by Abriel | Sep 7, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
Participating in the arts or simply attending arts-related events can significantly increase mental and physical health and quality of life for Singaporeans aged 50 and above, according to a new survey. The Arts for Ageing Well Study, funded by the National Arts...
by Abriel | Sep 7, 2017 | 2017, Zero Hunger
The floating fish farm, being developed by the world’s largest oil rig builder, Keppel Offshore and Marine, features extensive automation in the feeding, health-monitoring and cleaning of fish in both underwater and above-water facilities. It is one of the...
by Abriel | Sep 6, 2017 | 2017, Reduced Inequalities
Like any other food delivery man, Mr Kamas Mohd carries an insulated bag and constantly checks his mobile phone for orders. Mr Kamas, 46, suffered a spinal cord injury from a workplace accident in 1996 and is paralysed from the waist down, goes about his daily...
by Abriel | Sep 6, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Ground-handling firm Sats aims to cut loading time for baggage and cargo from an hour to about 45 minutes with the use of smart glasses. The improvement will cut waiting times for passengers and shorten the transit period for airfreight shippers, Sats said yesterday....
by Abriel | Sep 6, 2017 | 2017, Decent Work & Economic Growth
In his speech at the National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Government is giving the Smart Nation initiative – where technology makes life easier for Singaporeans – a boost. The Straits Times on Monday launched a microsite that...
by Abriel | Sep 6, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
Eating about one serving of meat daily puts ethnic Chinese adults at increased risk of diabetes, a study here has found, echoing research that has mainly been conducted on Westerners so far. The culprit is the dietary haem iron content found in meat and poultry, said...
