Other money changers CNA spoke to on Tuesday morning said there has not been a significant uptick in demand for the pound. At The Arcade at Raffles Place, home to a cluster of money changers, lines had yet to form at around 10am. The owner of Shara Exchange, who gaveContinue Reading
The number of citizen marriages rose 20.6 per cent, while the resident fertility rate recovered slightly from a historic low.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has launched a nationwide study to identify specific issues, challenges and common psychological problems that affect young people in Singapore. The National Youth Mental Health Study aims to establish the prevalence of key mental health conditions among young people in Singapore, identify the personalContinue Reading
What is the difference between a typhoon and a hurricane? How do they get their names? And could climate change put Singapore in the path of one of these weather events? CNA finds out.Continue Reading
Struggles faced by the fitness industry are already evident in latest weeks with the sudden closure of gyms like X Health and fitness and Superfly Companies.Continue Reading
Inmates that renounce their gangs in jail could get their tattoos lasered off at no cost, a good initiative that the Singapore Prison Service says will help them reintegrate into society.Continue Reading
Once Eve dons her guide canine harness, she transforms from playful pup to trusted aide to her visually reduced handler. CNA Insider gets an inside look at what her training entailed from day one.Continue Reading
PIGEON EGG SIZE DIAMOND DISCOVERY Cempaka mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Indonesia. In August 1965, the mine was in the headlines whenever miners reportedly found a 166. 75-carat diamond. Its dimension was almost as big as a pigeon’s ovum. The particular diamond was delivered toContinue Reading
Malaysia’s 2023 budget will be tabled in parliament on Oct 7. This will be the last budget to be tabled by the current government prior to the 15th general political election is called.Continue Reading
Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Hong Kong will end mandatory hotel quarantine from Monday (Sep 26). All international arrivals will be able to return to the accommodation of their choice but will have to self-monitor for three days after entering the city. During that period, they willContinue Reading