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As Govt moves to expand childcare options, mothers and experts say more can be done to support working parents
On Friday (Oct 27), Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled the Forward Singapore report, following a 16-month long feedback exercise As outlined in the report, one of seven key policy shifts ...
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Employers and HR experts say academic qualifications shouldn't be totally done away with, as survey shows changing attitudes
More than six in 10 professionals in Singapore believe a degree is less important in landing a job today than 20 years ago, a study by LinkedIn found Instead, active networking, continual ...
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Singapore tops world ranking for youth development, scores high in all areas except political, civic participation
Singapore tops the world in a recent report measuring six areas of youth development This was from a recently released Global Youth Development Index Report The island-nation retained its position ...
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No offering carrots to customers, MAS tells crypto firms; local credit cards can't be used to buy tokens from 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency or digital payment token trading space in phases from mid-2024 Among the measures are banning businesses from ...
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Baby Steps: Pregnant women at work — relooking companies' leave system can help those dealing with severe pain and nausea
SINGAPORE — About two months into her pregnancy, healthcare worker Olivia (not her real name) was on her way to work when she vomited at a train station from a nasty bout of morning sickness.
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73rd PrimeTime Emmy Awards
Follow the latest news and comprehensive coverage on 73rd PrimeTime Emmy Awards at TODAY ...
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Gen Z Speaks: Confessions of a former delinquent and gangster who found a better path in family’s fishball business
Growing up, I was no stranger to trouble. Constant rebellion and academic struggles defined my childhood years. Being a loud-mouthed kid didn't help either; it made me an easy target for the ...
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The end is neigh: A timeline of key events in the 180-year history of Singapore Turf Club
SINGAPORE — The announcement on Monday (June 5) that Singapore Turf Club will shut its facility by 2027 means that the club's 180-year history is drawing to a close. TODAY takes a look at some ...
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Cheo Chai Chen, former SDP Nee Soon Central MP, dies aged 73
Cheo Chai Chen died on June 5 at the age of 73 A Singapore Democratic Party member, Cheo was a Member of Parliament for Nee Soon Central GRC from 1991 to 1997 He later left SDP and joined the ...
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The Big Read: Teenagers hooked on social media — what’s the cost to their mental health?
In May, the United States’ top health official issued a warning about the “profound risk of harm” that social media could have on children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being ...
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When massages become harmful: Here's what you need to know
WHEN TO SKIP A MASSAGE For people who cannot do without their regular massages, Mr Xu said that a 60- to 90-minute massage session once a week “should not be a problem” as long as the person ...
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The Big Read: Too choosy? Why young buyers won't compromise on dream BTO home despite long waits, rising prices
SINGAPORE — When Ms Tan Gin Yee began balloting for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat with her boyfriend in late 2018, she was still in her first year of university. Then 20, Ms Tan thought she would ...