The number of people in Singapore grew 1.6 per cent to 6.21 million as of June 2026, even as the city-state officially became a “super-aged” society, with more than one in five citizens aged 65 and above.

According to the Population in Brief report released by the National Population and Talent Division of the Prime Minister’s Office and partner agencies late last week, the increase was driven mainly by growth in the non-resident population.

This was largely due to an...

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...