SINGAPORE – An Israeli Nobel laureate received a prestigious award on Tuesday (Nov 30) in memory of a late molecular biologist who has been widely regarded as the “father of biomedical sciences in Singapore”. World-renowned biochemist Aaron Ciechanover, 74, received the Sydney Brenner Memorial Award from Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at the 2021... » read more
SINGAPORE – Preparing for a greying population is more than just installing handrails and ramps in homes and outdoor spaces, as clever land use planning can play a big role in supporting active ageing. Easy access to amenities such as medical facilities, retail outlets, community centres and green spaces is one way to help seniors... » read more
SINGAPORE – Singapore has started its journey towards living with Covid-19, with most restrictions expected to be lifted before the year ends. What is behind this decision? What will the new normal look like? Is the timing right? Here is a look at Singapore’s strategy to deal with the pandemic and how it could unfold.... » read more
New variants of the virus that causes Covid-19 have recently caused some concern that they may evade the immune response induced by existing vaccines, but there is no evidence yet of this occurring, said experts here, urging people not to hesitate over getting vaccinated. “Existing vaccines work against the virus variants circulating in the community,... » read more