Researchers call for harnessing, regulation of AI, Digital News,Artificial intelligence appears to be \”widening inequality\”, and its deployment should be subject to tough regulations and limits, especially for sensitive technologies such as facial recognition, a research report said on Dec 12. The A
NDP 2020: Focus on celebrating at home, many segments moved to the heartland and smaller-scale evening show, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – This year's National Day Parade (NDP) will focus on allowing Singaporeans to celebrate in their homes, instead of at a central location like the floating platf
Singapore reports 942 Covid-19 cases in new high, 38 more cases discharged, Singapore News,[UPDATED, 11:33pm] The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 942 new coronavirus cases in Singapore today (April 18). Out of these, there are 22 cases in the community, 27 cases involving work permit holders resi
Hospital parking lot turns into outdoor ward as Covid-19 runs rampant in Hong Kong, China News,HONG KONG – Lam Foon, 98, sits propped up and swaddled in soggy woollen blankets in a hospital bed just outside the entrance to Hong Kong's Caritas Medical Centre, waiting for tests to confirm her pre
'Increase in GST is necessary': DPM Lawrence Wong says GST hike will proceed as planned, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The increase in goods and services tax (GST) will proceed as planned, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (June 21), when asked if there would be any delay of
Colleagues chip in to help Malaysian nurse working in Singapore return home for father's funeral, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Madam Hemalatha Maramuthu, 40, a nurse manager from Mount Elizabeth Hospital, was on her rounds in August when she received a call from the Kuala Lumpur hospital her fath
Google Translate saves the day: SGH nurse opens up about frontline struggles , Singapore News,The coronavirus outbreak came like a bolt from the blue for most Singaporeans. But for nurse clinician Muhammad Syafiq Abdul Manaf, it's something he's trained and prepared for since he started wo
New For.sg link to be used by public health institutions in e-mails, SMSes, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – In an effort to combat scammers, public health institutions may include a new link in the e-mail and text messages they send out to members of the public. Instead of shortened links like bit.ly or
South African variant can 'break through' Pfizer vaccine, Israeli study says, World News,JERUSALEM – The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can “break through” Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine to some extent, a real-world data study in Israel found, though its prevalence in t
Polyclinic in Dubai – Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Healthcare in Dubai is known for its high standards and accessibility. For many residents and expats, visiting a polyclinic in Dubai is often the first step when seeking medical care. Polyclinics offer multiple sp
Covid-19 vaccine makers shift focus to boosters, World News,Covid-19 vaccine makers are shifting gears and planning for a smaller, more competitive booster shot market after delivering as many doses as fast as they could over the last 18 months. Executives at the biggest Covid-19 vaccine makers incl
Why Medical Billing Is Essential for Healthcare Providers,In today’s complex healthcare environment, medical billing is more than just a back-office function—it is a critical component that ensures the financial health of medical practices and the smooth delivery of patient care. From maintaining ac
35% to 40% increase in Covid-19 cases week-on-week, says MOH, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – There has been a 35 to 40 per cent increase week-on-week in coronavirus cases over the past few days, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday, in a fresh warning as the nation gets used to treating the virus
June school holidays brought forward – what parents need to know, Lifestyle News,Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's address to the public on Tuesday (April 21) announcing the extension of the circuit breaker period to June 1, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said the June school holidays
Vaccine Injury Financial Assistance Programme: How much will MOH be insuring for serious side effects related to Covid-19 vaccination?, Money News,Last week, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that it would be introducing a vaccine injury financial assistance programme (VIFAP) to provide financi
Modern Treatments Redefining Men’s Health – TIME BUSINESS NEWS,Modern men’s healthcare in Australia is undergoing a quiet transformation. Once limited to general GP visits and outdated approaches, today’s medical landscape now empowers men to take control of their well-being through confidential, ta
Lawrence Wong, Gan Kim Yong share impressions of each other after working together on Covid-19 for one year, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – If there is one thing Health Minister Gan Kim Yong has learnt about Education Minister Lawrence Wong, it is that he is a decisive man. \”I look at the way he discuss
Only fully vaccinated people can return to workplace from Jan 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – From Jan 1 next year, all workers who return to the office have to be fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 in the past 270 days. This expansion of vaccination-differentiated measures means that unvacci
Personal accident vs life & medical insurance: What you need to know, Money News,Do you need both personal accident and medical insurance? What about life insurance? We know — it can get confusing! We help clear things up in this article. Here’s the problem with insurance: there’s a huge gap between
Best travel insurance Singapore 2019 – Here's how to compare travel insurance, Lifestyle News,Travel insurance in Singapore is super-competitive when it comes to pricing. That’s great for us consumers, but it also means that you shouldn’t always choose the cheapest travel insurance plan you can
WHO says airborne Covid transmission a concern but droplets appear dominant, World News,GENEVA – Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead on the Covid-19 pandemic at the WHO, said on Friday that airborne transmission of the new coronavirus had always been a concern but that droplets appeared to be the mos
