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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

The Strain of Screens: How Smartphone Addiction Affects Sleep & Mental Health

Smartphones have become a part of our daily lives, bringing convenience and connection. But, with great power comes great responsibility. Researchers are worried about the dark side of smartphones - problematic smartphone use (PSU). This issue isn't just about kids; adults are also feeling the strain. In Singapore, a recent study dived into the world of adults and th...

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Tracking Kids' Daily Activities Online

Want to know how kids spend their day? Singapore has an online guide to track it all! The goal is to get them moving, sleeping well, and eating right. This guide can help prevent health issues in the long run. The guide is simple and easy to use. It's like a helpful friend always there to give tips on staying healthy. But is this guide really making a difference? We...

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Singapore Airlines Unveils Upgraded A350 and 777-9 Suites

Singapore Airlines has just revealed the designs for the first class and business class suites on their upcoming Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350ULR aircraft. These new suites promise to set new standards for luxury and comfort in flight. Interestingly, the airline won't wait for the 777-9 to debut these suites. Instead, they will first be introduced on the A350 fleet fr...

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Singapore and Taiwan Join Forces for Content Magic

On a bustling Tuesday, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Singapore's MediaCorp shook hands during the kickoff of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Leading the exchange were TAICCA's chair, Homme Tsai, and MediaCorp's chief content officer, Virginia Lim. Their agreement aims to boost film and TV co-production, sharpen skills, and bring top-tier content t...

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Singapore's Digital Growth: The Role of SMBs and AI

Singapore's digital economy is thriving, with a whopping 17. 7% share of the country's GDP. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are the powerhouses driving this growth. Last year, the digital economy contributed SG$113 billion ($85. 31 billion) to Singapore's GDP, which is about SG$1 out of every SG$6. This growth is impressive, as it...

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Oct 14 2024LIFESTYLE

A Young Chef’s Journey from Hawker Stall to High-End Restaurant

Gwyneth Ang, a 30-year-old chef from Singapore, has come a long way from her first job at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Burnt Ends. She started her culinary journey as an intern, learning the art of wood-fire cooking. After graduating, she worked her way up to manage the restaurant's wood-fired oven. But Ang had a different dream—to elevate local cuisine. She opened...

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Sep 23 2024BUSINESS

China's Economic Woes: A Tale of Mixed Signals

The Asian-Pacific markets were abuzz with news from Japan and China as investors tried to make sense of the latest monetary policy decisions. The US Federal Reserve's surprise rate cut last week had left many wondering what this meant for the global economy. In China, the youth unemployment rate had risen for the second consecutive month, reaching its highest level t...

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Sep 23 2024SPORTS

Lizard's Grand Prix Debut: F1 Practice Halts in Singapore

In the world of Formula One, drivers are accustomed to a variety of unexpected interruptions. From dogs on the track to cats in the stands, animals often find their way into the midst of high-speed racing. But on a recent Saturday in Singapore, a rather unexpected visitor took center stage: a curious lizard. As the final practice session before the Singapore Grand P...

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

The Rise of the Crypto Elite: A New Era for Bitcoin Millionaires

The world of cryptocurrency has been abuzz with excitement in recent years, and the latest report from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners has shed new light on the phenomenon. According to the report, the number of bitcoin millionaires has more than doubled in the last year, rising to a staggering 85,400. This represents a 111% increase in just 12 months, with th...

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

Transforming Education: The Temasek Foundation Education Challenge

The Temasek Foundation Education Challenge is a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to revolutionize the education sector in Southeast Asia. Launched in partnership with EduSpaze, a leading EdTech accelerator, the challenge aims to discover and support innovative solutions that empower teachers, enhance the effectiveness of teaching, and introduce new models to reac...

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