Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery
2023-03-17
It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin – and three months on, the birds can see clearly.Continue Reading
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
2023-03-17
“Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot” said one resident, describing the smell.Continue Reading
‘Hinoyojin!’ In Tokyo, a fire patrol tradition from the Edo era is alive and well
2023-03-17
Made up of local volunteers, the hinoyojin fire patrol fosters a sense of community spirit by reminding residents about fire risks and keeping an eye on the neighbourhood.Continue Reading
New law to fight online criminals
2023-03-17
A new Royal Decree on Cyber Crime Prevention and Suppression is now in effect, giving victims, banks, and the authorities more options in fighting online scams and other illegal online activities.Continue Reading
Heart of the Matter: How to get more people to blow the whistle on family violence?
2023-03-17
More cases of family violence are being reported in Singapore, but few are because bystanders called the authorities. Why do neighbours hesitate to call the authorities? Heart of the Matter host Steven Chia gets answers from two social workers and a psychologist.Continue Reading
Commentary: With so much to do as we grow older, can we ever ‘fully’ retire?
2023-03-17
Retiring isn’t a viable option for some – but for those fortunate enough, retiring enables them to spend time with family, serve the community and even embark on an “encore” career, says Cesar Balota.Continue Reading
Commentary: China re-opening boost for Changi Airport but full recovery still a way to go
2023-03-17
Changi Airport traffic has been steadily improving, with China’s reopening driving the latest uptick. But the last leg to a full recovery could prove to be the most difficult to achieve, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.Continue Reading
IN FOCUS: Some Singaporeans aren’t having children. What will change their minds?
2023-03-17
“The question is, why do I need to have a kid? And if I cannot answer that, I don’t think it’s right to have a kid born into this world,” says one Singaporean. Continue Reading
Draft bill would protect, legalise sex work
2023-03-17
A bill to protect sex workers is being drafted to legalise the profession in a bid to prevent them from exploitation.Continue Reading
‘Really brutal’: Bears rescued from Vietnam bile farm as operators continue to evade authorities
2023-03-17
In Vietnam, bears are poached from the wild and then confined in small cages. Poachers tend to trap the animals with snares when they are cubs, and sometimes their mother would be killed. Bile extraction starts when the bears are between two and three years old and could last forContinue Reading