Singapore’s RIE2025 plan saw more business spending, more jobs created in R&D
The RIE2025 Report detailed how investments in research had helped create jobs and boost the economy.
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Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?
The writer tried implementing a range of rules over the years to manage her kids' phone use.
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Johor schools, educational institutions to reman closed for 5 more days
The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12....
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‘Blackish-grey rainwater’ — SG residents raise health concerns amid worsening haze pollution in Singapore
Summary Singapore residents reported blackish-grey rainwater after heavy rain, raising concerns over worsening haze pollution and its potential health effects. Air quality reached the very unhealthy range, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hitting 203 in western Si...
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Singapore haze: Air quality remains very unhealthy in west, unhealthy in other regions
At 10am, the 24-hour PSI in the west hit 230 – a new high for the country this year.
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Haze in S’pore: PSI hits new high in west; air quality remains unhealthy across other regions
The reading of 230 was recorded at 10am and 11am, with the west remaining in the "very unhealthy" band.
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BigBang XX: Cosmos in Singapore – a triumphant return for the K-pop legends
BigBang staged their first concert in Singapore in a decade on Saturday (Oct 17). Here’s how it went down.
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Rival ports 'fast catching up': SM Lee warns against complacency, says port workers must not face shift alone
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong also highlighted the importance of strong tripartism to enable PSA's management team, the unions and the workers to work together in a "relationship of trust" to build a "disciplined and skilled workforce"....
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Grace Fu: 7 companies in Indonesia responsible for forest fires to be issued with haze prevention notices by Singapore
Summary Singapore will issue haze prevention notices to seven Indonesian companies linked to fires contributing to the current haze affecting Singapore. The National Environment Agency (NEA) will require the firms to extinguish fires, stop burning activities and submit plans to p...
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These marathon runners will give up their personal best to save a life
In a first for the Singapore International Marathon, 238 specially trained runners will be on standby this year to treat fellow participants in medical distress....