Elderly parents forced by their children to sell their assets – to their children’s benefit but to the seniors’ detriment – is an emerging issue raised by social workers and other stakeholders.
Meditation can help youths tackle mental health issues, enable Singapore’s future success: Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song
Having taught Singapore's founding father how to meditate, presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song now believes that youths can benefit from practising meditation, which he said can give them “inner peace” ...
China to resume 15-day visa-free entry for Singapore, Brunei citizens
China will resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from Wednesday, its embassies in the two countries said, more than three years after the visas were suspended to stop the ...
Singapore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding
Sea levels in Singapore could increase by 1.37m by 2150, in a scenario where a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions leads to global warming exceeding 4 deg C by the end of the century, a new study ...
Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song believes he’s a ‘politically neutral person who can rise above politics’ to unify Singapore
Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song believes that as a politically neutral person who has never belonged to any political party, he is in a better position to help unify the country. Speaking to ...
A politically neutral president can better unify Singapore: Ng Kok Song
The presidential hopeful spoke to reporters at his first public appearance since announcing his bid. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Scammers target Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong in fake online ads
Fake advertisements that name Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and use his image to promote crypto scams, among others, have been seen on the Internet recently, Lee said on Facebook on Saturday night.
Australia Minister to Visit Indonesia, Singapore to Bolster Ties
Australian Industry Minister Ed Husic will visit Indonesia and Singapore this week to strengthen economic cooperation and accelerate collaboration in critical sectors including green technology, his ...
Analysis: Ng Kok Song ‘middle ground’ Singapore presidential candidate, could split votes in potential 3-cornered fight
Former GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song’s entry into the presidential race could see him competing for votes with both former Deputy Prime Minister ...
How Singapore Dealt Decisively with a Minister Under Investigation for Corruption
By Sanjeewa Jayaweera In a statement issued on July 12,, Singapore’s Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said, “Singapore adopts a strict zero-tolerance approach towards corruption. The CPIB ...
Presidential hopeful Tharman to Singapore youths: Good to be socially aware but ‘make haste slowly’ when changing social norms
Being “woke” can be a good thing, if it means making people more socially aware of issues. But when it comes to changing social norms, it is ...
Singapore to expand intellectual property capacity by 2030
ASEAN economies are on an upward growth trajectory and the region is now set to be the fourth-largest economy in the world by 2030.
Would you take the plunge? Ice baths are becoming mainstream in Singapore
Ice baths usually involve immersing one’s body in ice water at temperatures ranging from 10 deg C to 15 deg C. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Impact Investing Singapore – How To Invest To Double Your Money
In the past year, Palantir has launched a number of cooperations with the US Army. In addition to the aforementioned .699 billion order, Palantir also signed a four-year Army order last year. The ...
Historian says recent scandals raise serious questions about Singapore govt’s ability to maintain public trust
SINGAPORE: In a recent interview with the BBC, renowned historian Michael Barr indicated that the recent affair scandal involving two People’s Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament (MPs) and the ...
Commentary: String of controversies a setback for Workers’ Party’s progress in Singapore
Workers’ Party’s latest controversies raise questions about the implications for the opposition landscape, says NTU political analyst Felix Tan.