Singapore News in English

March 13, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 13th March, and here’s your Singapore daily news capsule.

Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in new leader's first statement.

Singapore faces a US$27 billion trade deficit with the US, seeking clarification on trade probe.

Expect higher electricity prices in Singapore despite claims of energy security, warns Tan See Leng.

Two Malaysian men suspected of being money mules for scammers taken back to crime scenes.

Some condominiums stress co-funding is vital for replacing aging lifts in Singapore.

Singapore maintains tough stance against drug abuse, with more support for mandatory death penalty.

Chinese woman charged for attempting to bribe an ICA officer at Changi Airport with $100.

Private-hire driver sentenced to six years in jail and five strokes of the cane for meth offenses.

Thailand condemns Hormuz ship strike, demanding an apology from Iran after crew members go missing.

Three former finswimming coaches charged with submitting falsified results for SEA Games selection.

Rapper Hanumankind set to perform in Singapore for the first time on May 13.

Veteran actress Xiang Yun may skip this year's Star Awards due to her son's wedding.

Indonesian government steps up vaccination efforts as measles outbreak spreads to Australia.

Robotic surgery proves effective for complex thoracic case at FV Hospital in Vietnam.

Chronic kidney disease couldn't stop this content creator from pursuing their passion.

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

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