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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.

Singtel logs 12% rise in annual earnings helped by regional associates

How Singapore outdoor brand Goliath raised S$80,000 to make its affordable, Himalayas-tested hiking gear

Inspired by a mountaineering mishap and frustrated by the soaring cost of technical gear, two Singaporeans are building an outdoor label that performs well without luxury markups.

As Singapore's EV uptake soars, drivers and experts say it's not how many chargers, but where and what kind

With EVs now accounting for more than half of new car registrations, the focus is shifting from how many charging points exist to whether they are where drivers actually need them.

Can AI, automation improve your public transport experience? Most commuters say yes

A top concern among younger commuters is the potential lack of human oversight, a survey reveals.

Students stand to win rewards, lucky draw prizes when activating ST accounts, reading

From May 20 to 31, The Straits Times is running the first of a multi-part rewards campaign for polytechnic and ITE students.

At least $19 million lost to business payment redirection scams since January

In these scams, victims are deceived into changing their vendors’ payment account details on record.

Container firm execs, including shipping veteran Teo Siong Seng, accused of price fixing in US

They were believed to have agreed to restrict their output of shipping containers.

Baby food from Ireland recalled due to potential mould growth and spoilage: SFA

The affected product is Glenisk Baby Organic Fromage Frais Strawberry with Banana, Vanilla & Oats (4x60g) from Ireland.

'Work has already begun,' says Josephine Teo in outlining National AI Missions

Speaking at the ATxSummit 2026, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said that the National AI Missions would be driven by "problem statements worth solving, not just for Singapore but for the…

More than 130 arrested in S’pore in transnational scam crackdown linked to $963m in losses

The operation involved more than 3,200 law enforcement officers from 10 territories.

Stamford Catering Services fined S$8,000 after dozens fell ill in 2024 and 2025

Food safety lapses, including stagnant water and a dirty food warmer, were uncovered at Stamford Catering’s premises during separate inspections by health authorities.

CAAS monitoring fuel-related emergencies on flights into Singapore amid war in Middle East

This comes as the Middle East conflict presents new safety risks to the aviation sector, including the risks associated with flying through conflict zones, said Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore director-general Han…

CEO duped in US$36 million business email scam as Singapore, 9 jurisdictions conduct major crackdown

Operation Frontier+ III resulted in the arrest of 3,018 people and the seizure of more than US$161 million in illicit funds.

Singapore emerging as potential regional leader in global fusion energy race

Singapore is a model system for what a future fusion-powered urban society could look like.

Malaysian woman nabbed over role in scam with fake ‘government officials’; 26th arrested since March

The suspect was allegedly handed with $13,700 in cash and gold items belonging to the victim.

Stamford Catering fined $8,000 after over 180 people suffer gastroenteritis symptoms

Stamford Catering’s food business operations was first suspended in October 2024.

SQ321 investigation leaves 'huge questions' unanswered, raising prospect of court action against SIA: Experts

Legal and aviation experts say the report's unresolved questions about a possible radar defect could push affected passengers towards litigation.

SCDF officer allegedly dozed off while driving a fire engine, injuring 3 men in accident

Muhammad Imran Norzehan is accused of committing the offences in January 2025.

240,000 spaces for Hari Raya Haji prayers available at Singapore mosques

Congregants can book their places from May 22 at 10am.