Mother stole hospital supplies for Indian POWs in World War 2 Japanese camp: Subhashini Ali

New Delhi: For former parliamentarian and Marxist Subhashini Ali, stealing isn’t always a crime, especially when it served Indian soldiers kept in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II in Singapore. Ali, daughter of Colonel Prem...

From AI nation to brainpower hub: How Singapore can fuel the brain-computer interfaces leap

With world-class strengths in biomedical research and regulation, the Republic is uniquely positioned to translate BCI from lab to real world IMAGINE a future in Singapore where those who have lost the ability to speak after a stroke can – through...

Untapped potential in the Philippines as health insurance penetration is low

Medical expenses are spiralling in the Philippines yet most citizens face having to pay out-of-pocket for their treatments as most do not hold health insurance as per a GlobalData survey. There are good opportunities for medical insurers to...

New NUS Medicine research facility looks to slow down ageing

SINGAPORE – A new facility for clinical trials looking into healthy ageing and the prevention of age-related diseases has opened at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The 350 sq m centre supporting healthy longevity research has state-of-the...

EXCLUSIVE: Singapore launches coroner’s case in death of Zubeen Garg

A “coroner’s case” into the death of Zubeen Garg is being undertaken in Singapore, where the superstar died during a yacht outing on September 19, The Indian Express has learnt. A coroner’s inquiry typically follows when a death is suspected to be...

F&B operators to get mental health support through peer buddy scheme

SINGAPORE – Food and beverage (F&B) operators will now be able to tap a six-month buddy programme to help them cope with the unique mental stressors associated with the industry. The newly introduced Makan Buddies programme pairs operators with...

Singapore to add 500 acute psychiatric beds by 2040 amid rising mental health needs

SINGAPORE - By 2040, Singapore will add another 500 acute psychiatric beds to hospitals across the island as part of efforts to expand capacity in mental health care, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon. “This is to make sure...

Singapore to prioritise early mental health support: Koh Poh Koon

SINGAPORE – Much like Healthier SG, a preventative approach is being taken by Singapore to mental health so that needs are tackled at an earlier stage before issues worsen. In an exclusive interview with The Straits Times, Senior Minister of State...

singapore ICA foils attempt to smuggle over 4,200 packets of chewing tobacco hidden in mattresses, pillows

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 4,200 packets of chewing tobacco into Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on Oct 2. In a Facebook post on Friday (Oct 10), ICA said that the...

Singapore, New Zealand Establish Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Singapore and New Zealand have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pledging to collaborate more closely in a host of areas, including defense, trade, and supply chain resilience. The agreement was signed today in Auckland by New...

Inspire Medical reports positive Inspire V therapy results

Inspire Medical (NYSE: INSP) + today announced clinical outcomes data for its latest-generation Inspire V neuromodulation system. The Minneapolis-based company reported outcomes from a clinical study in Singapore and its limited U.S. launch. That...

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong signals ‘shared interests’ with Australia and desire to expand military ties

By global affairs editor Laura Tingle In short: Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the island state wants to expand its military ties with Australia. Mr Wong arrived in Australia on Monday night for the annual leaders’ meeting between...

Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged on firm growth

By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore is expected to leave settings unchanged at its monetary policy meeting next week, as the city-state’s growth outlook remains resilient despite a slowdown in trade due to U.S. tariffs. Of 14 analysts...

Singapore and New Zealand sign comprehensive strategic partnership

Audio By Carbonatix By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand and Singapore on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP), with their prime ministers pledging to continue to find ways to work together to maintain the...

Singapore and New Zealand elevate ties, commit to raising relationship to new heights

AUCKLAND – Singapore and New Zealand have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship and have laid out a road map to cooperate more closely in wide-ranging areas such as trade, security, innovation and supply chain resilience. The upgrading of...

Weekly Recap: 13 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including new funding for research into suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and new breakthroughs in cancer studies NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2025...

Lao Government Awards Friendship Medal to Singapore Ambassador to Laos

KPL The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic has awarded the Friendship Medal to Mr. Sudesh Maniar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to the Lao PDR, in recognition of his significant...

Putting a spotlight on radiology, women’s health, cultural safety and workforce concerns

Introduction by Croakey: How can we better use the expertise of radiologists in patient care? As artificial intelligence brings change to radiological practice, how can we harness it for good while guarding against harms? What will enable the...

India and Singapore with Renewed Focus on Growth and Innovation

Marking six decades of robust diplomatic relations, India and Singapore reaffirmed their enduring partnership through a high-profile business session titled “India–Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement,” held in Singapore on 4th...

Views From The Couch: Tackling the hidden stigma around mental health in Singapore

SINGAPORE – In recent years, Singapore has made important strides in addressing mental health stigma. National campaigns like the multi-year initiative Beyond the Label by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS); studies such as the...