Commentary: Scroll, swipe, vape - this is how the vaping industry preys on youths
[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/6/2025
Despite Singapore’s vaping ban, social media is flooded with posts that make vaping appear trendy and harmless. Yvette van der Eijk of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health explores the industry’s role in this - and what needs to change.
In Asian newspapers
Pritam Singh to appeal conviction and sentence after being fined for lying to parliament
The case has not affected the morale of the Workers' Party and the party will "fight hard" in the (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
As Xi meets top bosses like Jack Ma, what’s next for China’s tech sector amid US trade tensions?
Business magnates from the likes of Alibaba, Huawei, Xiaomi, BYD, and CATL joined President Xi Jinping's (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
Israelis marked the 500th day since the October 7 attacks on Monday as families called for the return of the (…)
[France24 Middle-East] - 17/02/2025
Scammers posing as PDPC officers dupe victims of at least S$231,000 this year
Such scams begin with an unsolicited phone call, eventually leading the victim to transfer money or divulge personal (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
Commentary: If we don’t shape the internet, others will
As laws on online harms are tightened and social media platforms held to higher standards, users must reflect on how (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
Cathay Cineplexes offering 10 movie tickets plus popcorn and drinks for S$100 with Save Our Screens vouchers
The items included in the voucher set are originally worth up to S$223.
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
Pritam Singh sentencing: Workers' Party chief can contest in 2025 General Election
The Elections Department said the disqualification of an MP is based on a single offence's sentence, and (…)
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
Parents, social agencies call for review of financial aid criteria to support bigger families
The agencies also urged families to not only rely on the government but play their part by being prudent.
[Channel NewsAsia] - 17/02/2025
