SINGAPORE - Around December 2025, administrative assistant Luke (not his real name), who is single, was told that there were photos of him with a woman claiming to be his fiancee and the baby they supposedly had together.In the months that followed, more manipulated images with the same woman popped up.There were also doctored images of him and his sister's children, with the woman pretending to have taken the photos of the toddlers.Luke realised he was being targeted by an online stalker.He said he was alerted to the photos by his sister. She told The Straits Times that it was one of her friends, who also knew Luke, who first became aware of the images.The friend knew Luke is not in a relationship or married, and had no children. Luke's sister said she tried to get in touch with the woman.She told the woman to remove the images, especially since her then 6-month-old son's photo was used in the fake images. She did not receive a response.

Singapore badminton player Yeo Jia Min and ex national swimmer Pang Sheng Jun got hitched in a sweet church ceremony on Saturday (June 20).Over 200 guests, including present and former national athletes, turned up at Living Hope Methodist Church for the wedding solemnisation, reported The Straits Times.Videos of the occasion reposted by the newlyweds on their Instagram Stories show them entering the venue, to the applause of attendees, and sharing a wedding kiss after being pronounced husband and wife.In one clip, Pang is seen dabbing away tears as Yeo was walked down the aisle by her father.At the ceremony, Yeo reportedly told her husband that «I fell for your heart», and that he is «sweet with your words, but even more with your actions».«I love how we show up for each other without expecting anything in return. With each obstacle, we overcame, our love, understanding, and respect for each other only grew.»Pang said to his wife that she gave him a safe space to express himself, according to The Straits Times.

SINGAPORE – HarbourFront Centre will cease operations on July 27, the shopping mall announced in a Facebook post on June 19.The Singapore Cruise Centre will be relocated to 5 HarbourFront Avenue with effect from July 15, it added.The new location is just 70m from the existing terminal located within HarbourFront Centre.Batam Fast Ferry will be the first operator to start operations from the new terminal on July 7, with all other ferry operators and cruise operations to follow suit from July 15.No changes will be made to ferry routes, destinations served and scheduling as a result of the move, the Singapore Cruise Centre said in a statement on June 15.[[nid:724557]]The international terminal has been operating from HarbourFront Centre since 1992.Ferry services to Indonesian destinations including Batam Centre, Harbour Bay, Sekupang, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Gold Coast and Nirup Island, as well as international cruise operations, will continue as usual, it said.

Good news for those keen on watching Chinese film Dear You in original Teochew dialogue, there will be eight more screenings for the rest of June.Cinema chain Golden Village (GV) and film distributor Clover Films said on Saturday (June 20) that the screenings were added due to «overwhelming demand».While its Mandarin-dubbed version will be available for general viewing, the screenings in Teochew dialogue were meant to only run from June 18 to 21. Tickets to the latter sold out.The additional screenings will take place at GVmax and GV VivoCity from June 25 to 29, with tickets priced at $18.50 for the public and $16.50 for GV Movie Club members.The movie, which stars Li Sitong and Wang Yantong, tells a moving story that spans generations, exploring family bonds, sacrifice and the enduring legacy of qiaopi — historical letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese migrants to their families.

Three Malaysian men, aged between 22 and 24, will be charged in court on Saturday (June 20) for their alleged involvement in scams.Police said in a news release on Friday that the trio had allegedly entered Singapore on an assignment by scam syndicates to collect cash and gold bars from victims in Singapore.Acting on information received on a 23-year-old Malaysian man, officers from the Anti-Scam Command as well as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority went on to identify two male accomplices who had entered Singapore with him. All three men were arrested within six hours of entering Singapore.Preliminary investigations revealed that the trio had received instructions from a scam syndicate based in Malaysia to perform ATM withdrawals across different locations in Singapore.During the operation, officers found and seized 69 bank cards which were used to withdraw monies amounting to around $200,000 in scam losses across more than 20 cases.If found guilty of assisting others to retain criminal proceeds, the 23-year-old man could be jailed for up to 10 years, fined up to $500,000, or both.

A Malaysian single mum recently bid a tearful farewell to her son after making the difficult decision to leave him in a children's shelter.Kong Xiuping (transliteration), 26, is moving to Singapore to work and provide her son Peiming (transliteration) a better future, reported Orient Daily on Tuesday (June 16).She had given birth to Peiming when she was only 18, but the boy was raised by an aunt who can no longer look after him due to rising living costs.Kong remarried and had two more children, but her marriage broke down and she is currently in the middle of a divorce.The atmosphere was solemn before mum and son left their home in Selangor to travel to Jaz Home in Perak, according to the Malaysian publication.The seven-year-old gave his mother a cup of water, saying: «Mum, drink some water» and bringing her to tears.As she dropped him off at the shelter, she could be heard telling him:  «You must study well,» «Be obedient,» «Be well-behaved,» and «Don't be naughty.»In brighter spiritsThe story of the boy and his mum touched hearts online, and Jaz Home has since provided an update on the young boy.

SINGAPORE - Electrical appliances chain Gain City was hit by a flurry of one-star reviews on Google over the last two weeks, with offers to help coming soon after from people believed to be conmen.The messages, sent to Gain City employees, arrived on the heels of the spike in negative reviews and offered to remove the one-star reviews.Responding to queries, Gain City spokeswoman Candy Cao said the first suspicious inquiry was reported by a showroom manager in early April, after which the retailer started to monitor the situation.Gain City has attracted negative reviews in the past, but they were isolated incidents, she added. In the last two weeks, however, the retailer noticed an increase in suspicious one-star reviews, she said.Screenshots provided by Gain City show numerous one-star reviews, with no additional comments.Cao said: «Legitimate reviews typically contain details relating to actual customer experiences, products, services or interactions with our staff.»

Homebuyers will have nearly 8,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats to choose from in October 2026, as the Housing & Development Board (HDB) rolls out its final sales exercise of the year.Around 7,970 flats will be offered across Bedok, Geylang, Sembawang, Tengah, Toa Payoh and Yishun. Notably, more than half of these flats will be located in mature estates, continuing HDB's efforts to increase public housing supply in established locations where resale prices have climbed over the years.The upcoming exercise offers a broad mix of projects that cater to different groups of buyers. While some projects are expected to appeal to those who prioritise transport connectivity and mature estate amenities, others may attract buyers looking for more affordable homes, larger unit types, or long-term growth potential in newer neighbourhoods.

SINGAPORE – The recent decision to screen the Mandarin-dubbed version of Chinese movie Dear You (2026) for general release here has become a hot topic of discussion among Singaporeans, with several film-makers weighing in on the issue.On June 19, The Straits Times published a letter from film-makers Eric Khoo, 61, and Jack Neo, 66. They hoped the authorities would set out a new direction “beneficial to the stakeholders” in Singapore’s film industry.The indie work’s original Teochew version premiered on June 17 at Sands Theatre and will be made available for subsequent festival and niche screenings.The Infocomm Media Development Authority has said these moves are in line with the current approach to support the bilingual policy, which aims to promote Mandarin as the main language among Chinese Singaporeans. Full dialect films can be screened at festival or niche events to provide access to such content for those who wish to view the film in its original language.

Two men, aged 30 and 42, were arrested on Friday (June 19) for allegedly stealing a diamond worth more than $235,000 from a jewellery store in Chinatown.In a news release on Saturday, the olice said they received a report at about 3.40pm from a jewellery store along Kreta Ayer Road.Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo pretended to show interest in purchasing the diamond. While «examining» the diamond, they replaced it with a fake one.They then left the shop without making any purchases, arousing the shop assistant's suspicion. He later discovered that the genuine diamond had been replaced with a fake after conducting a check.

Autonomous shuttle service operator ComfortDelGro (CDG) will offer free rides on its driverless shuttles in Punggol from Monday (June 22).The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and CDG announced on June 19 that the rides will run daily, with Mondays and Fridays set aside for groups, families and those needing assistance.Members of the public and residents in Punggol who are keen to experience the autonomous shuttle service can book their free ride on CDG's Zig mobile app. They may also do so via CDG's website. Bookings are required for those who wish to take the rides.Pickup locations are at Northshore Block 420A, Punggol Coast Mall, and One Punggol.

A fire broke out at Whampoa Makan Place at a noodle stall on Friday (June 19) at about 4.10pm. Videos of the fire posted on social media show a kitchen exhaust duct on top of the said stall in flames. Some passers-by were seen trying to douse the fire using a hosereel. At least two passers-by stepped forward to help. They are seen using a hose reel to douse the flames. PHOTO: Screengrab/Facebook/Trovithy Teo Minutes later, thick smoke billowed out of the premises.An eyewitness, surnamed Fong, posted a picture showing thick grey smoke shrouding the vicinity of the stall. 

Petrol prices in Singapore fell for the first time in nearly a month, as Shell became the first among major fuel companies here to post reductions across its petrol offerings on Friday (June 20).In a price board update published at 4.30pm, the Britain-based company announced that it had posted a 4-cent reduction across its 95-octane, 95-octane petrol, and its more premium V-Power.Diesel price remains unchanged — it was reduced by 10 cents to $4.22 on June 16.The more popular 95-octane petrol crossed the $3.40-mark on March 17, and its price has remained above since.Following the latest round of petrol prices reduction at Shell, its 95-octane petrol is now priced at $3.42 per litre, while its 98-octane and V-Power are priced at $3.94 and $4.16, respectively.Caltex mirrored Shell's 4-cent reduction across its petrol offerings at 9pm the same day.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)'s new Marine Division Headquarters was officially opened on Friday (June 19).Located on Pulau Brani, the heart of the new division will be the Integrated Command Centre (ICC) which will serve as the «nerve centre for managing maritime incidents».Designed in collaboration with Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), the new Marine Division Headquarters «harmonises operations, marine training and community engagement, all under one roof». «This new marine headquarters marks a significant milestone in our capability building,» said commander of the SCDF Marine Division, Senior Assistant Commissioner Ryan Ong.«There are also facilities to test and harness advanced unmanned systems for marine firefighting; this capability development will ensure that we are well-prepared to continue safeguarding Singapore waters.»

Singapore has received approval from the US to upgrade its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in a deal estimated to be worth US$73 million (S$94 million).The US Department of State said in a press statement that Singapore had requested to purchase 18 common fire control system upgrade kits for its HIMARS.The kits will include support equipment, technical documentation, spare parts, training and support services such as in logistics and programming.«This proposed sale will improve Singapore's capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing and extending its Army's ability to conduct operations and enable effective training. Singapore will have no difficulty absorbing this training into its armed forces,» the statement read.A fire control system can be likened to the «brain» of the artillery rocket system. It typically comprises an integrated set of sensors, computational hardware, and software algorithms used to calculate and apply the correct aiming and firing solution for the weapon system.

An Australian tourist has thanked SBS Transit and its staff for helping her recover a shopping bag before her flight.In a Facebook post on Thursday (June 18), the bus operator praised two of its employees, Assistant Interchange Supervisor Salim Bin Alias and Bus Captain Abdul Lathiff B Parek, for their proactiveness in helping a tourist recover her lost item.The tourist, known as Serena, wrote a letter to SBS Transit recounting the incident on April 4, where she had mistakenly left a shopping bag on Service 32 bus four hours before she was scheduled to fly home.She subsequently called SBS Transit for help, and was assisted by Salim, who retraced her journey and narrowed the search to a few buses and waited for them to return to Buona Vista Terminal after completing their trips. According to SBS, Lathiff found the lost shopping bag on his bus and promptly handed it over.Salim immediately called Serena to share the good news, and her husband, Paul, retrieved it from the terminal. «I always feel happy when passengers are reunited with their belongings,» said Salim. 

Singapore has been ranked the eighth most peaceful country, and the most peaceful in Asia, according to the Global Peace Index 2026 published on June 9.The report, which is being published every year since 2007, scored the Republic 1.435 on the index, which is made up of 23 quantitative and qualitative indicators each weighted on a scale of one to five. The lower the score, the more peaceful the country is.As such, Singapore upheld the spot as the most peaceful country in Asia, followed by Japan (10) and Malaysia (12).Topping the list for the 19th consecutive year is Iceland with a score of 1.161, followed by New Zealand with 1.343 and Switzerland with 1.363.In contrast, Russia was listed as the least peaceful with a score of 3.367, followed by Sudan with 3.195 and Democratic Republic of the Congo with 3.189.The Global Peace Index, which is calculated by Australian think tank Institute of Economics & Peace, examines the safety and stability across 163 countries and territories worldwide, covering 99.7 per cent of the world's population.

Plaud plans to invest more than $10 million in expanding its Singapore headquarters, with its local workforce expected to grow to around 150 employees by the end of 2026.The Singapore office will oversee Plaud’s Asia-Pacific strategy while supporting global and regional functions, including cloud infrastructure, AI development, human resources, finance, treasury and legal compliance. Plaud says the expansion would take its worldwide workforce beyond 600 employees.Singapore will also become Plaud’s first R&D hub in Asia-Pacific. The company is hiring AI engineers, AI agent architects, and data scientists to work on AI workflows and intelligent agent systems alongside its global product and engineering teams. It did not specify its current headcount in Singapore or how many of the planned 150 positions will be dedicated to research and engineering.“Singapore gives us access to strong AI, engineering and regional business talent,” said Plaud co-founder and CEO Nathan Xu. 

A batch of pickled pearl garlic has been recalled after sulphur dioxide — an allergen — was detected in it, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on Friday (June 19).The level of sulphur dioxide in the product exceeded the maximum limit, the agency said. The allergen was not declared on the food packaging.Sinhua Hock Kee Trading Pte Ltd, the importer of the affected Pickled Pearl Garlic (230g) product, has been directed to recall one batch of the product from Thailand with an expiry date of May 5, 2029.Sulphite does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, but those who are intolerant of, or allergic to, sulphites can suffer from allergic reactions such as hives, itchiness, stomach ache, diarrhoea or vomiting.Consumers who have purchased the affected product, and are intolerant of or allergic to sulphites, should not consume them, the agency added. They may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.Those who have consumed the product should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health.

Accompanying her daughter to an open casting call for a modelling agency, the mother was surprised to find herself called into the room to audition.Sun Ting, 50, ended up signing with Basic Models Management, a local modelling agency, after passing several rounds of evaluation.This was caught on camera as part of an episode of the agency's Making of a Model series, which was uploaded on their YouTube channel on June 10.Anya, 15, a Singapore Permanent Resident, was called in to audition by the judges, where she revealed that she was a French citizen, as her dad is French, while her mother is Chinese.When asked if she had any other friends who model, Anya mentioned that her mother was a former model.Modelling since young«I'm a little bit nervous and excited for my daughter,» Sun said, while speaking to the camera in the video as she stood outside the audition room waiting for Anya.«I've been modelling since I was young, so it's like she followed my passions,» she added.

Upset that he was denied a straw at a convenience store, a man returned with two knives and threatened to harm the shopkeeper.The scene occurred at a store located at 78 Redhill Lane on May 1, at about 1.57pm, according to Shin Min Daily News.The perpetrator, 55-year-old Wu Zhijian (transliterated), reportedly visited the shop to buy bread and a canned drink, and had asked for a straw from the store manager, 42-year-old Prebu Karuppiah.He accused the shopkeeper of refusing him a straw, and an argument ensued.Wu left the shop in a huff, but barged back in a few minutes later while holding two knives.The man reportedly shouted at Karuppiah and threatened to harm him as he brandished the knives. He then shoved the cash register before leaving the scene, reported Shin Min.Karuppiah immediately reported the case to the police, and said that Wu lives upstairs on the same block.CCTV footage from the shop reportedly showed a man in a red shirt walking while holding a knife in each hand.Wu was apprehended by the police that same afternoon, and was subsequently charged the following day.

Singapore welcomes the US-Iran agreement to cease all operations in the Middle East, and the commitment under the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.A spokesperson for the ministry said on Thursday (June 18) night that a resolution of the outstanding issues, keeping with international law, «will create the necessary conditions for lasting peace, security and stability in the region».To this end, the move to establish a framework for further negotiations on outstanding issues is welcomed, MFA added.It also commended the efforts of Pakistan and Qatar for their efforts to mediate between the parties. 

A total of 22 people were injured after a minibus, a lorry and a prime mover were involved in an accident in Tuas on Thursday (June 18).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident along Tuas South Avenue 3 towards Tuas South Boulevard at about 6.50am. Twenty-two people, aged between 21 and 53, were taken conscious to the hospital, said the police. Six were taken to the National University Hospital while 16 others to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, said SCDF. The 41-year-old male minibus driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.A TikTok video shared on Thursday showed a white minibus, with the driver's door slightly ajar and the window shattered, stopped behind a lorry. Debris was scattered between the two vehicles. The lorry is seen to have rammed into the back of an unloaded prime mover. At least one fire engine and three ambulances were at the scene. AsiaOne has contacted the Ministry of Manpower for more information. 

Singapore has reclaimed the top spot in the 2026 edition of IMD's World Competitiveness Rankings, overtaking Switzerland who placed first last year.Released on Thursday (June 18), the rankings assessed 70 economies based on four competitiveness factors — economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.«Geopolitical conditions are worsening, and global fragmentation is increasing,» said Arturo Bris, Director of the World Competitiveness Center (WCC) in the report. «Nations with their own tried and tested, credible institutions gain an advantage in this context because — as the international systems cease to serve so many national needs — businesses can carry on as usual.»Singapore placed first in business efficiency, fourth in government efficiency and economic performance, and fifth in infrastructure, according to the report.WCC economist Fabian Grimm wrote in the report that Singapore's strong performance in the 2026 rankings show a «broad-based recovery and strengthening across multiple dimensions of competitiveness». 

A man got an unexpected apology for renovation noise when a neighbour allegedly left him a $10 FairPrice voucher and a handwritten note.In a Facebook post on Saturday (June 13), user Patrick Sato Lee shared a photo of the gift voucher and an envelope with writing on the back. The $10 FairPrice gift voucher came in an envelope with a short note apologising for the renovation noise and thanking the recipient for their understanding. It was signed off by Sean and Kelly.Lee didn't indicate where this estate is. AsiaOne has reached out to Lee for more information. Netizens envious, praised neighbour's actions One netizen complimented the couple in the Facebook post for being «so considerate and kind». Another was envious and wrote: «Wah... I would love to have such a neighbour.» 

Three people were injured in two separate accidents involving motorcycles along the Causeway on Thursday (June 18) afternoon.The first accident, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened at about 12.45pm along the Causeway towards Malaysia. The first accident, involving a car and a motorcycle, happened at about 12.45pm on June 18 in the direction of Malaysia. IMAGE: Screengrab/Facebook/Immigration and Checkpoints Authority A second accident, also involving a car and a motorcycle, happened at about 2.40pm in the direction towards Woodlands Checkpoint.

A 36-year-old man will be charged in court on Friday (June 19) for alleged possession of a scheduled weapon, unauthorised possession of weapons and multiple traffic offences.He was the driver of a red saloon car which was involved in an accident with a yellow ComfortDelGro taxi along Kallang Bahru towards Lavender Street on Wednesday.He allegedly abandoned his car and fled the scene prior to police officers' arrival.Suspected drugs, drug-related paraphernalia, e-vaporisers and a knuckleduster were later found in the car and seized as case exhibits.He faces seven charges, including the possession of a scheduled weapon; unauthorised possession of weapons; driving while under the influence of a drug; dangerous driving causing hurt; driving without a valid driving licence, leaving vehicle causing obstruction; and using a motor vehicle without insurance. 

The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Thursday (June 18) issued a notice to revoke Windsor Convalescent Home's licence to provide nursing home services over what it described as «serious and systemic lapses».The 45-bed facility, located at 369 Pasir Panjang Road, will have its licence revoked on Oct 30.This means that it will no longer be able to provide nursing home services at the said premises from the given date, the ministry stated.Explaining why the home's licence was not revoked immediately, the ministry said this considers the time required to transfer current residents at the facility to other nursing homes.Meanwhile, the ministry has deployed an interim care team from Vanguard Healthcare to Windsor Convalescent Home to ensure that residents will continue to receive proper care throughout the process.What happenedSharing its findings from an audit, MOH said the «serious and systemic lapses» are in the areas of resident safety, clinical and nursing care, and infection control practices.For example, the audit found that residents' fundamental care needs, such as basic grooming were neglected. 

A new variant of malware-enabled scams is actively targeting senior citizens on android devices, the police said in an advisory on Thursday (June 18).Since April 1, 2026, at least eight cases have been reported, with victims losing a total of about $69,000.Scam operations begin on platforms like Facebook and TikTok, where scammers plant alluring advertisements promoting various activities tailored specifically for senior citizens. Interested seniors who submit their personal contact details on these ads are quickly contacted by fraudsters via WhatsApp. Scammers then instruct the victims to download an android package kit file under the pretense of viewing a comprehensive list of activities.Once the file is installed, some victims notice that their critical security applications, such as Singpass or ScamShield, are uninstalled from their phones.In one instance, a victim discovered that his online banking transaction limit had been increased without authorisation.

A resident has raised concerns over hygiene after discovering discoloured tap water in her home in Bedok. Speaking to AsiaOne, the resident, who wished to be known only as Nic, 31, said her family first experienced the issue a few months ago but did not think much of it as it occurred only once and resolved shortly after.She noted that although the issue appeared to have been resolved, it continued to recur several times over the past week.«In the morning when I urgently needed to get ready to go out, I used that water to brush my teeth without realising it,» said Nic, adding that the water left stains on the toilet bowl.Sharing her experience in a video on TikTok on Tuesday (June 16), Nic showed brownish-coloured water running from a tap and water in the toilet bowl after flushing.

The Circle Line will finally become a complete loop on July 12, with the opening of a 4km tunnel connecting Marina Bay and HarbourFront MRT stations.In a media sharing session on Wednesday (June 17), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) highlighted the care it has taken to minimise disruption to the Singapore landscape and commuters during the construction and system integration of phase 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6).This phase sees three new stations (Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road) and an extended Kim Chuan Depot added to the existing network.Between the new Keppel and Cantonment MRT stations, engineers faced the challenge of tunneling between two Keppel Viaduct piers to complete the Circle Line track. In a bid to ensure minimal disruption, engineers had to cut through a total of seven piles belonging to two piers — which are vertical support structures — holding the viaduct up while still allowing traffic to continue overhead.

A 47-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were arrested for their alleged involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities. Police said on Wednesday (June 18) that they were alerted to a dispute involving two persons and a debtor at Seah Im Food Centre on June 8.Officers responding to the incident and established that the dispute arose over the repayment of a loan.The two had allegedly conducted an unlicensed moneylending business by providing loans amounting to approximately $19,3000 to at least 13 borrowers in Singapore between February 2024 and May 2025.According to the police, the individual loan amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000.They also believe that the woman had assisted the man conducting such activity by soliciting borrowers.The man faces 18 counts of conducting a moneylending business without a licence, while the woman faces eight counts of assisting in an unlicensed moneylending business. They will be charged in court on Friday.The offence of conducting moneylending business without a licence carries a penalty of up to $300,000, and up to six strokes of the cane. 

Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and chest discomfort after a fire broke out in a HDB flat in Yishun on Thursday (June 18).The incident occurred at 844 Yishun Street 81, and videos seen by AsiaOne show thick black smoke billowing from the window while bright orange flames engulfed the unit.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the fire at around 11.50am and that it involved a bedroom in a fifth floor unit.SCDF firefighters conducted forcible entry into the unit and extinguished the fire with two water jets. The living room of the unit sustained burn damage as a result of the fire, said SCDF. An air-conditioning compressor on the sixth floor also caught fire, and was subsequently extinguished with a water jet. 28 evacuatedThe police and SCDF evacuated 28 residents as a precautionary measure, and two people were assessed by SCDF paramedics and taken to the hospital.One of them was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation, while the other to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for chest discomfort.

Singapore universities have performed well overall in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2027, released on Thursday (June 18).The QS rankings, now in its 23nd edition, features over 1,500 universities across 106 countries and territories, assessing institutions based on several indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, and employment outcomes.A total of 8,808 institutions globally were assessed. Four universities — the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and the Singapore Management University (SMU) — were featured in the latest rankings. Amongst them, SUTD was the most improved university here, climbing 253 places to 266th. Meanwhile, SMU climbed 100 places to 411th. Two other autonomous universities — the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) — were not featured in the rankings.

Support will be provided to media professionals to create digital content with the newly launched Digital Content and Capability Development (DCCD) programme, said Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in a press release on Thursday (June 18).The four-year $48 million programe aims to help Singapore's media professionals and companies stay competitive in an increasingly digital-led media landscape.This initiative was announced by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How during the launch event on June 18.According to the release, local audience behaviour continues to shift towards various digital platforms, devices and formats. Some 87 per cent of people aged 15 and above are accessing top social media video sites such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook on a weekly basis.Singapore 'no shortage of compelling stories'To add on, short-form videos, micro-dramas, AI-assisted production workflows and AI-generated content are also gaining traction, including a new generation of digitally native content creators reshaping how content is produced, distributed and consumed.