March 25, 2016 5:00 AM
The case against eating meat usually centres on the health effects or cruelty involved in the upkeep and slaughter of farm animals, but climate change is another big reason to go vegetarian.
Home Briefs: Pet Expo showcases therapy conference
March 25, 2016 5:00 AM
Pet Expo 2016 will be held at Singapore Expo from today until Sunday, featuring the first animal therapy conference by a panel of experts to educate owners about available treatments.
New S$25 million fund to support community projects
SINGAPORE – A chance encounter with a wheelchair-bound man looking for a toilet at Bukit Merah town centre in 2010 became an eye-opening experience for Mr Dennis Quek, co-founder of Wheels @ Ubin. The simple task of locating the nearest toilet, helping the…
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Groups that support seniors to receive more integrated Govt support
SINGAPORE – Starting out as a humble activity centre for senior citizens in Kampong Glam in 1995, PEACE-Connect today provides social and medical support to about 80 per cent of the 2,000 elderly residents in the area.
About 300 elderly residents also visit…
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Starhub Apple iPhone SE Prices & Price Plans | SINGPromos.com
Starhub’s iPhone SE plans & prices are now available
Starhub Apple iPhone SE Prices & Price Plans | SINGPromos.com
Prices start from $199 for the iPhone SE 16GB and from $334 for the iPhone SE 64GB under the lowest $42.90/mth 4G 3 plan
More monetary help for families with young children
SINGAPORE – Families with young children will be given more monetary support through an additional grant in their child’s Child Development Account (CDA), a co-savings scheme between parents and the Government.
Announcing this in the Budget statement in…
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Budget 2016: New initiatives to encourage Singaporeans to give back to community
From tax deductions to a new fund to catalyse ground-up projects, Budget 2016 introduces initiatives to encourage Singaporeans to help those in need.
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ESM Goh calls on Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
The Emeritus Senior Minister also met Boao Forum for Asia vice chairman Zeng Peiyan in Hainan and affirmed the “excellent state” of bilateral relations.
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A more targeted approach, but no big shakes in Budget 2016: Economists
Economists describe Budget 2016 as a counter-cyclical Budget that provides support to businesses, yet ensuring something for everyone.
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Budget 2016: Measures to help households and seniors
Key measures include the implementation of the Silver Support Scheme, and a one-off GST Voucher – Cash Special Payment for eligible recipients.
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