To study how dietary nutrition can promote healthy longevity and women’s health, Nanyang Technological University and Nestlé plan to set up a joint research laboratory in Singapore. Read the full story
学生毕业作关注穿山甲与飞禽 城市发展与自然保育无需二选一
Many good environmental ideas come from enthusiastic young people. If you listen carefully to their voices, you will find that even if the island country has very little land, we can still take into account the needs of the environment, flora and fauna, and residents through better design. Ecological conservation and urban development are by no means a zero-sum game. Read the full story
The power of prayer – regardless of one’s faith
Prayer can be used to help increase one's persistence in overcoming challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read the full story
迪士尼计划裁员1000人 营销部门影响最大
Walt Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with most of the positions concentrated in its marketing department. Read the full story
【红蚂蚁】求职援助怎不称“失业救济” 只因新加坡不养闲人
From Asia Pacific Brewery, the manufacturer of Tiger Beer, to veteran beverage company Yang Hip Seng, to transportation giant DHL, there have been frequent news of layoffs in Singapore recently. Read the full story
丁波:旧厂房装不上AI新马达
The recent labor market data released by the Ministry of Manpower shows a warning: data for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 show that although the layoff rate of professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMET) is at a controllable level, the proportion of overall layoffs has increased for several consecutive quarters, especially in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. A software tester friend who was going through the pain of changing jobs told me that he spent almost all his spare time taking classes and building skills, but he… Read the full story
打造下一代航空科技:新加坡航空人才为飞行安全把关
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation are creating thousands of new jobs in the $18 billion local aerospace industry. Two aviation talents share their journey in the industry and the sense of accomplishment they get from it. Read the full story
Visitors dance, interact with robots at Science Centre’s RoboFest 2026
Visitors can interact with newly unveiled robots that will be deployed across the centre's galleries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read the full story
科学中心首办机器人节 同中小学合办机器人试点项目
Robots and artificial intelligence are gradually integrated into all aspects of human life, and an in-depth understanding of these technologies and applications has become necessary. The Singapore Science Center has launched a robot pilot program, cooperating with primary and secondary schools and senior centers to introduce emerging robot technologies and applications to the public through workshops, educational activities and human-computer interaction. Read the full story
CNA938 Rewind – The Big Question: How are you staying cool in this hot weather?
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Singapore is forecast to have a few sizzling days in early April, with temperatures in some parts of the country forecast to top 35 deg C. Still, the risk of a heatwave is expected to be low. In this week’s The Big Question, Hairianto Diman and Susan ng uncover tips to stay cool in this hot weather and find ou Read the full story