Singapore

Fire involving a car breaks out at Orchard Towers

There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Commentary

The UN’s ‘deadbeat dads’ are bleeding it dry. Here’s how to break the cycle

The world body’s financial situation is “undoubtedly dire”, in the words of former UN official Eugene Chen.

Police appealing for information on missing 61-year-old man last seen in Woodlands

Mr V Thiagarajan was last seen near 20 Woodlands Crescent on the morning of Feb 4.

London-based Singapore actress Nathania Ong to play the lead in SRT’s Legally Blonde musical

Nathania Ong says co-starring alongside a mainly Asian cast is “truly the cherry on top”.

At least $51,000 lost to online job scams linked to Pokemon trading cards this year

Members of the public should not accept dubious job offers that offer lucrative returns for minimal effort.

Public urged to avoid parts of Jurong West due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore on the afternoon of Feb 5, PUB said.

CEO Insights

Working from anywhere is the future, with co-working spaces as part of the solution, says JustCo CEO

JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing said the business has been profitable for the past three years.

Aster to complete Singapore refinery expansion, berth works in second half of 2026

Aster expects to complete several projects in the second half of 2026 to raise its refining capacity at Pulau Bukom and import oil on supertankers to lower costs.

Parking certificate requirement for trailers suspended for 2 years, starting from Feb 6: LTA

The requirement for trailers to have a Vehicle Parking Certificate (VPC) will be suspended for a trial period of two years, from Feb 6, 2026, to Feb 5, 2028.

S’pore will remain a trusted hub for global supply chains: Vivian at US-led critical minerals meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials pose for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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