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NDP 2026: Bigger venue and three new songs, but no Red Lions, mobile column in this year’s parade

42,000 people will be able to watch NDP on August 9.

NDP 2026 to feature indoor drone show, 3 new songs and nationwide treasure hunt

This year's parade will not have crowd favourites such as the Red Lions, mobile column or aerial display.

Visitors to Singapore Zoo can now see 2-month-old orangutan Ayaan, who was delivered via caesarean section

Ayaan – great-grandson of the late Ah Meng, the iconic ambassador of the zoo – and his mother, Chomel, will be at the orangutan enclosure Thursdays to Sundays and on public holidays.

Singapore’s bystander problem: Would you stop a molester on the MRT?

Jail, caning for man who breached treatment order, tried to rob teen, assaulted 4-year-old boy

Jareau Tan Yang Han, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, reoffended in 2025.

White Paper on fertility and child development in the works as Singapore pushes to reverse birth rate decline

The research effort comes as minister Indranee Rajah says policymakers are focused on three key barriers: financial costs, parenting stress and time scarcity.

Singtel seeks clarity on participating in telco consolidation following failed M1-Simba deal

The telecommunications company also said it is open to a local partner taking a "meaningful minority stake" in its Australian subsidiary Optus.

Man jailed for cheating Grab of over $18k through loophole in courier service

The man was sentenced to 13 months and 16 weeks in jail after pleading guilty to 14 charges.

Study finds paternity leave has no impact on Singapore couples’ decisions to have more children

Singapore’s findings differ from places like Nordic countries, which generally have a much longer parental leave period.

National movement encouraging SMEs to go green launched, aims to change view that sustainability comes at a cost

The Green 100 initiative is about lowering barriers and raising incentives for smaller firms to become sustainable, said Singapore climate ambassador Ravi Menon.

Man arrested for rash act after locking himself in Woodlands flat; elite forces activated

A 23-year-old man was seen throwing wine bottles from a second-floor HDB flat.

From 2027, all university, poly and ITE students will learn AI skills as part of their studies

Baseline AI skills will be infused into compulsory modules for all incoming students.

White paper on fertility to draw on research and propose ways to support marriage and parenthood

Financial cost and anticipated stress are the top two barriers to having children here, said Ms Indranee Rajah.

Travel agency Sports Travel 360’s licence revoked by STB

The agency must refund existing customers and hand over existing obligations to licensed agents.

StarHub introduces annual pass for English Premier League games

StarHub subscribers will also get access to the EPL’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service in Singapore, said the broadcaster.

Hello Kitty x Jisoo pop-up to open at Wisma Atria from May 28

Featuring exclusive merchandise, the limited-time pop-up will run daily from May 28 to Jun 14.

Meet Ayaan, first orang utan conceived by artificial insemination, delivered via C-section at Mandai

He is the only repository of genes of a 48-year-old Sumatran orang utan named Charlie.

15-year-old among 295 under investigation over suspected scams with more than $5 million in losses

They are believed to be involved in more than 750 cases of scams.

Watchdogs call for fair payment, clear contracts for nightlife freelancers, including performers

Payments should be made within 30 days from the invoice date, said VICPA and SNBA.

Shipping exec Teo Siong Seng accused of price-fixing in the US

Teo Siong Seng is among seven executives of shipping container manufacturing companies that have been accused by the US of conspiring to restrict the output and fix the prices of dry shipping containers.