Deforestation for commodities, climate change threaten mangroves in South-east Asia: Study
[Straits Times] - 02/9/2025
The study spotlights the “permanence” of nature-based solutions, or how securely ecosystems can store carbon.
In Singaporean newspapers
New Singaporean of the Year awards for younger S’poreans, those who have made impact overseas
The winners and finalists will be announced along with the ST Singaporean of the Year 2025 award.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
More HDB flat upgraders made the leap to private housing in 2024
5,420 new and resale non-landed private homes were bought by those with HDB addresses in 2024.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Teen among 18 under probe for registering SIM cards for criminals
13 suspects arrested were allegedly offered cash or online gambling credits for the cards.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
Singaporean man charged in Australia with importing 40kg of meth and cocaine into Sydney
He faces the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
[Straits Times] - 25/02/2025
Founder of foodcourt employing people with disabilities is ST Singaporean of the Year
His journey began when he “realised there is another part of Singapore that people don’t know, or don’t want to know”.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
Asean now more professional and sophisticated; next step is to enforce decisions: Ong Keng Yong
It is no longer inferior to any UN expert organisations or international bodies on technical issues.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
Singaporean of the Year finalists spur others to find their strengths and purpose: President Tharman
He also said the award shines a light on Singaporeans who do “something extraordinary” in different ways.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
Life After... a decade behind bars: A lawyer and proud father after struggle with drugs
Mr Darren Tan says his biggest achievement was getting married and starting a family.
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
Advancing surgical tools and cancer treatments: Helping build a healthier S’pore
Many among us would remember our very first encounter with Johnson & Johnson – washing with their shampoo or (…)
[Straits Times] - 24/02/2025
