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A cement truck overturned in Chinatown, Singapore, on July 19, injuring the 52-year-old driver, who was conscious and transported to Singapore General Hospital. The police reported that the truck had "self-skidded" on Eu Tong Sen Street, and investigations are ongoing as part of a broader crackdown on traffic violations involving heavy vehicles.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rF7u9VoqhY Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A cement truck flipped over in Chinatown, and the driver went to the hospital but is...

With Fuji Rock Festival approaching next weekend in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, attendees should prepare for potentially hot weather and unpredictable mountain conditions, especially since it’s typhoon season in Japan. Essential items will enhance the festival experience, so being equipped for various weather scenarios is crucial. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Get Ready for Fuji Rock Festival! Next weekend is Fuji Rock, and it’s important to bring some key things to have a fun...

In 2024, Singapore reported 314 suicides, with a notable increase among adults aged 30-39 due to complex pressures related to family, job stability, and mental health. Despite a 2.5% decrease from 2023, suicide remains the leading cause of death for youths aged 10-29, prompting ongoing efforts by the Samaritans of Singapore to foster a supportive community and provide crisis intervention services. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Singapore, there were 314 reported suicides...

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: Singapore is actively dealing with a "highly sophisticated threat actor" that is attacking critical infrastructure, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam said on Friday (Jul 18).Mr Shanmugam identified the entity as UNC3886, which Mandiant has described as a "China-nexus espionage group" that has...

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: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will be visiting the United States from Sunday (Jul 20) to next Saturday to deepen ties and discuss areas of cooperation. In a press release on Friday, the Ministry of Trade and...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a S$200 million OneAviation Manpower Fund to enhance the aviation workforce, part of a broader S$1 billion initiative to develop Singapore's air hub. A jobs transformation report highlights key trends like digitalisation and AI impacting jobs, with CAAS collaborating with educational institutions to address training needs and foster talent in the sector. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is...