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National Youth Council mistakenly leaks personal data of 600 SG Youth Forum participants

Attendees at the Singapore Youth Forum by National Youth Council at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 6, 2025. 
Attendees at the Singapore Youth Forum by National Youth Council at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 6, 2025. 

New third space opens for young people in Yishun to form friendships and connections

The Chop Community was set up amid growing concerns around youth social isolation in Singapore.
The Chop Community was set up amid growing concerns around youth social isolation in Singapore.

New Outward Bound Singapore campus opens on Coney Island with over 70 high-adventure elements

The 12ha campus is OBS’ largest, featuring over 70 high-adventure elements and more than 30 team-based challenges.
The 12ha campus is OBS’ largest, featuring over 70 high-adventure elements and more than 30 team-based challenges.

From digital forensic examiners to festival staff, S’pore youth get a taste of work life

Students going though the human career library segment and the experience centre during a job taster session hosted by GovTech.
Students going though the human career library segment and the experience centre during a job taster session hosted by GovTech.

Branded Content

More than a job: What young Singaporeans say they need to help build their careers

Need someone to talk to? Youth in S’pore can turn to trained listeners in new initiative

Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (near left), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang, 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.
Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (near left), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang, 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.

Young S’poreans see promise in job tasters, but hope for deeper and more targeted career support

For some youth, the initiatives offer reassurance and resources at a time when many young Singaporeans worry about jobs and an uncertain future.
For some youth, the initiatives offer reassurance and resources at a time when many young Singaporeans worry about jobs and an uncertain future.

In Perspective

More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

When friends of the same age move into different life stages, maintaining that connection or finding new communities takes extra time and effort, says Sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali.
When friends of the same age move into different life stages, maintaining that connection or finding new communities takes extra time and effort, says Sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali.

In Perspective

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.
(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.

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Growing up isn’t always easy. Here’s what young Singaporeans say would help

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