Singapore was on a knife's edge of a terror attack, after a teenager plotted to stab as many as he could in a Tampines neighbourhood. But he was arrested just weeks before he could execute his plan. The 17-year-old student is a staunch supporter of Islamic State. He was detained under the Internal Security Act due to the extent of his radicalisation. Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam says that compared to past cases, this one came the closest to

Port operator PSA's new supply chain hub is set to allow Tuas Port to process even larger and higher value cargo like vaccines. As construction begins on the facility, advanced robotics and upgraded automation features aim to boost the competitiveness of Singapore's maritime sector. Dave Ng, Chairman of the Singapore Logistics Association and Bhavya Kukrety, Managing Director at the urban tech-city planning consultancy, Meinhardt Smart and Sustai

The Tanjong Katong Complex is up for sale on a 30-year lease. Its renovation is expected to be completed by 2029, three years later than planned. But previous tenants say the delay could be a challenge to their businesses. Richa Mathew with more.

Minister of State Rahayu Mahzam is planning legal action against an author of a Facebook post, that contains what she calls "untrue and defamatory" allegations. This comes after revelations from the trial against Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh. At least one key witness has admitted to redacting a text message in a bid to manipulate evidence.

Singapore's fast-growing gaming industry will continue to see strong Government support. Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan says the country is keen to level up as a regional media and entertainment hub. But industry experts say the challenge is to better deliver such support to smaller companies. Nicolas Ng with more.

Reimagine an area for both work and play, while celebrating its industrial and recreational heritage. This is what JTC Corporation and the Urban Redevelopment Authority hope to achieve through a competition. They are inviting the public to give creative ideas to redevelop the former Jurong Bird Park and Jurong Hill area. Winners will get up to S$10,000 in cash. Rachel Teng reports.

Once a shining star during the pandemic, cloud kitchens are now in doldrums, with waning demand from merchants. High operating costs, as well as shifting consumption patterns, have forced F&B operators to cut their presence in loss-making cloud kitchen spaces. There are now 11 such facilities, down from 18 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nasyrah Rohim with this report.

Singapore is ramping up efforts in terrorism preparedness within the community, raising the number of dialogues to spread awareness about terrorist threats. Such Community Response Roundtables will engage residents as well as various groups and organisations. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.

A S$1 million boost for artists with disabilities, for extra training and a bigger platform to realise their creative potential. This comes after North East CDC inked a five-year deal with a local catering firm Neo Group to nurture their talents. Nadine Yeam finds out more.

Medical students at Nanyang Technological University will now volunteer with seniors for the first two years of their degree. The revised curriculum is part of a deal between NTU's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and the Agency for Integrated Care. It aims to give future doctors the skills to handle the super-aged society that Singapore will be from 2026. Claudia Lim with more.

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan says more global gaming companies are expanding their presence in Singapore. The industry association says that has helped sustain around 200-gaming related companies here, with the opportunity for more to join the sector. About 40,000 visitors attended gamescom asia at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre this week. Nadirah Zaidi sat down with Chia Jun Shen, Vice-Chair of Singapore Games Associa

Foreign domestic workers can now learn basic medical skills to look after employers who have conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. It follows a SingHealth Polyclinics study which showed that less than half of the hired helpers are not equipped to support the healthcare needs of the elderly. The study published last year also revealed more than eight in 10 seniors aged 65 and above have at least one chronic disease like diabetes. Richa

There are calls to urgently address the financial literacy of children against scams as the demand for personal bank accounts for youths grows. One industry observer says while youths are more aware of financial management, there must also be appropriate measures to help them understand the risks of digital banking.

Local game developers are aiming to get a stronger foothold in the global video games market using intellectual property drawing from local cultural norms. They've been inspired by Black Myth: Wukong - a popular Chinese video game that has taken the world by storm. But at least one publisher providing investment and marketing for games says inspiration needs to be tempered with caution. Nicolas Ng was at gamescom Asia to find out more.

Singapore is doubling down on plans to decarbonise its power sector and enhance grid infrastructure to be more responsive to changes in supply and demand. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced these at the Singapore International Energy Week. An upcoming roadmap will be launched later this year to set the direction for future grid capabilities. Meanwhile, businesses could get cheaper wholesale electricity prices under an expanded programme

Former Workers' Party cadre Yudhishthra Nathan admitted that he wanted ex-MP Raeesah Khan to maintain her lie in parliament, because he didn't think the party leaders had a "suitable plan" to deal with her coming clean about her false anecdote. On day six of the trial involving WP chief Pritam Singh, the defence continued to question Mr Nathan's credibility and requested that his chat logs with Ms Khan between 4 and 12 October 2021 be submitted a

Singaporeans' losses from scams are down by 40% compared to last year, thanks to enhanced measures. A new anti-scam hotline has received more than 6,000 calls in just three weeks. Mr Steve Lam, ASEAN cybersecurity leader at EY, shared more about the measures, as well as efforts by the Anti-Scam Centre and Anti-Scam Command.

Singapore's Family Justice Courts (FJC) has released guidelines to help parties resolve disagreements amicably. Also, where children are involved, their welfare must come first. The model for therapeutic justice involves a judge-led process where parties and their lawyers work together to untangle disputes within the framework of the law. The FJC will move to the former State Courts' building by end-November. It boasts 25 courtrooms and 52 chambe

Singapore has blocked 10 websites linked to foreign actors that could spread harmful information. This action, taken by the media authority, labels the sites "inauthentic", making them unavailable to users in Singapore. Since the current foreign interference law does not cover these sites, the Government plans to review the law for updates. Dr Shashi Jayakumar, Executive Director of SJK Geostrategic Advisory, weighs in on 10 websites blocked in S

Singapore has granted conditional approval to renewable energy firm Sun Cable to import 1.75 GW of solar energy from Australia. With plans to import more clean energy, Singapore is working with countries like Australia to recognise such green energy imports via Renewable Energy Certificates that offset greenhouse gas emissions. Eugene Chow reports.

The Singapore Government has rejected claims that Mr Lee Hsien Yang and his family are victims of political persecution, calling it "without basis". This comes after Mr Lee said he is now a political refugee seeking asylum in the UK. Responding to queries from UK media outlet The Guardian, the Government said legal findings against Mr Lee by an independent judiciary are well-documented and public. It also addressed other allegations on political

Singapore has given a conditional nod to Sun Cable import enough low carbon power to meet about nine per cent of Singapore’s electricity needs. This will come from a solar farm in Australia. Mitesh Patel, Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Sun Cable, talks about his company's next steps beyond gaining conditional approval - including working with other countries in the region to lay cables, checking and minimising environmental impact, ho

Turning traditional video content into games - such trans-media formats were the focus of Singapore companies at a gathering of international TV and content executives in the south of France. About 30 local media companies were part of Singapore’s pavilion at the annual MIPCOM conference, inking deals with their international counterparts. Giles Gibson reports from Cannes.

Singapore has reached another milestone in clean energy as a new hydrogen turbine is being developed. The facility to be located at Jurong Island can power more than 860,000 four-room public housing flats annually. As Nadirah Zaidi reports, the system will cut carbon emissions by a third.