Singapore is expanding a facility in Tuas to increase by three times the amount of recycled used water. When completed, it can produce 75 million gallons per day -- enough water to fill more than 130 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The Tuas water recycling plant will be part of the larger Tuas Nexus -- the world’s first integrated waste and water treatment facility. Today, NEWater meets around 40% of Singapore's water demand. It is expected to meet

Commutes have been much smoother at major MRT interchange stations on the third day of train service disruption along the East-West Line. Senior Minister of State for Transport Amy Khor said officers remain ready to help direct members of the public to bridging buses. The Land Transport Authority said damaged rails near Dover have been replaced, as well as power cables. SMRT said it is on track to restore power rails by the end of the day. Jerald

Sales have fallen 20% for food and beverage shops near Buona Vista MRT station, affected by the ongoing East-West Line train service disruption. Many workers who live across the Causeway in Malaysia have suffered too. They are getting less rest, as they are unable to get home on time. Aslam Shah reports.

During his visit to the Chinese city of Tianjin, Singapore's National Development Minister Desmond Lee met Tianjin's Party Secretary Chen Min'er to discuss further ways to collaborate. These include a potential dedicated workforce to help Singapore businesses integrate better into Tianjin. Mr Chen also lauded new developments in the Tianjin Eco-city, announced at the 10th Singapore-Tianjin Economic and Trade Council meeting. Singapore and Tianjin

More Singaporeans see their country as a full democracy, compared to three years ago. A survey on political attitudes in the Asia-Pacific region showed Singaporeans still give an overwhelming nod to how democracy works here. But, they are also increasingly placing more emphasis on the importance of economic strength. Over 1,000 citizens aged 21 and above were surveyed from September to November last year. Dr Gillian Koh, senior research fellow at

With water demand expected to double by 2065, plans are underway to expand the upcoming Tuas NEWater factory and triple the amount of water it recycles per day to 75 million gallons. Associate Professor Darren Sun from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Nanyang Technological University shared more about Singapore's journey to water self-sufficiency and how plans to expand the plants will contribute to the country's water sup

The National Parks Board is partnering OCBC Bank on a pilot to restore and protect seagrass. These marine plants provide a critical food source and habitat for sea creatures. But more than 45% of seagrass meadows have disappeared from Singapore shores over the last five decades. The three-year restoration project will be fully funded by OCBC. Improving seagrass meadows is one of 17 projects for the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institut

The Republic of Singapore Navy's first two Invincible-class submarines - named Invincible and Impeccable - are now fully operational following a commissioning ceremony on Tuesday (Sep 24). Ahead of the commissioning, the navy also launched two training simulators to "stress test" the crew of the new submarines.

CNA Women followed young zookeeper Rajarajeishwary Mariappan for a day as she feeds sloth bears and hangs out with Alika the aardvark.

The Singapore Air Force’s H225M helicopter had its first taste of Exercise Wallaby in Australia, just months after it became fully operational ready. RSAF is using the large airspace in the area to conduct complex training involving the updated helicopter.

The People's Association is doing more to develop and empower new community leaders. It is launching two new programmes under its National Community Leadership Institute (NACLI). Fifty youth leaders will be guided to undertake ground-up projects and leaders from civic society will be trained to navigate complex social issues. Deputy Chairman of the People's Association Edwin Tong says leaders are needed in every aspect of life in Singapore.

A nation that cares for its community. The People’s Association has refreshed its vision and it's one that's aimed at increasing community participation. This includes getting more volunteers and a digital portal to keep residents connected.

A holdup to the resumption of normal services on the East-West Line in Singapore. Train services at stations affected since Sep 25, between Jurong East and Buona Vista, will not re-start on Monday (Sep 30) as hoped. The Land Transport Authority and rail operator SMRT have now moved the target date back by a day to Tuesday. The cause of the delay is due to more cracks discovered during stress tests.

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat is embarking on a 12-day working visit to the United Kingdom and Japan. This trip aims to facilitate discussions on key regional and international developments - while also exploring avenues to bolster bilateral cooperation.

Helping support migrant workers' health using tech - a new pilot programme is tapping AI to ease their aches and pains. With the help of a virtual trainer, workers can take charge of their daily therapy and track their progress.

Drivers are still worried about entering Malaysia without a Vehicle Entry Permit, even after authorities say they will implement enforcement in phases. They are also frustrated by the lengthy and tedious application process. From Oct 1, vehicles without a VEP may still enter Malaysia but warnings will be issued to those without RFID tags.

Construction companies are stepping up efforts to prepare for stronger winds, rain and lightning - with measures such as nailing beams to the ground, having more frequent weather updates and doing more regular inspections. This comes after advisories from the Manpower Ministry and the Building and Construction Authority in light of recent bad weather.

Nearly four in five students under the age of 18 in Singapore believe that their schools should provide classes on media literacy. However, findings from global market research company Milieu Insight also show that they are divided on the effectiveness of current efforts in this area. Experts say such media classes need to be unique to capture the attention of the young. Nadirah Zaidi with more.

Train service on the East-West Line will fully resume from tomorrow (1 Oct). Repair works on the damaged stretch between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations have been completed. A series of tests have been conducted, including endurance runs, with trains packed with sandbags to simulate a packed train. Westbound trains travelling on the repaired sections of the tracks will move at a slower speed until Thursday for safety reasons. Commuters have

Enrolled nurses now have a new pathway towards being registered nurses. The Institute of Technical Education is offering a new work-study diploma programme for them. The new diploma will be equivalent to those offered by polytechnics. Only enrolled nurses who are currently in-service are eligible for the three-year programme, which combines classroom lessons with on-the-job training. Registered nurses must at least have a diploma in nursing and c

JTC's industrial estate at Woodlands North Coast is tipped to get even larger, as plans are underway to review the development of the area and cater to changing industry needs. This includes an integrated underground network that can help to move people and goods more efficiently within the district. The industrial estate is also expected to serve as a key node, connecting firms to the upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Over 65 per c

Firms with businesses on both sides of the Causeway are seeking more clarity from Malaysian authorities on the Vehicle Entry Permit issue. This comes amid relief over last week's announcement that VEP enforcement will come in phases. From tomorrow (1 Oct), vehicles without a VEP may still enter Malaysia, but those without RFID tags will be issued warnings. Charlotte Lim reports. 

Report any scams or suspicious messages quickly. That is what the developers behind ScamShield hope Singapore residents will do. This will enable authorities to act faster to shut down scams. Upgrades were recently made to the anti-scam app, including a new feature that allows users to upload screenshots of suspicious messages. CNA's Sabrina Ng spoke to Ms Carina Lim, senior product designer at Open Government Products. 

Dr Daniel Ting from the Singapore National Eye Centre discusses his research on cutting-edge work with AI to help those at risk of going blind, while Dr Jonathan Goke from the Genome Institute of Singapore at A*STAR shared more about his work on components of RNA, a nucleic acid present in all living cell. Both of them are among the four winners of this year's Young Scientist Award.