Authorities issue formal advisory for private sector to stop using NRIC numbers as passwords, authentication

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SINGAPORE: Prices for public resale flats rose 0.9% in Q2 2025, the slowest growth since Q2 2020, with 6,981 transactions recorded. HDB advises prudence amid a moderating economy, while supply increases from upcoming BTO launches may temper future price spikes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Singapore, the prices of homes that people sell to each other are going up more slowly now, and there will be more new homes available soon, which...

Singapore citizens aged 21 and above can claim their SG60 vouchers starting in July 2025, with S$800 available for those aged 60 and above from July 1, and S$600 for younger citizens from July 22. The vouchers can be used at participating heartland merchants, hawkers, and supermarkets, and citizens can claim them digitally via Singpass or with assistance at community centres. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singapore is giving special vouchers to all...

Train services on Singapore's Thomson-East Coast Line resumed after a signal fault disrupted commutes on July 1, 2025, halting operations between Napier and Great World stations. SMRT announced the issue at 6:40 AM, offering free bus services between Caldecott and Gardens by the Bay stations while advising passengers to use alternate lines as engineers worked to rectify the fault. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Train services in Singapore are slowly starting up again...

SINGAPORE: Lately, it feels like my generation – Gen X – is utterly doomed.Gen X faces significant challenges, with a high percentage reporting unhappiness and financial insecurity, yet they remain resilient amidst changing circumstances, shaped by various economic crises and rapid technological advancements. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Gen X feels forgotten and overwhelmed by life's challenges, yet they remain resilient and continue to adapt amidst constant change and disruption. Want More Context?...

Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan, after winning her second Ladies European Tour title, aims to qualify for the LPGA Tour while focusing on maintaining health and consistency. She credits her success to a strong support system and hopes to inspire young golfers in Singapore as she represents her country on the global stage. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan, after winning her second title on the European tour, is aiming for...