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About 29,000 HDB households to benefit from upgrading works in their neighbourhoods

Block 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh is one of the blocks to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.
Block 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh is one of the blocks to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.

The move away from concierge care in private hospitals has begun

A well-functioning private healthcare sector is integral to Singapore’s economy.
A well-functioning private healthcare sector is integral to Singapore’s economy.

Zoe Tay turns to her youngest son, 15, for inspiration to play a 12-year-old in Kid U Not

Portrait of actress Zoe Tay outside Ulu Pandan Community Club on April 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Portrait of actress Zoe Tay outside Ulu Pandan Community Club on April 16, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Singapore must rethink work, support systems to help individuals in a ‘longevity’ society: Indranee

Currently, one in about five Singaporeans are aged 65 and above. By 2030, this will rise to one in four.
Currently, one in about five Singaporeans are aged 65 and above. By 2030, this will rise to one in four.

China plans to care for 400 million seniors by 2035, and Singapore has a stake

Residents and staff at Sindora Living’s senior living facility in Jinan. The 530-bed facility offers a range of activities, including literary salons and excursions.
Residents and staff at Sindora Living’s senior living facility in Jinan. The 530-bed facility offers a range of activities, including literary salons and excursions.

Age and near misses don’t worry Justin Rose in Masters quest

Justin Rose of England chipping onto the second hole green during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Justin Rose of England chipping onto the second hole green during a practice round before the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.

A longevity expert’s 5 tips for ageing well

The "wellderly" were more physically active and social and typically better educated than the general public.
The "wellderly" were more physically active and social and typically better educated than the general public.

Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist for stronger knees

‘Even if you have a crummy job, you can have a meaningful life’: design thinking guru Bill Burnett

Bill Burnett says the "meaning crisis" people face today inspired his new book, How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day.
Bill Burnett says the "meaning crisis" people face today inspired his new book, How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day.

China bans entombing cremated remains in empty flats

In 2020, funerals cost nearly half of the China's average annual salary.
In 2020, funerals cost nearly half of the China's average annual salary.

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