SINGAPORE: NTUC Union and Link members will be able to get a hot cup of kopi (coffee) or teh (tea) for just 50 cents throughout May at 70 Kopitiam outlets across Singapore. FairPrice Group announced the promotion on Thursday (Apr 24), in partnership with Kopitiam, as part of its May Day and SG60 campaign this [] The post NTUC Union and Link members to enjoy 50 cents hot kopi or teh in May, plus ongoing 50% off essentials appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

SINGAPORE: As Visit Johor Year 2026 (VJY 2026) approaches, Johor is intensifying efforts to deepen cross-border tourism collaboration with Singapore, signalling a broader push for regional integration and sustainable economic diplomacy. In a strategic move, more than 100 key trade partners from Johor and Singapore gathered in the city-state this week for a business-to- business (B2B) [] The post Johor ramps up cross-border tourism ties with Singapore ahead of VJY 2026 appeared first on ..

MALAYSIA: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is rapidly positioning itself as a regional economic powerhouse, having drawn close to 90% of Johors RM27.4 billion (S$8.23 billion) in new investments in the first quarter of 2025, according to Malaysias Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking at the JS-SEZ [] The post JS-SEZ draws nearly 90% of Johors Q1 investments; Trade and Investment Minister Zafrul says zone is key to ..

LYON: European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has officially announced that the city of Lyon will be the host for the highly anticipated 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals weekend. These prestigious events will take place at Lyons impressive OL Stadium, which impressively holds a capacity of 59,186 spectators. This state-of-the-art stadium is [] The post Lyon's OL stadium to host rugby's 2027 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals appeared first on The ..

MADRID: British number one Katie Boulter has made her name known once again by claiming her first-ever WTA Tour clay-court victory at 28 years old. This marks a major milestone in her sporting career, as clay courts have been a more challenging surface for her. Boulter secured her place in the second round of the [] The post Katie Boulter makes history with her first WTA clay- court victory appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: At a doorstop interview with the media on Apr 25, the third day of the campaign for the May 3 polls, Workers Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was asked to weigh in on a remark Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had made at the first People's Action Party (PAP) rally the night before. "Yes, look [] The post Pritam Singh: Natural for Lawrence Wong to not want to give opposition a free pass,' but WP has a different vision appeared first on The Independent Singapore News ..

SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan has offered a measured yet impassioned response to remarks made by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung during a walkabout in Sembawang West. Mr Ong had suggested that he would be unable to help residents in the ward should they elect Dr Chee, claiming that Dr Chee [] The post 'You deserve better': Chee Soon Juan responds to Ong Ye Kungs rally speech appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng has been allowed to leave Singapore for more than two weeks while on additional bail of S$800,000, bringing his total bail to S$1.6 million. He was previously placed on S$800,000 bail after being charged on Oct 4 last year for a case linked to former transport minister [] The post Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng granted permission to travel overseas on added S$800K bail for work and medical purposes appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for one of its most anticipated General Elections in recent memory, familiar faces are returning to the political stagenot just with fresh ideas but with a track record to show for it. One such figure is Yee Jenn Jong, a seasoned educator-entrepreneur and former Non- Constituency Member of Parliament (NCMP), making [] The post GE2025: Yee Jenn JongFrom edutech pioneer to Parliament champion, WPs voice for youth and community appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: For some moments on Thursday night, the candidate for the Workers Party (WP) for Jalan Kayu SMC, Andre Low, trended online after he showed that he would not shy away from topics that the ruling party may find sensitive, as he addressed the blocked Income-Allianz deal. The first-time candidate was one of the speakers [] The post WPs Jalan Kayu candidate Andre Low trends online after talking about Income-Allianz deal during rally appeared first on The Independent Singapore News ..

INTERNATIONAL: Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee is set to try something new in his sporting career: the London Marathon. The athlete made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning gold in the individual triathlon and bronze in the team relay. With his impressive achievements, he became the most successful Olympic triathlete ever. Following this, [] The post Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee to accept new challenge in his 2025 London Marathon debut appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: A man who has spent the past eight years working as a quality engineer shared on social media that hes been wanting to transition into roles within supply chain, logistics, or procurement. However, the career switch hasnt been easy. In a post on r/askSingapore, he explained that despite tailoring his rsum to highlight transferable [] The post HR doesn't seem to be bothered if you don't have related job experience Man working as quality engineer for 8 years ..

SINGAPORE: Five months after being laid off, a 34-year-old man took to social media to candidly share how the prolonged stretch of unemployment has taken a serious toll on his mental well-being, motivation, and outlook on life. In a heartfelt post on Reddits Ask Singapore forum, he explained that he has been actively trying to [] The post Man severely affected by long stretch of unemployment, says his applications only yield a 5% hit rate for HR or first- round interviews appeared first ..

INTERNATIONAL: The opinion that artificial intelligence is a danger to job security is beginning to change, according to the second annual AI's Impact on the Workplace survey by Beautiful.ai and published by HRD Asia. The report disclosed that many managers are now starting to see AI as an instrument that could boost productivity instead of [] The post From threat to teammate: Managers now see AI as a workforce ally, not a job killer appeared first on The Independent Singapore News ..

SINGAPORE: At the rally at Sengkang on Thursday night (Apr 24), Workers Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh made a forceful case for his fellow candidates to be sent to Parliament when Singaporeans troop to the polls on May 3. When you vote for the opposition, your views are heard he told the voters of Sengkang [] The post Pritam Singh tells rallygoers, 'A vote for the Workers' Party is your instrument for change appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

SINGAPORE: As Singapore gears up for the General Election 2025, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) is fielding seasoned academic and civil society veteran Dr James Gomez in the Sembawang Group Representation Constituency (GRC). With more than two decades of experience in human rights research, regional advocacy, and democratic reform, Dr Gomezs campaign is rooted in [] The post James Gomez: The academic, activist, and opposition voice contesting Sembawang GRC in GE2025 appeared first ..

SINGAPORE: Transitioning from a high-pressure work environment to a more relaxed role might sound like a dream to many. However, for one Singaporean professional, the change has been unexpectedly unsettling. In a recent post on a local forum, he shared that while he initially appreciated the slower pace at his new workplace, after 10 months, [] The post Singaporean professional leaves high-pressure job for a more relaxed rolenow he feels 'restless' and ..

SINGAPORE: On Day 2 of this years campaign period, Workers Party (WP) chief Sylvia Lim noted in a social media post that Every GE is a battle for hearts and minds. This is probably why some big guns for the WP were brought out to lend their star power to some of the partys younger [] The post Sylvia Lim: 'Every GE is a battle for hearts and minds' appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Lee Hsien Yang, although currently not in Singapore, has continued to weigh in on political happenings in the run-up to the May 3 polls. While he is a member of the Progress Singapore Party, the younger son of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has also featured candidates from other opposition parties. In his [] The post Lee Hsien Yang praises Harpreet Singh; tells Punggol residents, 'Team WP deserves your vote' appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

SINGAPORE: Concerns of fear-mongering have emerged online in the wake of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first election rally speech of the GE2025 season, yesterday (24 Apr). Mr Wong, who faced his first election as PM, said there was already a "sizeable" number of opposition members in Parliament. Noting that the number of opposition MPs has [] The post Fearmongering? PM Wong's comments on "formidable" opposition draw criticism appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) leaders stressed their belief that the ruling party's fourth-generation leadership has lost its way at the party's maiden rally for the 2025 General Election. Speaking at the Catholic High School ground in Marymount Single Member Constituency (SMC), PSP chief Leong Mun Wai cited the leakage of identity card numbers by [] The post PSP leaders assert PAP 4G has "lost its way" appeared first on The Independent Singapore News ..

MALAYSIA: The Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS), slated to begin operations in 2027, is being hailed as a game changer and a key enabler for seamless commutes, cross-border connectivity, and economic renewal between Johor and Singapore. As reported by Malay Mail, the RTS is expected to significantly ease congestion on the overburdened Johor Causeway, one [] The post RTS seen as game changer for Johor-Singapore ties, cautious optimism encouraged appeared first on The Independent ..

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean couple who love to travel recently shared why they moved to Indonesia after meeting the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP) of their Housing & Development Board (HDB) flat. On Instagram, they wrote, People often ask us, Huh? Why Indonesia? We can choose Australia or Canada, but wouldnt it be the same situation [as] [] The post 'Why Indonesia?': Singaporean couple share 5 reasons why they moved after their HDB MOP appeared first on The Independent ..

MALAYSIA: Singapores dim sum scene is hard to beat, from elegant indulgences at Madame Fan to perennial favourites like Swee Choon. But if youre craving a change of scenery and flavour, you can check out more spots across the Causeway. Johor Bahru, known for its vibrant caf culture and seafood feasts, also boasts a deliciously [] The post Five Johor Bahru dim sum spots worth crossing the Causeway for appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SHANGHAI: Pony.ai is planning to bring its robotaxi service to Singapore as part of its plan to get a foothold in Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, and the Middle East, according to Pony.ai chairman and CEO James Peng. He said, Our plan is really to get a foothold in these regions first, akin to throwing darts [] The post Pony.ai CEO eyes Singapore expansion for robotaxi service appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: The old guard of The Workers Party came out in a show of force on the second day of the campaign, with Low Thia Khiang and Png Eng Huat seen on the ground to support candidates for this years polls. The two men were out and about with the WPs Sengkang GRC candidates: incumbents [] The post Low Thia Khiang, Png Eng Huat lend star power to WP campaign on the ground on Day 2 appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: At The Workers Partys (WP) first doorstop interview for this years General Election, Secretary-General Pritam Singh directly addressed one of the most notable developments on Nomination, Day: the WP's decision not to contest the newly formed Marine Parade-Bradell Heights GRC. This effectively gave the Peoples Action Party (PAP) its first uncontested victory, itsfirst walkover, [] The post 'Doesn't mean we're gone,' Pritam Singh reassures Marine ..

SINGAPORE: On the evening of Nomination Day (April 23), a local Reddit user asked others what questions they would pose to the candidates standing in their constituencies. Always thought the interaction at interchanges or malls where the candidates say hi to you is a brief window into the personalities campaigning. "What would you ask or [] The post GE2025: 'Rats, last-minute candidate switches, elderly concerns,' Singaporeans weigh in on what they would ask candidates ..

SINGAPORE: Singaporean subscribers to the streaming platform Netflix have shared that they are cancelling their subscriptions after a recent price hike on its monthly subscription plans. The increase, which took effect on Friday (April 18), raised subscription costs by S$2 to S$4, depending on the plan, leading many users to rethink their memberships. CNA Lifestyle [] The post Singaporeans cancel Netflix subscriptions after price hike of up to S$4 monthly appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: A Magistrates Court recently dealt with a case of an employee who quit before his contract ended, citing mental health problems. His employer demanded payment of the damages stipulated in the contract, but the employee demurred. The court had to decide whether the employee could indeed avoid paying the stipulated damages. When resigning isnt [] The post When can you break a job contract? Singapore court ruling clarifies when employees can exit fixed-term agreements without ..

Young athlete Carlos Alcaraz has shared an unexpected secret behind his 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon titles: partying in Ibiza. In a new Netflix documentary about his life, titled Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, the young tennis star opens up about how he chose to unwind before the tournament, even though his coaching team advised against it. [] The post Carlos Alcaraz reveals partying in Ibiza helped him win his first Wimbledon title in 2023 appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

Singaporeans who crave a quick break without boarding a flight often go to Johor Bahru,... The post Where to stay in Johor Bahru: 7 perfect picks for your next weekend trip from Singapore appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: For lower- and middle-income workers actively seeking new employment in Singapore, the SkillsFuture Jobseeker... The post Struggling to find work? Singapore unveils S$6,000 lifeline for middle- and lower-income job seekers appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Veteran radio DJ The Flying Dutchman (FD), whose real name is Mark van Cuylenburg,... The post DJ The Flying Dutchman describes his on-air split with Glenn Ong as "a difficult separation" appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: The city-states renowned food scene has been assaulted with closures in 2024, upsetting low-priced... The post Singapores dining scene crumbles as soaring costs and tight wallets force eateries to shut their doors appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: True to its goal, foodpanda has recently made e-commerce amazingly quick! Aiming for instantaneous... The post foodpanda 24/7 warehouses in Singapore operate without human staff appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Rory McIlroys triumph at the Masters marked a historic moment in the golfing community. He... The post Heres everything Rory McIlroy receives after making Masters history appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: According to a CIMB survey that was featured in the latest CNA report, over... The post Majority of Singaporeans are racing for financial freedom by 60: CIMB survey appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: The world is going through very tough times, what with trade sanctions, geopolitical tensions,... The post Singapore bets big on tourism amid global turmoil appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: With a General Election drawing near, Singapores most significant opposition party has released a... The post WP debuts new volunteer video with Pritam Singh encouraging Singaporeans to 'step up appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News