Solar-powered air-con, freeze-tech and ‘fan-jakketos’ among innovative cooling gadgets on the market
The Straits Times highlights a few cooling gadgets to beat the heat.
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Most S’poreans back inclusion, but fewer accept a worker, neighbour or partner with autism: Survey
One possible reason for this gap is people’s assumptions about those they have yet to meet.
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70 people evacuated after fire at Punggol HDB flat
The fire started in a 15th-floor unit, likely from an electrical origin in the kitchen.
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Jisoo's pop-up store at Marina Bay Sands will have Singapore-exclusive merch, new collectibles and popcorn
Jisoo: Click in Singapore will run from Nov 13 to 29 at Marina Bay Sands.
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CNA Explains: Your flight booking details have been leaked. What can hackers do with them?
Exposed airline booking details could be used to carry out convincing scams and other forms of fraud, cybersecurity experts say. Here's what passengers should know and how they can protect themselves....
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Shibuya Crossing in Joo Chiat? Scramble crossing trial to take place from Nov 16
Besides one permanent scramble crossing near Lau Pa Sat, the Joo Chiat pilot will be Singapore's first such trial since a 2017 attempt in Orchard.
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SIA defends new business class seats following public outcry, says colours, materials and finishes ‘carefully selected’
SIA says it will continue to closely monitor feedback and draw on operational insights to "refine and enhance elements of the customer experience".
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Fullerton Health server supporting migrant worker care programme hit by cybersecurity incident
Personal information, including migrant workers' names, foreign identification numbers and mobile numbers, may have been affected, the healthcare provider said....
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From first steps to active ageing: How PCF is rethinking care for Singapore
At 40, PCF is planning its next chapter, expanding services for young and old while adapting to changing community needs.
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Firms explore more fractional work for seniors to retain expertise, ease manpower shortages
Social service organisation Kampong Kapor Community Services plans to grow its fractional workforce by more than 60 per cent over two years, while other employers are exploring similar arrangements to retain experienced workers....
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4 men to be charged over alleged S$6M mortgage scam involving forged NRIC and property used as collateral without SG owner’s knowledge
SINGAPORE: A residential property in Singapore was allegedly used to secure more than S$6 million in mortgage loans without its owner's knowledge, leading to four men being charged. The suspects, aged between 27 and 39, appeared in court on Nov 10. Police said they allegedly work...
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AI can give students answers. But how do we help them learn?
NIE’s refreshed Master of Education (Learning Sciences & AI) explores how educators can use the technology without losing sight of how students learn, think and make decisions for themselves....
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New Thai food hall to open at The Centrepoint with stalls curated by chef behind Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Le Du
Set to open in early December, the 270-seat Soi Stories will feature 11 Thai food concepts, including two popular Bangkok eateries making their Singapore debut, with dishes expected to cost between S$6 and S$14....