13 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Tension over warship naming should be learning lesson
The recent tension between Singapore and Indonesia over the naming of an Indonesian warship should serve as a learning lesson…
18 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Animal welfare issues under scrutiny in recent months
Animal cafes are gaining popularity, while the population of strays continues to be an area of concern. Meanwhile in November,…
1 Mar 2015 Spotlight: Learning for life
Singaporeans will soon get more help from the government to upgrade their skills through subsidies, study awards and fellowships –…
15 Feb 2015 Spotlight: Should shorter term stays be allowed in private homes in Singapore?
There have been growing calls from some camps to allow shorter stays to cater to tourists who prefer to stay…
17 Nov 2013 Spotlight: Crucial to give people with intellectual disabilities fighting chance to work
Whether it’s because of manpower crunch, more government funding, or increasing awareness, there are signs that more Singapore companies are…
3 Nov 2013 Spotlight: Underground developments may take place in Western and North-Eastern Singapore
According to the Singapore Geological Office, a 3D-model mapping out rock formations and land faults in the Western and North-Eastern…
27 Apr 2014 Spotlight: Sports safety takes centre stage as more S’poreans get active
From exercising more, to taking part in mass and competitive sports — Singaporeans are taking to sports and an active…
17 May 2015 Spotlight: Improving elderly residents’ health, from the ground-up
To help residents with mental health issues, 10 more estates will come under a multi-agency community support network by year-end.…
5 Apr 2015 Spotlight: Youth volunteers kick-start meaningful programmes
Apart from joining voluntary or non-government organisations, some youth volunteers took it upon themselves to kick-start meaningful programmes. source
3 Aug 2014 Spotlight: Cleaning up the SEA Games
Singapore will make history at next year’s Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, by being the first host of the Games to…
23 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Nurturing young talent in the arts, sports and science
A look at how young Singaporeans are getting help in their fields of choice. source
31 May 2015 Spotlight: Singapore Sports School aiming to become an academy of excellence
Channel NewsAsia’s John Leong looks at some of the Singapore Sports School’s success stories, and what it is doing to…
13 July 2014 Spotlight: Rough seas for Singapore fish farms
Singapore risks losing its top spot as the world’s biggest ornamental fish exporter if the industry doesn’t transform, industry players…
1 Dec 2013 Spotlight: “Preferential flex-ployment”
What’s the best way to get out-of-work women, back into the workforce? Some are advocating what’s called “preferential flex-ployment”. It…
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…
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…
13 Oct 2013 Spotlight: Working Poor
Social service practitioners and labour economists in Singapore — have identified an emerging class of what’s termed, the “working poor”.…
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 ……
15 Feb 2014 Spotlight: Are Singapore public hospitals on track to meet future healthcare needs?
By 2020, there will be six new public hospitals, which are part of the Health Ministry’s plan to boost infrastructure…
10 Nov 2013 Spotlight: A race to enhance Singapore’s eldercare services
Singapore’s rising ageing population has led to an increase in the demand for care for the elderly. But while building…
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…
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…
24 Nov 2013 Spotlight: Singapore’s energy future in 2020 and beyond
Industry players say renewable energy sources could account for 10 per cent of Singapore’s energy mix in 2020. That’s more…
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…
15 Mar 2015: Singapore Sports Institute hopes to give local athletes the edge ahead of SEA Games
Singapore’s athletes are busy with their final preparations for the fast-approaching SEA Games. But aside from their own training, they…
27 July 2014 Spotlight: What is the Singapore solution to improving gender diversity?
In Singapore, less than a tenth of women sit on company boards – even though women make up half of…
19 July 2015 Spotlight: National Day Parade set to feature largest, most diverse Mobile Column
This year’s National Day Parade is set to feature the largest and most diverse Mobile Column ever. But how does…
16 Nov 2014 Spotlight: Helping the helpers – Coping with caregiver stress
Would you know what to do if a loved one suffers a stroke or if your child has special needs?…
20 Oct 2013 Spotlight: Challenges to make cycling a way of life in Singapore
Cyclists can soon find more reasons to hop on their bicycles for leisure, or as a means to commute to…
26 Jan 2015 Spotlight: Smart Nation initiative set to change Singapore’s urban landscape
The next generation of buildings in Singapore is set to become a lot smarter thanks to the increasing convergence of…