New Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Heng SweeKeat has reiterated a ‘close symbiotic relationship’ between the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and assured that it will continue into the fourth generation of leaders and beyond.
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New study links autism to use of antidepressants in womb: Duke-NUS
A team of international researchers led by Duke-NUS Medical School has found a possible link between autism and the use of antidepressants in the womb.
More thundery showers expected in Singapore over the next two weeks
As we enter one of the warmest months of the year, Singapore can expect more thundery showers in the first half of May.
3 in 4 dementia patients in Singapore feel ashamed and rejected: Survey
Nearly 3 in 4 persons with dementia in Singapore feel rejection and loneliness, according to the first ever national survey on the illness.
Heng Swee Keat to take more political responsibilities: PM Lee
Finance Minister of Singapore Heng Swee Keat, who assumes the new role of Deputy Prime Minister today, is set to take more political responsibilities in run up to General Elections next year, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong while talking to reporters at the end of his five-day visit to China.
Marina Bay floating platform to get a facelift, and a new name
The Float @ Marina Bay, a popular venue for both national and community events such as River Hongbao, Marina Bay Singapore Countdown and National Day Parade, will be redeveloped in the next few years.
Singapore Police arrest 104 in multi-agency joint enforcement operation
In a major multi-agency joint enforcement operation, Singapore Police have arrested 69 men and 35 women, aged between 15 and 76, for various offences from April 22 to 26.
Scoot suspends flight to Lucknow and three other Asian cities
Scoot will be suspending services to four cities – Lucknow, Kalibo, Quanzhou and Male – all of which are served by the Airbus A320 aircraft.
UAE issues first-ever birth certificate to child born to Hindu father and Muslim mother
Breaking the shackles of religious division, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued the first-ever birth certificate for a child born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother. The incident has come as the UAE has declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance.
From Oct 1, foreign vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore needs to be registered
From October 1, 2019, it will be mandatory for all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia to be registered.
