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The Ajinomoto Foundation, Sysmex, and NEC initiate a cross-industry co-creation project to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in the Republic of Ghana

TOKYO, May 27, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Ajinomoto Foundation, Sysmex Corporation, and NEC Corporation are set to commence initiatives for a co-creation project (the “Project”) to improve maternal and child health and nutrition in the Republic of Ghana (Ghana). This project is in line with the Memorandum of Collaboration concluded between... » read more

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Number of child abuse cases in S’pore investigated last year highest in 10 years

SINGAPORE – The number of child abuse cases investigated by the authorities last year was the highest in a decade, according to fresh data from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The Covid-19 pandemic forced some vulnerable families into tight quarters, increasing the chances of conflict. Please subscribe or log in to continue... » read more

Protecting victims of intra-familial child sexual abuse

SINGAPORE – When the Ministry of Social and Family Development is alerted to a case of intra-familial child sexual abuse, its Child Protective Service (CPS) ensures the child is kept safe. This entails having an adult who can ensure the child is not left alone with the perpetrator, said manager of the CPS investigation team... » read more

Higher demand for childcare, maids and gadgets in S’pore as more people return to workplace

SINGAPORE – When Ms Pamela Wah, 26, heard that she could return to the workplace from last Monday, she immediately ordered a portable breast pump costing $92. The accounts manager at a tech company, who has a seven-month-old child, has to return to the office for five days a week. She said the wired pump... » read more

Which route is best for my child after O levels?

SINGAPORE – With the O-level results out next month, students and parents are likely in the midst of weighing their post-secondary options. Ms Jeanne Liew, principal of Nanyang Polytechnic, provides some advice for parents to help them decide which route might suit their child best. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full... » read more