The World Health Organization and Nanyang Technological University are working together to look for faster, more cost-effective and reliable ways to assess food safety risks. The goal is to arrive at a globally recognised assessment framework for novel foods, such as lab-grown meat and synthetic ingredients. The WHO and NTU will also set up the world's first centre on food safety and nutrition, which will offer courses on such new approaches over the next two years.

More than 200 seniors have contributed their stories as part of Singapore's celebrations to mark 60 years of independence. Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister David Neo said these stories provide valuable insights to present-day challenges. Project Citizens aims to capture the accounts of the million residents who became Singapore's first citizens. They will be featured at the Founders' Memorial, which will open at Bay East Garden in end-2028. More than 140 volunteers have been engaging in conversations with seniors across active ageing centres, libraries and grassroots organisations. Chloe Teo reports.

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