Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 7, 2026

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HSA removed 959 illegal health product listings, including contact lenses

It also seized 6,641 units of illegal health products from S’pore’s borders in the operation.

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2 S’pore residents on hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolated at NCID and undergoing tests

The risk to the general public in S’pore is currently low, said the CDA.

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Floating rates now cheaper but most owners still prefer fixed home loans

Reasons cited include stability in monthly repayments and to hedge against rate hikes.
 

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What’s driving the rise in new condo prices?

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Affordable suburban condominium is starting to feel more expensive.

These sales show S’poreans are willing to fork out serious money for new, unsubsidised private homes.

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Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Tiong Bahru-Redhill designated as Age Well Neighbourhoods

See what’s coming up.

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S-E Asia should brace itself for haze later this year: Grace Fu

A potential ‘Godzilla El Nino’ with hotter and drier conditions is forecast.

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S’pore Instagram seller must pay Louis Vuitton $510k

The seller is accused of repeatedly peddling counterfeit luxury goods.

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Zombies are running the international system

The fall of the League of Nations is a warning for institutions like the UN, NATO and WTO, says the writer.

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SIA flight from Guangzhou diverted to Batam due to bad weather

The May 5 flight eventually landed in S’pore  close to four hours behind schedule.

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adidas to launch first pet collection in S’pore

It includes World Cup kits and pet owners can get first dibs on the full collection on May 15.

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