Budget 2025: CPF contribution rates for those aged above 55 to 65 will increase by 1.5 percentage points next year Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Budget 2025: CPF contribution rates for older workers to rise by 1.5 percentage points

Celebrating 25 years in showbiz in 2026, American singer-actor Josh Groban chats with AsiaOne about his darkest days, setting up arts education foundation Find Your Light, as well as the joys in singing and acting as a “monstrous killer” in the Broadway show Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Josh Groban on constant pressure and proudest achievement in 25-year career | E-Junkies

In a small, densely built-up country like Singapore, space is precious, and balancing human needs with wildlife is a constant challenge. How can the city create a home for both people and wildlife?

Rescuing and protecting Singapore’s wildlife | A Wilder Tomorrow

Ashish first traveled abroad for work in Singapore, where he made the city his home. As a Jain with strict dietary requirements, he shares how exploring Singapore’s diverse cultures and cuisines both challenged and enriched his experience.

Navigating life as a Jain | Of Beliefs & Faiths

Behind the sirens, firefighters are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for saving lives. Meet Captain Grace Liew, a Hazardous Materials Specialist, as she shares her journey to a 7-year career with the Singapore Civil Defence Force through the Fire and Rescue scheme. For her, the SCDF saying rings true: Lifesaving. It’s life changing. Find out more at: go.gov.sg/scdf-join-us-today This post is in partnership with the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

How a fatal accident inspired this firefighter’s lifesaving purpose | Behind the Sirens

Behind the sirens, firefighters are ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for saving lives. Meet Warrant Officer Dayanithi S/O Karunanidi, a Search Specialist with two K-9 dogs, as he shares the story of his 15-year journey with the Singapore Civil Defence Force through the Fire and Rescue scheme. For him, the SCDF motto holds meaning: Lifesaving. It’s life changing. Find out more at: go.gov.sg/scdf-join-us-today This post is in partnership with the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

How walking into a fire station led to a life-changing journey as a firefighter | Behind the Sirens

Join Uncle Jimmy, a 76-year-old resident at a nursing home, as he takes part in the Haydays with Horses programme.&nbsp; Over the course of the 10-week equine-assisted therapy programme, seniors at the NTUC Health Nursing Home in Jurong West interacted with horses through guided activities designed to support emotional well-being, encourage movement and spark connections with these majestic animals.

How Horses Are Helping Seniors In A Nursing Home

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his budget speech on Feb 18 (Tue) that the $143-billion budget ensures that "no one is left behind".

Budget 2025: Reactions from Singaporeans

Singer-actor Edan Lui plays Interpol inspector Michael Chang in the third season of K-drama Taxi Driver. The 28-year-old, who is a member of the Hong Kong boy band Mirror, tells AsiaOne his most memorable experience in a taxi and a local phrase tourists should know. Taxi Driver 3, which stars Lee Je-hoon, Pyo Ye-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jang Hyuk-jin and Bae Yoo-ram, is now streaming on Viu. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Mirror’s Edan Lui on Taxi Driver 3, most memorable experience in taxi | E-Junkies

With limited land and a growing population, Singapore faces unique challenges in waste management. But how are we able to transform waste management into a showcase of long-term planning?

Where does our waste go? I Through The Years

More than our first President, Yusof Ishak embodied the heart of our founding values and what it meant to be Singaporean. His quiet strength steadied our young nation as it found its way, and his legacy continues to inspire all of us today.