SINGAPORE: More schools using 3D printing technology in classrooms
More schools are bringing 3D printing technology into their classrooms. With the number growing in the last two years, one supplier estimates that there are … source
7 Sep 2014 Spotlight: Helping nurses to go further
A passion to care for patients and being versatile to unexpected changes are often cited as job essentials for nursing. Recently, recommendations by the … source
12 Mar 2015 Spotlight: ASEAN leaders push for greater regional labour mobility
An integrated community will accelerate the pace of structural change, and is expected to generate some 14 million additional jobs by 2025. source
10 Aug 2014 Spotlight: Bike sharing in Singapore
Three in four commuters are willing to pay for a bike-sharing service as long as it is not more expensive than public transport, according to a preliminary study by ……
2 November 2014: Tackling food waste: More measures needed, say experts
Singapore generated almost 800000 tonnes of food waste last year – the highest in recent years. Experts say each individual in Singapore could be producing … source
2 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Shortage of engineers may weaken manufacturing capabilities
Singapore’s universities produce some 4000 engineering graduates every year, but industry observers said a growing number are choosing non-engineering … source
13 Mar 2014 Spotlight: City for All Ages project gets seniors to help fellow seniors
The aim of the City for All Ages project is to create senior-friendly communities. But in the pilot, the project went a step further as it acted as a catalyst…
SINGAPORE: Rich-poor gap narrowed to smallest in years
The gap between the rich and poor in Singapore narrowed to its smallest in years, according to an annual report titled “Key Household Income Trends, 2013” by the Department of…
19 Oct 2014 Spotlight: Using technology in stroke therapy
Over the past five years, Singapore has been seeing an increase in stroke cases and many are unable to go for therapy for various reasons. In this week’s Spotlight, Vimita…
8 Mar 2015 Spotlight: Buffing up Laos’ defence against emerging diseases
ASEAN countries are stepping up their capabilities to guard against cross-border outbreaks of emerging diseases and Singapore has been doing its part to help Laos grow its pool of qualified……