Instead of speculating if AI will end mankind, audit and govern the tech: Industry players
Their comments come amid a fever pitch conversation around AI regulation and calls for a slowdown in its development.
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American burrito chain Chipotle will open at Jewel Changi Airport in 2027
The popular American fast-casual chain will bring its customisable burritos, bowls, tacos and more to Singapore.
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AI can make art in seconds – how are artists in Singapore fighting to keep their craft alive?
From illustrators protecting their work from AI training to designers navigating commercial pressures, Singapore’s creative community is finding ways to respond to generative AI while preserving the human touch in their art....
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What if my child picks the wrong secondary school?
Thanks to MOE’s more flexible pathways, a student’s future is no longer defined by a single track.
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Basic snorkelling lessons; theatre shows on friendship by Emma Memma and dealing with grief
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
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More nursing diploma holders enter NUS Medicine in recent years
Ngee Ann Polytechnic has had 15 nursing graduates enter the course since 2022, with five in 2026.
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Scammers impersonate SIMBA staff before posing as police and MAS officers in S$1.3 million scam
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has warned of a government official impersonation scam that begins with a call from someone claiming to be from telco SIMBA, with at least 59 cases and losses of at least S$1.3 million reported in October 2026 alone. Victims receive uns...
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Singapore haze: PM2.5 readings back to normal islandwide after west briefly enters elevated band
The 24-hour PSI is forecast to be in the moderate range on Sunday, between 51 and 70.
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NEA, MinLaw: 7 members appointed to the Panel on Transboundary Haze to probe companies for the fires causing haze in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore is bringing in specialist investigators and lawyers to examine companies potentially linked to fires contributing to regional haze. The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and National Environment Agency (NEA) announced seven appointments on Oct 30. The panel will asses...
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Commentary: The invisible workforce helping Singapore age well
Helping seniors age well takes more than hospital care, says Agency for Integrated Care Manpower and Talent Chief Derek Tan on Community Care Day (Nov 1)....
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Rare, roomy and pricey? Inside Singapore's niche jumbo HDB flat market
With HDB reviewing the flat conversion scheme to create jumbo flats, CNA speaks with owners of such units about the attraction of extra space – and the extra cost....
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Malaysia wants to move away from Waze. Will drivers make the switch?
Malaysia has banned the popular Israeli navigation app for civil servants and urged citizens not to use it. Motorists say they lack a viable homegrown alternative....
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Son worries age and MBA may be working against 67-year-old father’s job search
SINGAPORE: Job hunting is tough at any age, but for workers nearing their late 60s, landing a new opportunity can be particularly daunting. One Singaporean recently turned to fellow netizens for advice on whether his 67-year-old father still stands a chance of finding work, given...