Stories from Singapore

A market watcher warned that Singapore's workforce may not be keeping pace with the economy's rapid transition into the age of artificial intelligence. The widening skills gap could potentially leave entire groups of workers behind.

Construction work at a Chong Pang City integrated development in Singapore has been ordered to stop. A metal bar crashed through the roof of a nearby HDB block during the project. No injuries were reported following the incident.

A fallen metal beam from a Chong Pang City worksite landed on the roof of an HDB block in Yishun. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The Post-Migrant Academy (POA) arts event is currently ongoing in Singapore and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, May 3. This year's theme is the Post-Migrant Academy, focusing on reflections regarding labor, class, and gender.

A party president in Singapore warned that the party faces an uphill battle to regain public trust. The leader noted the party won less than 15% of parliamentary seats in the last election.

Thirty Singaporean companies will participate in a major United States investment summit later this month. The group represents the largest contingent from Singapore in recent years. Participating sectors include health technology and communications.

Lim Kien Hien has been posing for artists across Singapore for over two decades. He has perfected dynamic poses and signature poses that he can hold for 5 to 10 minutes. His skills have made him recognizable amongst artists.

A company has developed a remote patient monitoring system that allows doctors to monitor patients from afar. The system is currently being piloted in some Singaporean hospitals.

The Pediatrics Department is implementing changes with the goal of reducing hospital visits for patients. This initiative focuses on improving care and potentially lowering the number of patients requiring hospital admissions.

Riverfront Condominium, River Modern at River Valley launched in 2026, sold 90% of its units at an average price of $3,266 per square foot. A unit in Woodlands sold for approximately 988,000 Singapore dollars for 500 square feet. Property prices have not seen a major downturn for over 10 years, with the last sustained decline starting in 2013 after the government introduced cooling measures and the total debt servicing ratio.