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Bill on sharing of Singapore citizen data passed in Parliament amid MPs’ call for safeguards, transparency

The amended Public Sector (Governance) Act enables government agencies to share data with external partners, like social service agencies for more effective community services.

  • Published: January 13, 20268:18 am
  • Author Lee Li Ying
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‘Silent pickleball’: Residents in Singaporean neighbourhood trial playing with foam balls to reduce noise

Foam balls reduce noise to conversation levels, and residents said they support their use for quieter gameplay and less neighbourhood disturbance.

  • Published: January 12, 202610:30 am
  • Author Nadine Chua
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Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee eyes global expansion with planned US listing

This move aims to boost Jollibee's global presence, access deeper capital pools, and allow investors to choose between its distinct business profiles.

  • Published: January 12, 20269:50 am
  • Author Mara Cepeda
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Seniors in Singapore visit the dentist less often, are at risk of growing more frail: Study

A study reveals that 5 in 10 older Singaporeans are frail, with 1 in 4 experiencing loneliness, particularly those over 80 and of Malay or Indian ethnicity.

  • Published: January 12, 20269:07 am
  • Author Joyce Teo
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Japan doubles down on Asia’s defence by expanding budget, reach of security aid scheme

Japan is expanding its Official Security Assistance (OSA) across Southeast Asia, with Thailand as the 11th recipient by March 2026 and Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as priorities.

  • Published: January 12, 20268:37 am
  • Author Walter Sim
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India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul

The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world’s second-largest smartphone…

  • Published: January 12, 20268:20 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Scammers using National University of Singapore president’s image, university logo in fake news articles, online ads

NUS warned members of the public not to click on or respond to these scams, or share any personal information, and urged those who encounter these scams to report them through…

  • Published: January 9, 202612:08 pm
  • Author Alessiah Mah
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A lifeline for people with intellectual disabilities

Dr Chen Shiling left her hospital job to found Happee Hearts Movement, which runs Singapore's first dedicated community-based healthcare service, IDHealth, for people with…

  • Published: January 9, 202610:53 am
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Singapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair

The job fair was co-organised by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and local social enterprise The Social Equity (TSE), which promotes social inclusion.

  • Published: January 9, 202610:05 am
  • Author Yap Wei Qiang
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China accuses Japan of rising nuclear ambitions under its right-leaning government

Beijing's export bans and criticism of Japan's nuclear ambitions signal a coordinated pushback using economic and narrative tools.

  • Published: January 9, 20268:53 am
  • Author Michelle Ng

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