AI productivity boom: Southeast Asia’s race to adapt in a rapidly evolving workplace

SINGAPORE: Ms Resse Tan's journey from pet owner to bird rescuer began six years ago with her lovebird, Luna, leading her to create a spacious environment for her growing flock. As bird ownership shifts towards prioritizing pet welfare, owners are now investing in nutrition and veterinary care, reflecting a more educated and compassionate approach to bird-keeping in Singapore. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Singapore, many people are now taking better care of...

A pre-trial conference for property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been rescheduled to July 28, 2024, following a request for postponement. Ong faces charges related to obstructing justice and abetting former transport minister S Iswaran, who was sentenced to 12 months' jail in October 2024, with potential penalties including up to seven years in prison for Ong if convicted. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary A judge has postponed a meeting about a...

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: The need to recruit and retain good teachers is a constant in Singapore. The Ministry of Education (MOE) said it plans to hire more than 1,000 teachers annually, up from 700, to strengthen the teaching workforce in anticipation of more retirements.In a similar vein,...

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: Two scooter-like automatons marked with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) logo have been making the rounds at Changi Airport's Terminal 4 (T4) in recent weeks.These are not your typical cleaning or tray collection droids that you see at shopping malls, but actually new patrol...

Singapore plans to classify etomidate, an anaesthetic found in vapes, as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, due to rising concerns about its use in vaping, particularly among youths. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung emphasized that users of etomidate-laced vapes will face severe legal consequences, similar to those for harder drugs, as authorities aim for a comprehensive enforcement strategy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore plans to classify etomidate,...

SINGAPORE: Over 2,500 vaping reports were filed in the first half of 2025, signaling a significant increase as the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) intensifies enforcement against illegal vaping activities. New online reporting tools will be available for the public to report offenses, with severe penalties for those caught in possession or distribution of vapes, particularly those laced with controlled substances like etomidate. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Singapore, many people have reported...