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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan highlighted a "mental health crisis" during a rally, attributing issues to cost of living and cramped living conditions. He proposed a mental health wellness center for youth, urging Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to address root causes of mental distress. SDP candidates also criticized rising living costs, advocating for the removal of GST on essentials and emphasizing the need...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced that the US is open to exploring "creative solutions" regarding critical exports from Singapore, like pharmaceuticals, amid discussions on tariff concessions initiated by the Trump administration. In a recent call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Mr. Gan emphasized Singapore's role as a trusted trading partner, despite a 10% baseline tariff that took effect on April 5. The talks also...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Mayors in Singapore do not "take over" the role of an MP or grassroots advisor, but instead function as a "regional role" as constituencies might lack the resources to tackle certain issues on their own, said Mayor for the Central district Denise Phua on...

SINGAPORE: Denise Phua, the Central district mayor, stated that mayors serve a regional role rather than taking on the responsibilities of grassroots advisors or MPs. This clarification comes after the Singapore Democratic Party called for the abolition of mayor positions, suggesting their salaries could be redirected to social services. Phua emphasized that mayors aggregate district needs and foster collaborations to address issues effectively, citing initiatives like The Purple Parade as examples of successful programs led...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Members of Parliament from the labour movement raise diverse issues and also fight for workers "behind the scenes", said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday morning (Apr 27), in response to criticism from the Workers' Party on their role in parliament.Mr Chan, who...

The largest city in the world, with a population of 34 million, is located in central China and is comparable in size to Austria. This megacity represents the rapid urbanization driven by the Communist Party's initiative to unify and populate extensive rural areas, a strategy implemented 30 years ago. It stands as a testament to China's remarkable ability to transform and reshape urban landscapes globally. Full Article