Singapore News in English

February 16, 2026

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

PM Wong unveils a $155 billion budget with a nationwide AI push and more support for families.

Ramadan bazaar kicks off in Geylang Serai with a vibrant Hari Raya light-up.

Three teenagers stabbed in Osaka entertainment district, leaving one dead and two injured.

Elderly Singaporean man with mild dementia found in Kuala Lumpur after an eight-day search.

Budget 2026 sees smokers facing a 20% tax hike on tobacco products starting February 12.

China's Wang Yi meets Canada’s foreign minister at the Munich forum, seeking better ties.

Elderly uncle moved to tears as Tadika kids visit him for Chinese New Year celebrations.

Samsung launches The Movingstyle portable touchscreen display in Singapore, enhancing tech options.

503 new tuberculosis cases reported in Malaysia amid ongoing health concerns.

Lunar eclipse to coincide with the Lantern Festival, promising a spectacular night sky.

Real Madrid dominates Real Sociedad with a 4-1 victory in their latest match analysis.

Feeling free in water, a 10-year-old boy with spinal muscular atrophy learns to defy limits.

China summons Alibaba and other platforms over pricing practices amid regulatory scrutiny.

Savvy Hongkongers book nine-day Lunar New Year breaks for festive trips across Asia.

Tampines residents woken up by traffic noise in the wee hours, calling for action.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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