Tourism, businesses cheer as Taiwan reopens borders for international travel
2022-10-13
Travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings, and airlines are adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand to and from TaiwanContinue Reading
Tree that fell in Marsiling Park and killed jogger was infested with termites in rare case, court hears
2022-10-13
SINGAPORE: A tree that fell in Marsiling Park and fatally pinned a jogger under it in February last year was infested with a type of underground termite in a rare case, a coroner’s court heard on Thursday (Oct 13). Ms Loke Xiao Li Dag, a senior technical coordinator at CNAContinue Reading
Fresh chickens from Malaysia to be sold at supermarkets as early as Thursday afternoon
2022-10-13
The fresh chickens are likely to be 25 per cent more expensive than before, according to suppliers.Continue Reading
China’s clean energy plans challenged by extreme weather, slowing economy
2022-10-13
This is the first of a three-part series, in which CNA looks at China president Xi Jinping’s policies as he seeks an unprecedented third term in power at the upcoming 20th Communist Party Congress.Continue Reading
Community nurses ‘eyes and ears’ of heartlands in early detection of those with mental health needs
2022-10-13
Community nurses making their rounds also keep a lookout for those who may have mental health needs, which allows for early intervention and access to specialist care.Continue Reading
Local actor Edwin Goh fined S$6,500 for drink driving, banned from driving for 3 years
2022-10-13
SINGAPORE: Actor Edwin Goh was fined S$6,500 on one count of drink driving after he pleaded guilty at the State Courts on Thursday (Oct 13). Goh, 28, was charged on the same day and appeared in court unrepresented. In addition to his fine, Goh was disqualified from driving for threeContinue Reading
Mercy Relief provides relief items, free healthcare for mothers in flood-hit Pakistan
2022-10-13
For many students, the floods have disrupted their education. At a makeshift school set up under tarp sheets near Malook Khaskheli, schoolteachers said that about half of the batch of 63 students aged five to 12 are still attending classes, while the rest had moved away. University student Wasseem AliContinue Reading
Miscarriage after miscarriage – a lonely journey of loss and hope for women who have lost their babies
2022-10-12
Miscarriages are more common than people think. In fact, many women endure two, three or multiple miscarriages. This Baby Loss Awareness Week, CNA Women looks at why recurrent pregnancy loss happens and what women can do to have a successful pregnancy.Continue Reading
Commentary: What’s in a number? Should we be worried about the spike in daily COVID-19 cases?
2022-10-12
With COVID-19, there are things that can be controlled, and things that can’t. Instead of worrying about the spike in case numbers, focus on what can be done to prepare against future outbreaks, says Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness’ Dr Khoo Yoong Khean.Continue Reading
What are cash management accounts and should they be part of your investment portfolio?
2022-10-12
Online brokerage Tiger Brokers and private market exchange ADDX are among the investment platforms that have rolled out cash management solutions, which they describe as “low-risk” alternatives to holding cash.Continue Reading