EU sanctions second S’pore firm over alleged links to Russia’s military efforts
[Straits Times] - 03/4/2025
Business records show the firm has two Chinese nationals and a Singaporean registered as directors.
In Singaporean newspapers
Minor Issues: Parents are wired to worry about their kids’ future, but does it do them any good?
Perhaps it is better to spend the time building strong parent-child ties.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Over 40 bats dropped to the ground at NTU in past 6 months; students trying to find out why
The bat groundings in NTU involve only the Javan pipistrelle, one of the 25 or so species of bats found in Singapore.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Nurture Asia-ready Singaporeans to tap growing opportunities in the region
Universities need to develop regional talent to drive S'pore-Asean partnerships, says SMU chairman Piyush Gupta.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Firms scramble to rehouse workers in 2 Sembawang dorms before April closure
A bed crunch has resulted in many employers unable to find alternative accommodation for their staff.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
TTSH helps refine AI-enabled tool that will calculate accurate insulin dosage for diabetics
The insulin calculator is expected to be launched in 2027.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Singapore to study how worst-case scenarios affect local sea-level rise projections
Earlier NTU study had found that sea levels could be higher than expected due to extreme events
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Singapore forges own path to women’s development, says PAP Women’s Wing chair Sim Ann
The Republic approaches it through “quiet advocacy”, with policies that resonate with both sexes, she says.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
$600,000 in free vending machine meals to help vulnerable residents in South West District
At least 2,000 low-income families are expected to benefit from the initiative.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Muis to give nearly $3.1 million of zakat funds to 8,200 beneficiaries during Ramadan
The payouts will support 1,350 tertiary students from low-income families, and other beneficiaries.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025
Immigration is essential and existential for Singapore’s survival: SM Lee
Singapore has about 30,000 citizen babies born annually and takes in about 22,000 new citizens.
[Straits Times] - 9/03/2025