Asthma, COPD could cost S’pore over S$10B by 2043 as patients face multiple chronic illnesses: NUS study

17 Jun 2026, 3:04 pm

By 2043, researchers estimate asthma alone will contribute S$7.8 billion in healthcare costs, while COPD is expected to add another…

Drunk man in Thailand repeatedly slaps DJ in head over delay in playing song request

17 Jun 2026, 1:13 pm

The offender reportedly apologised and attempted to reconcile with the victim, who insisted on taking the matter to the police.

Indonesian woman in Japan abandons newborn over fear of being fired from job

17 Jun 2026, 12:51 pm

Authorities discovered the infant's remains wrapped in a plastic bag inside a cardboard box in the woman's residence.

Single father dies during parent-child marathon in China, family questions school’s emergency response

17 Jun 2026, 12:34 pm

According to the kindergarten's event invitation letter, participants were required to sign a declaration before joining the run.

Car & taxi collide outside Bendemeer MRT station, ram through road divider fence

17 Jun 2026, 12:22 pm

A witness commented that it looked like a head-on collision based on the damage.

SISTIC appointed official ticketing partner of F1 S’pore Grand Prix from 2027

17 Jun 2026, 12:08 pm

Under the deal, SISTIC will oversee end-to-end ticketing operations for the annual night race.

giga! launches youth mobile plan from S$13.90 per month, includes unlimited AI access

17 Jun 2026, 11:27 am

As an added perk, subscribers will receive one complimentary PlayMade bubble tea each month.

56-year-old hospital staff found dead in Sembawang flat after missing work for 2 days

17 Jun 2026, 3:07 am

He had lived alone in his unit after his parents passed away, and rarely went out or had visitors.

Thundery showers on most days in 2nd half of June, with a few days of heavy rainfall

17 Jun 2026, 1:39 am

Some nights may also be warm and humid, with temperatures to stay above 28°C.