Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has uncovered hidden vulnerabilities on the surface of the dengue virus. This novel discovery means that scientists can now develop strategies to target these weak spots for treatment of dengue, and possibly other closely related diseases l
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PM Lee cautions against championing divisive issues publicly
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong has cautioned that championing divisive issues publicly to pressure the government and win communal votes will only stir up emotions and damage Singapore’s multi-racial harmony.
Over 500 jobseekers attend job fair for older workers
A job fair targeted at older workers was organised at Our Tampines Hub yesterday for the first time, offering over 700 jobs from 19 companies spanning the logistics, transport, healthcare, and food and beverage sectors.
HSA warns of potent steroids in traditional herbal remedy
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has warned members of the public not to purchase or consume ‘PHQ 1001 Khasiat Penawar Herba Qaseh Serata Herb’. The product was marketed as a traditional herbal remedy for a variety of medical conditions such as pain, impotence, kidney diseases and stroke, HSA
A Cut Beyond: HCL sponsors short movie creation contest in Singapore
IT service company HCL and Filmwallas, a Singapore-based global collaborative filmmaking platform, jointly announced ‘A Cut Beyond’, a short movie contest which focused on creating alternative content for the platform.
Indian national imam who made offensive remarks to be repatriated: MHA
The Indian national imam who made offensive remarks against Jews and Christians during a Friday sermon at a mosque in Singapore will be repatriated to India. MHA said that his actions had underscored the constitution’s zero-tolerance for divisive speech and behaviour among religious leaders.
Mewsic performances in The Company of Cats
Did you know that Singapore has cat cafes? What’s more, there are also regular mewsic gigs that are held at The Company of Cats (TCOC). A collaboration between TCOC and a local Mandopop originals platform Over The Moon, bi-monthly mewsic series featured local singer-songwriter Zhao this time round.
Women come to the forefront to fight against diabetes
To fight against diabetes and promote healthy habits, women of Singapore have come to the forefront and developed 50 healthy recipes that contain 500 calories or less.
Singapore authorities seize illegally imported corals
In a joint operation, Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have seized about 75 hard corals and five soft corals which were illegally imported into Singapore.
Celebs win heart at Fair and Lovely Zee Cine Awards 2017
Get ready to welcome the glitter of Zee Cine Awards on April 8 in Singapore. This year the show brings you the gleaming evening which witnessed the blend of glitz and glamour on the Red Carpet.
