[Part 4] In the fourth instalment of this 5-part interview, AsiaOne finds out how DPM Gan Kim Yong became known as the ‘Taskforce man’. We also asked him whether the concerns on tariffs are just 'political fearmongering'.

GE2025: 1-to-1 with Gan Kim Yong: On being the 'Taskforce man'

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

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.

Yusof Ishak, The heart of the nation I On The Shoulders of Giants

“We have no regrets—only love, gratitude, and excitement for the journey ahead.” Moving from Johor, Malaysia, Shely traded space for community. She fostered a kampong spirit among neighbours, ensuring their children could play freely. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

From Malaysia to Singapore | Here To Stay

With Singapore's total population rising to 6.11 million in 2025, do people feel like the country is getting too crowded? We spoke to people on the streets and Dr Woo Jun Jie from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy to hear their thoughts.

Is Singapore overcrowded? I The Current State

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. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

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. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

As the cup final against their arch-rival looms, Saturday Nights Live (SNL) prepares for their biggest match this season. Meanwhile, two players face the crossroads of fatherhood and family time versus their passion for the game. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Inside Singapore's amateur football: Arch-rivals face off in cup final | Saturday Nights Live

“We made the right choice.” Despite their distant roots, Yoko from Tokyo and Aravindan from Colombo found love and community in Singapore while building a family that blends Japanese, Sri Lankan, and Singaporean cultures. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video