SINGAPORE: A woman shared her heartbreak on social media, saying that even after seven years of emotionally and financially supporting her boyfriend, he ultimately became closer to his female best friend instead. Posting on the NUSWhispers Facebook page on Tuesday (May 13), she revealed that she had gone to great lengths to stand by her [] The post I gave 7 years of emotional and financial support to him, only to lose him to his female best friend appeared first on The Independent ..

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean middle manager recently shared on social media that shes burnt out from the heavy workload and constant scolding she receives from her boss due to her leadership style. In a post on the r/askSingapore forum, she explained that her boss constantly micromanages how she runs her team. Instead of trusting her to [] The post Singaporean 'feels lost in life due to burnout at work' caused by her micromanaging boss and toxic work culture appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: A man took to Reddit on Thursday (May 16) to ask if hes really saving too little, after his wife criticised his current savings and asked him to save more. Posting on the r/singaporefi forum, the man shared that he takes home about S$5,000 monthly after Central Provident Fund (CPF) and puts aside around [] The post Man who saves S$2K/month says his wife told him its 'too little' and expects him to save more appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

WASHINGTON: In a contentious move, U.S. President Donald Trump has approved refugee status for a group of South African Afrikaners, and as justification for the decision is what he calls a "genocide" against white farmers. According to the latest BBC report, close to 60 persons have arrived in the U.S., an extraordinary exodus in method [] The post Is a genocide of White South Africans really happeningor is it just Trumps rhetoric? appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

SINGAPORE: On paper, Singapores sustainable initiatives read like a success story. From the early City in a Garden vision to the ongoing One Million Trees movement, which has already planted over 755,000 trees, our island nation has built a brand synonymous with eco-forward innovation. However, while the PR campaign is glossy and green, the reality [] The post Green promises, grey realities: Is Singapores sustainability agenda working? appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

SINGAPORE: Ground-handling firm SATS is gearing up for Changi Airports upcoming Terminal 5, announcing it will invest over S$250 million through its Singapore Hub (SG Hub) to upgrade ground operations and cargo handling services at the airport, according to the companys press release on Thursday (May 15). This followed Changi Airport Group (CAG) awarding S$4.75 [] The post SATS gears up for Changi Terminal 5 with S$250M in ground and cargo upgrades appeared first on The Independent ..

SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) has published the results from registered voters overseas, which were counted on Thursday (May 15). Nothing changed concerning the final outcome, although the percentage of votes each party or candidate received shifted slightly. The overseas voter results were the most interesting in the two Single Member Constituencies (SMCs) where the [] The post After Chee Soon Juan received more votes than Poh Li San overseas, Sporeans cheer him on for next ..

SINGAPORE: A 24-year-old new graduate has been applying for what he describes as a countless number of jobs. And while hes attended many interviews, hes had no luck so far, having been rejected at various stages of the interview process. Though he is in a good place financially, as he was able to accumulate some [] The post Man who applied for countless roles is feeling job search burnout, asks if he should take a break appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user sought advice on whether they should go through their helpers luggage and belongings on the last day that she is employed with them, adding that they had been advised to do so to check for theft. Thissparked a debate between commenters. In a post on r/askSingapore from last week, u/kouroubao [] The post Respect their dignity or risk of theft? Singaporeans divided on whether maids belongings should be checked appeared first on The Independent Singapore News ..

SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media, albeit anonymously, seeking advice as to whether or not she should wear a sari to a date. While shes not Indian, her boyfriend is, and hes said in the past that he would like to see her in a sari. In a post on r/askSingapore, u/greencatslipslap asked earlier [] The post My boyfriend wants me to wear a sari even though I'm not Indian appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Eligible Singapore Airlines (SIA) staff will receive a 7.45-month bonus for FY2025 after the group posted a record net profit of S$2.78 billion for the year ended Mar 31, up 3.9% year-on-year (YoY) from S$2.68 billion the year before, The Edge Singapore reported. SIA told Channel News Asia (CNA), "This is based on a [] The post SIA staff to receive 7.45-month bonus for FY2025 after record net profit of S$2.78B appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

SINGAPORE: A recent Singapore Polytechnic graduate could not stop laughing when, after her ceremony, in lieu of getting the traditional bouquet of flowers, she was given instead a whole roast duck and some bitter gourd. Yes. You read that correctly. A. Whole. Roast. Duck. The unusual bouquet has set the bar for relatives and friends [] The post Dont want to give flowers to a graduate? How about a roast duck instead appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Whether one is writing a resignation letter or navigating ones love life, artificial intelligence has become an astoundingly close ally in Gen Z's day- to-day life. As a substitute for friends or colleagues, many young people today seek tools like ChatGPT for guidance, creativity lifts, or even emotional care. But while the technology pledges expertise and [] The post AI is Gen Zs new office buddy, therapist and sometimes lover appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

Charging electric vehicles (EVs) during prolonged trips can be annoying. Repeated stops, being in queue for long periods, and extreme reliance on charging stations can be draining and exhausting even for the most resolute electric vehicle fanatic. In a recent article published by UnionRayo, a story was featured about one Tesla holder in the U.S. [] The post Who needs charging stations? One mans bold solar-powered Tesla hack sparks global buzz appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

SINGAPORE: On Wednesday (May 14), the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) issued a statement calling for a public inquiry into the photographs being shared online of dinners which involved Fujian gang member Su Haijin together with Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, and National Trades Union Congress Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng. The [] The post SDP calls for full and transparent investigation into Su Haijin dinners with ministers appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: A 30-year-old Singaporean man who was shown his contract only on the first day he reported to work asked for advice online after he saw how bad the conditions were. He explained that he felt sian and stupid for getting into this situation. Reddit users commenting on his post advised him to just walk [] The post S'porean man sees 'very bad' contract only on 1st day of work, regrets taking the job, advised to quit ASAP appeared first on The Independent ..

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has revealed that the country welcomed 1.4 million tourists in April. This marks a sizeable 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The month-on-month growth was also notable, with Aprils arrivals rising by 7.7% from March. STB's data suggests steady post-pandemic recovery in the travel sector as visitor [] The post Singapore welcomed hefty 1.4 million tourists in April, marking 4.5% YoY increase appeared first on The Independent ..

SINGAPORE: A Foodpanda delivery rider has been caught on video shouting and behaving aggressively at staff in the Mos Burger outlet at Waterway Point shocking diners and prompting calls for action from the food delivery platform. The incident unfolded at around 7.56pm on March 29, according to an eyewitness who was dining at the fast [] The post Foodpanda rider caught on camera hurling vulgarties at Mos Burger staff at Waterway Point outlet appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

SINGAPORE: A 28-year-old woman has passed away, following a traffic collision between a car and a public bus along Punggol Road on Tuesday afternoon (May 13). The accident occurred at around 2.50pm along the stretch of Punggol Road heading towards the Tampines Expressway (TPE). According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), two individuals were [] The post Young woman dies after car crashes into bus along Punggol Road; illegal vape pods found in vehicle appeared first on The ..

SINGAPORE: A prata restaurant in Hougang has alleged that a Deliveroo rider repeatedly stole food orders by exploiting a loophole in the delivery process, costing the business more than $150. Speaking to Stomp, Mr Mohamed of Al-Falah Restaurant at Hougang Avenue 8 claimed that the rider carried out the act on three separate occasions, with [] The post Hougang Prata restaurant claims Deliveroo rider stole $150 worth of food appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

SINGAPORE: After a Reddit user posted photos of the overflowing trash bins at East Coast Park last weekend, many people took to the comments to say that something can be done about it. On r/SingaporeRaw earlier this week, u/caledoniaorange wrote that it was their First time back to East Coast Park in Years. Trash everywhere [] The post Overflowing trash at East Coast Park calls for bigger bins during long weekends appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Is the Little Red Dot one of the safest cities in the world? One tourist from China appears to think so, marvelling over social media when she saw a mobile phone left unattended on a tray in a fast food restaurant earlier this month. In a post on Xiaohongshu, which is often described as [] The post Tourist who saw unattended phone at McDonalds praises high calibre of Singaporeans appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: After one of their former colleagues suddenly resigned from her job and took a laptop belonging to the company with her, a local Reddit user took to the platform to ask what could be done. In a post on r/SingaporeRaw earlier this week. u/Working_Iron9393 wrote that this occurred at a company where they used [] The post Woman abruptly quits job, leaves with company's MacBook as bonus replacement appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

SINGAPORE: Singapore companies are tapping into global talent to address their deepening tech talent shortage, according to hiring data from global payroll, compliance, and HR solutions company Deel, in a press release on Thursday (May 15). This comes as the number of Singapore professionals hired in the United States rose 31% year-on-year (YoY) and increased [] The post Singapore companies tap global talent for software engineer, business development, and designer roles amid tech talent ..

Jack Drapers run at the Italian Open ended when he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the quarterfinals. The current No. 5 player in the ATP ranking made it clear that he was not content with reaching the final eight and would want to move further in the tournament. However, speaking after his [] The post Jack Draper disappointed with loss over Carlos Alcaraz, says he wants to be 'right up there' appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

MALAYSIA: Malaysian-born pop star Chloe Qisha, might just be the next 'it' girl, according to Malay Mail.She's currently causing a stir on the global stage. It's been less than a year since she first burst onto the scene last July, but this London artist is already turning heads with her captivating music and the way [] The post Malaysias breakout pop star Chloe Qisha is making waves across Europe appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

MALAYSIA: The upcoming 78th Cannes Film Festival's coveted Red Carpet Premiere on May 20 will be attended by top Malaysian model and fashion entrepreneur Sharwita (also known as Sharminidevi Parameispran), according to Malay Mail. She wants to take this opportunity to truly emphasise Malaysia's great fashion labels and showcase to the globe that the country [] The post Malaysian model Sharwita to showcase local fashion at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival appeared first on The ..

Keely Hodgkinson admitted that shes feeling nervous ahead of her return to her sport, calling her upcoming race a nerve-wracking one. Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m gold medallist, will be competing in her first competition since her win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old athlete had to put her season on hold due to a [] The post Nerve-wracking return awaits Keely Hodgkinson after injury setback appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

Casper van Uden successfully gained his first-ever Grand Tour stage win with a sprint finish on stage four of the Giro dItalia, alongside leading an all- Dutch podium. The Picnic PostNL rider went beyond fellow Dutchmen Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Maikel Zijlaard (Tudor) in a fierce race to win the competition. In a social [] The post Casper van Uden wins Giro dItalia stage four in Lecce, leading an all-Dutch podium appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

RUSSIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be present at the much- awaited peace conferences on the Ukraine war slated to take place in Istanbul on Thursday, an official Kremlin announcement stated. According to the latest BBC report, taking his place instead is presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who will be leading the Russian delegation. This pronouncement [] The post Putin snubs Ukraine peace talks, absent from Kremlins official Turkey delegation list appeared first on The ..

USA: The increasing gap between income and the cost of living has become a distressing truth for Americans, and it's a trend that has caught the attention of economic experts. A current report from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP), published by the latest CBS News,illuminates the expanding gap between what American people [] The post Not just in Singapore: Majority of Americans cant afford basic living standards, analysts reveal appeared first on The ..

LONDON, UK: Once again, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 is set to blow away visitors with its highly anticipated return exhibit, "Orchids in the Wild: The Orchids of Hong Kong, Australia, Asia & The Pacific Islands," facilitated by the Orchid Conservation Chelsea team. Exhibited from May 20-24 2025, this amazing show intermingles botanic gems [] The post A floral journey across the Pacific at Chelsea Flower Show 2025 appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

SINGAPORE: Xishan Primary School has responded to a mothers public allegations that her son and daughter were subjected to bullying and harassment, saying it has investigated the reported incidents and taken steps to support the students involved. The mother, Nurul Al Takhi, took to Facebook and claimed her Primary 3 son had suffered injuries on [] The post Xishan Primary School says boy was assaulted by his own sibling after mother makes police report about bullying appeared first on ..

SINGAPORE: A Malaysian-registered motorcycle seen making food deliveries for Grab and foodpanda at a Balmoral Road condominium has stirred concerns among residents, raising fresh questions about illegal foreign food delivery riders operating in Singapore. The incident, which occurred on May 4 at around 7 p.m., was captured on video and shared with citizen journalism site [] The post M'sia-registered motorbike spotted making Grab and foodpanda deliveries in Newton area appeared ..

SINGAPORE: A long-time fan of KFC has expressed his disappointment after receiving what he described as a drumstick the size of a wing drumlet during a recent visit to the fast food chains West Mall outlet. The customer, identified only as Will, told citizen journalism site Stomp that he visited the restaurant on the afternoon [] The post Drumstick or drumlet? KFCs $4.35 chicken leaves customer 'cheated and disappointed' appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

SINGAPORE: An employer has revealed that she was left shocked and angered after her foreign domestic helper turned up after her day off with a swollen face, after having paid $280 for unlicensed cosmetic procedures in the Geylang area. The dubious procedures were booked through TikTok. The employer, Tricia Zhou, took to Facebook this week [] The post Domestic helper left with swollen face after a $280 cosmetic job in Geylang open space appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

SINGAPORE: A fight erupted in broad daylight near the entrance of Peoples Park Complex in Chinatown on Sunday (May 12), around 2:45 p.m. Photos and videos taken by eyewitnesses have since been circulating widely online. Footage from the scene shows a chaotic scuffle involving several men. One man, visibly dishevelled, was seen lying on the [] The post Man wets his pants, suffers bad crash after tussle breaks out at People's Park Complex appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean who has been without a job for five months now asked in a Reddit thread how much a person needs in order to survive in Singapore. They added that theyve surprised themself because theyve been able to survive on $1,000 a month. Makes me wonder where the rest of my money went [] The post Jobless Singaporean who gets by on $1K/month asks, 'How much do you need to survive in Singapore?' appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

SINGAPORE: A woman in her early 30s took to Reddit to share how dating in Singapore has been quietly heartbreaking for her, as this has been something that has weighed heavily on her heart. U/Internal-Yoghurt7144 wrote in a recent post on r/SingaporeRaw that she rejoined the dating scene lately after pressing the pause button for [] The post 'Dating in your 30s in Singapore is quietly heartbreaking' SG woman laments, even after having 'gone on over 50 dates' ..

SINGAPORE: A total of 72 luxury condos worth S$611.4 million in total were sold in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), up 63.6% compared to the previous quarter and 35.8% higher year-on-year (YoY), EdgeProp Singapore reported, citing Huttons Asias report. Of the 72 units sold, 64 were resale deals and eight were new units [] The post 72 luxury condos sold for S$611.4 million in Q1 2025, more projects to launch in the coming months appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..