Singapore population

Sensory impairment widespread among older adults in Singapore: Study

One in five seniors have some form of triple sensory loss (vision, hearing, and smell), and found to be three times more likely to have trouble with daily functioning.

Rules of engagement for an honest debate on Singapore’s immigration policy

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Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025.

Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.

Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub.

Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.

To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel.

These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.

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Tianmen is China’s test site for baby-boosting policies

China is throwing money at encouraging more births but money alone may not be enough to persuade parents to go beyond one bouncing bundle of joy.

Forum: Better tracking needed to measure hearing loss

Obesity, poor mental health of concern despite progress in other areas, S’pore health survey shows

According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.

S’pore sees no baby boom in Year of the Dragon despite slight rise in births in 2024

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More studies being done to help Singapore residents take charge of their health

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Healthier SG Ambassador helping residents with HealthHub & Healthy365.

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S’pore households’ debt up, but assets growth more than keeps pace

In the most recent quarter, household assets grew 7.8 per cent year on year to $3.49 trillion.

GE2025: How ST calculates estimated demographic profiles for each constituency

A Cartoonist’s View: Cel Gulapa, March 15, 2025

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