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Operation Hope Foundation tackles poverty in Cambodia and Nepal, while doubling down on fraud
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (869+ words) Running its own programmes allows the charity to deliver more impact to beneficiaries [SINGAPORE] Robert Kee, founder of Operation Hope Foundation (OHF), said that some big organisations like to play the "numbers game. For example, they could donate US$1 million…...
Singtel Charity Golf 2025 raises record S$1.5 million for children, youth with special needs
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (330+ words) The funds will benefit some 1,800 students from six special education schools [SINGAPORE] Singtel raised a record S$1.5 million at its annual charity golf event on Friday (Aug 29) at The Singapore Island Country Club, with the proceeds going towards the Singtel…...
China’s quant funds boost US recruiting after Trump’s visa curbs
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (806+ words) [BEIJING] Chinese quantitative hedge funds are stepping up efforts to hire science and engineering students in the US affected by US President Donald Trump's university funding cuts and tighter visa policies. Shanghai-based Mingshi Investment Management launched a special programme last…...
Compassion International launches in Singapore; aims to tackle child poverty in Asia
7+ mon, 2+ hour ago (497+ words) [SINGAPORE] US charity Compassion International on Thursday (Jun 26) launched in Singapore, with the aim of tackling child poverty in Asia. Singapore is Compassion's newest fundraising country, as the charity expands its presence in Asia after establishing an office in the…...
New push in Europe to curb children’s social media use
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (746+ words) [LUXEMBOURG] From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children grows every day. But several European countries have had enough and agree the EU should do more to prevent minors" access…...
Vietnam ends two-child policy to stem falling birth rates
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) [HANOI] Vietnam abolished a long-standing policy limiting families to having no more than two children as the nation grapples with a declining birth rate " posing a demographic crunch that could undermine future growth prospects. Under the new regulation approved by…...
Singapore Design Awards 2025 recognises projects helping youths in need
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (604+ words) [SINGAPORE] Design project Roots & Wings operates an unconventional kind of matchmaking service " it pairs youth with seniors for a photography project. Read more at The Business Times. It is organised by Design Business Chamber Singapore in partnership with the National…...
Singapore adds Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos as non-traditional sources of work permit holders
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) The Ministry of Manpower will also remove the maximum employment period and raise the age limit for work permit holders FROM Jun 1, employers in Singapore can hire work permit holders from more countries in certain sectors or for specific occupations,…...