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CNA
04-08-2025
- Business
- CNA
Local antique stores see boost in sales of Singapore-related items
Some local antique stores have seen sales of Singapore-related items increase by up to 40 per cent this year, compared with last year. This is as the nation celebrates its 60th birthday. Their customers are also younger, as a new generation, spurred by social media, unpacks the nation's history through vintage items. In this lead-up to National Day, Muhammad Bahajjaj finds out the appeal of these items.
CNA
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
National Museum of Singapore's revamped gallery to open on Aug 8
The National Museum of Singapore hopes to see more locals come through its doors when it fully reopens by the end of 2026. It adds that the first of its revamped permanent galleries, which is opening on Aug 8, will be a sneak peek of its full museum refresh, which includes efforts to be a social space that reflects contemporary events. Muhammad Bahajjaj speaks with the museum's director.
CNA
02-08-2025
- Business
- CNA
Expiring Tanjong Pagar Distripark lease paints uncertain future for tenants
A bustling arts cluster at Tanjong Pagar Distripark may have to find a new home, with the building's lease set to expire in 2027 amid the redevelopment of the area. That is even as the number of arts groups at the location has more than quadrupled since 2021, with a 20 per cent boost in footfall from the year after. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
CNA
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Largest moving NDP stage; first time Padang show expands to Marina Bay
More people will get to see this year's National Day Parade up close - from the Padang to Marina Bay. The Parade features its largest moving stage to date, and the show will extend to the waters of Marina Bay for the first time. Screens and additional stages will also bring the audience up close and personal with the action. Organisers expect some 200,000 people to be in and around the area. Kit Chan also returns to the show after 10 years, joining singer-songwriter Charlie Lim for this year's National Day theme song, "Here We Are". Muhammad Bahajjaj gives us a glimpse of the rehearsal.
CNA
23-07-2025
- CNA
Police investigating reports of missing construction equipment worth around S$500,000
Police are investigating a case of an alleged construction equipment scam, where rented machines worth around half a million dollars went missing. Three affected rental firms have made police reports against one company - Revivify Private Limited. They did this after they allegedly found red flags such as unpaid rental fees and a bogus company address. Muhammad Bahajjaj finds out more.
