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Singapore

Raising AI literacy, deploying it in healthcare and social services among ministries’ plans

Lovots help children with developmental needs practise social interactions.
Lifestyle
TAKING HEART

TribeX at NCSS Summit 2025 showcases tech used by social service agencies

Guest of honour, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, cites an NCSS study that indicates regular volunteers have better psychological well-being.
Lifestyle
TAKING HEART

NCSS, social service agencies push for more regular volunteerism

FILE — A renovated shopping area in the historic neighborhood of Wanshou Palace, in Nanchang, China, May 22, 2024. China had a strong economic start to 2024, but Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to discuss what to do about a real estate downturn that is squeezing spending and slowing the economy. (Keith Bradsher/The New York Times)
International

Over half of world population have social benefits, a first: UN

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (extreme left), at a dialogue with social service practitioners, outlined his vision for a fairer and more inclusive society with better support for lower-income families, seniors and those starting and raising families.
International

Singapore to refresh social support measures amid signs of stratification: DPM Wong

The site is located within the Rosyth Estate and is near dining and shopping amenities like Serangoon North Neighbourhood Centre and Heartland Mall.
Property

URA, MOH launch Parry Avenue site for private assisted living development

Budget 2022: Enhancements to schemes to support social mobility, vulnerable groups
International

Budget 2022: Enhancements to schemes to support social mobility, vulnerable groups

Online charity initiative raises over S$1m to benefit needy during the pandemic
Giving Back
TAKING HEART

Online charity initiative raises over S$1m to benefit needy during the pandemic

Can new collaboration models help us build back better together?
Columns

Can new collaboration models help us build back better together?

For better aged care: The gaps in Singapore's nursing home market and alternative models of care for the elderly
Features

For better aged care: The gaps in Singapore's nursing home market and alternative models of care for the elderly

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