This year’s Orchard Road Christmas light-up starts on Nov 16, look forward to 3 Christmas villages and a street party
You can enjoy carnival rides, food trucks and games at the three Christmas villages this year.Read More
Surging falsehoods seek to dent Western aid to Ukraine
October 27, 2023 11:00 AM Experts said the falsehoods were aimed at provoking anti-Ukraine sentiment in Western countries. Read More
US carries out strikes against Iranian targets in Syria- Pentagon
October 27, 2023 10:16 AM The U.S. military on Thursday carried out strikes against two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and groups it backs,…
U.S. opens its northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway
October 27, 2023 9:16 AM The United States will on Friday open its northernmost diplomatic station in the world, a symbol of the Arctic’s increased importance in Washington, at a…
Families of hostages taken by Hamas say they feel forgotten due to Gaza war
October 27, 2023 9:13 AM Many feel the plight of their loved ones is being overshadowed by the fighting. Read More
Forward SG report outlines caregiving support, possibility of more parental leave to help families
The report highlighted the need to support families “at every stage” with more infant care places and childminding services, as well as improved amenities and retirement plans for seniors.Read More
Uplift lower-income families towards ‘sustained progress’, close early education gaps: Forward SG report
Government support for those in need should “complement and reinforce” individual, family and stakeholder effort – not lead to “greater dependency and entitlement”, the report says. Read More
SkillsFuture top-up for mature mid-career Singaporeans, more support for ITE grads: Forward SG report
The Forward SG exercise found better respect and remuneration were needed for “hands” and “heart” jobs, as well as more recognition of varied education paths to help students fulfil their…
‘Embrace wider definitions of success’: Forward SG report lays out roadmap for a new Singapore vision
The Forward SG exercise, which was launched in June 2022 to review and refresh the “social compact”, found a constant theme across discussions was the evolving Singapore Dream.Read More
‘There is no safe place’: Some Palestinians have been forced to flee again and again
October 27, 2023 9:00 AM Israel says it targets Hamas infrastructure, but its airstrikes also hit civilian infrastructure. Read More