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CNA
9 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Local art galleries see up to three times growth in sales compared with last year
Art galleries are seeing growth in sales by as much as three times compared with last year, despite higher costs of living brought on by US tariffs. Some have credited the boom to younger corporate buyers and national efforts in strengthening the landscape such as art fairs and public education on art and culture. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
CNA
6 days ago
- Business
- CNA
India overtakes Australia to be third largest group of tourists visiting Singapore
For the first five months of this year, tourists from India visiting Singapore formed the third largest group, overtaking Australia. There were more than 530,000 visitors from India — a 5% on-year growth. Tourists from mainland China and Indonesia remained the top two groups. Overall, there were 7.1 million visitor arrivals, a 2% increase as compared to the first five months of 2024. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.
CNA
14-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Singapore shines spotlight on coastal communities with first Islanders' Day
The first Hari Orang Pulau is in celebration of the heritage of the indigenous people and early inhabitants from some of the surrounding islands. The government will set up an inter-agency group to work with the communities to support more initiatives. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
CNA
28-05-2025
- General
- CNA
Singapore hospitals launch S$10m national research project to treat age-related muscle loss
A S$10-million national research project in Singapore will bring hospitals together in treating sarcopenia. Officially termed a disease just nine years ago, it is characterised by severe muscle loss and can lead to greater frailty and lower immunity. One in three adults aged 60 and above in Singapore have the condition. The research project aims to come up with new therapies and preventive treatments within its funding period of five years. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.
CNA
25-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim aims to strengthen networks
Newly appointed Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim says he wants to strengthen networks, especially in the Malay-Muslim community. One way is through broadening outreach by engaging more informal groups. Dr Faishal was speaking at two community events – a cycling programme and a Malay language Scrabble competition. Muhammad Bahajjaj with more.
