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- 1Indonesian haze threatens Singapore's Formula One Grand PrixβForest fires in Indonesia are sending smoke and haze toward Singapore as the city prepares for its Formula One Grand Pri
Forest fires in Indonesia are pushing smoke and haze toward Singapore just as the city prepares to host its Formula One Grand Prix. Al Jazeera reports that race organisers are drawing up contingency plans as the regional haze threatens one of the country's biggest sporting events. The situation is drawing attention to the recurring cross-border haze problem between the two neighbours.
- 2Bulk carrier collides with Chinese fishing vessel off SingaporeβDramatic footage showed the moment a Panama-flagged bulk carrier collided with a Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier collided with a Chinese fishing vessel off the coast of Singapore, with dramatic footage circulating of the moment of impact. The collision has drawn wide attention, raising questions about how it happened and the condition of those aboard the fishing vessel.
- 3India beat Singapore to reach Asian Games hockey semi-finalsβAsian Games 2026 women's hockey: India beat Singapore to book semi-final clash against South Korea
India's women's hockey team defeated Singapore at the 2026 Asian Games to secure a place in the semi-finals, where they will face South Korea. The win keeps India's campaign on track as they aim for a spot in the final of the continental tournament in Japan.
- 4Shanti Pereira defends Asian Games 200m title in Aichi-NagoyaβAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Shanti Pereira defends women's 200m crown, uncertain about 2030
Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira successfully defended her women's 200m crown at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, reaffirming her status as Asia's leading sprinter. Speaking after the race, she said she remains uncertain about competing at the 2030 Asian Games, leaving her long-term plans open amid questions about how long she will continue at the top level.
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Pakistan are set to take on Hong Kong in the first quarter-final of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games. ESPN is running a match preview as fans across India, Australia and Singapore follow the fixture, with Pakistan widely expected to be the stronger side but Hong Kong seen as a potential upset threat in the knockout format.
- 6Singapore's PUB warns public to avoid flash flood risk areasβPUB urges public to avoid several areas in Singapore due to flash flood risks
Singapore's national water agency PUB has urged the public to avoid several areas across the city-state because of flash flood risks. The advisory comes amid heavy rainfall, and residents are being told to stay clear of affected low-lying spots until conditions improve. The warning is drawing wide attention as floods can develop quickly during intense downpours in Singapore.
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Pakistan are set to play Hong Kong in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games, with Hong Kong confirmed as their opponent in the knockout stage. The match is drawing attention across several countries, with searches about the fixture trending in Italy, Australia, Spain, India and Singapore as fans look for team news, start times and score updates for the encounter.
- 8Luckin Coffee hits 100 stores in SingaporeβChinaβs Luckin Coffee marks 100th store, 1.9m app members in Singapore
Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee has opened its 100th store in Singapore and reached 1.9 million app members in the city-state, the Straits Times reports. The milestone marks rapid growth for the brand, which has expanded aggressively overseas as it competes with global chains and local players in Southeast Asia's crowded coffee market.
- 9Asian Games 2026: All Team Singapore medal winners revealedβAsian Games 2026: All Team Singapore medal winners β full list
Team Singapore's medal winners at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have been compiled in a full list. The roundup covers all of Singapore's gold, silver and bronze medallists at the continental multi-sport event, giving fans a complete record of the nation's performance against Asia's top athletes across the Games programme.
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Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez has captured the Singapore Open, taking the title at the WTA event. The win adds another trophy to the 2021 US Open finalist's record and will be noted as a solid result as she builds form on tour. Details of the final score and her opponent were not included in the initial reports.
- 11Data breach hits 23,549 Simba customers in SingaporeβData breach affects 23,549 customers of Singapore telco Simba, personal data protection commission investigating
Singapore telco Simba has reported a data breach affecting 23,549 customers, and the Personal Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into the incident. The breach involves customers' personal data, though details on what information was exposed and how it happened have not yet been fully disclosed. The case is drawing attention to data security standards among Singapore's telecom operators as regulators examine whether privacy laws were breached.
- 12SIMBA data breach exposes personal details of 23,000 customersβSIMBA data breach exposes IC numbers and personal details of over 23,000 customers
Singapore telecom operator SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting more than 23,000 customers, with national identification numbers and other personal details exposed. The incident raises concerns about how the company safeguards customer data and is likely to draw scrutiny from regulators over potential breaches of Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act.
- 13Simba data breach exposes details of 23,500 customersβPersonal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach
Personal information of more than 23,500 Simba customers has been leaked in a data breach. The incident, reported by Singapore media including The Straits Times and Business Times, raises fresh concerns about how the mattress retailer safeguards customer data and follows growing scrutiny of data protection practices among consumer companies in the region.
- 14Simba data breach in Singapore affects 23,549 customersβData breach in Singapore affects 23,549 Simba customers β Channel NewsAsia
A data breach in Singapore has affected 23,549 customers of Simba, according to Channel NewsAsia. The report confirms the number of customers whose data was exposed but gives no further details in the available information about what data was taken, how the breach occurred, or what response is underway. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns about data security among Singapore companies.
- 15Simba data breach exposes personal data of 23,500 customersβSimba data breach: Personal information of over 23,500 customers leaked, Singapore News
Singapore telco Simba has suffered a data breach affecting the personal information of more than 23,500 customers, according to Singapore news reports. The leak has raised concerns about how the operator stores and protects customer data, and it comes as regulators and consumers in Singapore pay close attention to corporate data protection failures. Details on the type of data exposed and whether affected customers are being notified remain limited.
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Singapore telecom provider SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customer records, according to Singapore Business Review. The exposed data has raised concerns about how the company stores and protects customer information. Details on what specific data was compromised and whether affected customers are being notified have not yet been fully disclosed.
- 17Simba data breach exposes data of more than 23,500 customersβSimba data breach compromises personal information of more than 23,500 customers
Singapore-based telco Simba has suffered a data breach affecting the personal information of more than 23,500 customers. The company is the latest in a string of organisations hit by cybersecurity incidents, and attention is likely to focus on what data was taken, how the breach occurred, and whether affected customers face risks such as phishing or identity theft.
- 18Singapore relaxes electricity import load factor ruleβSingapore changed its rule for electricity imports: 2024: 75% load factor in every quarter 2025: 60% over the year Per 1
Singapore has loosened its load factor requirement for electricity imports, moving from a 75% threshold required every quarter in 2024 to a 60% average over the year in 2025. This cuts the maximum annual import volume per 1,000 MW of capacity to 5.256 TWh from 6.570 TWh, about 20% less. It remains unclear whether the change applies to earlier approvals, as this has not been made public.
- 19SIMBA Data Breach Exposes NRIC Numbers of 23,549 CustomersβSIMBA Data Breach: 23,549 Customers' NRIC Numbers and Birth Dates Exposed, What to Do Now
Singapore telco SIMBA has suffered a data breach affecting 23,549 customers, with their NRIC identification numbers and dates of birth exposed. Reports are advising affected customers on protective steps, such as staying alert to phishing attempts and monitoring for identity misuse, as questions grow over how the breach occurred and what the company is doing in response.
- 20Singapore banks pledge AI training for 80,000 workersβSingaporeβs major financial institutions pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country m
Singapore's major financial institutions have committed to training more than 80,000 local employees in artificial intelligence skills. The move comes as the country works to protect white-collar workers from potential job disruption caused by AI adoption. The pledge, backed by leading banks and financial firms, is being seen as one of the larger coordinated reskilling efforts in the region's financial sector.
- 21Singapore bus passengers face fines for loud musicβBus users in Singapore will now be fined for playing music out loud The fines range from around $400 to $4000
Bus passengers in Singapore can now be fined for playing music out loud, with penalties ranging from around S$400 to as much as S$4,000. The measure is part of a push to keep public transport quiet and comfortable for everyone, and it has drawn wide attention and debate about how strictly such rules should be enforced on everyday commuters.
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Formula 1 is set to return to Malaysia, with the Sepang International Circuit expected to benefit economically. Reports from Singapore suggest the race's comeback would boost local businesses around Sepang, drawing international visitors and spending to the area. Attention is focused on what the grand prix's return would mean for tourism and the regional economy.
- 23Doctor argues for judgment over blanket bans on mixing Western medicine and TCMβForum: When patients use both Western medicine and TCM, judgment matters more than blanket bans
A forum letter in Singapore's The Straits Times argues that patients who combine Western medicine with traditional Chinese medicine should be guided by professional judgment rather than outright prohibitions. The writer says blanket bans ignore real patient behaviour, and that doctors should instead assess interactions and advise patients openly on how to use both systems safely.