Singapore News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th March, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.

Iran apologises to Gulf nations, but conflict continues to escalate in the region.

Three Chinese passengers caught with over 300 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Changi Airport.

Singapore's fiscal prudence praised as a buffer amid global economic turmoil, says Indranee Rajah.

New law in Singapore imposes stiffer penalties for selling and using vapes to protect youth.

Proposed measures to assist ageing condos welcomed, but funding and implementation remain concerns.

China vows to safeguard jobs and boost hiring as artificial intelligence reshapes the labour market.

Police appeal for information on a 66-year-old man last seen in Ang Mo Kio.

Activist Han Hui Hui’s children taken to hospital for safety, according to authorities.

Second Malaysian arrested in Singapore over scams involving cash and valuables within two days.

Xi Jinping criticises disloyal military officials following an unprecedented purge in the ranks.

Over 40 Singaporean students in the Middle East choose to stay despite escalating regional conflict.

SIA and Scoot extend flight cancellations to the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Singapore's five-cent coin faces decline in use and acceptance, with possible withdrawal being considered.

AI gender gap raises concerns as women may be left behind in Singapore’s tech advancements.

Room-temperature quantum device could revolutionise future communications, say scientists.

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