Vanessa Lim

Jan 23, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Ang Hwee Min |Vanessa Lim

SINGAPORE: While much of a child’s screen time happens at home, experts say new guidelines on screen use in schools can significantly shape children's habits. Dr Ong Say How from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) said healthy screen usage requires a collaborative effort involving families, schools and healthcare institutions.

Jan 18, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Vanessa Lim

SINGAPORE: A new community hub in Bedok North will house facilities such as a kitchen for home-based businesses to experiment with recipes and conduct culinary workshops, as well as a therapy centre for people to interact with rescue cats. Plans for the new community hub, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2025, were unveiled by the People’s Association (PA) and social enterprise City Sprouts on Saturday (Jan 18).

Jan 15, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Vanessa Lim

Singapore A new code of practice will require app stores to implement measures by Mar 31 to determine the age of users. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: Singapore will soon require app stores to implement measures to protect children from inappropriate apps, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced on Wednesday (Jan 15).

Jan 12, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Vanessa Lim

Singapore Healthcare institutions and clinics in Singapore are only allowed to conduct stem cell therapy in the context of a research study and not as a mainstream clinical service for cartilage repair. New: You can now listen to articles. SINGAPORE: When scans last year showed significant damage to his knee cartilage, Mr Johnny Lam started looking for solutions.

Jan 9, 2025 | channelnewsasia.com | Vanessa Lim

SINGAPORE: Singaporean Shabnam Melwani was driving from the gym to her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday (Jan 7) morning when she noticed ashes flying in the air. The sky, which had been bright and sunny when she left for the gym two hours ago, started to darken. In the distance, she could see a thick cloud of smoke. She had to keep stopping her vehicle to make way for the fire trucks as they rushed towards the Pacific Palisades area, where she lives.