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Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will embark on a four-day working trip starting today. He will discuss the Middle East situation, said the importance of de-escalation and upholding international law. He will also thank individuals for ensuring the safety of Singaporeans in the region. The discussions will focus on de-escalation and upholding international law, including safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The minister will also explore strengthening cooperation in energy security supply chains.

China is actively advocating for peace and communication with all sides, dismissing allegations of military cooperation with Iran. Beijing has also called for the lifting of restrictions on waterways and an end to naval blockades of Iranian ports. The nation's foreign minister has been engaged in constant communication. Singapore fully supports Pakistan's mediation efforts between the parties, hoping for positive results.

Archaeologist Dr. Michael Ng will guide volunteers in analyzing vessel fragments. The training will cover how to piece together fragments to identify parts of a vessel and determine its origin. This process involves careful examination of the discovered pieces.

A four-week course called Archaeology 101 is designed for ordinary people with no prior experience or degree required. The course is aimed at curious minds.

In this role reversal, community members, including ICH practitioners, academics, and researchers, become active custodians of Singapore's history and heritage. These items, ranging from posters to clothing, serve as vivid memories of the past. The couple finds joy in seeing these old items reborn, viewing them as spiritual symbols in a changing modern city. The report also touched upon industrial tourism cooperation stories. A home in Singapore's Matthey Road has been transformed into a time capsule, filled with hundreds of vintage items including posters and clothing. Tanjanim and Moliap have transformed their home in Singapore's Mathieson District into a time capsule, preserving hundreds of artifacts from past eras. Their collection includes posters, clothing, and other items that serve as vivid memories of different times.

Cultural heritage, or ICH, is described as living heritage.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force is conducting a mobilization exercise for personnel assigned specific code words. Mobilized personnel are instructed to report to mobilization centers immediately.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong promised that no Singaporean will be left behind during disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and the right. The statement was made during a broadcast on CNA 938.

Approximately 15,000 devotees gathered in Serangun North to witness the consecration of the Dharma Wineswaran Temple. The ceremony marks the completion of a year-long restoration project for the Hindu temple.

Singapore plans to expand the Company Training Committee (CTC) approach to address labor disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to help workers learn new skills to remain relevant as job roles evolve. The expansion follows what officials described as concrete results from the existing CTC model. Prime Minister Wang noted that unions and employers can drive AI adoption to support growth and job quality. The Prime Minister cited examples of Community Development Councils (CDCs) in action at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that stronger collective action with the labour movement is required to face disruptions such as artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to ensure no Singaporean is left behind during economic shifts.