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June 06, 2025

Local production of veggies, seafood fell in 2024, but egg yields grew: Report

Overall, domestic food production made up less than 10% of total demand that year

4 mins

Harvard woes

Singapore unis offer places

1 mins

US Tariffs, Export Controls Not Directed at Singapore, Says Rubio in Meeting with Vivian

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has raised the impact of America's tariffs and export controls with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said these were not directed at Singapore.

2 mins

S'porean Undergrads at Harvard Can Continue Studies in Universities Here

MOE Says Local Unis Ready to Support Those Hit by Trump's Crackdown on Harvard

2 mins

Trump Blocks Visas for New Harvard Foreign Students, Citing National Security

US President Donald Trump on June 4 suspended for an initial six months the entry into the United States of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programmes at Harvard University, amid an escalating dispute with the Ivy League school.

2 mins

Amid trade tensions, Trump says Xi invited him to China during 'very good' phone call

US President Donald Trump said he held a \"very good\" phone call on trade with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on June 5, adding that the two of them invited each other to visit their respective countries.

2 mins

Ownership through a 'shared vision'

He says it'll take time to achieve this vision, will share updates at different milestones

4 mins

Singapore will continue to push for peace in Gaza

Peace in Gaza is not something that can be attained all at once, and the dynamic situation there means any peace achieved will also likely not be perfect.

3 mins

Queues at VEP centres in S'pore, JB after enforcement announcement

Waves of Singapore motorists showed up at Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) application and installation centres in Singapore and Johor Bahru a day after Malaysia announced that enforcement of the VEP will start on July 1.

4 mins

East-West Line probe shows no detail is too minute in rail maintenance

Even the smallest early warning signs of trouble should not be ignored

5 mins

$8.5b in GST collected by S'pore Customs in 2024; rise in tobacco and liquor offences

Singapore Customs collected $8.5 billion in goods and services tax (GST) in 2024, an increase of more than $1 billion from the year before.

2 mins

Plan in place to help local farms produce more, stay financially viable: SFA chief

Govt extending funding support for tech adoption; opening up more land, sea spaces

4 mins

Paid less than unskilled labourers, Kerala community health workers go on strike

Women vital to healthcare in villages, urban wards seek better pay and reduced workload

5 mins

Malaysian entrepreneur under fire over $300k birthday bash for daughter, Il

A Malaysian entrepreneur has come under fire after revealing that she spent RM1 million (S$303,300) to throw a lavish birthday party for her 11-year-old daughter, and apologised for not spending more.

1 mins

Police in Jakarta Slammed Over Arrest of Student Paramedic

University of Indonesia, rights groups condemn alleged use of excessive force at May Day rally

2 mins

China's Sichuan province seeks to offer extended marriage and maternity leave

The health authorities in China's south-western Sichuan province are proposing to extend marriage leave up to 25 days and maternity leave up to 150 days, to help create a \"fertility-friendly society\" that boosts the country's population.

1 mins

Thailand, Cambodia to Hold Joint Border Meeting on June 14

Cambodia and Thailand have scheduled a joint border commission meeting in Cambodia's capital city Phnom Penh on June 14, focusing on the border issues after a recent incident that resulted in the death of a Cambodian soldier.

2 mins

Vietnamese Say No to More Kids Even After Two-Child Limit Scrapped

Rising living costs, changing societal values dampen hopes for baby boom

2 mins

Even 'White Lotus effect' can't revive Thailand's tourism

Thailand's tourism outlook is in such doldrums that even the so-called \"White Lotus effect\" - a temporary boost in Western visitors inspired by the latest Koh Samui-set season of HBO's hit show - has not been enough to offset a slump in arrivals from neighboring countries.

3 mins

Exam reforms rolled out to more Chinese regions ahead of gaokao

China's national college entrance exam, known as gaokao, will take place from June 7 to 10 and feature several new developments, including the roll-out of exam reforms in eight additional provinces, expanded university enrollment and the launch of new academic majors.

2 mins

Trump Bans Citizens of 12 Countries From Traveling to US

He says move is needed to counter 'foreign terrorists'; Afghanistan, Myanmar on list

2 mins

US Military Announces Detention of ISIS Leader

US military officials announced on June 4 the detention of an ISIS leader during international coalition operations in Iraq and Syria that also killed two other operatives.

1 mins

Musk, Republican hardliners step up attacks on Trump's spending Bill

Hardline conservative Republicans in the US Senate and billionaire Elon Musk showed no sign of softening opposition to US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending Bill on June 4, as they pushed for deeper reductions in government outlays.

3 mins

Lee Jae-myung names nominees for key posts, including PM and top aides

He says loyalty to the people, competence are crucial traits that his picks possess

2 mins

Israeli PM Says Bodies of Two Hostages Retrieved From Gaza

The bodies of two Israeli-Americans killed by Palestinian militants in their Oct 7, 2023 attack and held in Gaza have been returned to Israel, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 5.

2 mins

Hegseth confident Nato members will agree to defence spending hike

Pentagon chief says progress made in getting nations to commit to Trump's target

3 mins

N. Korea pledges 'unconditional support' for Russia's war in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to \"unconditionally support\" Russia in its war in Ukraine, and said he expected Moscow to emerge victorious, Pyongyang's state media said on June 5.

1 mins

Moscow says it'll respond to Kyiv attacks as and when it sees fit

Russia says it will respond to Ukraine's latest attacks as and when its military sees fit, accusing Kyiv of state terrorism and confirming that Russian President Vladimir Putin has told US President Donald Trump that Moscow is obliged to retaliate.

2 mins

Pledge to protect oceans falling short of billions in funds: NGOs

Nations are spending less than 10 per cent of what is needed to meet a global target on marine conservation and must commit more at next week's UN oceans summit, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said on June 5.

2 mins

Indonesia Allowing Nickel Industry Abuses to Go Unchecked: Report

The Indonesian government is allowing environmental damage, including deforestation and violations against indigenous people, to go unchecked around a multibillion-dollar industrial park on a once-pristine eastern island, a report said on June 5.

2 mins

Saudis Use AI, Drones, and Thousands of Cameras to Keep Hajj Pilgrims Safe

Tech Can Spot Abnormal Crowd Movements, Predict Bottlenecks to Prevent Stampedes

3 mins

Thousands pray at Mount Arafat during Hajj peak

Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on June 5 during the high point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day.

2 mins

No Fixed Pathways to Success as Education System Evolves: Minister

Desmond Lee Urges Students to See the World with Fresh Perspectives, Stay Curious

3 mins

GrabCab to Launch in July With 40 Toyota Prius Taxis for a Start

It will add more models to fleet, including fully electric vehicle some time in 2025

3 mins

Mental health charity celebrates resilience, creativity of older adults

When she lost her beloved chihuahua in 2019, Ms Padmini Naidu suffered from anxiety and depression.

2 mins

New mentoring programme for youth to develop solutions to social issues

Under a new mentoring programme, young people in Singapore are encouraged to come up with solutions to social issues such as climate change and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs.

3 mins

Man charged over bomb threat made on plane leaving S'pore

A man who allegedly made a bomb threat while on a plane that was departing Singapore for Abu Dhabi was charged on June 5.

1 mins

Ex-IPP director Goh Jin Hian wins appeal; court says firm failed to prove his breach caused losses

The Appellate Division of the High Court has found Goh Jin Hian, a former director of insolvent marine fuel supplier Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP), is not liable to pay US$146 million (S$187.9 million) plus interest in compensation for losses suffered by the firm.

4 mins

Woman Accused of Giving False Address During Primary 1 Registration

She allegedly lied about where she lived in order to enroll her daughter in a primary school

2 mins

3 weeks' jail for married couple who smuggled dogs from Malaysia

A married couple who smuggled a Pomeranian and a dachshund across the Causeway for a quick buck have been jailed.

2 mins

Singapore shares edge up on hopes of US and EU rate cuts

• Investors shrug off news of tepid local retail sales in April • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding top STI gainer, rising 4.5% • Regional bourses end mixed, taking cue from Wall Street

1 mins

Plunge in power rates helps Chinese factories

A crash in Chinese coal prices and a flood of clean energy are cutting power rates in major industrial hubs, easing pressure on some of the factories caught in the crossfire of trade hostilities with the US.

2 mins

Chipmaker STMicro expects to shed 5,000 jobs in next 3 years

STMicroelectronics expects 5,000 staff to leave the company in the next three years, including 2,800 job cuts announced earlier in 2025, its chief executive Jean-Marc Chery said on June 4.

1 mins

Petronas to Cut 10% of Workforce After Slump in Profits

Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) will cut about 10 percent of its workforce in a firm-wide restructuring as the company looks to reduce costs due to falling crude prices and market volatility that has impacted its profits.

1 mins

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over two years in new restructuring plan

Procter & Gamble (P&G) said on June 5 it would cut 7,000 jobs, or about 6 per cent of its total workforce, over the next two years, as the Tide detergent maker navigates uneven demand due to tariff uncertainty.

1 mins

Ship carrying EVs abandoned in Pacific after catching fire

A ship carrying about 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after catching fire on June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles (EVs).

2 mins

US Trimming Its Collection of Consumer Price Data

Move raises questions about reliability of federal economic statistics under Trump

1 mins

S'pore operator of first foreign-owned hospital in China eyes medical tourists

A Singapore hospital operator wants more international patients to seek treatment at its new medical centre in China, as foreign healthcare providers eye medical tourism as a new growth area in the world's No. 2 economy.

2 mins

Zoo animals, vaccines and more

Sats powers Paris air cargo hub at Charles de Gaulle

4 mins

Firms should stay the course on sustainability despite policy shifts: HSBC

Transitioning to a more sustainable future is a long-term journey, and companies in the region must stay the course despite shifting policies and sentiment, said HSBC's chief sustainability officer Julian Wentzel.

3 mins

Singapore retail sales post 0.3% increase in April, extending growth

Weaker labour market conditions could dampen household spending and retail sales

2 mins

Cracking the wall' between AI and medicine

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise healthcare, but that doesn't mean you should rush headlong into it, says physician-scientist-innovator Wong Tien Yin.

6 mins

Whose Side Is The US On? Doubts Strain Alliances

Military solidarity and trade wars don't mix.

5 mins

Why Is India Talking to the Taliban?

The militant group's reintegration into regional politics was inevitable. New Delhi's move should be welcomed by the West.

3 mins

Give More Thought to Lowering Singapore's Voting Age to 18

The recent election saw a divergence in inter-generational satisfaction in electoral outcomes. A bigger voice for youth can narrow the satisfaction gap.

4 mins

Tips to Combat the 'Birthday Blues' as the Next Milestone Age Nears

Milestone birthdays often prompt people to re-evaluate the sense of meaning in their life.

4 mins

$52k clinic • Investor interests shouldn't distort healthcare landscape

I was dismayed – like Health Minister Ong Ye Kung – to read about the $52,000 monthly bid for a clinic space. (Ong Ye Kung ‘dismayed’ at $52k bid to rent Tampines HDB clinic, June 4)

1 mins

Global Stage: Do More So That Singaporeans Can Step Up

I refer to the article \"Young Singaporeans must think beyond our shores\" (June 3). It cited TikTok chief executive officer Chew Shou Zi and Sun Life Canada president Jessica Tan. They have indeed flown our flag high with their achievements.

1 mins

Safety: Move heavy vehicle parking in Teck Whye neighbourhood

Teck Whye is a well-established neighbourhood with many older residents who appreciate a quiet and safe environment for healthy living.

1 mins

Helpline•NurseFirst partnership with clinics needs careful study

We thank Dr Desmond Wai for his suggestions in his letter \"Forum: Make NurseFirst helpline more seamless by tapping primary care networks\" (June 2).

1 mins

Letter of the day Don't let smaller clinics get priced out of areas with high traffic

The recent record-setting rental bid of $52,000 per month for a Tampines HDB clinic highlights an unsettling reality: healthcare access in Singapore is being shaped by property market forces (Co-owner of firm behind record $52k bid to rent Tampines HDB clinic says location justifies cost, June 4).

1 mins

The Wild Goal All Set To Score

Storm Titan remains unbeaten in three trials, looks a handy sort for Richard Lim

3 mins

Dave The King not about to abdicate

June 7 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis

3 mins

Coolmore Banks On Delacroix At Epsom

Trainer O'Brien, however, does not rule out The Lion In Winter in his bid for 11th Derby

3 mins

Asiad to Have Floating Village

Accommodation for Aichi-Nagoya Games includes a cruise liner, shipping containers

2 mins

Pistorius a triathlete 12 years after killing partner

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius was spotted taking part in a triathlon last weekend in the coastal city of Durban, 12 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that drew worldwide attention.

2 mins

McIlroy's media silence driven by driver ban leak

US Masters champion Rory McIlroy has explained his media silence during the PGA Championship, admitting that he was unhappy at the way news of his driver disqualification was leaked.

2 mins

Rapid Hobson Excited for World Championships in Singapore

Luke Hobson clocked a blistering 1min 43.73sec to win the 200m freestyle on June 4 at the United States Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana, sending a signal before the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

2 mins

Djokovic hopes to match Sinner physically

Novak Djokovic said beating Alexander Zverev on June 4 was a \"testament\" to his ability to compete at the highest level, as the 38-year-old reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros to inch closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title.

2 mins

Job Not Done For Proud Sabalenka

Belarusian sees off her 'toughest opponent' Swiatek to reach 3rd consecutive Major final

3 mins

Guardiola puts 'nice' spin on City's trophyless season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his team's first trophyless campaign since 2017 as a season of growth and reflection, dismissing notions of failure and suggesting it may have been a greater achievement than a previous title win.

2 mins

Thunder Coach Expects Very Tall Challenge

Daigneault wary of Indiana's pace, but OKC can rely on their all-for-one mentality

3 mins

Delap excited by Chelsea's trajectory

Chelsea beat off competition from their English Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich Town on June 4 for a reported fee of £30 million (S$52.3 million).

2 mins

Donnarumma feels for his Inter 'brothers'

Gianluigi Donnarumma found it difficult to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win over Inter Milan with so many Italian teammates on the other side, the Italy goalkeeper and captain said on June 4.

2 mins

Hungry Ronaldo hands Germany 'deserved defeat'

Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has praised Cristiano Ronaldo's \"hunger\" for the game, after the 40-year-old striker continued to defy the years with a 68th-minute winner which booked a spot in the Nations League final on June 8.

2 mins

Vinicius Key For Brazil, Says Ancelotti

Attacker has underachieved for the Selecao but shone at Real under new national coach

2 mins

Socceroos 'grind it out', almost through to World Cup

Left-back Aziz Behich scored a last-minute winner, as Australia moved to the brink of qualification for the 2026 World Cup Finals with a 1-0 win over Japan in Perth on June 5.

3 mins

Ikhsan's Double Boosts Confidence

3-1 win over Maldives is Singapore's first in 7 games but Ogura annoyed with last 30min

3 mins

Food For Thought

Recent events involving Uniqlo and Singapore creators have raised questions around shared culture and originality, but experts say it is the expression and not the subject that matters

9 mins

Seoul's Bukchon emerges as new shopping hot spot for global tourists

Nestled between the historical grandeur of the main palace Gyeongbokgung and the winding alleys of traditional hanok, Bukchon is being transformed from a heritage enclave into one of Seoul's most dynamic shopping destinations, particularly for international travelers.

2 mins

The New Guard of SPF

New sunscreens from beauty brands have hit or will be hitting Singapore's market - here is a look at some of them

3 mins

Nintendo Switch 2 Launches Globally, Shortages Expected

Nintendo's Switch 2 launched on June 5 and is widely expected to be in short supply globally amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device.

2 mins

Singer Jessie J reveals breast cancer diagnosis

English pop singer Jessie J (right) took to Instagram on June 4 to reveal that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, and that she will undergo surgery after her scheduled performance at London music festival Capital's Summertime Ball on June 15.

1 mins

Chinese Singer Diamond Zhang to Hold Singapore Concert in August

Chinese singer Diamond Zhang is set to sparkle here for the first time.

1 mins

Airbnb Experiences Themed After K-Pop Boy Band Seventeen to Be Rolled Out in Major Cities

In short-term lodging, experience could matter just as much or more than the spaces themselves, which is why a collaboration with a K-pop boy band such as Seventeen is beneficial, said Airbnb co-founder and chief executive Brian Chesky.

1 mins

A-ha frontman Morten Harket has Parkinson's disease

Morten Harket, the lead singer of Norwegian pop band A-ha, whose single \"Take On Me\" (1985) remains one of the most popular songs from the 1980s, said on June 4 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

2 mins

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