BTO flats remain affordable, prices have risen in tandem with incomes: DPM Wong
The typical household currently uses less than 25 per cent of their income to service their housing loan, like in 1980, says Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his May…
Commentary: COVID-19 vaccine deaths a reminder that benefits of vaccination must outweigh risks of side effects
There is no vaccine or medication in the world without the risk of rare severe adverse events, so their use must always be guided by risk-benefit analyses, say infectious disease…
From football to cricket, coach to teammate: A tale of two Singapore SEA Games athletes
In the second part of a series featuring Team Singapore athletes heading to the upcoming 32nd SEA Games, Matthew Mohan speaks to two athletes contributing to the renewal of their…
How the elite police STAR unit takes down a gunman and rescues hostages
The Singapore Police Force’s Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) Unit is trained to handle armed assailants, hostage rescue operations and high-risk prisoner escorts.Read More
Singapore ‘cautiously optimistic’ about economic prospects amid volatile global environment: PM Lee
In his annual May Day message, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the country will continue to professionalise skilled trades to create more pathways to success for Singaporeans. Read More
The road to redemption: How two radicalised youths in Singapore shed violence and extremism
“Knowing that someone out there cares about me definitely plays a huge role,” says a former detainee.Read More
Heart of the Matter: What happens after special needs adults end formal schooling?
In the special needs sector, the term “cliff effect” describes the problems faced by parents when their special needs children turn 18 and leave school. CNA’s Heart of the Matter…
Commentary: Modern-day parenting requires a rethink of traditional discipline methods
International Spank Out Day on Apr 30 aims to bring global attention to ending the physical punishment of children, as well as promote positive parenting. Singapore Children’s Society CEO Ang…