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Flouride in water not linked to premature births, lower baby weight: Study

Public health authorities have long recommended adding fluoride to water in the US to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.
Public health authorities have long recommended adding fluoride to water in the US to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities.

China launches anti-dumping probe into dichlorosilane imports from Japan

The investigation comes a day after China announced a ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan amid strained bilateral ties.
The investigation comes a day after China announced a ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan amid strained bilateral ties.

France bans ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics, clothing as landmark law takes effect

“Forever chemicals” were detected in the air near this waste-to-energy plant on the outskirts of Paris.
“Forever chemicals” were detected in the air near this waste-to-energy plant on the outskirts of Paris.

From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe ‘toxic gas’

An injured Cambodian soldier getting medical treatment upon his arrival at a hospital in Banteay Meanchey province on Dec 14.
An injured Cambodian soldier getting medical treatment upon his arrival at a hospital in Banteay Meanchey province on Dec 14.

S’pore is committed to high-value, low-carbon energy and chemicals manufacturing: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the opening ceremony of ExxonMobil’s resid upgrade facilities on Jurong Island on Dec 16.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the opening ceremony of ExxonMobil’s resid upgrade facilities on Jurong Island on Dec 16.

In Good Company

Chinese dumping, carbon tax, anti-globalisation: Evonik’s CEO has plenty on his mind

Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.
Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.

Exxon to permanently shut one steam cracker in Singapore from March: Sources

Exxon has in the past two years gradually scaled down term contract volumes with customers in Singapore.
Exxon has in the past two years gradually scaled down term contract volumes with customers in Singapore.

Pope's prayers renew hopes for justice for Beirut port blast victims

Pope Leo XIV holds a silent prayer at the site of the Beirut port blast in August 2020, during his first apostolic journey, in Beirut, Lebanon December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/Pool
Pope Leo XIV holds a silent prayer at the site of the Beirut port blast in August 2020, during his first apostolic journey, in Beirut, Lebanon December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi/Pool

EU Parliament adopts new toy safety rules

The new rules set a 4½-year transition period to ban the sale in the EU of toys containing chemicals particularly harmful to children.
The new rules set a 4½-year transition period to ban the sale in the EU of toys containing chemicals particularly harmful to children.

Data centre test bed powered by green energy among new projects to fuel Jurong Island’s green push

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the industrial island must reinvent itself to stay competitive and relevant.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the industrial island must reinvent itself to stay competitive and relevant.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.