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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Some cyclists voiced concerns on the first day of a ban that prohibits them from riding on pedestrian-only lanes, saying the new rule was unfair.Most of the 15 cyclists and pedestrians interviewed by CNA on Tuesday (Jul 1) said they were unaware of the penalties being enforced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) – where first-time offenders face a fine of up to S$2,000 (about US$1,575) or...

SINGAPORE: The private members’ club 1880 will reopen in August after initially announcing its permanent closure and liquidation. While over 90% of former employees will return, the original co-founders will not be involved, and current members can transfer their memberships without fees, promising a "more vibrant, elevated" experience despite no new amenities disclosed. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The private club 1880 in Singapore will reopen next month after briefly closing, and most...

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ（本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社⻑:末松弥奈子）は、2025年6月にアジア出版者協会（SOPA）が主催するSOPA 2025 Awards for Editorial Excellenceで優秀芸術・特集記事（地域／ローカル）の審査員特別賞を受賞しました。この賞は、香港を拠点にした非営利団体が優れたジャーナリズムを追求する活動の一環として授与されています。 Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: 株式会社ジャパンタイムズは、2025年に特別な賞をもらったことがあって、その賞はお話や絵がとても上手だったからもらったんだよ。 Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: Prices for public resale flats rose 0.9% in Q2 2025, the slowest growth since Q2 2020, with 6,981 transactions recorded. HDB advises prudence amid a moderating economy, while supply increases from upcoming BTO launches may temper future price spikes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Singapore, the prices of homes that people sell to each other are going up more slowly now, and there will be more new homes available soon, which...

Singapore citizens aged 21 and above can claim their SG60 vouchers starting in July 2025, with S$800 available for those aged 60 and above from July 1, and S$600 for younger citizens from July 22. The vouchers can be used at participating heartland merchants, hawkers, and supermarkets, and citizens can claim them digitally via Singpass or with assistance at community centres. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore is giving special vouchers to all...

Train services on Singapore's Thomson-East Coast Line resumed after a signal fault disrupted commutes on July 1, 2025, halting operations between Napier and Great World stations. SMRT announced the issue at 6:40 AM, offering free bus services between Caldecott and Gardens by the Bay stations while advising passengers to use alternate lines as engineers worked to rectify the fault. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Train services in Singapore are slowly starting up again...