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Dinesh​ Vasu Dash

1 in 5 people in S’pore volunteered in 2025, those with social ties did so more often: Study

*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Tamil Language Festival marks 20 years with push for greater engagement

Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.
Dancers from Rameshwara Dance Group performing a Mayilattam, or peacock dance, at the launch of Tamil Language Festival 2026 on March 29.

Rediscover neighbourhoods in Singapore with five new heritage walking trails

Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC
Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC

Cultural sensitivity training, orientation programme to integrate Employment Pass holders

The number of Employment Pass holders in Singapore has grown from 177,100 in December 2020 to 201,200 in June 2025.
The number of Employment Pass holders in Singapore has grown from 177,100 in December 2020 to 201,200 in June 2025.

More support needed for Singapore’s start-up ecosystem: Dinesh Vasu Dash

The research team from SUTD working together on the wasp, a nested, reconfigurable, logistics robot.
The research team from SUTD working together on the wasp, a nested, reconfigurable, logistics robot.

AI-enabled CCTV trial ongoing at 14 construction sites in Singapore

A close-up of the SafeSite VA system notifying a safety supervisor of a worker not wearing personal protective equipment.
A close-up of the SafeSite VA system notifying a safety supervisor of a worker not wearing personal protective equipment.

New pilot to offer free tuition, football training to at-risk young people

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue shirt) joined former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad (right, in black tracksuit) at the first run of Football Clinic @ South East.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue shirt) joined former Singapore national footballer Fandi Ahmad (right, in black tracksuit) at the first run of Football Clinic @ South East.

English-language tabla! relaunches website for greater community engagement

Mr Venga Subramaniam, editor of tabla!, at the official relaunch of the publication's website on Nov 19.
Mr Venga Subramaniam, editor of tabla!, at the official relaunch of the publication's website on Nov 19.

Hundreds of migrant workers celebrate Deepavali at Gardens by the Bay

Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.
Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.

Migrant workers to get more support, training to look after their mental health

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (in purple) engaging in a game with migrant workers at Terusan Recreation Centre on Oct 5.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (in purple) engaging in a game with migrant workers at Terusan Recreation Centre on Oct 5.

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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.