With more than 60% of the city-state’s home deals under its belt, PropNex is starting to look more towards industrial properties to power the next phase of its growth.

Executive chairman Ismail Gafoor said the agency rolled out an “Industrial 2.0” training programme in early 2026 and assembled a team of agents to specialise in the segment.

The move comes ahead of what he estimates could be a pipeline of more than 2,600 industrial units in 2027, assuming a unit...

Only days after news that the police are looking into matters raised in an internal audit, the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) has posted a job ad for a new chief executive officer (CEO).

In an e-mail to members, LawSoc said that following an independent inquiry into leadership, governance and workplace culture, it is entering “a period of institutional renewal”.

Beyond running the secretariat and its statutory functions under the Legal Profession Act, the incoming CEO’s primary mandate will be...

Shanti Pereira cemented her place in history as the first woman to win back-to-back 200m titles at the Asian Games, after crossing the line first at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium on Sept 27.

While China’s Chen Yujie was quickest off the blocks in 0.15sec, the Singaporean powered past her teenage rival in the final stretch to finish first and clinch gold in a season’s best 22.78sec.

Chen, who won the 100m gold on Sept 25 in a Games record time,...

The latest Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) report offers reassuring confirmation: Singaporean parents remain highly confident in our education system.

Over 90 per cent rate it highly, welcoming a gradual shift away from high-stakes exam pressures toward holistic growth, character building, and social-emotional development.

There is clear, growing recognition that primary school should not be a high-pressure pressure cooker, but a time to explore interests, build resilience, and develop healthy interpersonal relationships.

However, underneath this positive consensus lies an evergreen...

Mr Sashi Cheliah – winner of Season 10 of MasterChef Australia – is joining Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, which will be hosted by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, according to local media.

The show will see personalities from the Tamil entertainment industry in the kitchen with Cheliah judging their dishes.

Born in Singapore, he began his career with the Singapore Police Force, including work involving special tactics and rescue operations.

After moving to Australia in 2011, he worked as a prison officer...