Singapore
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worldOver S$2 Million Worth of Drugs Seized at Singapore Checkpoints
Authorities seized over S$2 million worth of drugs including heroin, Ice, and cannabis from two men attempting to smuggle them into Singapore.
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financeSingapore's Rising Power Prices Linked to Qatar Attack
Iran's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility drives up global gas prices, impacting Singapore's electricity costs.
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financeRising Fuel Costs Push Ride-Hailing Fares Higher in Singapore
As fuel prices climb amid Middle East tensions, Singapore's ride-hailing firms implement cost-mitigation measures, leading to higher fares for commuters.
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financeSingapore Electricity Prices Rise Up to 11% Amid Middle East Tensions
Retail electricity plans in Singapore increased by up to 11% as retailers hedge against rising costs due to Middle East conflict.
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financeDBS Banking App Outage Disrupts Digital Services Across Singapore
DBS confirmed widespread digital service disruptions affecting app access, payments, and account visibility. Customers urged to use ATMs, digiBot, or relationship managers while recovery continues.
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cryptoAlgorand Foundation Cuts 25% of Staff Amid Crypto Slump and US Relocation
The Algorand Foundation reduced its workforce by 25% citing macroeconomic uncertainty and crypto market weakness - just months after relocating HQ from Singapore to the US.
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techSingtel Outage Persists for Third Day Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Singtel mobile service disruptions continue for third straight day in Singapore. Over 500 reports Wednesday as IMDA investigates. Not linked to recent cyberattacks.
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financeSingapore COE Premiums Surge Across All Categories to Multi-Month Highs
Certificate of Entitlement premiums rose sharply in Singapore’s latest bidding exercise, with Category A hitting S$111,890 - its highest since October 2025. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow confirms imminent COE categorisation review.