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Singapore to recognise family doctors as specialists
More than 200 registered family physicians will be invited to apply for specialist accreditation.
Twelve Cupcakes under MOM probe for unpaid salaries, abrupt retrenchment
About 80 employees are affected by the local confectionery chain’s outstanding salary payments.
9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll
The survey found that although 70% of young women knew that breast cancer can be detected early, only 22% knew what to look out for.
Trade tensions threaten to overshadow Apec meetings as leaders seek consensus
All eyes are on whether leaders will be able to issue a joint communique when the annual meetings conclude.
Vietnam elevates UK ties to top partnership amid US-China power rivalry
The move reflects Vietnam’s strategy for resilience and self-reliance amid global uncertainties, analysts say.
Clean energy workforce expected to increase by 60% in the next decade
Do Kwon appealing against dismissal of $18.4m claim over aborted purchase of Ardmore penthouse
askST: What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?
Those who are overseas for at least 48 hours will be granted tax relief of up to $500 of the value of their purchased items.
Does the Singapore River need to change course to remain relevant?
How can it better appeal to a younger crowd who may be going out less, asks the writer.
Experience the Pac-Man chase at carnival in Sentosa from December
The ACC9SS: Pac-Man Carnival In Sentosa will run from Dec 12 to Jan 11 at Palawan Green.