Health Ministry to prioritise community care as Singapore’s population ages
Studies show that 60 per cent of one’s health is determined by social factors such as nutritious food and employment opportunities, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.Read More
No ‘lingering’ for selfies: Italian town Portofino imposes fine of up to $400
April 20, 2023 2:44 PM The measures apply every day from morning until 6pm and will stay in place until Oct 15 when the peak tourist season ends. Read More
Climate change threatens human rights, opens up governments, corporations to litigation: UN senior official
April 20, 2023 2:41 PM Increasingly extreme weather events are undermining the very basics of human existence Read More
TSMC profit beats forecasts after chip demand fares better than feared
April 20, 2023 2:23 PM TSMC makes the most advanced chips for global electronics leaders from Apple to Nvidia Corp. Read More
Beary thirsty: Bear in Canada breaks into car, drinks 69 cans of soda but skips diet drinks
April 20, 2023 2:08 PM The bear ripped the car’s interior leather and spilled soda everywhere. Read More
Coastal shellfish ‘colonise’ giant Pacific Ocean garbage patch: Study
April 20, 2023 1:58 PM US researchers said they found invertebrates that originated from coastal areas, mostly from countries on the other side of the ocean. Read More
Bill to improve enforcement of family maintenance payments tabled in Parliament
Under the proposed Bill, maintenance enforcement officers can obtain personal financial information directly from government agencies and banks, and provide this to the court.Read More
3×3 basketball gains momentum in Singapore; nation takes aim at 2032 Olympics
While more players taking to the sport, challenges remain in getting experienced 3×3 basketball coaches and referees.Read More
HDB flats for junglefowl part of Singapore Art Museum’s latest outreach in unexpected places
The Singapore Art Museum is placing exhibits in unexpected places across the island for the next two years, in an attempt to bring art closer to the people.Read More
Most cycling groups are safe but there are ‘black sheep’, riders say after recent accident
Local cycling groups say they regularly organise rides for up to 100 cyclists, but rules are in place to abide by laws and keep riders safe.Read More