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The Big Read: Paternity leave helps but for men to take on fair share of parenting, a rethink of gender roles is needed
SINGAPORE— A mug of coffee in one hand, and a warmed milk bottle in the other to feed his newborn son as the morning news hummed on the television — this was Mr Khai Asyraf's treasured routine ...
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As Govt moves to expand childcare options, mothers and experts say more can be done to support working parents
On Friday (Oct 27), Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled the Forward Singapore report, following a 16-month long feedback exercise As outlined in the report, one of seven key policy shifts ...
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Employers and HR experts say academic qualifications shouldn't be totally done away with, as survey shows changing attitudes
More than six in 10 professionals in Singapore believe a degree is less important in landing a job today than 20 years ago, a study by LinkedIn found Instead, active networking, continual ...
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No offering carrots to customers, MAS tells crypto firms; local credit cards can't be used to buy tokens from 2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency or digital payment token trading space in phases from mid-2024 Among the measures are banning businesses from ...
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Singapore tops world ranking for youth development, scores high in all areas except political, civic participation
Singapore tops the world in a recent report measuring six areas of youth development This was from a recently released Global Youth Development Index Report The island-nation retained its position ...
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Baby Steps: Pregnant women at work — relooking companies' leave system can help those dealing with severe pain and nausea
SINGAPORE — About two months into her pregnancy, healthcare worker Olivia (not her real name) was on her way to work when she vomited at a train station from a nasty bout of morning sickness.
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Gen Z Speaks: Confessions of a former delinquent and gangster who found a better path in family’s fishball business
Growing up, I was no stranger to trouble. Constant rebellion and academic struggles defined my childhood years. Being a loud-mouthed kid didn't help either; it made me an easy target for the ...
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Who was Abby Choi and what we know so far about the Hong Kong socialite's alleged body parts murder
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s death has grabbed international headlines since the grisly details of her alleged murder emerged on Feb 24 Five people linked to her ex-husband’s family have ...
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73rd PrimeTime Emmy Awards
Follow the latest news and comprehensive coverage on 73rd PrimeTime Emmy Awards at TODAY ...
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TODAY Youth Survey: 8 in 10 aspire to own private homes as 'life goal'; experts say financial realities will temper expectations
A majority of young Singaporeans aspire to own private homes, but worry that their kids will not be able to afford houses in the future, the latest TODAY Youth Survey has found As many as 78 per ...
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The Big Read: Reducing single-use plastics and disposables — are we there yet? Or are companies just greenwashing?
SINGAPORE — Before she leaves home, Ms Cha Yoo Kyung, 27, always makes sure she has three essential items with her: A food container, cutlery and a reusable shopping bag. She uses them to pack ...
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The Big Read: Teenagers hooked on social media — what’s the cost to their mental health?
In May, the United States’ top health official issued a warning about the “profound risk of harm” that social media could have on children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being ...