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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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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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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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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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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 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: What can make our teachers happier and less overworked? Here's looking at you, parents
Teachers feeling overworked and burnt out is a perennial issue in Singapore, where there are high public expectations of the role that schools and teachers play in a child's life Over the years ...
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The Big Read: No music, pets in certain areas — condo residents lament 'strict, absurd rules' amid competing needs
SINGAPORE — Ms Chen YL often feels like a “criminal” whenever she takes her two dogs out of her condominium unit. The 35-year-old software procurement lead said that if she is caught walking ...
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Did pasta come from China? Absolutely not, historians say
HONG KONG — Pasta is Italy’s staple food, but it’s not only Italians who indulge in platefuls of the doughy concoction every day. People all over the world adore it. It comes in more than ...