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Donor appeal text. Please send it to people you know who can help. ------------------ Our dog Toby has been diagnosed with Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) — a condition where his immune system attacks his own blood platelets. He’s currently on steroid treatment to help his body recover, but he’s developed internal bleeding, and his red blood cell count has dropped dangerously low. Toby urgently needs a blood …

Yokoyama and Quek strike three medals for Singapore in 24th Deaflympics bowling Deaf bowlers, Adelia Naomi Yokoyama, 23, and Kimberly Quek, 22, clinched three medals, for Singapore in the 24th Deaflympics. The duo represented Singapore in the bowling segment for the Games at host city Kuala Lumpur from 20 to 30 October. TheHomeGround Asia speaks to bowlers Yokoyama and Quek on their victories and lessons from the …

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Singapore’s first Chief of Armed Forces, Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij dies Kirpa Ram Vij, Singapore’s first Chief of Armed Forces and Brigadier-General dies. TheHomeGround Asia looks back at his work and achievements in the armed forces, foreign service and in shipping. Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WtZyM7

Working the savings harder in a time of high inflation As inflation escalates, financial experts say it is time to make whatever money you have in the bank work as hard as possible, if not harder. Government bonds and treasury bills are the way to go as they are backed by the Singapore government and carry little risks. TheHomeGround Asia’s monthly Big Read, an in-depth analysis that spotlights the latest trend th…

Recession and inflation: Why the economy will worsen before conditions improve With both recession and inflation on the horizon, a perfect storm is brewing, putting a brake on expansion and growth for Singapore. Experts are saying that mortgage rates will likely hit 5 per cent in 2023. Residents in the city state should be prepared to batten down the hatches and tighten their belts in the coming year. TheHomeGrou…

Big Read Unwrapped: The deal about ageing in place. Are we already there? Ageing in place in Singapore often means seniors are encouraged to age at home or in the community they live in, where there is an aged care delivery system built in. With a rapidly ageing population, Singapore tends to look at the growing life expectancy, forgetting that the health expectancy has a 10-year debt behind our life expectancy. T…

Halloween: Why we love to scare ourselves half to death We love to scare ourselves half to death at Halloween and that is why we flock to haunted houses, catch horror flicks and are glued to horror stories. We love to be in a state of panic – with our hearts beating a little faster, our breathing a little harder, sweating profusely and butterflies in the pit of our stomach – when we hear the slow creaking of a heav…

Top civil servant Sim Kee Boon sacrificed family for country, book says Sim Kee Boon’s biography showed the man was human, with blemishes and flaws despite his accomplishments in his profession. Co-writing the book was a difficult process for granddaughter Leanne Sim, who had to dredge up some of the pain her father and uncles suppressed for years. Editor of TheHomeGround Asia Judith Tan speaks to the two authors …

A law to “cancel” the cancel culture Cancel culture or call-out culture is a form of ostracism where someone gets thrust out of social or professional circles on online platforms and even in person. The term was spotlighted during the government’s announcement to repeal 377A when groups were afraid to voice their opinions “for fear of being cancelled”, and the government announced plans to implement a law to combat…

Jurong Bird Park: 52 years of sights and flights to remember Jurong Bird Park will be shutting its doors on 3 Jan 2023 to move into its new home in Mandai and a new name – Bird Paradise. This comes as part of the Mandai rejuvenation project to consolidate Singapore’s wildlife destinations to a centralised area. TheHomeGround Asia visits the park before it closes and speaks to those who have seen the birds grow and…

9 in 10 say lifestyle impact environment, only 2 in 5 cut food waste, survey shows Over 9 in 10 Singaporeans believe lifestyle choices impact the environment, a joint survey by Milieu Insight and Mandai Wildlife Group found. While more than 7 in 10 say top actions to help the environment include reusing and upcycling, and cutting down one-time use disposables, only half are doing so. TheHomeGround Asia finds out t…