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S’pore Aero Engine Services to hire over 1,000 technicians in next 5 years under deal with EDB

Here is a round-up of the latest key developments at the Singapore Airshow 2026.

(From left)  SIAEC CEO Chin Yau Seng, SAESL vice-president Sharael Taha, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling; EDB vice-president Zheng Jingxin and SIAEC chief commercial officer Wong Yue Jeen signing an MOU on Feb 5.

Over 100 agents to leave KW Singapore after fallout from PropertyLimBrothers saga

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TP to void demerit points, refund motorists after over 1,500 speeding tickets wrongly issued

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OCBC Cycle 2026 to include Brompton World Championship for the first time

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Work and study requirements could be better integrated to build AI literacy: Koh Poh Koon

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$4.7m damages cut to $3.5m for victim of chain collision who needs lifelong nursing care

CDL, Woh Hup tie-up tops Tanjong Rhu site tender with $709.25m bid

Ian Fang’s PR status revoked, ex-actor to be deported after serving jail term for sexual offences

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askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

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askST Jobs: How honest should I be during an exit interview?

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Bus arrival time system: How does it work, and when was it introduced?

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What you need to know when taking the Circle Line from January to April

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askST Jobs: Is it acceptable to back out of a job offer for a better one?

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askST: What should I know before giving my child a mobile phone?

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askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

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Vaping crisis

Etomidate’s temporary listing as Class C drug to continue as MOH finalises new vape laws: Shanmugam

MOH said the Bill will be tabled in Parliament within the first half of 2026.

The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.

Jail for Kpod user who went on the run, punched girlfriend and threatened others with knife

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Alleged Kpod trafficker charged after pointing knife at man at Whampoa carpark

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: What are the latest trends in S’pore and how much money has been lost?

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Married couple laundered over $1m from love scam victims; wife jailed

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App that can identify fraudulent QR codes among projects created during Singapore hackathon

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

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Hundreds gather in Washington to oppose cuts at Washington Post

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Bill Gates responds to Epstein files allegations

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Will young Thais vote for change in Feb 8 election?

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Yeule becomes first Singaporean to perform on US NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts

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China dancing robot takes centre stage at Winter Olympics hospitality house

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3 people stabbed outside police station in Taiwan

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Malaysia policeman clings onto fleeing suspect’s car

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Tourists mistake Thailand funeral for eatery and are met with famed Thai hospitality

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What do Singaporeans want from Budget 2026?

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The Usual Place Podcast

She became a plumber; he chose the woodworking life. What drew them to blue-collar work?
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Dr Becky, millennial parent whisperer, has thoughts on screentime and modern parenting
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From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?
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Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

HDB launches 9,012 BTO and balance flats, including Prime project in Redhill

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Problematic gaming prevalent among young adults in Singapore, shows need for ‘third places’: Experts

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

ST20260126_202607200476: Gin Tay/ smcollege01/Shermaine Ang JN/ Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.

Tastemakers

‘I had to fake it till I made it’: S’porean chef, 30, heads Michelin-starred restaurant in New York

Noksu executive chef Ng Jing Wen has lived in New York for nearly a decade now.

Prosperous plushies: Food merch, blind boxes and collabs for Chinese New Year

Up your festive merch game this Chinese New Year 2026 with fun food merchandise collaborations.
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12 fresh charges for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance event

Lim Sok Lay's offences include multiple counts of assault.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen’s jail sentence stayed pending appeal outcome, bail increased to $15k

Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.

Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Fees for foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore to increase from Jan 1, 2027

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

Fire involving a car breaks out at Orchard Towers

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

In with the new cool: Old shopping mall gets new lease of life with vintage and thrift shops

ST20260120_202688800386: Gin Tay/ mcvintage/ Megan Ching SE/ Facade of Golden Landmark Shopping Complex photographed on Jan 20, 2026.

What to see and do at Singapore Airshow 2026

A fighter jet from the Royal Malaysian Air Force performing solo aerobatics during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow 2026. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Check out wallet-friendly thrift shops, vintage stores with curated selections

People browsing at Something Old Something New, a thrift store located at Simei Care Centre, 10 Simei Street 3. This store, set up in 1999, is partially run by clients of Simei Care Centre, a psychiatric rehabilitation centre. Such thrift stores are a godsend for people wanting to do charity and others looking for quality items at bargain prices.

S’pore Aero Engine Services to hire over 1,000 technicians in next 5 years under deal with EDB

(From left)  SIAEC CEO Chin Yau Seng, SAESL vice-president Sharael Taha, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling; EDB vice-president Zheng Jingxin and SIAEC chief commercial officer Wong Yue Jeen signing an MOU on Feb 5.

14-year-old among 80 people under probe for unlicensed moneylending activities

Eighty people aged between 14 and 72 are under police probe for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending.

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