SINGAPORE: A 15-year-old boy was taken conscious to hospital after a fight broke out at a fitness corner in Serangoon. The police received a call for assistance at about 4.15pm on Jan 15 after the fight started near Block 201 Serangoon Central. Eight others, aged between 11 and 14, areContinue Reading
South Korea and Japan have been hit by freezing temperatures and heavy snow. Continue Reading
Due to gruelling work and low payoffs, many rag-and-bone men have given up on the job. Others are hoping that younger Singaporeans can jazz up the trade.Continue Reading
Airport Police Division officers tell CNA about the unique responsibilities of policing in Changi Airport, and what changed during and after the pandemic border closures.Continue Reading
While much of the focus has been on those who have lost their jobs, what companies do for “surviving staff” is also crucial, says psychologist Dr Elizabeth Nair.Continue Reading
The remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is high on the bucket list of many intrepid travellers, even with a seemingly high daily “tax”. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dr Lotay Tshering debunks some myths and explains how this contributes to the country’s sustainability.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Parts of Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve will be temporarily closed following an incident in which a man and his two-year-old daughter fell into a hole in a bridge during heavy rain. Responding to CNA queries, the National Parks Board (NParks) said on Wednesday (Jan 25) it was aware of theContinue Reading
The third tranche of the vouchers worth S$300 was launched on Jan 3.Continue Reading
The daily total rainfall of 114.4mm recorded at Upper Pierce Reservoir on Sunday – the first day of Chinese New Year – was the highest during this monsoon surge. On Tuesday, the rain was heaviest over the eastern part of Singapore, with a total of 61.2mm recorded at Pulau Tekong.Continue Reading
As of Dec 31, 2022, the Ministry of Health said 413 applications have received payouts under the Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme (VIFAP), with nearly S$1.9 million paid out or offered to applicants.Continue Reading