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Middle East conflict has elevated global security threat landscape, including for S’pore: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam was responding to a parliamentary question on April 8.

Goodman Arts Centre rental hikes on hold in light of economic uncertainties

ecfun - Join hands-on activities and enjoy performances by artists of Goodman Arts Centre at its open house on June 24.

Credit: ARTS HOUSE LIMITED

News analysis

The Iran war will continue to be bad news for S’pore, but positives can be drawn from its response

Singapore is the largest bunkering hub in the world, and the third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, and that is why it relies on the Middle East for over half its total crude oil imports.

TOC’s print correction notice in ST ensures facts are accessible beyond online means: Josephine Teo

The Online Citizen was issued Pofma correction directions on March 23 and 26, and had the notices published in ST on March 26 and 31.

Fines of up to $50,000 for errant vets under new law to support better animal health and welfare

In the last 20 years, the number of vets expanded more than five times to about 700 licensed vets at end-2025.

MAS to work with banks to tighten GIRO safeguards following double-charging incidents

The review will consider measures including enabling customers to set monthly limits on the amount and number of transactions.

Singapore develops contingency plans in case of disruptions to 2026 haj pilgrimage

Preparations for haj are proceeding as planned and MUIS will continue to monitor the latest developments in the region.

S’pore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as matter of principle: Vivian

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stressed that passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a right and not a privilege to be granted by the bordering state.

Government to share diesel and bitumen cost increases with contractors for key public projects

Piling works for a public housing project, pictured in January 2026.

‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

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