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Singapore to set up national space agency on April 1 to develop and run space capabilitiesSingapore is establishing a national space agency to develop advanced space capabilities and capitalise on the growing global space economy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore to recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas schools from Feb 1Singapore will recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas institutions, increasing the total to 120 and meeting growing demand for doctors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Law Minister and Chief Justice to co-lead committee to tackle lawyer attrition rates, impact of AIAttorney-General Lucien Wong said core values and human skills cannot be replaced by AI. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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AI, quantum computing and interdisciplinary research to reshape science: Heng Swee KeatOver 400 young researchers from 57 countries are attending the Global Young Scientists Summit for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Commentary: The quantum era crept up while you were watching AIThe sheer pace of quantum activity from tech firms in 2025 would have been unthinkable even five years ago, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

Why Tangs and Takashimaya thrive while other Singapore department stores struggleCNA reviewed financial results for five major department stores and found that owning or controlling retail space makes the critical difference between profit and loss.

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Singapore drops ‘30 by 30’ farming goal, sets revised targets for fibre and protein by 2035One target is for Singapore to produce 20% of the country’s consumption of fibre, from 8% now. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Everything SEA tech | BackScoopKnow Southeast Asian tech in minutes. The newsletter that breaks down all the top tech and business stories in SEA.

Singapore to increase investment in sport science to boost athletes’ performanceInput from sport science professionals is becoming increasingly important in Singapore’s sport landscape as the nation strives to provide an environment for athletes to excel.

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Why Singapore is sitting out the fight for medical tourists in Southeast AsiaPrivate hospitals and clinics in Singapore are working to stay relevant by expanding across Asia and targeting tourists with deep pockets looking for specialised healthcare services.

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What's stopping women from joining the AI boom?Hello there, Hong Yi here. Artificial intelligence looks poised to continue rewriting the modern workplace and economy in 2025.

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SGH doctors to use AI in making decisions on antibiotic prescription for pneumonia patients The use of such technology is expected to reduce over-prescription of antibiotics as part of efforts to fight the growing problem of drug-resistant bugs.

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Explore a water-cooling technology that lowers data centres' carbon footprint

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SPH Media lays off 34 employees in technology divisionAbout 10 per cent of the technology division has been cut.

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With several farms closing or struggling to break even, what is the future for agriculture in Singapore?Without a large amount of capital, very few agriculture startups are able to come up with a business model that allows them to survive. It may be time to reassess the role that high-tech farming can play in Singapore’s ongoing quest for food security.

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ST Explains: Why are tech companies in S’pore laying off people, and is it going to stop?The once-booming tech sector here has been hit hard by lay-offs in recent months. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Community care career track rolled out for Singapore eldercare sectorThe hiring for these roles will be done in nursing homes and senior care centres. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Are you working hard or working smart?Singapore has refreshed its Smart Nation vision to build a society where everyone can thrive in the digital age. Have you been working smart or working hard? Take this quiz to find out!

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Crushed organs, shattered limbs — a look at how NUH trauma centre's frontliners save lives and the miracles that happenSINGAPORE — After a suicidal young man leapt from a height of around 10 storeys, he was found with multiple fractures, pelvic injuries, severe muscle damage and was rapidly losing blood.

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15-sec rostering, easy shift swopping: How AI solution keeps both S'pore retailer and its staff happyThrough the IMDA Open Innovation Platform, Yue Hwa Chinese Products found a rostering solution that enhanced flexibility, boosted productivity and ensured employees felt valued. Read more. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore’s medtech sector and locally made medical devices punching above their weightThere are now more than 400 medtech companies here, employing over 16,000 people. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Seeking a career in the sustainability space? Try volunteering first, says panellistExperts at the event organised by ST HeadSTart and Uniqlo also spoke on sustainable lifestyle practices. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore a ‘very attractive place’ to develop new climate technology: Bill GatesBreakthrough Energy, a climate organisation founded by Mr Gates, is partnering Enterprise Singapore and Temasek to identify and grow budding climate technology in Southeast Asia.

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Tech layoffs: Are we out of the storm yet?There are signs of a tapering of job cuts, but it is a lull before the onset of another upheaval. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Shave hours off tedious work: How generative AI helps sum up lengthy chat threads and fetch intel fastWith features like channel recaps and AI-powered search, Slack's native AI tool equips teams to work more efficiently. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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‘Like the way we work in real life’: Medical schools use AI, mixed reality to train future doctors and nursesThe use of technology can help future doctors and nurses gain more confidence in carrying out procedures, said medical schools.

A performing arts degree is more useful than you thinkIt produces communicators who can inspire, move and change the way we look at the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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