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Schools Important to have a day for mental health awareness
As a 19-year-old looking back on my school days, I think what was missing was a mental health day in schools.
Support for emerging hawkers vital to keep trade going
There was much chatter recently in Parliament and online forums on the future of Singapore's much-cherished hawker culture (Govt sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on Singaporeans, Nov 14).
How do you insure a US$6.2 million banana?
Clue: It is not a specific piece of fruit on the wall that is being insured.
Gladiator movies are not telling the real story about Rome
Modern-day moviegoers celebrate the gladiator as a symbol of masculinity. In ancient Rome, bravery is shallow without discipline.
A birthday message for Sri Lanka's new President: Don't squander your mandate
The Nov 14 polls swept away the entrenched political elite, giving President Dissanayake a much freer hand to put his battered country on the road to recovery.
Ukraine and Russia can find peace with a DMZ
A demilitarised zone modelled on that on the Korean peninsula is looking more likely, even if unattractive to both sides.
What Scott Bessent's appointment means for the Trump administration
The President-elect's nominee for Treasury secretary faces a grueling job.
In Donald Trump's America, it's tech bros versus deep state
With tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm, can the new Department of Government Efficiency hack bureaucracy?
Returning to office - bosses and workers look for sweet spot in rules
Firms appear to be redefining policies and processes even as inertia of not returning lingers
When is a good time to tender my resignation?
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions from readers on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadSTart newsletter.
Markets continue to soar as sentiment remains upbeat
This is despite underlying concerns over impact of possible policies under Trump
Self-driving cars not making expected headway despite the hype
Two decades ago, the US military kicked off the race to build a self-driving car by sending a fleet of fledgling robot vehicles across the Mojave Desert in its seminal Darpa challenge.
Robots can't replace humans in warehouse jobs just yet
Machines taking over increasing number of tasks but struggle to master certain skills
India plans $6.7b in perks for electronics production
It wants components for gadgets like cellphones made at home to wean itself off China’s supplies
From marine biology to Asian genetics
The 3 Ps of research success for membrane tech pioneer Wang Rong
Singapore eye doctors help brighten the world for myopic children
With four in five young adults in Singapore living with myopia – a condition of the eye that makes faraway objects appear blurred – it was little wonder researchers at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (Seri) made myopia its key study focus.
Firm stripped of safety and health award for lying about injury record
A company has been stripped of a safety and health award and banned from participating in future editions after it was found to have lied about its workplace injury record.
Christmas tree on rooftop of Design Orchard mall catches fire
A Christmas tree on the rooftop of an Orchard Road shopping mall caught fire on the evening of Nov 23.
Youth learn they can help to counter radical influence
They can shape a culture of mutual respect, understanding, says Alvin Tan at seminar
$2.7 million lost to conmen posing as property agents
At least $2.7 million has been lost since January to conmen posing as property agents, amid a resurgence of e-commerce rental scams.
Making kids' dreams come true, through song, dance and AI
Riley's job is to make children's dreams come true - but not all of them.
Fumbling with biker helmet straps may soon be a thing of the past
With revised standards, quick-release straps may be allowed if such helmets pass tests here
Nursing homes tap professionals to take charge of some patients' affairs
They liquidate the assets of the mentally incapacitated to pay the homes, other bills
Some people pay professionals to see to their care if incapacitated
Unlike most people who have drawn up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Ms Ng Siew Kueen hired three professionals, instead of appointing family members, to make decisions on her behalf if she ever loses her mental capacity.
Zelensky calls for better air defences after drone attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov 24 that Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defenses to protect people after its air defense units shot down 50 of 73 Russian drones launched overnight over many regions.
Ukraine lost 40% of land it seized in Kursk region
Senior military source says Russia deployed 59,000 troops there to wrest back control
Trump Jr helping to build most controversial Cabinet in modern US history
President-elect's eldest child instrumental in V-P pick, earning him political capital
Australia scraps plan to fine social media giants enabling misinformation
Australia's government said on Nov. 24 it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5 percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.
Japan mayor regrets South Korea's absence from war memorial event
A Japanese mayor said it is \"extremely regrettable\" that South Korea pulled out of a memorial ceremony on Nov 24 to honour wartime forced labour victims, local media reported.
China's local govts step up public safety measures after attacks
The local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several high-profile mass killings, as the central government calls for enhanced public security, media reports said on Nov 24.