Singapore
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financeComfortDelGro Adds Temporary App Fee to Offset Soaring Fuel Costs
Singapore’s largest taxi operator introduces driver fees on app bookings and metered fare hikes to support drivers amid Middle East-driven fuel price surges.
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worldA Stranger's Gift Led to a Movement for Family Empowerment
Adriana Rasip, inspired by an anonymous donor, co-founded the Empowered Families Initiative to invest in low-income families' aspirations through grants and savings matching.
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healthSingapore Men Exit Workforce to Care for Aging Parents Amid Demographic Shift
New data reveals a gender shift in caregiving. Singaporean men increasingly leave careers to support elderly parents, raising concerns over retirement security and workplace flexibility.
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worldImperial Treasure Earns First Michelin Star in Paris
Singapore-based Imperial Treasure adds a Paris Michelin star, bringing its global total to eight and marking a milestone for Chinese cuisine in France.
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worldNew Law Centre Targets Legal Gaps for Vulnerable Groups
Singapore launches Inclusive Justice Law Centre to support people with invisible disabilities and mental health conditions through tailored legal aid and outreach.
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worldGlobal Surge in Under-16 Social Media Bans Challenges Big Tech’s Self-Regulation
Australia’s world-first ban has ignited regulatory momentum across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the US-driving governments to enforce hard age limits despite industry pushback and warnings of unintended consequences.
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techSingtel Faces New Connectivity Outage
Singtel reports a new wave of connectivity issues affecting select customers, unrelated to last week's major network disruption. Engineers are working urgently to resolve the problem.
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healthSingapore Faces Psychologist Shortage Amid Rising Demand
Rising mental health needs in Singapore highlight a critical shortage of trained psychologists, despite new accelerated training pathways and regulatory reforms.