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Commentary: What's behind new social media app Clubhouse's huge appeal

In a world where we are fed material based on algorithms, to be an exclusive part of an intimate community will always have a place in a crowded ...
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Commentary: The awkward adventures of a Singaporean urbanite in a city in nature

Singaporeans really love nature, but the majority of us probably love the idea of nature more than its reality, says CNA’s Erin Low.
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Commentary: Is higher inflation just around the corner?

Longer-term inflation risks are skewed much more to the upside than markets or policymakers seem to realise, says Kenneth Rogoff.
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Commentary: As Big Hit searches for the next big thing, are there too many K-pop groups?

While BTS and big labels look towards the future, questions arise about the sustainability of K-pop’s growth, says Steven Borowiec.
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Commentary: The rise of the super shoe and how endurance runners are smashing records

The development of so-called super shoes is driving a spike of record toppling in endurance running, says a sports scientist.
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Commentary: World needs a lot more COVID-19 vaccine doses than this

Such an approach is essential, because reopening the global economy requires containing the coronavirus everywhere, says Oxford University's ...
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Commentary: China’s divide-and-conquer strategy isn’t fooling anyone anymore

Recent actions involving Australia and New Zealand reveal the country’s modus operandi can be effective but will have broader, corrosive ...
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Commentary: Planting trees is a safe climate action but are its benefits inflated?

With reforestation becoming a popular choice for companies and governments’ sustainability programmes, misconceptions abound over what makes tree ...
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Commentary: Have governments spent too much money to save economies?

As policymakers eye a possible recovery in 2021-2022, they must be vigilant about the side effects of prolonged monetary and fiscal stimulus, say ...
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Commentary: Myanmar protesters play cat and mouse as military shuts down online platforms

Myanmar’s internet-savvy younger generation is finding ways around communication blackouts almost as quickly as restrictions are imposed, says a ...