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A car fell into a sinkhole on Tanjong Katong Road South in Singapore on July 27, 2025, prompting a rescue operation where the conscious female driver was extricated and taken to Raffles Hospital. Authorities reported that the ground was stable, and while the road remains closed for repairs, water supply to nearby residents has been restored after disruptions caused by the incident.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBdavPqkpxMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULLE2pIPelEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMsBml__0MU Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: After her 22nd birthday, swimmer Gan Ching Hwee set a new national record in the women's 400m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships, clocking 4:09.81, surpassing Lynette Lim's 2009 record. Gan, who previously broke national records in the 800m and 1500m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, expressed surprise at her performance and remains focused on upcoming competitions. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: A road collapse on Tanjong Katong Road South on July 26 resulted in a vehicle plunging into the resulting hole, injuring one person who was hospitalized. Authorities, including the Land Transport Authority and Public Utilities Board, are investigating the incident, which occurred near the One Amber condominium amid ongoing construction work.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCNI5FnayRY Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Singapore could be the “most perfect example” of a country that needs nuclear energy given its territorial limitations, energy requirements, technological base and institutional maturity, said the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi on Friday (Jul 25). The...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is monitoring Tokenize Xchange's progress in returning customer assets after the exchange ceased operations following the rejection of its digital payment token license. Tokenize plans to relocate to Labuan, Malaysia, to operate under a new regulatory framework while managing phased withdrawals for Singapore users before September 30. Want More Context? 🔎

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The late managing director of Microsoft Singapore, Lee Hui Li, was celebrated as a visionary leader and advocate for AI education, passing away after a sabbatical for health reasons. Her contributions to the tech industry and mentorship for future leaders were widely acknowledged, leaving...