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S’pore should aim to train 10,000 nurses, healthcare workers in palliative care by 2030: Ong Ye Kung

Good palliative care should not be confined to specialist teams, said the minister.

This comes as palliative care here evolves, extending from a niche specialty to a community service, particularly as Singapore became a super-aged society in 2026.

Chong Pang City will house 3 swimming pools, sheltered running track, market when completed in 2027

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Singaporeans adapt routines to cope with rising prices amid Iran war

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The longer the marriage, the bigger the discount? Singapore restaurants roll out quirky deals

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Lifelong learning: Back to school with dad or mum in Singapore

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Family matters: A daughter’s note and a wedding diet lead two couples to start food ventures

When CPF savings spark a dispute during divorce

MPs and govt agencies to discuss policy tweaks after residents’ feedback on vice in neighbourhoods

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‘Give me 1 million rupiah’: What you should do if asked for a bribe when entering Batam

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askST: The fatal Chinatown accident case has a gag order. What does it cover? Can it be lifted?

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askST Jobs: I struggle to say ‘no’ at work. How can I set boundaries?

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askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

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askST: How do app stores restrict underage users? What apps are out of bounds?

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askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

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askST: Why is there a burning smell in S’pore even though there is no haze

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How to cut your electricity and fuel costs as prices rise amid Iran war

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Vaping crisis

Authorities looking to escalate, speed up action against young repeat vape offenders

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said recalcitrant young vape offenders were of particular concern.

The authorities have stepped up enforcement efforts against vapes in the past year, following reports that a number of them were laced with drugs.

Ex-SAF captain accused of cheating also allegedly distributed vape items at Nee Soon Camp

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Motorist caught with 20 e-cigarette pods, 6,200 ‘Heetsticks’ gets a week in jail

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Scam tracker: What are the trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026?

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Customer info potentially compromised after Booking.com suffers data breach

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Jail for man who dealt with nearly $10,000 in Pokemon cards scam proceeds

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20 arrested for alleged involvement in scam-related cases linked to over $1.3m in losses

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How does a stronger Singdollar help lower inflation in Singapore?

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askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.
Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.

Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.
Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.

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Should I buy silver?

Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?
Is silver a safe haven for investors like gold and will its price rise due to war?
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Bollywood Farms’ tenancy to end in December but owners keen to stay on

Mrs Ivy Singh-Lim co-founded Bollywood Veggies with her husband Lim Ho Seng in 2021. It is today known as Bollywood Farms.
Mrs Ivy Singh-Lim co-founded Bollywood Veggies with her husband Lim Ho Seng in 2021. It is today known as Bollywood Farms.

71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris

The impact sent the red car reeling backwards, crumpling its bonnet and causing it to collide with a green bus.
The impact sent the red car reeling backwards, crumpling its bonnet and causing it to collide with a green bus.

Young people will need to navigate trade-offs in climate action: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam speaking at Climate Change Conversations 2026 organised by Rotary Club of Marina City, at Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre on April 18.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam speaking at Climate Change Conversations 2026 organised by Rotary Club of Marina City, at Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre on April 18.

MPs and govt agencies to discuss policy tweaks after residents’ feedback on vice in neighbourhoods

(On stage, from left) Mrs Bernadette Giam, Mr Foo Cexiang, Ms Sim Ann, Ms Elysa Chen, and Mr Shawn Loh speaking to participants of the community dialogue session on April 18.
(On stage, from left) Mrs Bernadette Giam, Mr Foo Cexiang, Ms Sim Ann, Ms Elysa Chen, and Mr Shawn Loh speaking to participants of the community dialogue session on April 18.

Govt ready to do more to help Singaporeans cope with impact of Iran war if situation worsens: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that Asian countries have been amongst the worst hit by the Middle East crisis.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that Asian countries have been amongst the worst hit by the Middle East crisis.

About 29,000 HDB households to benefit from upgrading works in their neighbourhoods

Under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, more than $130 million will be pumped into 17 projects in areas including Toa Payoh.
Under the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, more than $130 million will be pumped into 17 projects in areas including Toa Payoh.

S’pore should aim to train 10,000 nurses, healthcare workers in palliative care by 2030: Ong Ye Kung

This comes as palliative care here evolves, extending from a niche specialty to a community service, particularly as Singapore became a super-aged society in 2026.
This comes as palliative care here evolves, extending from a niche specialty to a community service, particularly as Singapore became a super-aged society in 2026.

Broadband outage that hit about 5,000 users to be restored by morning of April 19

At the peak between 10.35am and 10.55am, there were some about 278 outage reports by Singtel users, 183 by StarHub users and 79 by M1 users.
At the peak between 10.35am and 10.55am, there were some about 278 outage reports by Singtel users, 183 by StarHub users and 79 by M1 users.

Chong Pang City will house 3 swimming pools, sheltered running track, market when completed in 2027

Artist impressions of the 0.9ha nine-storey compound at Chong Pang City, which is slated to open by 2027.
Artist impressions of the 0.9ha nine-storey compound at Chong Pang City, which is slated to open by 2027.

Medical Mysteries

After getting a series of tattoos, she developed pain and blurry vision in her right eye

Tattoo-associated vision loss, while rare, causes chronic inflammation of the eye, which can appear years after the tattoo is done. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK
Tattoo-associated vision loss, while rare, causes chronic inflammation of the eye, which can appear years after the tattoo is done. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

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