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Perhaps not for Gen Z, STâs Clara Lock writes, but more so remains integral to the âcoolâ card coveted by those of her generation â one that came of age in a time that celebrated binge drinking, and accorded grudging respect for being able to down shots with abandon and power through a hangover the next day at work or school.Following a family health scare, this writer tells ST why she has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April â and what it means to her to drink less.ST PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CLARA LOCK"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Subscriber picks of the day","datePublished":"2026-09-21T19:30:25+08:00","articleBody":"Welcome (back) to ST Live. Today, as we dream of clearer skies, we bring you a selection of longer reads for those thinking about how to spend their annual leave.The road less travelled. Most people who visit Flores head straight to the port town of Labuan Bajo, the gateway to Komodo National Park. However, few visitors venture to the rest of Flores, where white sands and crystalline waters give way to the islandâs lush, green and far more remote interior. Too many tourists? Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand, even while the cities they serve struggle to contain the flood of visitors with tourist taxes, short-term rental bans and carbon-reduction initiatives. What to expect when travelling while expecting. It can often be difficult to anticipate how travelling â even in less extreme conditions â could affect a pregnancy. Thankfully, doing some research and simple preparation and getting advice from your doctor can make things go smoother. Prompting your way to better holidays. Chatbots may still be a long way from replacing old-school travel planning techniques, but they can create far better results than most of us realise. The problem: Weâre not helping them enough.For the latest news, download the ST app on your iOS or Android devices."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"AI alert system over national security concerns being discussed between US, China","datePublished":"2026-09-21T19:20:17+08:00","articleBody":"US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York on Sunday with the American side proposing a new AI safety-notification mechanism for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider at their summit this week.Bessent told reporters the two sides discussed setting up a new US-China dialogue on AI, emphasising national security concerns with a notification system for common goals and common threats that would cover AI-related incidents that rise to a national security level.âWe think that, just like with any cross-border activity, that moving from opaque to more transparency between the No. 1 and the No. 2 AI powers in the world is very important,â Bessent said at the conclusion of the talks.US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are due to meet on Thursday in Washington. Both sides are looking to ease tensions on trade, technology and other strategic concerns.READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Watch | Car crashes through mall entrance in Hebei, China","datePublished":"2026-09-21T19:14:29+08:00","articleBody":" View this post on Instagram "},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"41 rare Chinese artefacts to make Singapore debut in four classic novels showcase","datePublished":"2026-09-21T19:05:48+08:00","articleBody":"Forty-one rare historical artefacts that have never been exhibited outside China will make their way to Singapore for an upcoming showcase later this year.Among the items on loan from the National Library of China are two cultural relics that China has classified as its highest grade for national heritage objects, based on factors such as rarity and significance.They will be part of an exhibition on the four great Chinese classic novels â Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margin and Journey to the West â that will open at the National Library Singapore in December 2026.Among the rare artefacts is an edition of Water Margin containing commentary from renowned Ming Dynasty philosopher, literary critic and historian Li Zhuowu, as well as a handwritten manuscript of Dream of the Red Chamber dating back to 1759. READ MORE HEREPHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"New air traffic control failure delays flights at British airports, no SIA flights affected","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:49:25+08:00","articleBody":"Flights at several British airports were delayed today owing to an air traffic control failure, Britainâs National Air Traffic Services said, less than two weeks after a separate issue halted flights across the country.These include Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast airports, as well as Londonâs Gatwick and City Airports.In response to queries from ST, a Singapore Airlines spokesperson said today that none of its flights are affected.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: EPA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Interactive | What happens inside a babyâs brain when looking at screens?","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:40:18+08:00","articleBody":"Ever wondered how ambient devices shape early cognitive growth? Could a parentâs passive screen consumption be subtly altering a young childâs development?Researchers from NUS Medicine and A*STAR delve into âtechnoferenceâ â a term capturing how digital devices disrupt vital face-to-face moments during a childâs foun
95dational years. Experts investigate how this background noise influences personal connections, exploring whether constant screen presence hinders early developmental milestones.ST breaks down key findings from the report in our latest interactive feature.ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Story spotlight","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:30:06+08:00","articleBody":"Thai pageant director insists 6 nations, including Sâpore, remain eligible for Miss Universe 2026What happens inside a babyâs brain when looking at screens? Sâpore study shows the impactMalaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM NajibStay updated with the day's headlines. Join STâs WhatsApp channel."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:14:37+08:00","articleBody":"Thai womenâs badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, AFP reported, citing testers.The 19-year-old returned a positive sample for the banned substance furosemide and has been provisionally suspended, the International Testing Agency said.The teenager, who is ranked 18th in the world and regarded as a rising star back home, had been due to face China on Tuesday in the team event, said AFP.More to come.PHOTO: A.
95LUO1212/INSTAGRAM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Expect thundery showers over many areas tomorrow afternoon: NEA","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:09:19+08:00","articleBody":"Light rain clearing in the evening, cloudy thereafter. For tomorrow, thundery showers over many areas in the afternoon. Issued 5pm.â National Environment Agency (@NEAsg) September 21, 2026 "},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Seized luxury goods fetch over $1.1m, days after no bids for money laundering-linked properties","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:03:05+08:00","articleBody":"They may have been owned by individuals linked to the $3 billion money laundering case, but shoppers were quick to grab luxury handbags and jewellery at the auction of assets seized by authorities.There were no bargains. A Chrome Hearts diamond double cross pendant necklace, which was estimated at between $1,000 and S$1,500, sold for $11,000 with 37 bids.In total, bidders paid more than $1.1 million for all 337 lots, including a rare Christian Dior mini handbag with crocodile skin featuring a matte gradient white and grey Himalayan finish.The sale was part of the first tranche of auctions for handbags, jewellery and watches. Online bidding started on Sept 7 at 10am in Singapore, and closed at 4pm on Sept 20.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as PBOC eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit","datePublished":"2026-09-21T18:00:32+08:00","articleBody":"Chinaâs yuan strengthened to more than a 3½ -year high against the US dollar today as the Peopleâs Bank of China softened its curb on currency appreciation ahead of the meeting this week between the leaders of China and the US.The yuan strengthened to a high of 6.6950 per US dollar, the strongest level since Jan 16, 2023. It finished the domestic session at 6.6955 per US dollar, its strongest such close since June 30, 2022.READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Watch | New 24-hour FairPrice supermarket in Pasir Ris gives residents traditional wet market experience","datePublished":"2026-09-21T17:51:00+08:00","articleBody":"Pasir Ris residents now can get their fresh fish, vegetables and fruit at a new 24-hour FairPrice supermarket that aims to give shoppers a traditional wet market experience with fresh fish counters and personalised service."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Today in Pictures, Sept 18","datePublished":"2026-09-21T17:30:06+08:00","articleBody":"Tiffany Teo winning a mixed martial arts semi-final bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya, the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Watch | Whatâs faster â standing still or walking on the escalator? ","datePublished":"2026-09-21T17:15:05+08:00","articleBody":" "},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"28 trains and 14 countries: Singaporean makes 21,445km journey home from Scotland by rail","datePublished":"2026-09-21T17:05:27+08:00","articleBody":"While most would simply hop on a flight to Singapore, Nicholas Chua chose to take the long way home from his exchange programme at The University of Edinburgh â a 46-day, 21,445km train journey spanning 14 countries. From train cancellations between London and Brussels, to being interrogated at the Russian border, and enduring a gruelling five-hour train journey in Third Class on the Trans Siberian Railway, Chuaâs unorthodox adventure was far from smooth-sailing.Nevertheless, the 25-year-old says the challenge is what makes the journey interesting. âIâm happy with how far Iâve come. Iâm no longer dreaming about things that I could do, but Iâm actually doing things,â he said.PHOTOS: COURTESY OF NICHOLAS CHUA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Watch | Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan","datePublished":"2026-09-21T16:50:05+08:00","articleBody":"As the powerful Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo, torrential rain and strong winds have battered Japan, flooding roads and disrupting rail and air travel.#éåã¬ã¼ãä¸ã#è»æ°´æ²¡ï¼#大çº4ä¸ç®ãããã#éåé§
ãçéã¯ã#éè¡æ¢ããè¿åãã¦ãã ãã#éåæ¶é²å£ãæ´»åä¸ã#䏿å¸è°ãæä¾ pic.twitter.com/rri9kCIALYâ å è¤ã²ã§ã(éåå¸è°ä¼è°å¡) (@Kato_Hideko) September 21, 2026However, some social media users have found a silver lining in the storm clouds, with one dancing in the rain to the song Rain On Me by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.@4rllnxq å°é¢¨ãã¦ããã¯ãããããªã#å°é¢¨25å· #fyp #dance #rainonme #女æ¨ã¦ã ⬠Rain On Me - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Multiple bus services delayed due to accident along TPE","datePublished":"2026-09-21T16:42:30+08:00","articleBody":"PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM MYTRANSPORT.SG"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Najib yet to settle $15.6m fine for house arrest pardon","datePublished":"2026-09-21T16:40:08+08:00","articleBody":"Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has not paid the fine of RM50 million (S$15.6 million), a condition for serving the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest, Bernama reported.The news outlet cited Malaysia Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar as saying on Monday that the fine must be paid at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar's Office, as the case was filed and heard there.Najib, 73, has been serving his sentence in Kajang Prison since Aug 23, 2022, following his conviction over misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International, a former company under 1MDB.He was granted a conditional pardon on Sept 18 by the King of Malaysia, allowing him to serve the rest of his six-year sentence under house arrest.PHOTO: EPA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"What goes on inside the new sorting facility for used bottles and cans","datePublished":"2026-09-21T16:35:07+08:00","articleBody":"The Beverage Container Return Schemeâs Counting and Sorting Facility was officially opened today. Operational since August 2026, it receives cans and bottles from reverse vending machines across Singapore. ST journeys through the process of recycling used drink containers â from collection to sorting.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"New Tuas sorting facility collects 27.5m bottles and cans for recycling in under 2 months","datePublished":"2026-09-21T16:05:16+08:00","articleBody":"The BCRSâ Counting and Sorting Facility at Tuas, which was officially launched on Sept 21, started operating in August.Between August and Sept 13, the solar-powered facility by waste collector Cora Environment and the schemeâs operator BCRS Ltd has collected around 27.5 million used bottles and cans â five times more than before.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: JASON QUAH"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Scoot retimes flights as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Tokyo","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:50:09+08:00","articleBody":"Due to adverse weather conditions resulting from Typhoon Dujuan, the following Scoot flights have been retimed:TR874 operating from Singapore to Taipei on Sept 21 at 9.30am, was retimed to depart on Sept 21 at 8.45pm.TR874 operating from Taipei to Tokyo (Narita) on Sept 21 at 3.30pm, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 2.30am.TR875 operating from Tokyo (Narita) to Taipei on Sept 21 at 9.15pm, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 8.15am.TR875 operating from Taipei to Singapore on Sept 22 at 12.55am, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 10.55am.\"We have reached out to affected customers via their contact details provided, to inform them of the changes to their flights,\" Scoot said today in response to ST queries.\"Affected customers were provided the option to rebook their flights or a request for a full refund should they choose not to continue with their travel.\" For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, customers have been advised to contact their travel agent or purchasing airline directly for assistance.Scoot ap
95ologised to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused. \"The safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation with Typhoon Dujuan and adjust our flight schedules as necessary,\" said Scoot.Singapore Airlines (SIA) told ST that it \"does not have any flight cancellation resulting from Typhoon Dujuan\".Typhoon Dujuan will make a close approach to Tokyo today, threatening Japanâs capital city and surrounding areas with torrential rain and strong winds, while disrupting rail and air travel.At least 260 domestic flights and 15 international flights have been canceled today, after heavy rain disrupted train operations on Sunday.The typhoon comes amid a year of extreme weather events around the world, with unusually intense rainfall, flooding and tropical cyclones affecting regions from East Asia to North America and Europe."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"For subscribers | Tech round-up","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:44:27+08:00","articleBody":""},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:34:26+08:00","articleBody":"Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, sources familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial demand.The slowdown was mainly triggered by a volatile start for shares in Unitree Robotics, a maker of humanoid and quadruped robots, they said. The stock soared more than fivefold in its Shanghai debut in August and has slumped 55 per cent from its peak.Regulators have used informal âwindow guidanceâ to hold back some humanoid-robot listings, said the sources, who requested anonymity while discussing the matter due to the sensitivity of the topic.One of them said humanoid IPOs had effectively been frozen for now, while another said there was no formal ban, describing the move as a sector-specific slowdown.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Coronerâs inquiry into 2025 fatal Hougang fire | HDB made aware of the family's hoarding issues in 2024","datePublished":"2026-09-21T12:54:24+08:00","articleBody":"A coronerâs inquiry into the deaths of a married couple and their 18-year-old daughter opened on Sept 21.Lee Choon Geak, 62, his wife Seow Siew Choo, 56, and Grace Lee, 18, died in a fire on Jan 9, 2025, in their third-floor unit of Block 971, Hougang Street 91.The blaze originated from a wall socket in the master bedroom. Residents made around 20 calls to the authorities at around 12.40pm as thick, black smoke surrounded the unit.Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Faizal Mazlan of the Singapore Civil Defence Force testified that firefighters faced significant difficulty opening the main door due to a large accumulation of items in the unit.Firefighters had to move items aside to create a path to enter the home.Inspector Melvin Lim of the Singapore Police Force testified that the Housing Board (HDB) was made aware of the family's hoarding issues on Feb 7, 2024.It was not mentioned in court who alerted HDB about the hoarding.On Feb 8, 2024, HDB officers tried to speak to the family but were refused entry.HDB officers tried again in September and December that year but were unsuccessful.A month later, the family members were dead.On the day of the fire, Lee was found seated and unresponsive near the door of one of the bedrooms, and he had died from smoke inhalation.Seow was found on the bed, while their daughter was buried under debris in that same bedroom.The officers said Seow's cause of death was unascertained, while the daughter died from asphyxia.State Coroner Adam Nakhoda adjourned the hearing to Oct 12 for a forensic pathologist to explain in better detail the cause of death of both women.The coroner extended his condolences to Seow's two sisters, who attended the hearing. READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Interactive | Nepalâs towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:24:07+08:00","articleBody":"Situated at the confluence of the Trishuli and Tadi rivers in central Nepal, the picturesque town of Devighat was a pilgrimage site known for its temple fairs and cultural festivals.Now it sits in devastation, more than half of its colourful houses washed away by a massive flood triggered by the collapse of an ice shelf.As international aid trickles in and some semblance of normality returns after catastrophic flooding, STâs Rohini Mohan and Debarshi Dasgupta hear from communities in Nepal facing a daunting path forward â they must not only build back better, but also in safer places.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"A decade after Indonesiaâs worst fires, the haze is back. Why does the problem still persist?","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:04:34+08:00","articleBody":"At the height of the 2015 haze crisis, then President Joko Widodo promised that Indonesia would solve the haze problem within three years.While some of the measures introduced after 2015 â from tougher enforcement to peatland restoration and earlier detection â have helped reduce the extent of burning, the destructive 2026 fire season exposes how these reforms remain vulnerable. The consequences are already being felt. Health Ministry data showed 113,336 wildfire-related respiratory infections across seven affected provinces as at Sept 9, more than double the 50,891 recorded on Sept 1. Some 12.5 million people had been exposed to haze.ST takes to the ground to investigate why Indonesiaâs forest-burning problem still persists. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR"}
95,{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Australia to seek UN security council seat from 2029","datePublished":"2026-09-21T15:14:09+08:00","articleBody":"Australia will bid to join the United Nations Security Council from 2029, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today, as he launched a campaign to secure one of the two non-permanent seats available to its bloc.Albanese said Australia, whose last two-year term on the council ended in 2014, would have an opportunity to play a key role in shaping global responses to issues that matter to Australians if elected to the Security Council.Rapid developments in AI and the effects of climate change will be among the worldâs top challenges by the end of this decade, making it in Australiaâs national interest to be involved in the UN Security Council, Albanese said.The UN Security Council has 10 non-permanent members, with five elected each year. Finland is the other nominee, alongside Australia, for the 2029-30 seat from the Western European and Others Group. The Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American and Caribbean groups will also put forward their nominees.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: EPA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:50:09+08:00","articleBody":"Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday at the age of 27, Reuters reported.According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the former model died in a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death has not been disclosed.Gerber, who was the eldest child of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and brother of model Kaia Gerber, had previously spoken of his mental health and long-term addiction struggles.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM PRESLEYGERBER/INSTAGRAM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Recalcitrant offender, 21, handed 14-year jail term and 15 strokes of the cane","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:02:05+08:00","articleBody":"A 21-year-old recalcitrant offender has been sentenced to 14 yearsâ jail and 15 strokes of the cane over a string of offences, including sexual assault of young girls.The man committed the offences when he was between 15 and 17 years old, and his victims were between the ages of 13 and 16.Prosecutors said the accused committed these offences while on station and court bail, and eventually went on to commit violent crimes such as rioting and voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.The man pleaded guilty on Sept 21 to charges including sexual assault involving penetration, outrage of modesty, aggravated outrage of modesty, statutory rape, rioting, and causing hurt by dangerous weapons. He pleaded guilty to nine charges in total, with the court taking 29 other charges into consideration for sentencing.READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Heavy rain expected over the southern, western and central areas of Singapore until 3.45pm: PUB","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:54:26+08:00","articleBody":"Heavy rain expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore from 14:50 hours to 15:45 hours. [Issued by NEA, 14:46 hours]â PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency (@PUBsingapore) September 21, 2026"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Metaâs Facebook, Instagram recover after brief outage","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:50:25+08:00","articleBody":"Metaâs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram recovered after a brief outage disrupted service for thousands of users in the US on Sept 20, according to Downdetector.The disruption began around 8.55pm ET (8.55am on Sept 21 Singapore time) and peaked at more than 17,000 reports of outages on Facebook and more than 5,000 reports on Instagram, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources.Reports of outages had fallen sharply by about 10pm ET, indicating the services had largely recovered.READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"2-year-old Sâpore boy is one of estimated 400 in world with disease caused by single altered gene","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:43:36+08:00","articleBody":"During Tizane Wooâs 20-week prenatal scan, her doctor noticed something was not right with her child, Teyden Hamilton Ho.âThey told us that his head was smaller than average. The circumference of his hindbrain (cerebellum) was too small,â said the 26-year-old housewife.When Teyden was 15 months old, he was diagnosed with Zhu-Tokita-Takenouchi-Kim (ZTTK) syndrome after blood samples from all three of them were sent to the US for testing.Broadly speaking, it affects brain development. Though there are no exact figures, it is believed that there are only about 400 people in the world with the disease. READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"For subscribers | Singaporean woman detained in Batam over smuggling Kpods","datePublished":"2026-09-21T13:51:52+08:00","articleBody":"A Singaporean woman has been detained in Batam for attempting to smuggle 40 vape cartridges containing etomidate, or Kpods, reported The Jakarta Post.Officers from the Batam Customs and Excise Office detained the woman when she arrived at 10pm on Sept 3 at the cityâs Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Batu Ampar district aboard the last ferry from Singapore.The Batam Customs Officeâs enforcement and investigation head, Lucky Tamo, said officers became suspicious about the woman due to her awkward gait.âUpon further investigation, we found the (illicit goods) concealed in her
95crotch,â Lucky said on Thursday, during a public event at the Batam, Rempang and Galang Police headquarters in Batam to destroy seized drugs.During interrogation, the woman said the contraband was intended only for personal consumption while she was in Batam, The Jakarta Post reported.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Heavy rain expected over the north and west until 3pm: PUB","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:31:59+08:00","articleBody":"Heavy rain expected over northern and western areas of Singapore from 14:15 hours to 15:00 hours. [Issued by NEA, 14:02 hours]â PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency (@PUBsingapore) September 21, 2026"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Beyond Botox: S. Koreaâs traditional medicine gains ground among tourists, including Sâporeans","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:20:09+08:00","articleBody":"Medical tourism in South Korea surged to a record high in 2025, with the number of foreign patients surpassing two million for the first time â an increase of nearly 72 per cent from 2024.While dermatology remains the most sought-after medical service by far, with plastic surgery coming in second, Korean medical practitioners have seen rapid growth in the demand for traditional Korean medicine.The number of foreign patients seeking traditional Korean medical services increased more than tenfold, from more than 2,500 in 2021 to over 37,000 in 2025, according to South Koreaâs Ministry of Health and Welfare.Singaporeans were among the top six nationalities seeking such treatments, after patients from Japan, China, the US, Russia and Mongolia.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: WENDY TEO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Sâporeâs Tedd Chan sets 50m backstroke national record, qualifies for final in Asian Games debut","datePublished":"2026-09-21T14:12:45+08:00","articleBody":"Teenager Tedd Chan swam his way to a stunning Asian Games debut by clocking a new national record time of 24.97sec in the menâs 50m backstroke heats to qualify for the final today.The 16-year-old became the first Singaporean to go under 25 seconds in the event, beating the previous longstanding national mark of 25.13, which was set by Quah Zheng Wen at the 2015 FINA World Cup in Moscow.Later today, he will be chasing history, as no Singaporean has won an Asiad 50m backstroke medal since the event was introduced in the 2006 edition.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: SPEXSG/ANDY CHUA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Doing more with less: A Singaporean surgeonâs lessons from a hospital between two Sudans","datePublished":"2026-09-21T13:43:29+08:00","articleBody":"Singaporean surgeon Tang Jun Han, who was based in a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan, would occasionally see a truck pass by, carrying young men â sometimes boys â armed with AK-47s.It was an unremarkable sight to everyone but him, one of two general surgeons in a project by Doctors Without Borders there.Between April and June, his team performed 1,170 operations â with more than 20 cases on some days â covering a broad swathe of cases ranging from violence-related injuries to burns and infected wounds.âIf I could tell colleagues and aspiring humanitarian surgeons one thing, it would be not to romanticise the work, but also not to be discouraged by that reality,â said Tang.âIn difficult places, hope is not something you wait to feel. It is a choice made each day to keep showing up and doing the next right thing for the patient, even when the odds are poor.âPHOTOS: COURTESY OF TANG JUN HAN"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"New rules on public buses, bus interchanges from Sept 23; placing feet on seats could result in fines","datePublished":"2026-09-21T12:16:32+08:00","articleBody":"From Sept 23, the Land Transport Authority will introduce new rules to âencourage positive commuter conductâ on public buses and at bus interchanges and terminals.As a result, those causing a nuisance or engaging in disruptive behaviour will be considered to have committed offences.These include playing audio loudly or placing their feet on seats, with the maximum penalty for such offences being $500. More serious offences that cause danger to other commuters could result in a fine of $5,000.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: STOMP"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"askST Jobs | My boss wants to be involved in everything I do. Am I being micromanaged?","datePublished":"2026-09-21T13:30:11+08
95:00","articleBody":"There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a âhelicopter parentâ over them.Employees should look at what their boss is actually doing and how the behaviour is affecting them, says counselling psychologist Padma Jairam.Some signs of micromanagement include having to provide excessive updates, needing a managerâs approval for even small and routine decisions, and having work repeatedly rewritten or heavily edited without a clear explanation.Micromanagers may also focus excessively on how work is done rather than the outcome.For more advice on navigating workplace challenges, sign up for STâs Headstart newsletter.ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Powerful typhoon threatens Tokyo with rains, winds as flights are hit","datePublished":"2026-09-21T13:20:16+08:00","articleBody":"A powerful typhoon will make a close approach to Tokyo today, threatening Japanâs capital city and surrounding areas with torrential rain and strong winds, while disrupting rail and air travel.At least 260 domestic flights and 15 international flights have been canceled today, after heavy rain disrupted train operations on Sunday.Typhoon Dujuan comes amid a year of extreme weather events around the world, with unusually intense rainfall, flooding and tropical cyclones affecting regions from East Asia to North America and Europe.READ MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"When condo defects emerge years later, who pays?","datePublished":"2026-09-21T13:15:17+08:00","articleBody":"A cracked facade, water seeping through the walls or loose concrete may seem like a straightforward building defect. But when such problems emerge years after a condominium was built, it may be difficult to determine who is responsible for fixing them and who should pay.Disputes then turn into a blame game between developers, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-contractors.Making matters worse, developers often create separate companies for individual projects and shut them down soon after completion, leaving condosâ management corporations with no one to sue, and huge repair bills to pay off. ST takes a look into how these disputes occur; and what can be done to resolve them.ST PHOTOS: JOYCE LIM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Home-grown baby products firm Tollyjoy to wind down brand","datePublished":"2026-09-21T12:36:54+08:00","articleBody":"After 55 years, local baby products firm Tollyjoy is winding down the brand.In a statement on its website, Tollyjoy told its customers that they can visit the brandâs retail partners to âpick up your favourite Tollyjoy products at special farewell prices, while stocks lastâ.âWhile this is a bittersweet moment, we are deeply thankful for the trust and support that have carried us through more than five decades,â Tollyjoy said.âTo every parent and family who welcomed Tollyjoy into your homes, thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your parenting journey.âREAD MORE HERE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Coronerâs inquiry into death of family of 3 in Hougang HDB fire ","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:08:45+08:00","articleBody":"A coronerâs inquiry started moments ago into the deaths of a married couple and their 18-year-old daughter. They died in a fire on Jan 9, 2025, in their Hougang home.The fire broke out in a third-floor unit of Block 971 Hougang Street 91.The occupants of the flat were Lee Choon Geak, 62; his wife, Seow Siew Choo, 56; and their daughter. Leeâs body was the first to be identified a day after the fire on Jan 10 while the daughterâs identity was confirmed the next day.Seowâs body was identified more than two weeks after the blaze.SCDF previously said firefighters who forced their way into the unit faced challenges because of the excessive number of items inside.PHOTO: ST FILE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Sâpore labour market expands in Q2 even as retrenchments rise and job vacancies fall","datePublished":"2026-09-21T12:00:01+08:00","articleBody":"There were more retrenchments in Singapore in the second quarter of 2026, driven by businesses going through restructuring exercises in outward-oriented sectors like manufacturing and financial services.The number of workers retrenched reached 4,620 in the second quarter, the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2020.Job vacancies fell to 68,600 in June, down from 73,300 in March.Despite the overall decline, there are still more job vacancies than unemployed people, with 1.48 vacancies per unemployed person as at June, according to the Ministry of Manpower's labour report released today.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: JASON QUAH"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Singaporean MMA fighter Tiffany Teo books Asian Games final berth","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:54:48+08:00","articleBody":"Singaporean mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tiffany Teo is one victory away from a gold medal in her Asian Games debut, after the 36-year-old triumphed in the semi-finals today.At the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, Teo defeated Indiaâs Suchika Tariyal in the womenâs traditional 60kg semi-final.The veteran athlete advances to the final, where she will face Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan, who beat Cambodiaâs Cheng Dalin in the earlier semi-final.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Week in Pictures, Sept 21","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:4
951:21+08:00","articleBody":"A visitor at the Shanghai International Light Festival, land art in France of a human hand clutching a dogâs paw, and a local Mid-Autumn Festival light-up â these and more pictures from around the world in this weekâs selection.PHOTO: AFP"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Oil slips and gold steadies as traders eye Saudi shipments, risk of inflation","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:32:23+08:00","articleBody":"Oil prices slid as investors eyed a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis that have escalated tension in the Middle East while the US and Iran remain in a stalemate.Brent crude futures dropped 81 US cents, or 0.78%, to US$103.06 a barrel at 12.31am GMT (8.31am Singapore time) after settling down 0.91% on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at US$99.41 a barrel, down 0.89%, following a 1.58% loss in the previous session.Meanwhile, gold was steady as traders weighed the risk of persistent inflation and the path for interest rates after the US Federal Reserveâs first hike since 2023. Bullion was trading around US$4,375 an ounce, after posting a moderate gain the week before."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"15,000 reports of illegal shared bike parking from January to July; 4,800 repeat offenders banned","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:21:03+08:00","articleBody":"About 15,000 complaints were made in the first seven months of 2026 involving shared bicycles parked indiscriminately outside designated parking areas.Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow, in a written parliamentary reply on Sept 8, said operators levied a $5 charge in 148,000 cases, and banned about 4,800 repeat offenders â those who park shared bikes indiscriminately on three or more occasions in a calendar year â in the same period.Last year, the authorities received about 12,000 complaints on errant parking involving shared bicycles, and the $5 penalty was meted out in about 90,000 cases. The number of repeat offenders banned was also about 4,800 that year.Siow said the increase in penalties and bans was due to the growth in shared bicycle usage as well as tighter enforcement.ST PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Found: Girl, 14, last seen in Punggol","datePublished":"2026-09-21T11:04:58+08:00","articleBody":"Tan Hui Ling Andrea, who was reported missing on Sept 15, has been found.The 14-year-old had been last seen near 58 Edgedale Plains at about 11.45am on Sept 12."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Solar investments saved Singapore $123.8m in higher fossil fuel import costs: Report","datePublished":"2026-09-21T10:46:35+08:00","articleBody":"Investments in solar energy saved Singapore an estimated US$97 million (S$123.8 million) in power-related fossil fuel imports over five months earlier in 2026, after energy prices spiked because of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a recent report has found.Nearly all the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) report published in late August.However, despite the savings, the report found that Singaporeâs reliance on imported fossil fuels still caused the country to incur US$8.1 billion in additional gross fossil fuel costs in the six months following the outbreak of the US-Iran war.Singapore could reduce its exposure to volatile global fuel prices through further investments in non-fossil fuel-based sources, a CREA analyst told ST.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Asian Games | Team Singapore scores medals","datePublished":"2026-09-21T10:16:35+08:00","articleBody":"Team Singapore kicked off their Asian Games campaign by taking home three medals on Sunday, with wushu athlete Zeanne Law starting off the haul with a bronze in the taijiquan-taijijian event. Meanwhile, Gan Ching Hwee swam her way to a historic silver in the womenâs 1,500m freestyle, improving on her own national record with a new timing of 16min 0.45sec. Gan is the first Singaporean to medal in the event, as well as the first Singaporean female swimmer to win an Asian Games medal since Roanne Ho clinched a 50m breaststroke silver in 2018. Mixed martial arts fighter Tiffany Teo guaranteed the Republicâs third medal of the Games by securing her spot in the semi-finals of the womenâs traditional 60kg. Though the sports awards joint-bronzes to both losing semi-finalists, Teo is aim
95ing for the gold still. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Metaâs social networks down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector says","datePublished":"2026-09-21T09:52:33+08:00","articleBody":"Metaâs social networking platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users in the US, Reuters reported, citing Downdetector.There were more than 17,000 reports of issues with Facebook, as of 9.11pm ET (9.11am Singapore time), and more than 5,000 outages on Instagram as well, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.Since the numbers on Downdetector are based on user-submitted reports, the actual number of affected users may vary.Services appear to be restored on the Facebook and Instagram websites in Singapore, about half an hour after users reported issues.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: ST FILE"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Sports round-up","datePublished":"2026-09-21T10:15:30+08:00","articleBody":"Premier LeagueManchester City will enjoy a three-point lead for the next three weeks after Arsenalâs perfect start came off the rails in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton, the Gunnersâ heaviest defeat in over three years.Manchester United avoided a third consecutive defeat by scraping a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick as the team suffers their worst start to the season in the Premier League era.Chelsea manager Xabi also has a problem in his hands, with the Bluesâ defensive weaknesses extending the clubâs run of 21 league games without a clean sheet.TennisThe WTA tournament is in town this week as the Singapore Tennis Open kicks off at The Kallangâs OCBC Arena today. The top seeds include Filipino rising star Alex Eala and Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva.Germany, Spain and Britain have joined Italy in the Davis Cup Final 8, as South Korea also moved up after winning their qualifiers on Saturday.Dive into all the sporting action and trends in Singapore with STâs weekly newsletter.ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Nepal flood | All eyes are on small forensic labs as they identify flood victims from 30 countries","datePublished":"2026-09-21T09:46:42+08:00","articleBody":"After three weeks of rescue efforts following a flood that has killed more than 1,400 and left 6,150 missing, Nepalâs focus is now shifting to identifying unknown victims via DNA tests.But the countryâs forensic labs face an uphill battle as they try to resolve several times their yearly workload within weeks, with thousands of relatives in Nepal and beyond awaiting news of their missing loved ones.ST speaks to Nepali experts and the Singapore policeâs disaster victim identification team, one of the international teams helping in this work.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Websites for Facebook, Instagram down for some users","datePublished":"2026-09-21T09:26:44+08:00","articleBody":"Facebook and Instagram users faced issues accessing the social media platformsâ websites this morning.Reports from Singapore users began climbing on Downdetector, which tracks service outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, from 8.57am.In the US, almost 17,000 users reported issues with Facebook and more than 5,000 reported problems with Instagram as at 9am Singapore time."},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Malaysian King has full discretion to decide on pardons: PM Anwar","datePublished":"2026-09-21T09:08:18+08:00","articleBody":"The final decision on a pardon rests with the ruler of a state or the King, said Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim, The Star reported, after former prime minister Najib Razak was granted a conditional pardon by Sultan Ibrahim on Friday, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Anwar added that his advice did not âlead towards that decisionâ and stressed that the conditional pardon would not affect legal proceedings in Najibâs other cases.The Prime Minister is also expected to meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke after the latter returns from Shanghai to discu
95ss his offer to resign from the Cabinet, according to a separate report by The Star.Loke, who is also Democratic Action Party secretary-general, offered to resign on Saturday after the party held a central executive committee meeting following Najibâs conditional pardon.Sign up for our weekly Asian Insider Malaysia Edition newsletter to make sense of the big stories in Malaysia.PHOTO: BERNAMA"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"3 new bus services for Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands in the pipeline","datePublished":"2026-09-21T08:39:01+08:00","articleBody":"Commuters can look forward to three new bus services serving the Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands areas, Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said.Two of the three new bus services will begin on Oct 25. The first, 873/873M, will link Tengah to Bukit Gombak, Hillview and Hume MRT stations, while the 874 bus service will link Tengah to Choa Chu Kang.The third new service, 968, will support the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link, which is slated to open in 2027.Shuttle services that will shadow the Jurong Region Line until the trains start running from mid-2028 will also be introduced from the second half of 2027, Siow said.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Whatâs happening today","datePublished":"2026-09-21T08:22:06+08:00","articleBody":"The Singapore Tennis Open will kick off at The Kallangâs OCBC Arena, featuring WTA stars like Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva, Filipino icon Alexandra Eala and world No. 11 Amanda Anisimova.The trial of the former husband and in-laws of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi, whose severed head was found in a soup pot in 2023, is set to begin in the cityâs High Court.Today also marks the International Day of Peace, which the UN has themed âInvest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Dayâ this year.PHOTO: XXABBYC/INSTAGRAM"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"ICE agent wounds man in Texas shooting","datePublished":"2026-09-21T08:10:55+08:00","articleBody":"A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sept 20, Reuters reported, citing city officials who added that the man was in serious but stable condition.The man was shot in the torso and taken to a local hospital, officials told reporters at a press conference. The ICE agent shot him during a brief pursuit on foot shortly before 1pm local time.The shooting is the latest in a series of incidents involving ICE, which has become the face of the Trump administrationâs immigration crackdown and whose actions have drawn scrutiny and calls for accountability from rights advocates.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS"},{"@type":"BlogPosting","headline":"Catch-up on these stories","datePublished":"2026-09-21T07:56:09+08:00","articleBody":"Germany elections: The far-right Alternative for Germany took first place in state elections in north-eastern Germany, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merzâs mainstream conservative party since 1949.Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that âcould change a lotâ in terms of finding a resolution to the 4½-year-old war with Russia. Russia: Meanwhile, Russia vowed to intensify its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow on the final day of voting for Russiaâs tightly controlled parliamentary elections.Iran: The countryâs economy contracted by more than 10 per cent during the Middle East war, which began with US-Israeli attacks in late February.Indonesia capsized ship: The authorities will continue searching for more than a hundred people still missing after a passenger ship sank in the Java Sea last weekend, with the confirmed death toll now at 10.PHOTO: AFP"}],"speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","cssSelector":[".live-blog-header",".live-blog-summary"]},"coverageEndTime":"2026-09-21T23:30:00+08:00"}</script>
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Fears about the consequences of AI development are not new, but the latest warnings, which put a numerical probability on the risk of human extinction, have raised fresh concerns about the pace and safety of the technologyâs development.While Singapore stocks have taken a hit, how much should investors really worry? 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However, few visitors venture to the rest of Flores, where white sands and crystalline waters give way to the islandâs lush, green and far more remote interior. Too many tourists? Across Europe, airports are expanding to meet growing travel demand, even while the cities they serve struggle to contain the flood of visitors with tourist taxes, short-term rental bans and carbon-reduction initiatives. What to expect when travelling while expecting. It can often be difficult to anticipate how travelling â even in less extreme conditions â could affect a pregnancy. Thankfully, doing some research and simple preparation and getting advice from your doctor can make things go smoother. Prompting your way to better holidays. Chatbots may still be a long way from replacing old-school travel planning techniques, but they can create far better results than most of us realise. The problem: Weâre not helping them enough.For the latest news, download the ST app on your iOS or Android devices.\",{\"_109\":157,\"_110\":158,\"_130\":159},\"AI alert system over national security concerns being discussed between US, China\",\"2026-09-21T19:20:17+08:00\",\"US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York on Sunday with the American side proposing a new AI safety-notification mechanism for US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider at their summit this week.Bessent told reporters the two sides discussed setting up a new US-China dialogue on AI, emphasising national security concerns with a notification system for common goals and common threats that would cover AI-related incidents that rise to a national security level.âWe think that, just like with any cross-border activity, that moving from opaque to more transparency between the No. 1 and the No. 2 AI powers in the world is very important,â Bessent said at the conclusion of the talks.US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are due to meet on Thursday in Washington. Both sides are looking to ease tensions on trade, technology and other strategic concerns.READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":161,\"_110\":162,\"_130\":163},\"Watch | Car crashes through mall entrance in Hebei, China\",\"2026-09-21T19:14:29+08:00\",\" View this post on Instagram \",{\"_109\":16
1155,\"_110\":166,\"_130\":167},\"41 rare Chinese artefacts to make Singapore debut in four classic novels showcase\",\"2026-09-21T19:05:48+08:00\",\"Forty-one rare historical artefacts that have never been exhibited outside China will make their way to Singapore for an upcoming showcase later this year.Among the items on loan from the National Library of China are two cultural relics that China has classified as its highest grade for national heritage objects, based on factors such as rarity and significance.They will be part of an exhibition on the four great Chinese classic novels â Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dream of the Red Chamber, Water Margin and Journey to the West â that will open at the National Library Singapore in December 2026.Among the rare artefacts is an edition of Water Margin containing commentary from renowned Ming Dynasty philosopher, literary critic and historian Li Zhuowu, as well as a handwritten manuscript of Dream of the Red Chamber dating back to 1759. READ MORE HEREPHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO\",{\"_109\":169,\"_110\":170,\"_130\":171},\"New air traffic control failure delays flights at British airports, no SIA flights affected\",\"2026-09-21T18:49:25+08:00\",\"Flights at several British airports were delayed today owing to an air traffic control failure, Britainâs National Air Traffic Services said, less than two weeks after a separate issue halted flights across the country.These include Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast airports, as well as Londonâs Gatwick and City Airports.In response to queries from ST, a Singapore Airlines spokesperson said today that none of its flights are affected.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: EPA\",{\"_109\":173,\"_110\":174,\"_130\":175},\"Interactive | What happens inside a babyâs brain when looking at screens?\",\"2026-09-21T18:40:18+08:00\",\"Ever wondered how ambient devices shape early cognitive growth? Could a parentâs passive screen consumption be subtly altering a young childâs development?Researchers from NUS Medicine and A*STAR delve into âtechnoferenceâ â a term capturing how digital devices disrupt vital face-to-face moments during a childâs foundational years. Experts investigate how this background noise influences personal connections, exploring whether constant screen presence hinders early developmental milestones.ST breaks down key findings from the report in our latest interactive feature.ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN\",{\"_109\":177,\"_110\":178,\"_130\":179},\"Story spotlight\",\"2026-09-21T18:30:06+08:00\",\"Thai pageant director insists 6 nations, including Sâpore, remain eligible for Miss Universe 2026What happens inside a babyâs brain when looking at screens? Sâpore study shows the impactMalaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM NajibStay updated with the day's headlines. Join STâs WhatsApp channel.\",{\"_109\":181,\"_110\":182,\"_130\":183},\"Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games: testers\",\"2026-09-21T18:14:37+08:00\",\"Thai womenâs badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday, AFP reported, citing testers.The 19-year-old returned a positive sample for the banned substance furosemide and has been provisionally suspended, the International Testing Agency said.The teenager, who is ranked 18th in the world and regarded as a rising star back home, had been due to face China on Tuesday in the team event, said AFP.More to come.PHOTO: A.
115LUO1212/INSTAGRAM\",{\"_109\":185,\"_110\":186,\"_130\":187},\"Expect thundery showers over many areas tomorrow afternoon: NEA\",\"2026-09-21T18:09:19+08:00\",\"Light rain clearing in the evening, cloudy thereafter. For tomorrow, thundery showers over many areas in the afternoon. Issued 5pm.â National Environment Agency (@NEAsg) September 21, 2026 \",{\"_109\":189,\"_110\":190,\"_130\":191},\"Seized luxury goods fetch over $1.1m, days after no bids for money laundering-linked properties\",\"2026-09-21T18:03:05+08:00\",\"They may have been owned by individuals linked to the $3 billion money laundering case, but shoppers were quick to grab luxury handbags and jewellery at the auction of assets seized by authorities.There were no bargains. A Chrome Hearts diamond double cross pendant necklace, which was estimated at between $1,000 and S$1,500, sold for $11,000 with 37 bids.In total, bidders paid more than $1.1 million for all 337 lots, including a rare Christian Dior mini handbag with crocodile skin featuring a matte gradient white and grey Himalayan finish.The sale was part of the first tranche of auctions for handbags, jewellery and watches. Online bidding started on Sept 7 at 10am in Singapore, and closed at 4pm on Sept 20.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI\",{\"_109\":193,\"_110\":194,\"_130\":195},\"Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak as PBOC eases curb ahead of Trump-Xi summit\",\"2026-09-21T18:00:32+08:00\",\"Chinaâs yuan strengthened to more than a 3½ -year high against the US dollar today as the Peopleâs Bank of China softened its curb on currency appreciation ahead of the meeting this week between the leaders of China and the US.The yuan strengthened to a high of 6.6950 per US dollar, the strongest level since Jan 16, 2023. It finished the domestic session at 6.6955 per US dollar, its strongest such close since June 30, 2022.READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":197,\"_110\":198,\"_130\":199},\"Watch | New 24-hour FairPrice supermarket in Pasir Ris gives residents traditional wet market experience\",\"2026-09-21T17:51:00+08:00\",\"Pasir Ris residents now can get their fresh fish, vegetables and fruit at a new 24-hour FairPrice supermarket that aims to give shoppers a traditional wet market experience with fresh fish counters and personalised service.\",{\"_109\":201,\"_110\":202,\"_130\":203},\"Today in Pictures, Sept 18\",\"2026-09-21T17:30:06+08:00\",\"Tiffany Teo winning a mixed martial arts semi-final bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya, the opening day of Oktoberfest in Munich and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM\",{\"_109\":205,\"_110\":206,\"_130\":207},\"Watch | Whatâs faster â standing still or walking on the escalator?\u0026nbsp;\",\"2026-09-21T17:15:05+08:00\",\" \",{\"_109\":209,\"_110\":210,\"_130\":211},\"28 trains and 14 countries: Singaporean makes 21,445km journey home from Scotland by rail\",\"2026-09-21T17:05:27+08:00\",\"While most would simply hop on a flight to Singapore, Nicholas Chua chose to take the long way home from his exchange programme at The University of Edinburgh â a 46-day, 21,445km train journey spanning 14 countries. From train cancellations between London and Brussels, to being interrogated at the Russian border, and enduring a gruelling five-hour train journey in Third Class on the Trans Siberian Railway, Chuaâs unorthodox adventure was far from smooth-sailing.Nevertheless, the 25-year-old says the challenge is what makes the journey interesting. âIâm happy with how far Iâve come. Iâm no longer dreaming about things that I could do, but Iâm actually doing things,â he said.PHOTOS: COURTESY OF NICHOLAS CHUA\",{\"_109\":213,\"_110\":214,\"_130\":215},\"Watch | Typhoon Dujuan batters Japan\",\"2026-09-21T16:50:05+08:00\",\"As the powerful Typhoon Dujuan nears Tokyo, torrential rain and strong winds have battered Japan, flooding roads and disrupting rail and air travel.#éåã¬ã¼ãä¸ã#è»æ°´æ²¡ï¼#大çº4ä¸ç®ãããã#éåé§
ãçéã¯ã#éè¡æ¢ããè¿åãã¦ãã ãã#éåæ¶é²å£ãæ´»åä¸ã#䏿å¸è°ãæä¾ pic.twitter.com/rri9kCIALYâ å è¤ã²ã§ã(éåå¸è°ä¼è°å¡) (@Kato_Hideko) September 21, 2026However, some social media users have found a silver lining in the storm clouds, with one dancing in the rain to the song Rain On Me by Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga.@4rllnxq å°é¢¨ãã¦ããã¯ãããããªã#å°é¢¨25å· #fyp #dance #rainonme #女æ¨ã¦ã ⬠Rain On Me - Lady Gaga \u0026amp; Ariana Grande\",{\"_109\":217,\"_110\":218,\"_130\":219},\"Multiple bus services delayed due to accident along TPE\",\"2026-09-21T16:42:30+08:00\",\"PHOTO
115: SCREENGRAB FROM MYTRANSPORT.SG\",{\"_109\":221,\"_110\":222,\"_130\":223},\"Najib yet to settle $15.6m fine for house arrest pardon\",\"2026-09-21T16:40:08+08:00\",\"Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has not paid the fine of RM50 million (S$15.6 million), a condition for serving the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest, Bernama reported.The news outlet cited Malaysia Attorney-General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar as saying on Monday that the fine must be paid at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar's Office, as the case was filed and heard there.Najib, 73, has been serving his sentence in Kajang Prison since Aug 23, 2022, following his conviction over misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International, a former company under 1MDB.He was granted a conditional pardon on Sept 18 by the King of Malaysia, allowing him to serve the rest of his six-year sentence under house arrest.PHOTO: EPA\",{\"_109\":225,\"_110\":226,\"_130\":227},\"What goes on inside the new sorting facility for used bottles and cans\",\"2026-09-21T16:35:07+08:00\",\"The Beverage Container Return Schemeâs Counting and Sorting Facility was officially opened today. Operational since August 2026, it receives cans and bottles from reverse vending machines across Singapore. ST journeys through the process of recycling used drink containers â from collection to sorting.ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH\",{\"_109\":229,\"_110\":230,\"_130\":231},\"New Tuas sorting facility collects 27.5m bottles and cans for recycling in under 2 months\",\"2026-09-21T16:05:16+08:00\",\"The BCRSâ Counting and Sorting Facility at Tuas, which was officially launched on Sept 21, started operating in August.Between August and Sept 13, the solar-powered facility by waste collector Cora Environment and the schemeâs operator BCRS Ltd has collected around 27.5 million used bottles and cans â five times more than before.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: JASON QUAH\",{\"_109\":233,\"_110\":234,\"_130\":235},\"Scoot retimes flights as Typhoon Dujuan approaches Tokyo\",\"2026-09-21T15:50:09+08:00\",\"Due to adverse weather conditions resulting from Typhoon Dujuan, the following Scoot flights have been retimed:TR874 operating from Singapore to Taipei on Sept 21 at 9.30am, was retimed to depart on Sept 21 at 8.45pm.TR874 operating from Taipei to Tokyo (Narita) on Sept 21 at 3.30pm, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 2.30am.TR875 operating from Tokyo (Narita) to Taipei on Sept 21 at 9.15pm, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 8.15am.TR875 operating from Taipei to Singapore on Sept 22 at 12.55am, was retimed to depart on Sept 22 at 10.55am.\\\"We have reached out to affected customers via their contact details provided, to inform them of the changes to their flights,\\\" Scoot said today in response to ST queries.\\\"Affected customers were provided the option to rebook their flights or a request for a full refund should they choose not to continue with their travel.\\\" For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, customers have been advised to contact their travel agent or purchasing airline directly for assistance.Scoot apologised to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused. \\\"The safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation with Typhoon Dujuan and adjust our flight schedules as necessary,\\\" said Scoot.Singapore Airlines (SIA) told ST that it \\\"does not have any flight cancellation resulting from Typhoon Dujuan\\\".Typhoon Dujuan will make a close approach to Tokyo today, threatening Japanâs capital city and surrounding areas with torrential rain and strong winds, while disrupting rail and air travel.At least 260 domestic flights and 15 international flights have been canceled today, after heavy rain disrupted train operations on Sunday.The typhoon comes amid a year of extreme weather events around the world, with unusually intense rainfall, flooding and tropical cyclones affecting regions from East Asia to North America and Europe.\",{\"_109\":237,\"_110\":238,\"_130\":23},\"For subscribers | Tech round-up\",\"2026-09-21T15:44:27+08:00\",{\"_109\":240,\"_110\":241,\"_130\":242},\"China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality\",\"2026-09-21T15:34:26+08:00\",\"Chinese regulators are putt
115ing the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, sources familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial demand.The slowdown was mainly triggered by a volatile start for shares in Unitree Robotics, a maker of humanoid and quadruped robots, they said. The stock soared more than fivefold in its Shanghai debut in August and has slumped 55 per cent from its peak.Regulators have used informal âwindow guidanceâ to hold back some humanoid-robot listings, said the sources, who requested anonymity while discussing the matter due to the sensitivity of the topic.One of them said humanoid IPOs had effectively been frozen for now, while another said there was no formal ban, describing the move as a sector-specific slowdown.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS\",{\"_109\":244,\"_110\":245,\"_130\":246},\"Coronerâs inquiry into 2025 fatal Hougang fire | HDB made aware of the family's hoarding issues in 2024\",\"2026-09-21T12:54:24+08:00\",\"A coronerâs inquiry into the deaths of a married couple and their 18-year-old daughter opened on Sept 21.Lee Choon Geak, 62, his wife Seow Siew Choo, 56, and Grace Lee, 18, died in a fire on Jan 9, 2025, in their third-floor unit of Block 971, Hougang Street 91.The blaze originated from a wall socket in the master bedroom. Residents made around 20 calls to the authorities at around 12.40pm as thick, black smoke surrounded the unit.Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Faizal Mazlan of the Singapore Civil Defence Force testified that firefighters faced significant difficulty opening the main door due to a large accumulation of items in the unit.Firefighters had to move items aside to create a path to enter the home.Inspector Melvin Lim of the Singapore Police Force testified that the Housing Board (HDB) was made aware of the family's hoarding issues on Feb 7, 2024.It was not mentioned in court who alerted HDB about the hoarding.On Feb 8, 2024, HDB officers tried to speak to the family but were refused entry.HDB officers tried again in September and December that year but were unsuccessful.A month later, the family members were dead.On the day of the fire, Lee was found seated and unresponsive near the door of one of the bedrooms, and he had died from smoke inhalation.Seow was found on the bed, while their daughter was buried under debris in that same bedroom.The officers said Seow's cause of death was unascertained, while the daughter died from asphyxia.State Coroner Adam Nakhoda adjourned the hearing to Oct 12 for a forensic pathologist to explain in better detail the cause of death of both women.The coroner extended his condolences to Seow's two sisters, who attended the hearing. READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":248,\"_110\":249,\"_130\":250},\"Interactive | Nepalâs towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood\",\"2026-09-21T15:24:07+08:00\",\"Situated at the confluence of the Trishuli and Tadi rivers in central Nepal, the picturesque town of Devighat was a pilgrimage site known for its temple fairs and cultural festivals.Now it sits in devastation, more than half of its colourful houses washed away by a massive flood triggered by the collapse of an ice shelf.As international aid trickles in and some semblance of normality returns after catastrophic flooding, STâs Rohini Mohan and Debarshi Dasgupta hear from communities in Nepal facing a daunting path forward â they must not only build back better, but also in safer places.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO\",{\"_109\":252,\"_110\":253,\"_130\":254},\"A decade after Indonesiaâs worst fires, the haze is back. Why does the problem still persist?\",\"2026-09-21T15:04:34+08:00\",\"At the height of the 2015 haze crisis, then President Joko Widodo promised that Indonesia would solve the haze problem within three years.While some of the measures introduced after 2015 â from tougher enforcement to peatland restoration and earlier detection â have helped reduce the extent of burning, the destructive 2026 fire season exposes how these reforms remain vulnerable. The consequences are already being felt. Health Ministry data showed 113,336 wildfire-related respiratory infections across seven affected provinces as at Sept 9, more than double the 50,891 recorded on Sept 1. Some 12.5 million people had been exposed to haze.ST takes to the ground to investigate why Indonesiaâs forest-burning problem still persists. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR\",{\"_109\":256,\"_110\":257,\"_130\":258}
115,\"Australia to seek UN security council seat from 2029\",\"2026-09-21T15:14:09+08:00\",\"Australia will bid to join the United Nations Security Council from 2029, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today, as he launched a campaign to secure one of the two non-permanent seats available to its bloc.Albanese said Australia, whose last two-year term on the council ended in 2014, would have an opportunity to play a key role in shaping global responses to issues that matter to Australians if elected to the Security Council.Rapid developments in AI and the effects of climate change will be among the worldâs top challenges by the end of this decade, making it in Australiaâs national interest to be involved in the UN Security Council, Albanese said.The UN Security Council has 10 non-permanent members, with five elected each year. Finland is the other nominee, alongside Australia, for the 2029-30 seat from the Western European and Others Group. The Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American and Caribbean groups will also put forward their nominees.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: EPA\",{\"_109\":260,\"_110\":261,\"_130\":262},\"Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27\",\"2026-09-21T14:50:09+08:00\",\"Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday at the age of 27, Reuters reported.According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the former model died in a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death has not been disclosed.Gerber, who was the eldest child of Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber and brother of model Kaia Gerber, had previously spoken of his mental health and long-term addiction struggles.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM PRESLEYGERBER/INSTAGRAM\",{\"_109\":264,\"_110\":265,\"_130\":266},\"Recalcitrant offender, 21, handed 14-year jail term and 15 strokes of the cane\",\"2026-09-21T14:02:05+08:00\",\"A 21-year-old recalcitrant offender has been sentenced to 14 yearsâ jail and 15 strokes of the cane over a string of offences, including sexual assault of young girls.The man committed the offences when he was between 15 and 17 years old, and his victims were between the ages of 13 and 16.Prosecutors said the accused committed these offences while on station and court bail, and eventually went on to commit violent crimes such as rioting and voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.The man pleaded guilty on Sept 21 to charges including sexual assault involving penetration, outrage of modesty, aggravated outrage of modesty, statutory rape, rioting, and causing hurt by dangerous weapons. He pleaded guilty to nine charges in total, with the court taking 29 other charges into consideration for sentencing.READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":268,\"_110\":269,\"_130\":270},\"Heavy rain expected over the southern, western and central areas of Singapore until 3.45pm: PUB\",\"2026-09-21T14:54:26+08:00\",\"Heavy rain expected over southern, western and central areas of Singapore from 14:50 hours to 15:45 hours. [Issued by NEA, 14:46 hours]â PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency (@PUBsingapore) September 21, 2026\",{\"_109\":272,\"_110\":273,\"_130\":274},\"Metaâs Facebook, Instagram recover after brief outage\",\"2026-09-21T14:50:25+08:00\",\"Metaâs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram recovered after a brief outage disrupted service for thousands of users in the US on Sept 20, according to Downdetector.The disruption began around 8.55pm ET (8.55am on Sept 21 Singapore time) and peaked at more than 17,000 reports of outages on Facebook and more than 5,000 reports on Instagram, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from multiple sources.Reports of outages had fallen sharply by about 10pm ET, indicating the services had largely recovered.READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":276,\"_110\":277,\"_130\":278},\"2-year-old Sâpore boy is one of estimated 400 in world with disease caused by single altered gene\",\"2026-09-21T14:43:36+08:00\",\"During Tizane Wooâs 20-week prenatal scan, her doctor noticed something was not right with her child, Teyden Hamilton Ho.âThey told us that his head was smaller than average. The circumference of his hindbrain (cerebellum) was too small,â said the 26-year-old housewife.When Teyden was 15 months old, he was diagnosed with Zhu-Tokita-Takenouchi-Kim (ZTTK) syndrome after blood samples from all three of them were sent to the US for testing.Broadly speaking, it affects brain development. Though there are no exact figures, it is believed that there are only about 400 people in the world with the disease. READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI\",{\"_109\":280,\"_110\":281,\"_130\":282},\"For subscribers | Singaporean woman detained in Batam over smuggling Kpods\",\"2026-09-21T13:51:52+08:00\",\"A Singaporean woman has been detained in Batam for attempting to smuggle 40 vape cartridges containing etomidate, or Kpods, reported The Jakarta Post.Officers from the Batam Customs and Excise Office detained the woman when she arrived at 10pm on Sept 3 at the cityâs Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Batu Ampar district aboard the last ferry from Singapore.The Batam Customs Officeâs enforcement and investigation head, Lucky Tamo, said officers became suspicious about the woman due to her awkward gait.âUpon further investigation, we found the (illicit goods) concealed in her
115crotch,â Lucky said on Thursday, during a public event at the Batam, Rempang and Galang Police headquarters in Batam to destroy seized drugs.During interrogation, the woman said the contraband was intended only for personal consumption while she was in Batam, The Jakarta Post reported.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK\",{\"_109\":284,\"_110\":285,\"_130\":286},\"Heavy rain expected over the north and west until 3pm: PUB\",\"2026-09-21T14:31:59+08:00\",\"Heavy rain expected over northern and western areas of Singapore from 14:15 hours to 15:00 hours. [Issued by NEA, 14:02 hours]â PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency (@PUBsingapore) September 21, 2026\",{\"_109\":288,\"_110\":289,\"_130\":290},\"Beyond Botox: S. Koreaâs traditional medicine gains ground among tourists, including Sâporeans\",\"2026-09-21T14:20:09+08:00\",\"Medical tourism in South Korea surged to a record high in 2025, with the number of foreign patients surpassing two million for the first time â an increase of nearly 72 per cent from 2024.While dermatology remains the most sought-after medical service by far, with plastic surgery coming in second, Korean medical practitioners have seen rapid growth in the demand for traditional Korean medicine.The number of foreign patients seeking traditional Korean medical services increased more than tenfold, from more than 2,500 in 2021 to over 37,000 in 2025, according to South Koreaâs Ministry of Health and Welfare.Singaporeans were among the top six nationalities seeking such treatments, after patients from Japan, China, the US, Russia and Mongolia.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: WENDY TEO\",{\"_109\":292,\"_110\":293,\"_130\":294},\"Sâporeâs Tedd Chan sets 50m backstroke national record, qualifies for final in Asian Games debut\",\"2026-09-21T14:12:45+08:00\",\"Teenager Tedd Chan swam his way to a stunning Asian Games debut by clocking a new national record time of 24.97sec in the menâs 50m backstroke heats to qualify for the final today.The 16-year-old became the first Singaporean to go under 25 seconds in the event, beating the previous longstanding national mark of 25.13, which was set by Quah Zheng Wen at the 2015 FINA World Cup in Moscow.Later today, he will be chasing history, as no Singaporean has won an Asiad 50m backstroke medal since the event was introduced in the 2006 edition.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: SPEXSG/ANDY CHUA\",{\"_109\":296,\"_110\":297,\"_130\":298},\"Doing more with less: A Singaporean surgeonâs lessons from a hospital between two Sudans\",\"2026-09-21T13:43:29+08:00\",\"Singaporean surgeon Tang Jun Han, who was based in a disputed region between Sudan and South Sudan, would occasionally see a truck pass by, carrying young men â sometimes boys â armed with AK-47s.It was an unremarkable sight to everyone but him, one of two general surgeons in a project by Doctors Without Borders there.Between April and June, his team performed 1,170 operations â with more than 20 cases on some days â covering a broad swathe of cases ranging from violence-related injuries to burns and infected wounds.âIf I could tell colleagues and aspiring humanitarian surgeons one thing, it would be not to romanticise the work, but also not to be discouraged by that reality,â said Tang.âIn difficult places, hope is not something you wait to feel. It is a choice made each day to keep showing up and doing the next right thing for the patient, even when the odds are poor.âPHOTOS: COURTESY OF TANG JUN HAN\",{\"_109\":300,\"_110\":301,\"_130\":302},\"New rules on public buses, bus interchanges from Sept 23; placing feet on seats could result in fines\",\"2026-09-21T12:16:32+08:00\",\"From Sept 23, the Land Transport Authority will introduce new rules to âencourage positive commuter conductâ on public buses and at bus interchanges and terminals.As a result, those causing a nuisance or engaging in disruptive behaviour will be considered to have committed offences.These include playing audio loudly or placing their feet on seats, with the maximum penalty for such offences being $500. More serious offences that cause danger to other commuters could result in a fine of $5,000.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: STOMP\",{\"_109\":304,\"_110\":305,\"_130\":306},\"askST Jobs | My boss wants to be involved in everything I do. Am I being micromanaged?\",\"2026-09-21T13:30:11+08
115:00\",\"There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a âhelicopter parentâ over them.Employees should look at what their boss is actually doing and how the behaviour is affecting them, says counselling psychologist Padma Jairam.Some signs of micromanagement include having to provide excessive updates, needing a managerâs approval for even small and routine decisions, and having work repeatedly rewritten or heavily edited without a clear explanation.Micromanagers may also focus excessively on how work is done rather than the outcome.For more advice on navigating workplace challenges, sign up for STâs Headstart newsletter.ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO\",{\"_109\":308,\"_110\":309,\"_130\":310},\"Powerful typhoon threatens Tokyo with rains, winds as flights are hit\",\"2026-09-21T13:20:16+08:00\",\"A powerful typhoon will make a close approach to Tokyo today, threatening Japanâs capital city and surrounding areas with torrential rain and strong winds, while disrupting rail and air travel.At least 260 domestic flights and 15 international flights have been canceled today, after heavy rain disrupted train operations on Sunday.Typhoon Dujuan comes amid a year of extreme weather events around the world, with unusually intense rainfall, flooding and tropical cyclones affecting regions from East Asia to North America and Europe.READ MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":312,\"_110\":313,\"_130\":314},\"When condo defects emerge years later, who pays?\",\"2026-09-21T13:15:17+08:00\",\"A cracked facade, water seeping through the walls or loose concrete may seem like a straightforward building defect. But when such problems emerge years after a condominium was built, it may be difficult to determine who is responsible for fixing them and who should pay.Disputes then turn into a blame game between developers, architects, engineers, contractors and sub-contractors.Making matters worse, developers often create separate companies for individual projects and shut them down soon after completion, leaving condosâ management corporations with no one to sue, and huge repair bills to pay off. ST takes a look into how these disputes occur; and what can be done to resolve them.ST PHOTOS: JOYCE LIM\",{\"_109\":316,\"_110\":317,\"_130\":318},\"Home-grown baby products firm Tollyjoy to wind down brand\",\"2026-09-21T12:36:54+08:00\",\"After 55 years, local baby products firm Tollyjoy is winding down the brand.In a statement on its website, Tollyjoy told its customers that they can visit the brandâs retail partners to âpick up your favourite Tollyjoy products at special farewell prices, while stocks lastâ.âWhile this is a bittersweet moment, we are deeply thankful for the trust and support that have carried us through more than five decades,â Tollyjoy said.âTo every parent and family who welcomed Tollyjoy into your homes, thank you for allowing us to accompany you on your parenting journey.âREAD MORE HERE\",{\"_109\":320,\"_110\":321,\"_130\":322},\"Coronerâs inquiry into death of family of 3 in Hougang HDB fire\u0026nbsp;\",\"2026-09-21T11:08:45+08:00\",\"A coronerâs inquiry started moments ago into the deaths of a married couple and their 18-year-old daughter. They died in a fire on Jan 9, 2025, in their Hougang home.The fire broke out in a third-floor unit of Block 971 Hougang Street 91.The occupants of the flat were Lee Choon Geak, 62; his wife, Seow Siew Choo, 56; and their daughter. Leeâs body was the first to be identified a day after the fire on Jan 10 while the daughterâs identity was confirmed the next day.Seowâs body was identified more than two weeks after the blaze.SCDF previously said firefighters who forced their way into the unit faced challenges because of the excessive number of items inside.PHOTO: ST FILE\",{\"_109\":324,\"_110\":325,\"_130\":326},\"Sâpore labour market expands in Q2 even as retrenchments rise and job vacancies fall\",\"2026-09-21T12:00:01+08:00\",\"There were more retrenchments in Singapore in the second quarter of 2026, driven by businesses going through restructuring exercises in outward-oriented sectors like manufacturing and financial services.The number of workers retrenched reached 4,620 in the second quarter, the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2020.Job vacancies fell to 68,600 in June, down from 73,300 in March.Despite the overall decline, there are still more job vacancies than unemployed people, with 1.48 vacancies per unemployed person as at June, according to the Ministry of Manpower's labour report released today.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: JASON QUAH\",{\"_109\":328,\"_110\":329,\"_130\":330},\"Singaporean MMA fighter Tiffany Teo books Asian Games final berth\",\"2026-09-21T11:54:48+08:00\",\"Singaporean mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tiffany Teo is one victory away from a gold medal in her Asian Games debut, after the 36-year-old triumphed in the semi-finals today.At the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, Teo defeated Indiaâs Suchika Tariyal in the womenâs traditional 60kg semi-final.The veteran athlete advances to the final, where she will face Khilola Sobirova of Uzbekistan, who beat Cambodiaâs Cheng Dalin in the earlier semi-final.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM\",{\"_109\":332,\"_110\":333,\"_130\":334}
115,\"Week in Pictures, Sept 21\",\"2026-09-21T11:41:21+08:00\",\"A visitor at the Shanghai International Light Festival, land art in France of a human hand clutching a dogâs paw, and a local Mid-Autumn Festival light-up â these and more pictures from around the world in this weekâs selection.PHOTO: AFP\",{\"_109\":336,\"_110\":337,\"_130\":338},\"Oil slips and gold steadies as traders eye Saudi shipments, risk of inflation\",\"2026-09-21T11:32:23+08:00\",\"Oil prices slid as investors eyed a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis that have escalated tension in the Middle East while the US and Iran remain in a stalemate.Brent crude futures dropped 81 US cents, or 0.78%, to US$103.06 a barrel at 12.31am GMT (8.31am Singapore time) after settling down 0.91% on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at US$99.41 a barrel, down 0.89%, following a 1.58% loss in the previous session.Meanwhile, gold was steady as traders weighed the risk of persistent inflation and the path for interest rates after the US Federal Reserveâs first hike since 2023. Bullion was trading around US$4,375 an ounce, after posting a moderate gain the week before.\",{\"_109\":340,\"_110\":341,\"_130\":342},\"15,000 reports of illegal shared bike parking from January to July; 4,800 repeat offenders banned\",\"2026-09-21T11:21:03+08:00\",\"About 15,000 complaints were made in the first seven months of 2026 involving shared bicycles parked indiscriminately outside designated parking areas.Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow, in a written parliamentary reply on Sept 8, said operators levied a $5 charge in 148,000 cases, and banned about 4,800 repeat offenders â those who park shared bikes indiscriminately on three or more occasions in a calendar year â in the same period.Last year, the authorities received about 12,000 complaints on errant parking involving shared bicycles, and the $5 penalty was meted out in about 90,000 cases. The number of repeat offenders banned was also about 4,800 that year.Siow said the increase in penalties and bans was due to the growth in shared bicycle usage as well as tighter enforcement.ST PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR\",{\"_109\":344,\"_110\":345,\"_130\":346},\"Found: Girl, 14, last seen in Punggol\",\"2026-09-21T11:04:58+08:00\",\"Tan Hui Ling Andrea, who was reported missing on Sept 15, has been found.The 14-year-old had been last seen near 58 Edgedale Plains at about 11.45am on Sept 12.\",{\"_109\":348,\"_110\":349,\"_130\":350},\"Solar investments saved Singapore $123.8m in higher fossil fuel import costs: Report\",\"2026-09-21T10:46:35+08:00\",\"Investments in solar energy saved Singapore an estimated US$97 million (S$123.8 million) in power-related fossil fuel imports over five months earlier in 2026, after energy prices spiked because of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a recent report has found.Nearly all the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) report published in late August.However, despite the savings, the report found that Singaporeâs reliance on imported fossil fuels still caused the country to incur US$8.1 billion in additional gross fossil fuel costs in the six months following the outbreak of the US-Iran war.Singapore could reduce its exposure to volatile global fuel prices through further investments in non-fossil fuel-based sources, a CREA analyst told ST.ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG\",{\"_109\":352,\"_110\":353,\"_130\":354},\"Asian Games | Team Singapore scores medals\",\"2026-09-21T10:16:35+08:00\",\"Team Singapore kicked off their Asian Games campaign by taking home three medals on Sunday, with wushu athlete Zeanne Law starting off the haul with a bronze in the taijiquan-taijijian event. Meanwhile, Gan Ching Hwee swam her way to a historic silver in the womenâs 1,500m freestyle, improving on her own national record with a new timing of 16min 0.45sec. Gan is the first Singaporean to medal in the event, as well as the first Singaporean female swimmer to win an Asian Games medal since Roanne Ho clinched a 50m breaststroke silver in 2018. Mixed martial arts fighter Tiffany Teo guaranteed the Republicâs third medal of the Games by securing her spot in the semi-finals of the womenâs traditional 60kg. Though the sports awards joint-bronzes to both losing semi-finalists, Teo is aim
115ing for the gold still. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO\",{\"_109\":356,\"_110\":357,\"_130\":358},\"Metaâs social networks down for thousands of users in US, Downdetector says\",\"2026-09-21T09:52:33+08:00\",\"Metaâs social networking platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users in the US, Reuters reported, citing Downdetector.There were more than 17,000 reports of issues with Facebook, as of 9.11pm ET (9.11am Singapore time), and more than 5,000 outages on Instagram as well, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.Since the numbers on Downdetector are based on user-submitted reports, the actual number of affected users may vary.Services appear to be restored on the Facebook and Instagram websites in Singapore, about half an hour after users reported issues.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: ST FILE\",{\"_109\":360,\"_110\":361,\"_130\":362},\"Sports round-up\",\"2026-09-21T10:15:30+08:00\",\"Premier LeagueManchester City will enjoy a three-point lead for the next three weeks after Arsenalâs perfect start came off the rails in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton, the Gunnersâ heaviest defeat in over three years.Manchester United avoided a third consecutive defeat by scraping a 1-1 draw at Fulham, but the pressure is mounting on boss Michael Carrick as the team suffers their worst start to the season in the Premier League era.Chelsea manager Xabi also has a problem in his hands, with the Bluesâ defensive weaknesses extending the clubâs run of 21 league games without a clean sheet.TennisThe WTA tournament is in town this week as the Singapore Tennis Open kicks off at The Kallangâs OCBC Arena today. The top seeds include Filipino rising star Alex Eala and Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva.Germany, Spain and Britain have joined Italy in the Davis Cup Final 8, as South Korea also moved up after winning their qualifiers on Saturday.Dive into all the sporting action and trends in Singapore with STâs weekly newsletter.ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI\",{\"_109\":364,\"_110\":365,\"_130\":366},\"Nepal flood | All eyes are on small forensic labs as they identify flood victims from 30 countries\",\"2026-09-21T09:46:42+08:00\",\"After three weeks of rescue efforts following a flood that has killed more than 1,400 and left 6,150 missing, Nepalâs focus is now shifting to identifying unknown victims via DNA tests.But the countryâs forensic labs face an uphill battle as they try to resolve several times their yearly workload within weeks, with thousands of relatives in Nepal and beyond awaiting news of their missing loved ones.ST speaks to Nepali experts and the Singapore policeâs disaster victim identification team, one of the international teams helping in this work.ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO\",{\"_109\":368,\"_110\":369,\"_130\":370},\"Websites for Facebook, Instagram down for some users\",\"2026-09-21T09:26:44+08:00\",\"Facebook and Instagram users faced issues accessing the social media platformsâ websites this morning.Reports from Singapore users began climbing on Downdetector, which tracks service outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, from 8.57am.In the US, almost 17,000 users reported issues with Facebook and more than 5,000 reported problems with Instagram as at 9am Singapore time.\",{\"_109\":372,\"_110\":373,\"_130\":374},\"Malaysian King has full discretion to decide on pardons: PM Anwar\",\"2026-09-21T09:08:18+08:00\",\"The final decision on a pardon rests with the ruler of a state or the King, said Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim, The Star reported, after former prime minister Najib Razak was granted a conditional pardon by Sultan Ibrahim on Friday, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.Anwar added that his advice did not âlead towards that decisionâ and stressed that the conditional pardon would not affect legal proceedings in Najibâs other cases.The Prime Minister is also expected to meet Transport Minister Anthony Loke after the latter returns from Shanghai to discuss his offer to resign from the Cabinet, according to a separate report by The Star.Loke, who is also Democratic Action Party secretary-general, offered to resign on Saturday after the party held a central executive committee meeting following Najibâs conditional pardon.Sign up for our weekly Asian Insider Malaysia Edition newsletter to make sense of the big stories in Malaysia.PHOTO: BERNAMA\",{\"_109\":376,\"_110\":377,\"_130\":378},\"3 new bus services for Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands in the pipeline\",\"2026-09-21T08:39:01+08:00\",\"Commuters can look forward to three new bus services serving the Tengah, Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands areas, Transport Minister Jeffrey
115Siow said.Two of the three new bus services will begin on Oct 25. The first, 873/873M, will link Tengah to Bukit Gombak, Hillview and Hume MRT stations, while the 874 bus service will link Tengah to Choa Chu Kang.The third new service, 968, will support the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link, which is slated to open in 2027.Shuttle services that will shadow the Jurong Region Line until the trains start running from mid-2028 will also be introduced from the second half of 2027, Siow said.READ MORE HEREST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG\",{\"_109\":380,\"_110\":381,\"_130\":382},\"Whatâs happening today\",\"2026-09-21T08:22:06+08:00\",\"The Singapore Tennis Open will kick off at The Kallangâs OCBC Arena, featuring WTA stars like Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva, Filipino icon Alexandra Eala and world No. 11 Amanda Anisimova.The trial of the former husband and in-laws of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi, whose severed head was found in a soup pot in 2023, is set to begin in the cityâs High Court.Today also marks the International Day of Peace, which the UN has themed âInvest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Dayâ this year.PHOTO: XXABBYC/INSTAGRAM\",{\"_109\":384,\"_110\":385,\"_130\":386},\"ICE agent wounds man in Texas shooting\",\"2026-09-21T08:10:55+08:00\",\"A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin, Texas, on Sept 20, Reuters reported, citing city officials who added that the man was in serious but stable condition.The man was shot in the torso and taken to a local hospital, officials told reporters at a press conference. The ICE agent shot him during a brief pursuit on foot shortly before 1pm local time.The shooting is the latest in a series of incidents involving ICE, which has become the face of the Trump administrationâs immigration crackdown and whose actions have drawn scrutiny and calls for accountability from rights advocates.READ MORE HEREPHOTO: REUTERS\",{\"_109\":388,\"_110\":389,\"_130\":390},\"Catch-up on these stories\",\"2026-09-21T07:56:09+08:00\",\"Germany elections: The far-right Alternative for Germany took first place in state elections in north-eastern Germany, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merzâs mainstream conservative party since 1949.Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had spoken with US President Donald Trump and the two agreed to meet in New York for talks that âcould change a lotâ in terms of finding a resolution to the 4½-year-old war with Russia. Russia: Meanwhile, Russia vowed to intensify its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow on the final day of voting for Russiaâs tightly controlled parliamentary elections.Iran: The countryâs economy contracted by more than 10 per cent during the Middle East war, which began with US-Israeli attacks in late February.Indonesia capsized ship: The authorities will continue searching for more than a hundred people still missing after a passenger ship sank in the Java Sea last weekend, with the confirmed death toll now at 10.PHOTO: AFP\",\"speakable\",{\"_393\":394},\"cssSelector\",[395,396],\".live-blog-header\",\".live-blog-summary\",\"dependentPaths\",[],\"actionData\",\"errors\"]\n");</script>
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