More seniors in China growing addicted to the internet; loneliness, boredom cited as key reasons

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their parents are hooked on buying low-priced health products online and spend hours watching paid mini-dramas on short-video platforms....indulging in “ridiculously unreasonable” mini-dramas or computer games and spending large sums of money on online purchases.

as at December 2025, China had about 1.125 billion internet users, with more than 80 per cent of the population having internet access.

Seniors tend to play less important social roles as they age, either in their families or in the job market, and they may feel a sense of loss. The internet becomes an outlet, offering a place to escape from the real world

As artificial intelligence advances and further blurs the line between real and fake content, experts warned that seniors addicted to the internet may face increased risks of online fraud.

It is very important to help seniors regain a sense of personal value, whether by taking care of grandchildren, raising a pet or building social relationships in the real world.

Qn: To what extent is technology an effective solution for human loneliness? (RVHS Prelim 2025)

Neighbour disputes: What if you, in fact, are the nuisance?

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Qn: 'Conflict should be avoided at all costs.' What is your view? (NYJC 2025 J2 MYE)

A love letter to Singapore’s disappearing past

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Qn: Assess the view that traditional buildings have no future in your society. (Cam. 2016)

Forum: HPB encourages more operators to join Healthier Dining Programme

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eateries also display healthier choice identifiers at storefronts or on menus, making it easier for families to spot healthier options that are lower in calories, sodium and sugar, and use healthier ingredients

To encourage more families to choose healthier dining options, we run regular activities through the Eat, Drink, Shop Healthy Challenge on our Healthy 365 mobile app. Consumers can earn Healthpoints redeemable for vouchers when they purchase healthier meals at participating eateries.

Qn: To what extent do you agree that enough is being done in your society to encourage a healthy lifestyle? (Cam. 2025)

AI-enabled CCTV trial ongoing at 14 construction sites in Singapore

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safety supervisors do not need to constantly monitor screens to keep track of workers’ safety. Instead, their phones receive instant notifications of safety violations whenever closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras augmented with artificial intelligence detect unsafe practices.

When the cameras are around, that becomes the permanent safety officer that is constantly watching, and that allows for the right behaviour that we want to see inside the worksites

the AI-enhanced system also reduces time spent on reviewing footage, which is “labour-intensive”

For issues on AI's benefits vs harms....and helping to provide solutions to problems

S’pore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyberespionage group UNC3886 in 2025

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Forum: Jail terms for careless driving can have lasting adverse impact

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Qn: “Harsh punishments create more problems than benefits.” Do you agree? (MJC 2018 J2 MYE)

Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump

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Qn: 'The Arts have lost their significance today.’ How far do you agree? (CJC Prelim 2025)

Book clubs and Gen Zs get swept away by Wuthering Heights ahead of movie release

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Qns:

1. 'Any adaptation of a novel for film, television or the theatre is never as effective as the original’. Discuss. (Cam. 2016)

2. The book has no place in modern society. Discuss. (Cam. 2010)

Education efforts on nuclear must begin with understanding Singapore’s energy constraints: EMA official

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Singapore now relies on natural gas, a fossil fuel, for about 95 per cent of its energy needs. Burning this fuel releases planet-warming emissions.

Singapore is an alternative energy disadvantaged country, with limited access to renewable energy options.

the continued use of natural gas, advancing solar deployment, importing clean energy and exploring emerging low-carbon alternatives.

nuclear energy could also help to bolster energy security....unlike natural gas plants, which require continuous fuel imports, a nuclear power plant can operate for several years without refuelling

nuclear energy plants may also offer more stable electricity prices as the lifetime costs of operating and maintaining such a plant are largely dominated by capital expenditure, such as building the required infrastructure

Qns:

1. 'Fossil fuels should no longer have a part in the production of energy.’ Discuss. (Cam. 2023)

2. Discuss the view that, with an increasing global need for energy, every possible source should be exploited to the full. (Cam. 2014)

Deepfake nudes inflict real harm despite being fake: Experts

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Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

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If we, as a society, don’t learn how to navigate potentially polarising events, they can fracture even the most resilient of societies

Navigating potentially polarising events, however, will require finding the middle ground and the platforms to have discourse about issues, including divisive ones

Finding the middle ground involves people putting themselves in the shoes of others, learning to agree to disagree respectfully where necessary, and not taking offence when someone disagrees

Qn: Do global challenges divide more than they unite? (VJC Prelim 2025)

Singapore showcases first on-site 3D-printed childcare centre; exterior walls built in 2 days

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When phones are kept away, students in Singapore come out to play

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Qn: 'The quality of human interaction is diminished by modern communication devices.’ How far do you agree? (Cam. 2023)

‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts

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Qn: 'Democracy is the perfect form of government.’ Discuss. (Cam. 2025)