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CNA
20-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Valuable lessons for Team Singapore from first-ever knockout sprints at World Aquatics Championships
At the World Aquatics Championships, Singapore's open water swimming team says their performance in the new 3km knockout sprints highlighted areas for them to improve on, including endurance and positioning. The event saw Japan clinc its first world title in open water swimming. Chloe Teo reports.
CNA
17-07-2025
- CNA
Toh Tuck private preschool shuts with 2 weeks' notice to parents; staff left unpaid
A private preschool in Toh Tuck has shut its doors suddenly, leaving children, parents and staff in limbo. Many employees of the centre - Red SchoolHouse @ Toh Tuck - have made police reports over unpaid salaries. This latest incident follows a spate of abrupt private preschool closures. At least six were reported to have shuttered at short notice in the past two years. Chloe Teo with more.
CNA
16-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
Acute psychiatry services to be expanded to all healthcare clusters in Singapore
Acute psychiatry services will expand to all healthcare clusters to meet increasing demand and provide greater access for patients. According to the Health Ministry, mental health disorders are among the top leading causes of disease burden in Singapore. Meanwhile, a new practice guide for mental health practitioners was also launched at the Singapore Mental Health Conference. It aims to standardise assessments and referrals based on a patient's symptoms and care needed. The guide will focus on managing depression, anxiety and suicidal tendencies. Chloe Teo reports.
CNA
06-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Delivery riders see orders, earnings slump, feel impact from illegal competition
Food delivery riders say orders and earnings have slumped over the past few years. Some say increased competition from illegal foreign riders have had an impact. On Friday, the labour movement announced the formation of a trilateral workgroup to address the issue. Chloe Teo reports.
CNA
02-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
S$7.5m fund launched to help social service agencies track impact of programmes, refine offerings
Social service agencies can tap a new S$7.5 million fund to improve expected outcomes of their programmes and refine services. The National Council of Social Service said this will attract sustained funding as sponsors can better track the progress of the programmes. The fund was announced at the NCSS Social Service Summit. Around S$34 million has been invested into technology capabilities within the social service sector since 2022. These aim to improve operational efficiency and help alleviate manpower challenges amid a shortage of social workers. Chloe Teo reports.
