran's Gerash Region Amid Escalating Israeli-US attacks

However, there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties from the tremor.

20 days ago

Singapore: Firefighter Suffers Burn Battling Kovan Flat Blaze; 64-Year-Old Man Arrested for Mischief by Fire

Three occupants of the affected unit had evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported among residents.

20 days ago

Singapore to Train 1 Lakh Workers in AI Skills by 2029 Under New National Programme

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information and IMDA said building such competencies would allow professionals to focus on higher-value tasks requiring judgment and expertise.

21 days ago

Artificial intelligence

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

Singapore: SBS Transit Bus Driver, 74, Rescued After Crash with Lorry on Upper East Coast Road

The road traffic fatalities in Singapore reached a 10-year high of 149 in 2025, up from 142 in 2024.

21 days ago

Road accident

Singapore: 5 Arrested in CNB Raids; Over 1,200 Etomidate-Laced Vape Pods, S$240,000 Seized

The Central Narcotics Bureau said that the officers confiscated 1,284 e-vaporiser pods and nine e-vaporisers suspected to contain the controlled substance.

21 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore MSS Forecasts Continued Afternoon Showers Over Next Fortnight

Singapore experienced well above average rainfall in the second fortnight of February.

21 days ago

Vietnam's Textile Industry Shifts Focus to Value, Sustainability Amid Slowing Global Demand

Industry leaders said that the shift aims to secure long-term competitiveness while maintaining steady production growth.

23 days ago

Singapore: 85-Year-Old Woman Fined S$4,000 for Illegal Turn That Left Passenger with Fractured Rib

For driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt, offenders face a fine of up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both.

23 days ago

Singapore crime Road accident

Singapore: 3 People, Including 2 Teens, Under Police Probe for Unlicensed Driving and Use of Deregistered Vehicles

Both the teens are being investigated for offences including driving without a valid licence, underage riding, using a deregistered vehicle and other offences.

23 days ago

Singapore crime Road accident

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore A-Level Results Declared: 94.7% Candidates Achieve At Least 3 H2 Passes Under Revised Scoring System

Applications to polytechnics for April matriculation are open from February 25 to March 10.

23 days ago

Singapore Government Proposes Higher Fines, Jail Terms Under New Anti-Vape Laws

Under the proposed framework, individuals caught using vapes could be fined up to S$10,000, up from the current maximum of S$2,000.

23 days ago

SG Culture Pass Extended To 40 Bookstores Giving Readers Access To 1,500 Singapore Literature Titles

Launched on September 1, 2025, the SG Culture Pass scheme also covers plays, concerts, workshops, exhibitions and films.

24 days ago

Trading Card Packs to be Regulated Under New Rules Targeting Blind Boxes in Singapore

However, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the details, including when the rules will take effect, will be announced at a later date.

24 days ago

Daniel Death Case: Teen who Drowned in Kallang River Laid to Rest in Singapore; Family, Teachers Bid Farewell

About 20 people gathered at Pusara Aman Muslim Cemetery in Lim Chu Kang to say their final goodbyes to Muhammed Qayyim Daniel Putra Rosli.

24 days ago

Elderly Couple Found Dead in Singapore Flat; Police Investigating Unnatural Death

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic later pronounced both the individuals dead at the scene.

24 days ago

Singapore: Washing Machine Catches Fire, 'Explodes' in Tampines Flat; No Injuries Reported

According to report, the Singapore Civil Defence Force firefighters extinguished the blaze using a water jet.

24 days ago

Apple to Block Under-18s in Singapore from Downloading 18+ Apps Ahead of New IMDA Rules

Apple did not elaborate on what these "reasonable methods" entail and did not respond to media queries seeking clarification.

25 days ago

Apple ios

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