Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) said in a statement today (Jan. 2) it had launched the AI Nexus Lab to facilitate accessibility of digitalisation and artificial intelligence adoption for Singapore’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). “Real-world projects incubated in this lab will be built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling learners to apply classroom AI development skills
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore performed better than anticipated amid challenges ahead in sustaining growth. “Our economy performed better-than-expected” despite the world becoming “less predictable and secure,” PM Wong said in his New Year message on the eve of the New Year. Singapore posted stronger-than-expected economic growth of 4.8 per cent in 2025. Unemployment
A recent study has revealed that longer screen time before the age of two could lead to slower decision-making and increased anxiety. “Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development that were linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years,” according to a Dec.
The National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore assisted South African police in the seizure of a shipment of parts of “protected species” transiting in Singapore to South Africa. NParks released a statement today (Dec. 30) that “On 1 December, the National Parks Board (NParks) of Singapore assisted the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) of
More resale HDB flats are expected to come on the market next year, prompting analysts to predict that prices of HDB resale flats could moderate. A report by Orange Tee estimated that nearly 13,500 HDBs will reach MOP in 2026, nearly double 6,973 MOP units in 2025. The MOP flats predicted to enter the market
Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced on Sunday (Dec. 21) that Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 has been upgraded from 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to around 4 per cent, largely reflecting the better-than-expected performance of Singapore’s economy in 3Q. In 3Q, Singapore’s GDP grew by 4.2 per cent,
All-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Singapore in November edged up by 0.2% from October, according to the latest release by the Department of Statistics Singapore on Dec. 23. MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) core inflation moderated to a decline of 0.1% in November from the previous month. MAS core inflation excludes the components of
Updated: Dec. 23, 2025- Salary ceilings and the elderly contribution rates for the Central Provident Fund (CPF) will rise starting from 2026. The CPF ordinary wage ceiling will be raised to $8,000 next year, from the current $7,400. The CPF annual salary ceiling of $102,000 which is the maximum amount in wages for the year
Volunteers of a Singapore humanitarian “interfaith” collaborative vehicle, flagged by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, took to the streets of Singapore on Saturday (Dec. 20) to raise funds for Gaza. 200 volunteers from the humanitarian collaborative vehicle, Humanity Matters, with donation cans and One Nation, One Humanity stickers in hand,
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced on Dec. 19 that scammers and members or recruiters of scam syndicates will face mandatory caning of at least six strokes, up to a maximum of 24 strokes with effect from Dec. 30. This is in response to the rising severity of scams, as approximately 190,000 scam
Scientists from A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (A*STAR IMCB) revealed on Friday (Dec. 19) they have identified the stem cells responsible for gastric cancer. They also reveal that removing these stem cells stops tumours from growing, even in advanced stage patients where the cancer has spread to other organs. The study, published in
As at Sunday 9pm, 23 people were discharged from hospital while 21 remain in stable condition, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai, followng the collision of two public buses on Sunday morning. Others are undergoing medical reviews, Pillai said in a Facebook post. “I am deeply grateful to our responders who did
Commentary – The Singapore Ministry of Defence announced that Singapore will be conducting joint military exercises with China armed forces in Singapore in the coming week, amid increasing China’s aggression toward Asian nations in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. The joint exercises in Singapore will be the seventh edition of the bilateral Exercise
Everyday, we are using 430 million gallons of water in Singapore, which is enough to fill 782 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Last year on average, the amount of water used per person was about 154 litres. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean announced in 2018 that Singapore was planning to
Singapore has been in the midst of a dengue outbreak recently. There has been a surge of dengue cases and 341 dengue clusters have already been confirmed, which quadrupled the weekly cases in the last three months. That was even before reaching the usual dengue season which is from June to Oct. So how can
SINGAPORE—During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have been staying at home more often than before with nationwide restrictions and quarantine measures. With the increased time spent together, this can help a household develop closer bonds or, conversely, lead to more conflicts. According to a Facebook post from Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee,
When Mr Malik Sani received the call from a buyer who was willing to purchase a three-room flat in Bedok at the price he advertised without any on-site viewing, he thought it was a prank. “Can you transfer the deposit to my seller and then I’ll proceed with the paperwork,” Mr Malik told the buyer.
Sitting in the heart of Joo Chiat, The Intan is a two-storey shophouse that boasts a rich and diverse collection of elaborate antiques. I was immediately attracted by the nostalgic sight of the Tam Puis (or spittoons) and ornate tiffin carriers bursting with colours lined up along the long and narrow wooden staircase upon entering
Nowadays, with the global COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy is vital to your kids. Physical fitness is something that can be best taught to children during this lockdown through games and other exciting activities. When kids are healthy, their bodies can keep disease and illness at bay. To promote fitness and mental wellness, parents can use
With the ongoing global pandemic and its accompanying social distancing regulations, most have us have little choice but to wait things out at home. While you can still leave your home to buy food, it is still best to avoid doing so, lest you find yourself becoming part of a crowd on public transport or
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