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New laws planned to curb unethical adoption practices in Singapore

Such practices will be made a crime, with fines or jail terms.

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Crowds return to Lucky Plaza, Peninsula Plaza after lifting of weekend entry curbs

There were so many visitors to Lucky Plaza on Sunday morning that the mall had to close briefly.

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Migrant worker who received Covid-19 vaccine among 20 new cases in S’pore

“This case is a reminder that it is possible for vaccinated individuals to get infected,” said MOH.

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Schools in Singapore continue to reap benefits of remote learning

But it doesn’t replace face-to-face lessons and CCA sessions, said teachers.

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‘I still can’t call myself a Hong Konger’

Despite years of living in Hong Kong, some foreign-born residents continue to be treated like outsiders.

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Amid Covid-19 pandemic, South-east Asia’s drug scourge proves resilient

The region’s US$61.4 billion (S$82.7 billion) narcotics trade is in full swing.

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Microbes on masks highlight need for frequent washing

A study found that levels of bacteria, yeast and mould are higher on masks worn for longer periods.

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More women in S’pore named to boards in public, private and people sectors

Statutory boards showed the most improvement, followed by companies and then IPCs.

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Kids, the virtual babysitter is here

Some babysitters have pivoted online during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing meaningful screen time to kids.

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S’pore retailer Naiise closes last store at Jewel Changi, may wind up operations

It may wind up as founder says he is unable to honour the debt repayment plan to vendors.

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