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‘Help others when you’re successful one day’: Action star Jackie Chan encourages Pei Chun pupils

Actor Jackie Chan visited Pei Chun Public School on July 7.
Actor Jackie Chan visited Pei Chun Public School on July 7.

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Dragon boating, volunteer work: How workplace culture helped her find community and connection

Sharon Lee in EY Singapore’s office talking to her teammates and doing dragon boating with her colleagues
Sharon Lee in EY Singapore’s office talking to her teammates and doing dragon boating with her colleagues

NDP 2026: For state flag’s first flight over Kallang Basin, precision is key

The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, escorted by two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, waiting to make its entry towards National Stadium for the state flag fly-past rehearsal on July 4.
The CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, escorted by two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters, waiting to make its entry towards National Stadium for the state flag fly-past rehearsal on July 4.

Groceries for entry: How a night of music with local artistes fed some 280 families in Singapore

Chief executive of food charity Food From The Heart Robin Lee receiving food items on stage at Beatback, representing the donations made by concertgoers on June 28.
Chief executive of food charity Food From The Heart Robin Lee receiving food items on stage at Beatback, representing the donations made by concertgoers on June 28.

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S’pore wants more babies, so why do stereotypes about big families persist?

Teacher Clement Chua and freelance writer Kelly Ang, who is expecting their sixth child, with their children.
Teacher Clement Chua and freelance writer Kelly Ang, who is expecting their sixth child, with their children.

NDP 2026: Orang Laut song pays tribute to S’pore’s coastal native communities in parade show

Orang Laut singer Asnida Daud’s performance of a song that she composed, arranged and wrote with her husband and son will feature in the parade’s third act.
Orang Laut singer Asnida Daud’s performance of a song that she composed, arranged and wrote with her husband and son will feature in the parade’s third act.

New $70m Hakka hub seeks to preserve heritage while promoting business and community ties

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (in white) at the opening of the Dabu Hakka Building by Char Yong (Dabu) Association on July 3.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (in white) at the opening of the Dabu Hakka Building by Char Yong (Dabu) Association on July 3.

MSF to spend $15m on new tech solutions like using AI to analyse at-risk families

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.

Next generation of community leaders hope to make Chinese ‘cool’ and relevant

(From left) Alvin Soon, Jaclyn Toh, Melody Tan and Loh Tian Kai are among the first participants of the Chinese Community Leadership Programme.
(From left) Alvin Soon, Jaclyn Toh, Melody Tan and Loh Tian Kai are among the first participants of the Chinese Community Leadership Programme.

About 1 in 7 S’pore families has income of at least $30k a month; share almost doubled in 5 years

In 2025, 13.4 per cent of resident households have a monthly market income of $30,000 or more, up from 7.4 per cent in 2020.
In 2025, 13.4 per cent of resident households have a monthly market income of $30,000 or more, up from 7.4 per cent in 2020.

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