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Water activities at the three main beaches of Sentosa have been suspended until further notice. The suspension follows a crocodile sighting in the waters of Sentosa Cove.

A global watchdog has identified gaps in Singapore's terrorism financing awareness and oversight of legal entities. This follows a high score for the country regarding its efforts to tackle financial crime.

Disney will host its D23 fan convention in Singapore in 2027. This marks the first time the major fan event will be held in Southeast Asia, following previous iterations in Japan and Brazil.

Singapore is launching long-term policies to address digital security talent shortages by building a healthy ecosystem and developing a strong workforce. The initiative follows the 2021 Digital Security Strategy from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore.

A biotech company has halted its operations in both Germany and Singapore.

The routine use of fitness tracking apps like Strava in Singapore's military bases is raising security concerns. Experts say the apps can reveal daily routines and movement patterns of personnel.

Singapore has reportedly restricted ship traffic, potentially impacting vessels from the Indian Ocean. The restrictions aim to manage the flow of vessels and ensure compliance with maritime regulations. The move is intended to protect Singapore's interests.

Retail sales in Singapore grew 4.8% year-on-year in March. This represents a slowdown from the 8.3% growth recorded in February. The data was released by the Department of Statistics. Growth in the sector has slowed as post-festive spending eases. The slowdown occurs amid rising inflation, slowing growth, and tensions in the Middle East. Singapore's retail sales reached 4.7 billion Singapore dollars in March. Analysts noted the growth follows the conclusion of Chinese New Year festivities. The data is currently within market expectations and does not yet reflect the full impact of ongoing Middle East conflict on consumer spending. Most consumer segments maintained record gains despite the slower pace.

Education Minister Desmond Lee stated that caning in schools is utilized only as a last resort when other disciplinary measures are inadequate for the gravity of misconduct.

Some electronic vapes have been found to contain formaldehyde, a chemical component used for embalming fluid. The presence of such substances poses health risks to users. The discussion noted that the exact contents of some vapes are often unknown to consumers.