182 stories tagged #Singapore

  1. Colorectal Cancer: Why Women Often Dismiss Key Symptoms
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    Colorectal Cancer: Why Women Often Dismiss Key Symptoms

    Colorectal cancer is rising in younger women, yet symptoms like bloating and fatigue are often overlooked. Experts urge proactive screening and awareness.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Man Admits Brutal Months-Long Abuse of Infant Nephew
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    Man Admits Brutal Months-Long Abuse of Infant Nephew

    A Singaporean man confessed to systematically abusing a baby for months, employing extreme methods. A passerby's intervention led to his arrest.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Stay-at-Home Mom Wins Major Literary Prize for Debut Novel
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    Stay-at-Home Mom Wins Major Literary Prize for Debut Novel

    A mother of four dedicates three hours daily to writing, culminating in the Epigram Books Fiction Prize win for her debut novel exploring identity and societal expectations in Singapore.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Singapore's Advocate for the Disabled: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation
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    Singapore's Advocate for the Disabled: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation

    Chong Kwek Bin, visually impaired, champions accessibility in Singapore, driving technological solutions and advocating for a truly inclusive society.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Singapore Upgrades 17 HDB Neighborhoods for S$130 Million
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    Singapore Upgrades 17 HDB Neighborhoods for S$130 Million

    Singapore's HDB is investing S$130 million to upgrade 17 neighborhoods, benefiting nearly 20,000 households with improved living conditions and senior-centric amenities.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Singapore PM Warns Against 'Dangerous Precedent' in Weaponizing Waterways
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    Singapore PM Warns Against 'Dangerous Precedent' in Weaponizing Waterways

    Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that weaponizing international waterways sets a dangerous precedent, impacting global stability and trade. He called for unimpeded passage through critical sea lanes like the Strait of Hormuz.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Living Fully with Haemophilia: A Young Student's Journey to Independence
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    Living Fully with Haemophilia: A Young Student's Journey to Independence

    A 20-year-old aerospace engineering student shares his inspiring story of managing severe haemophilia A, pursuing his dreams, and advocating for a 'haemophilia-free mind'.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Singapore Backs Unimpeded Transit in Strait of Hormuz Amid UN Veto
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    Singapore Backs Unimpeded Transit in Strait of Hormuz Amid UN Veto

    Singapore, alongside Fiji, Jamaica, and Malta, advocates for restoring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz after a UN Security Council resolution failed.

    last mo. 2 min read