2-room Flexi Scheme HDB also provided an update on its 2-room Flexi Scheme, which gives seniors the option of monetising their existing property and “right-sizing” to a 2-room Flexi flat. Since its introduction in November 2015, HDB has offered about 46,500 2-room Flexi flats. The booking exercises for nearly 33,200Continue Reading
A growing contingent of food heroes are showcasing locavore tendencies in the Thai city.Continue Reading
After three years of pandemic living, it should be second nature for us to mask up when unwell, but this has not been the case, says Vivian Teo.Continue Reading
Asia’s Great Climate Frontiers: In parts of the Coral Triangle, a harmony between fishing and marine protection has been achieved. But the future is far from certain.Continue Reading
Being a principal is not a deskbound job for Madam Maureen Lee. In the first part of a series where CNA shadows various school professionals for a day, the head of Yusof Ishak Secondary School revealed the work it takes to be a leader.Continue Reading
Younger Singaporeans are putting marriage on hold until they can afford a home while those in the older generation fear that major medical emergencies may wipe out their savings. Heart of the Matter asked three Singaporeans of different generations what they hope to see in Budget 2023. Continue Reading
Through the KidStart programme, low-income families can get help for their child from a trained visitor in areas like health, nutrition, meeting milestones or even navigating childcare subsidies. CNA Insider finds out the difference it makes.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: A harbour pilot from PSA Marine died on Saturday (Feb 11) after falling into waters off Singapore’s Southern Islands. The pilot fell overboard while disembarking from a tugboat to board a launch boat, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in a media statement, adding that its marine safetyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old harbour pilot from PSA Marine died on Saturday (Feb 11) after falling into waters off Kusu Island. The pilot fell overboard while disembarking from a tugboat to board a launch boat off the Southern Islands, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), adding that he was wearing aContinue Reading
KUDAWA, Sri Lanka: Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday (Feb 11) after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka’s west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP. A navy team aided the rescue effort alongside local fishermen who raised the alarm when they spotted theContinue Reading