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CNA
2 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Orchid farms say buyers have halved since 2020, hope national events spur interest
Plant nurseries say local buyers of orchids have fallen by up to 50 per cent compared to five years ago. And they are counting on national events to boost the profile of the flower, which has long been associated with Singapore. The nation marks its 60th birthday this year, as well as the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Singapore Botanic Gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Eugene Chow with more, Sabrina Ng with reporting.
CNA
2 hours ago
- General
- CNA
More than 8,300kg of materials recycled through smart bins
More than 8,300kg of materials like metal, plastic and paper have been collected and recycled through smart recycling boxes across Singapore. These bins were first trialled at Bishan East-Sin Ming in 2022 and are now in use in the Ang Mo Kio area. There are expected to be 93 such bins by year-end. This comes amid a national push towards zero waste. Sabrina Ng reports.
CNA
3 hours ago
- Health
- CNA
Hospital deaths fell to 59.8% in 2024, from 62.5% in 2022 and 2023: MOH
The number of hospital deaths in Singapore fell to just under 60 per cent last year. That's compared to around 62 per cent in 2022 and 2023. The nation has been pushing for more people to spend their final days outside of hospitals, and in settings they prefer - such as at home. The Health Ministry has launched a digital tool to help more Singaporeans plan how they wish to spend their last days. Sabrina Ng reports.
CNA
10-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
World Aquatics Championships kick off in Singapore
Singapore is playing host to the biennial World Aquatics Championships for the first time. The opening ceremony has kicked off, signalling the start of three weeks of exciting competition, with over 2,500 elite swimmers expected to take part. The championships is one of the headline events for SG60 as Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee. Sabrina Ng and Nadine Yeam report.
CNA
06-07-2025
- Health
- CNA
Singapore evaluates use of some Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments alongside Western medicine
Singapore is evaluating 18 proposals under a sandbox initiative to incorporate certain traditional Chinese medicine treatments into public healthcare. These include how Chinese medicines can be integrated with conventional treatments for conditions like gastrointestinal disorders. The health ministry says it's taking a measured approach to their implementation in public healthcare institutions here for one to two years as patient safety is a priority. Sabrina Ng reports.
