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Chinese former actor Ian Fang jailed 40 months for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl

Fang, 35, pleaded guilty on May 19 to three counts of sexually penetrating an underage girl. Five other charges, including sexual penetration of an underage girl, harassment and…

  • Published: May 20, 20251:50 pm
  • Author Andrew Wong
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Singaporean man arrested in Japan for allegedly committing indecent acts involving boy in bathhouse

The Singaporean is suspected of touching the teenager, including his genitals, multiple times without consent, according to local media reports.

  • Published: May 20, 20259:34 am
  • Author Lok Jian Wen and Calista Wong
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Six major financial institutions roped in to support investment growth in Johor-Singapore SEZ

The six are Bank of America, HSBC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, CGS International Securities, Maybank and CIMB.

  • Published: May 20, 20258:50 am
  • Author Arfa Yunus
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Singapore construction sector sees fallout from US tariffs amid trade war truce

Firms are grappling with uncertainty over pricing and supply of raw materials, according to local industry associations.

  • Published: May 20, 20258:25 am
  • Author Grace Leong
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‘You are so special to me’: Lady Gaga returns in spectacular fashion, with Singapore flag in tow

The concert was styled as a dramatic five-part opera, chock-full of 22 old and new hits, and Lady Gaga would appear on stage after each interval in a different costume, which…

  • Published: May 19, 20252:03 pm
  • Author Eddino Abdul Hadi
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Microplastics found in marine animals in Singapore’s coral reefs, mangroves: Study

Microplastics were found in the digestive and respiratory organs of the animals.

  • Published: May 19, 20258:01 am
  • Author Calista Wong
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Singapore to be part of new NGO coalition to tackle drug trafficking, abuse: minister

The group, called the Asia-Pacific Confederation against Drugs (APCD), will push for the creation of drug-free societies and stronger efforts to reduce the demand for drugs. The…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:12 pm
  • Author Andrew Wong
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Singapore must be wary of synthetic drugs amid worst overdose epidemic in history: Veteran journalist

In his opening address at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Forum Against Drugs in Singapore, Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said the threat of synthetic drugs is coming closer to…

  • Published: May 16, 20258:23 am
  • Author Andrew Wong
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Little Monsters in Malaysia unleash mayhem for Lady Gaga’s concerts

The American singer-songwriter will be performing at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18, 19, 21 and 24—her only concerts in Asia in her tour.

  • Published: May 16, 20258:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Eight Singapore indie booksellers launch Bookshop.sg as Amazon alternative

Bookstores are increasingly turning into “showrooms” for customers who browse in-store, but opt to buy their books more cheaply from Amazon, says Mr Ibrahim, which harms the…

  • Published: May 15, 20252:08 pm
  • Author Shawn Hoo

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