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2025 news round-up: 10 local stories that got everyone talking this year

As the year comes to an end, relive the events that took centre-stage in Singapore in 2025.
As the year comes to an end, relive the events that took centre-stage in Singapore in 2025.

Want to start a home-based business? Here are 3 things aspiring entrepreneurs need to know

Republic Polytechnic business student Seah Rui En, who runs popular home-based salon NailsbyNoki, at her place on Nov 19, 2025.
Republic Polytechnic business student Seah Rui En, who runs popular home-based salon NailsbyNoki, at her place on Nov 19, 2025.

Chill and soft-spoken, but this skater girl is all stoked for the Games

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Temasek Poly student Tina Wan, 19, who is making her debut in skateboarding at the SEA Games.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
ST20251206_202582800831 Azmi Athni ayyskate//

Temasek Poly student Tina Wan, 19, who is making her debut in skateboarding at the SEA Games.

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Student-friendly home cafes: 5 spots near polytechnics and ITE reviewed

TL;DR susses out five different home cafes open on weekdays which might just be located near your chosen institute of higher learning.
TL;DR susses out five different home cafes open on weekdays which might just be located near your chosen institute of higher learning.

From showers to signature scents: Youth are embracing fragrances

mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON
mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON

Touching lives, creating value: Temasek Polytechnic CCA empowers students with special needs

SENvocates members running a booth at the Purple Parade activation at TP in 2025. CREDIT: TP
SENvocates members running a booth at the Purple Parade activation at TP in 2025. CREDIT: TP

Meet the artist behind one of the COP30 Singapore Pavilion pins

Visual artist Mohammad Zulkhairi Lutfi Mohd Azam says the pin he designed shows a balance between nature and the urban environment.
Visual artist Mohammad Zulkhairi Lutfi Mohd Azam says the pin he designed shows a balance between nature and the urban environment.

Football programme for vulnerable youth gives them skills to score in life

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From left: Muhammad Arfa Yazmi, 20 and Fajriyah Binte Mohamed Farid, 20 from the SportsCare HEARTS Football League on Oct 18, 2025.
ST20251018_202581600412 dlheartsleague Chong Jun Liang
From left: Muhammad Arfa Yazmi, 20 and Fajriyah Binte Mohamed Farid, 20 from the SportsCare HEARTS Football League on Oct 18, 2025.

SMU students, alumni and staff go the distance to raise funds for bursary

dlsmoo - The kick-off event for the SMOO Challenge 2025, which took place on Sept 12.

Credit: SMU
dlsmoo - The kick-off event for the SMOO Challenge 2025, which took place on Sept 12.

Credit: SMU

Temasek Poly student uses Telegram blasts to make it easier for younger teens to volunteer

Portrait of Ayuni Nur Izyanti, winner of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award taken on Oct 6, 2025.
Portrait of Ayuni Nur Izyanti, winner of the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award taken on Oct 6, 2025.

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