Singapore News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th January, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland as Trump eyes the island for the US.

Hwa Chong Institution revises bento meal recipes after feedback about food quality.

Andy Robertson hints at leaving Liverpool in 2026, despite wanting to stay.

Singapore adoption agencies to verify baby origins amid Indonesia trafficking concerns.

Esports, chess, and bridge officially recognized as sports after parliamentary approval.

Man sentenced to 13 weeks in jail for choking and pushing elderly man in nursing home.

Total Defence 2026 exercise to simulate power outages and app disruptions for communities.

Fatal crane failures in Thailand linked to the same firm, prompting government action.

Malaysia plans to double salary threshold for executive expats to nearly $5,000 monthly.

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries over public assistance concerns.

South Korea stocks reach record highs as the central bank maintains interest rates.

LTA awards S$326 million contract for Downtown Line extension tunnel construction.

Government finalizing details on low-cost retirement investment scheme for citizens.

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley spotted in Singapore’s Chinatown during the holidays.

Singapore to face defending champions Vietnam in the upcoming ASEAN football championship.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!