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A Singapore Civil Defence Force team deployed to Myanmar for a search and rescue operation after a devastating earthquake is preparing to return home. The team provided essential supplies to local authorities and rescued a man from a collapsed building. They also attended an appreciation ceremony before departing. Full Article

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to address the implications of US tariffs in parliament, with Singapore facing a 10% tariff. Other topics to be discussed include Chocolate Finance halting withdrawals, bus safety concerns, and water seepage in HDB flats. MPs are raising questions about financial regulations, bus safety measures, and water leakage incidents in HDB flats. Full Article

In preparation for the upcoming General Election, political parties in Singapore have been actively engaging with the public. Notable individuals such as former Chief of Army David Neo and youth development director Natasha Choy have been seen participating in community events. Additionally, Diana Pang, a long-time volunteer with the People's Action Party (PAP), has been involved in various initiatives in the Marine Parade Cluster. The Workers' Party (WP) is considering seasoned medical professional Dr. Ong...

The escalating trade tensions between the US and China, triggered by President Trump's recent tariff policies, have rattled global financial markets, affecting equities and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Trump's imposition of tariffs on US imports, with retaliatory measures from China, has sparked fears of a global trade war, leading investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets. The cryptocurrency market, once buoyant, has taken a hit, with Bitcoin falling below US$78,000 and Ethereum dropping below...

The Building and Construction Authority in Singapore announced a revised building code to enhance accessibility for people with disabilities, the elderly, and nursing mothers, with improvements including wheelchair-accessible entrances, larger lift cars, more grab bars in toilet cubicles, and standardized lactation rooms. The Code also includes features such as tactile ground surface indicators for the visually impaired and enhanced signage for those who are hard-of-hearing. The revision, resulting from a review committee formed in 2023,...

Jalan Besar Town Council unveiled its five-year master plan with former civil servant Shawn Loh as a volunteer, sparking election speculations. The plan includes over 100 proposed facilities and projects focused on creating a vibrant and sustainable town, fostering a caring community, and strengthening community bonds, with input gathered from over 3,000 residents. Minister Josephine Teo highlighted completed upgrades benefiting 53,000 households and emphasized the residents' role in shaping the town's future at the launch...