Singaporean Netflix subscribers are paying more each month as the streaming giant introduces its latest price hike. From April 2025, the price of all three plans has risen by S$2 to S$4, depending on the plan reported by CNA. The new pricing plan is as follows: Basic Plan (one screen): S$15.98 (previously S$13.98) Standard Plan (two screens): S$22.98 (previously S$19.98) …

Japanese pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki will be having her first solo concert in Singapore as part of her Asia tour, “I Am Ayu Ep II.” The concert is a return to international stages for her after 16 years, having successfully concluded her last tour, “I Am Ayu” which had evoked overwhelming responses across Asia. Ayumi Hamasaki suspended global touring for …

Singaporean Nintendo fans, get ready! The highly awaited Nintendo Pop-Up Store is set to make its grand comeback to Jewel Changi Airport from April 25 to July 24, 2025. The temporary event has in excess of 500 authentic merchandise items to boot, more than 150 of which are brand-new and exclusive products of popular franchises such as Pikmin, Super Mario, …

DNA testing has emerged as a cornerstone in the modern era of crime-solving, offering irrefutable evidence and transforming investigations worldwide. In Singapore, this advanced forensic tool has played a critical role in solving cases that were once considered unsolvable. From identifying murderers years after their crimes to solving bomb threats with microscopic traces, DNA testing has reshaped the nation’s approach …

Friday’s fourth execution for Singapore in less than a month was of 35-year-old Masoud Rahimi Mehrzad for narcotics trafficking. Found guilty in 2013, dual national Singaporean-Iranian Rahimi carried more than 31 grams (1.1 ounces) of diamorphine, sometimes known as heroin. Notwithstanding international protests and multiple petitions from Iran to stop the death sentence, the Singaporean government went ahead with imposing …

According to a recent Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) study, this year the average amount of money lost per scam victim in Singapore has reduced noticeably. From about S$5,300 in 2023, victims now average S$3,200 (US$2,400), down from last year; the report noted that scam losses in Singapore dropped by 40 percent. Though the financial impact has dropped, the increasing number …

Reacting to a bomb threat aimed at an Air India Express flight approaching the city-state, Singapore sent two F-15SG fighter pilots Tuesday night. The aircraft headed for Singapore, Flight AXB654, received a disturbing email claiming a bomb was on board. Relating the incidents, the Singaporean Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen said that fighter planes immediately from the Republic of …

The choice of Singapore to apply flexible work schedules (FWA) represents a major change in its work culture to fit worldwide trends stressing work-life balance. This change coincides with countries all around realizing the value of flexible work schedules in creating a happier, better, and more efficient labor force.  Inspired by the achievements of Scandinavian nations, Singapore’s Tripartite Guidelines on …

Renowned for its vibrant economy and worldwide appeal, Singapore has been changing its position on the acquisition of foreign talent in recent years, therefore reflecting a change in its attitude to balance social stability with economic needs. This strategic refocusing has spurred arguments and analysis on the reasons underlying Singapore’s increasing control over overseas talent. Protecting Neighborhood Employment Prospectives Singapore’s …

Rich in many savings accounts, each with unique benefits and features, Singapore’s banking scene is Given so many options, it can be challenging to find the ideal savings account appropriate for your financial goals and way of life. This post tries to simplify your search by underlining the key elements and providing some of the top prospects for your savings …