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News Singapore » Social: Publicis to buy Singapore meme creator in social media push

News channel or source: https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/ma/publicis-buy-singapore-meme-creator-social-media-push
Published on: Tuesday 28 October 2025

Advertising giant Publicis Groupe SA agreed to buy Singapore’s Hepmil Media Group to bolster its social-media expertise in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing online market.

News Singapore » Social: Megan Khung’s fatal abuse: Singapore minister apologises, vows to fix child protection gaps

News channel or source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3330136/megan-khungs-fatal-abuse-singapore-minister-apologises-vows-fix-child-protection-gaps
Published on: Thursday 23 October 2025

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said agencies could have done more in the case of the girl who died in 2020.

News Singapore » Social: Singapore’s Megan Khung tragedy: is it just about system lapses?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/singapore-s-megan-khung-tragedy-is-it-just-about-system-lapses/ar-AA1Pxs5a
Published on: Thursday 30 October 2025

The horrific death of the four-year-old girl has prompted a debate over measures to prevent a recurrence of similar cases When John's* parents divorced four years ago, his father turned violent. "He ...

News Singapore » Social: Singapore can now order social media sites to block access, as 'online safety' law kicks in

News channel or source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/singapore-can-now-order-social-media-sites-to-block-access-as-online-safety-law-kicks-in/
Published on: Tuesday 31 January 2023

Singapore now can issue directives for social media platforms to block local access to what it deems as "egregious" content. The new regulation also allows access to such sites to be cut, if the ...

News Singapore » Social: Malaysians working in Singapore, self-employed in M’sia eligible for social protection scheme

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/30/malaysians-working-in-singapore-self-employed-in-msia-eligible-for-social-protection-scheme
Published on: Wednesday 29 October 2025

Malaysians working in Singapore but running self-employed ventures, such as e-hailing or food delivery services, in Malaysia can still contribute to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO).

News Singapore » Social: Singapore warns against TikTok trend of hanging from traffic lights, street signs

News channel or source: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/tech/tech-news/singapore-warns-against-tiktok-trend-of-hanging-from-traffic-lights-street-signs-4951772.html
Published on: Monday 20 October 2025

The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has warned social media users about the growing trend of hanging from traffic lights and street signs, popularized on TikTok.

News Singapore » Social: Singapore Sees Budget Surplus Amid Handouts Pre-Transition

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-16/singapore-targets-budget-surplus-without-denting-social-support
Published on: Thursday 15 February 2024

Singapore expects its budget to swing back to a surplus in the fiscal year beginning April, as recent tax increases shore up revenue and help pay for social assistance seen as priority for the ...

News Singapore » Social: Mind your posts, PH Embassy tells Filipinos in Singapore

News channel or source: https://manilastandard.net/news/314662099/mind-your-posts-ph-embassy-tells-filipinos-in-singapore.html
Published on: Wednesday 29 October 2025

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore has reminded Filipinos to exercise caution and responsibility when using social media, emphasizing that all online ...

News Singapore » Social: We Are Social Singapore unveils revamped innovation and future tech arm, .XYZ

News channel or source: https://www.campaignasia.com/article/we-are-social-singapore-unveils-revamped-innovation-and-future-tech-arm-xyz/491888
Published on: Wednesday 18 October 2023

Socially-led creative agency We Are Social has announced the relaunch of its innovation and future tech arm, .XYZ. Taking the stage at Game Changers — Campaign’s one-day event celebrating innovative, ...

News Singapore » Social: Singapore's Parrot Social Recognized Globally for Pioneering in AI-Driven Market Research

News channel or source: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/306069/20240626/singapores-parrot-social-recognized-globally-for-pioneering-in-ai-driven-market-research.htm
Published on: Tuesday 25 June 2024

Parrot Social Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based data analytics firm, has garnered international acclaim for its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in market research & consumer intelligence.