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Loophole lets Singapore Pools app users place bets from overseas – despite rules against it

Loophole lets Singapore Pools app users place bets from overseas – despite rules against it

CNA tested the app in the UK and Italy and placed bets successfully; other users report similar workarounds from countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and China.

20/07/2026
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
18/07/2026
Approved fosterers may keep up to 6 cats in HDB flats, 10 in private homes under new pilot scheme
Approved fosterers may keep up to 6 cats in HDB flats, 10 in private homes under new pilot scheme
18/07/2026
No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB
No discrepancy found in O-Level English oral exam questions: SEAB
18/07/2026
Sunset Way housing plans 'not final'; HDB says it remains open to feedback
Sunset Way housing plans 'not final'; HDB says it remains open to feedback
17/07/2026
GovTech layoffs not part of wider restructuring in public service: PSD
GovTech layoffs not part of wider restructuring in public service: PSD
17/07/2026

Two Singapore basketball club players handed lifetime FIBA bans over match manipulation

The Basketball Association of Singapore said that the players' actions have "severely undermined the principles of fair play and impacted the reputation of Singapore basketball".

20/07/2026

Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies aged 67

His wife told CNA he had been unable to return to Singapore after falling seriously ill in the UK, where he later developed sepsis in the final weeks of his life.

19/07/2026
My car is pricey, but a 10-hour daily school run would cost me more
Voices: My car is pricey, but a 10-hour daily school run would cost me more
19/07/2026
Broken by years of parental pressure, depression and grief, she's learning to heal – one batch of brownies at a time
Up Close: Broken by years of parental pressure, depression and grief, she's learning to heal – one batch of brownies at a time
19/07/2026
Annual leave for outsourced Progressive Wage Model workers to increase from 7 to 10 days progressively from 2029
Annual leave for outsourced Progressive Wage Model workers to increase from 7 to 10 days progressively from 2029
19/07/2026
Which Singapore celebrities own cafes? 35 stars who have gone into F&B, from Ben Yeo to JJ Lin and Rebecca Lim
Which Singapore celebrities own cafes? 35 stars who have gone into F&B, from Ben Yeo to JJ Lin and Rebecca Lim
19/07/2026
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
Singaporean arrested after Jakarta police bust etomidate vape factory: Reports
18/07/2026
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire after 14 years, Justice Sushil Nair named successor

17/07/2026

From Bar to bench: Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's career and landmark rulings

17/07/2026

Why functional drinks cost more but may deliver less than consumers expect

18/07/2026

Chemical smell detected across central region in Singapore, NEA says air quality within 'usual' range

17/07/2026
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Her baby survived leukaemia. Five years later, this mother was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer herself
Her baby survived leukaemia. Five years later, this mother was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer herself
20/07/2026
Commentary: Why Johor Bahru should roll out congestion pricing when RTS opens
Commentary: Why Johor Bahru should roll out congestion pricing when RTS opens
20/07/2026
Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru
Singapore chefs cook up chilli crab, laksa and chicken rice for 180 diners in Peru
18/07/2026
SportSG to free up more tennis courts for public bookings
SportSG to free up more tennis courts for public bookings
17/07/2026
Man pleads guilty to raping 32-year-old woman at field near Tuas West Road MRT station
Man pleads guilty to raping 32-year-old woman at field near Tuas West Road MRT station
18/07/2026
CNB arrests 100 suspected drug offenders in islandwide operation; drugs worth more than S$34,000 seized
CNB arrests 100 suspected drug offenders in islandwide operation; drugs worth more than S$34,000 seized
17/07/2026
Maid jailed after stealing more than S$217,000 from employer, bought condo, vehicles and land in the Philippines
Maid jailed after stealing more than S$217,000 from employer, bought condo, vehicles and land in the Philippines
17/07/2026
Jail for 66-year-old man who offered 12-year-old boy cash and cigarettes in exchange for sexual acts
Jail for 66-year-old man who offered 12-year-old boy cash and cigarettes in exchange for sexual acts
17/07/2026
MRT network logs third month of high reliability, no major delays since November
MRT network logs third month of high reliability, no major delays since November
17/07/2026
Singapore cancels work permits of 2 Bangladeshis over extremist posts on social media
Singapore cancels work permits of 2 Bangladeshis over extremist posts on social media
17/07/2026
Actress Fann Wong no longer owns a weighing scale: 'Having strength and energy is much more important'
Actress Fann Wong no longer owns a weighing scale: 'Having strength and energy is much more important'
17/07/2026
Bloomberg defamation case: Freedom of expression does not extend to false, defamatory allegations, say Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
Bloomberg defamation case: Freedom of expression does not extend to false, defamatory allegations, say Shanmugam and Tan See Leng
17/07/2026
Singapore may block under-18s from social media platforms that fail child safety standards: Josephine Teo
Singapore may block under-18s from social media platforms that fail child safety standards: Josephine Teo
17/07/2026
Tourist guides adapt as AI and social media reshape how visitors explore Singapore
Tourist guides adapt as AI and social media reshape how visitors explore Singapore
17/07/2026
Chick-fil-A Singapore to open new outlet at Millenia Walk on Jul 30
Chick-fil-A Singapore to open new outlet at Millenia Walk on Jul 30
17/07/2026
2 ex-Certis officers jailed after one tipped off the other about CPIB investigation on vapes
2 ex-Certis officers jailed after one tipped off the other about CPIB investigation on vapes
17/07/2026
NParks to expand crow shooting operations to more districts after culling over 500 birds
NParks to expand crow shooting operations to more districts after culling over 500 birds
17/07/2026
Actor Richard Low reveals incurable colon condition behind recent six-day hospitalisation
Actor Richard Low reveals incurable colon condition behind recent six-day hospitalisation
17/07/2026
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CNA Explains

CNA Explains: What are protected cell companies, and why does Singapore want them for the insurance industry?

CNA Explains: What are protected cell companies, and why does Singapore want them for the insurance industry?

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is calling for feedback on a new corporate structure for the insurance sector that could make it cheaper and faster to manage complex risks. Here’s why it matters.

09/07/2026
CNA Explains: Why petrol prices will take time to fall to pre-conflict levels

CNA Explains: Why petrol prices will take time to fall to pre-conflict levels

06/07/2026
CNA Explains: Why AI stocks are whipsawing markets from Wall Street to Seoul

CNA Explains: Why AI stocks are whipsawing markets from Wall Street to Seoul

02/07/2026
CNA Explains: How the costly global business of recycling is hurting Singapore's zero-waste push

CNA Explains: How the costly global business of recycling is hurting Singapore's zero-waste push

18/06/2026
CNA Explains: How Singapore’s Small Claims Tribunals work - and what happens next

CNA Explains: How Singapore’s Small Claims Tribunals work - and what happens next

11/06/2026
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In Focus

IN FOCUS: Can driverless buses become a mainstay on Singapore’s roads?

IN FOCUS: Can driverless buses become a mainstay on Singapore’s roads?

20/05/2026
IN FOCUS: 1 in 3 new lawyers want out – can the industry fix the burnout before it’s too late?

IN FOCUS: 1 in 3 new lawyers want out – can the industry fix the burnout before it’s too late?

19/06/2026
IN FOCUS: Small drones, big damage – how these unmanned weapons are reshaping wars

IN FOCUS: Small drones, big damage – how these unmanned weapons are reshaping wars

Drones are increasingly forming the frontline in recent wars, but can these unmanned assets replace their traditional counterparts entirely?

15/07/2026
IN FOCUS: Why do so many shopping centres in Singapore look the same?

IN FOCUS: Why do so many shopping centres in Singapore look the same?

17/06/2026
IN FOCUS: Why the stigma over flexible work persists in Singapore

IN FOCUS: Why the stigma over flexible work persists in Singapore

04/05/2026

IN FOCUS: Why illicit massage parlours, hard-selling beauty salons are hard to get rid of in HDB estates

26/03/2026

IN FOCUS: Singapore’s national space agency is set to launch, but industry players warn of challenges ahead

25/02/2026
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When Death Comes Knocking

Told he could die in just months, this 27-year-old is 'more positive about life now'
Told he could die in just months, this 27-year-old is 'more positive about life now'
06/11/2025
'If he needs to go … we have to let him go': How a mother is coming to terms with her son’s terminal illness
'If he needs to go … we have to let him go': How a mother is coming to terms with her son’s terminal illness
06/11/2025
'Death with dignity': The people helping terminally ill patients to find peace and leave with no regrets
'Death with dignity': The people helping terminally ill patients to find peace and leave with no regrets
06/11/2025
The 27-year-old who's been given months to live | Video
The 27-year-old who's been given months to live | Video
07/12/2024 7 mins

Commentary

Commentary: Is Sentosa still the weekend getaway of choice for Singapore residents?

Commentary: Is Sentosa still the weekend getaway of choice for Singapore residents?

16/07/2026
Commentary: Gillman Barracks - can we rethink how the public participates in decisions on redevelopment?

Commentary: Gillman Barracks - can we rethink how the public participates in decisions on redevelopment?

16/07/2026
Commentary: AI has changed the way my students write and that worries me

Commentary: AI has changed the way my students write and that worries me

15/07/2026
Commentary: What sweltering European cities can learn from Singapore about air-conditioning

Commentary: What sweltering European cities can learn from Singapore about air-conditioning

13/07/2026
Commentary: Two nursing home licences revoked in two weeks - a warning super-aged Singapore cannot ignore

Commentary: Two nursing home licences revoked in two weeks - a warning super-aged Singapore cannot ignore

10/07/2026
Commentary: How will SAF prepare for the age of AI-enabled warfare?

Commentary: How will SAF prepare for the age of AI-enabled warfare?

08/07/2026
Commentary: The fragile reopening of Hormuz is no return to normal for Asia

Commentary: The fragile reopening of Hormuz is no return to normal for Asia

06/07/2026