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24-hour PSI readings remain at good to moderate level across Singapore
The National Environment Agency has said it expects the 24-hour PSI to be in the unhealthy range on Friday.
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Nearly half of Singapore workers put in 6 or more unpaid hours weekly; 1 in 10 puts in 16 or more: report
SINGAPORE: Nearly half of Singapore workers (45%) report putting in six or more unpaid hours of work each week, compared with 38% globally, according to ADP’s People at Work 2026 report. These unpaid hours include working through lunch breaks or beyond scheduled working hours, th...
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Haze eases in Singapore as residents wake up to improved air quality
All the regions have had air quality in the good to moderate range.
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PAP leadership vote: Younger ministers may step up into CEC as some senior figures make way
Political observers expect gradual renewal rather than an overhaul when PAP cadres elect their central executive committee on Sunday, with a mix of experience and fresh faces....
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'We don't really want to cancel': Singaporeans weigh France travel plans amid violent protests
Singaporeans in Paris last weekend recounted scenes of damaged storefronts, tear gas and transport disruptions, even as daily life carried on largely as normal away from protest areas....
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Health Minister: By investing in people, sharing knowledge & expertise, we can strengthen healthcare systems in Singapore & the Philippines
SINGAPORE: A new initiative was launched this week that stands to benefit both Singapore and the Philippines in terms of healthcare. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, who was in Manila earlier this week for a World Health Organization Regional Committee Meeting, was also present for t...
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Need help getting out of a chair? It could be an early sign of frailty
Panellists at an In Perspective roundtable discussion said frailty can be reversed, particularly if detected early.
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Simple diet and exercise changes can help seniors stay strong as they age
Experts share practical tips on diet and exercise to stay active and independent.
safety
A look back at South-east Asia’s strongest fire and haze episodes
ST traces the scorch marks of the fires compounded by strong El Nino events in recent history.
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Why HIFU isn’t one-size-fits-all, and what that means for you
From the jawline to the delicate skin around the eyes, different concerns call for different treatment depths and settings, explains Dr Gerard Ee of The Clifford Clinic...
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He made an LPA at 72 to protect his daughters. Here’s why he says you should, too
By appointing his daughters as joint decision-makers, this retiree hopes to spare his loved ones stress if he loses mental capacity
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Toa Payoh wanton mee stall closes temporarily after owner, 57, gets diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
A wanton mee stall in Toa Payoh has suspended its business after one of the owners was recently diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer and has now started chemotherapy. Pin Xiang Wanton Mee, located at Toa Payoh Lor 4, has become a neighbourhood favourite since it began serv...