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Commentary: If we want to preserve Singapore’s hawker culture, we need to be willing to pay for it

Commentary: If we want to preserve Singapore’s hawker culture, we need to be willing to pay for it

Inflation is putting the squeeze on all in Singapore, including hawkers, who cannot operate within a low price ceiling given such economic pressures, says Pamelia Chia.

25/03/2023

Commentary: It’s unwise to get Trump on a technicality

Commentary: It’s unwise to get Trump on a technicality

24/03/2023

Commentary: Stop wasting time and energy toggling between apps in the office

Commentary: Stop wasting time and energy toggling between apps in the office

25/03/2023

Commentary: Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?

Commentary: Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?

24/03/2023

Commentary: Wage increases are welcome, but gaps remain in Singapore’s social service sector

Commentary: Wage increases are welcome, but gaps remain in Singapore’s social service sector

24/03/2023

Commentary: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Commentary: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

24/03/2023

Commentary: Why China keeps pulling the rug on Putin’s pipeline

Commentary: Why China keeps pulling the rug on Putin’s pipeline

24/03/2023

Commentary: As some HDB flat owners test appetite beyond million-dollar price tags, how much higher can the resale market go?

Commentary: As some HDB flat owners test appetite beyond million-dollar price tags, how much higher can the resale market go?

23/03/2023

Commentary: Competing with robots is making work worse

Commentary: Competing with robots is making work worse

23/03/2023

Commentary: There’s actually good news about climate change. Now comes the hard part

Commentary: There’s actually good news about climate change. Now comes the hard part

22/03/2023

Commentary: It’s unwise to get Trump on a technicality

Commentary: It’s unwise to get Trump on a technicality

24/03/2023

Commentary: Stop wasting time and energy toggling between apps in the office

Commentary: Stop wasting time and energy toggling between apps in the office

25/03/2023

Commentary: Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?

Commentary: Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?

24/03/2023

Commentary: Wage increases are welcome, but gaps remain in Singapore’s social service sector

Commentary: Wage increases are welcome, but gaps remain in Singapore’s social service sector

24/03/2023

Commentary: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

Commentary: How the bottled water industry is masking the global water crisis

24/03/2023

Commentary: Why China keeps pulling the rug on Putin’s pipeline

Commentary: Why China keeps pulling the rug on Putin’s pipeline

24/03/2023

Commentary: As some HDB flat owners test appetite beyond million-dollar price tags, how much higher can the resale market go?

Commentary: As some HDB flat owners test appetite beyond million-dollar price tags, how much higher can the resale market go?

23/03/2023

Commentary: Competing with robots is making work worse

Commentary: Competing with robots is making work worse

23/03/2023

Commentary: There’s actually good news about climate change. Now comes the hard part

Commentary: There’s actually good news about climate change. Now comes the hard part

22/03/2023

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Snap Insight: Did Xi Jinping get what he wanted from Vladimir Putin in Russia visit?

Snap Insight: Did Xi Jinping get what he wanted from Vladimir Putin in Russia visit?

22/03/2023

Snap Insight: Xi's visit to Moscow won't bring peace to Ukraine nor support for Russia

Snap Insight: Xi's visit to Moscow won't bring peace to Ukraine nor support for Russia

17/03/2023

Snap Insight: Muhyiddin’s prosecution puts focus on sentiment among Malaysia's dominant ethnic group

Snap Insight: Muhyiddin’s prosecution puts focus on sentiment among Malaysia's dominant ethnic group

10/03/2023

Snap Insight: With eye on state polls, Anwar’s budget focused on aid for those struggling

Snap Insight: With eye on state polls, Anwar’s budget focused on aid for those struggling

24/02/2023

Snap Insight: Raising CPF monthly salary ceiling will reduce take-home pay for some, but there are payoffs

Snap Insight: Raising CPF monthly salary ceiling will reduce take-home pay for some, but there are payoffs

15/02/2023

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Snap Insight: Did Xi Jinping get what he wanted from Vladimir Putin in Russia visit?

Snap Insight: Did Xi Jinping get what he wanted from Vladimir Putin in Russia visit?

22/03/2023

Commentary: Worst bank turmoil since 2008 complicates upcoming US Fed interest rate decision

Commentary: Worst bank turmoil since 2008 complicates upcoming US Fed interest rate decision

21/03/2023

Commentary: US considers ban on non-compete clauses - should Singapore follow suit?

Commentary: US considers ban on non-compete clauses - should Singapore follow suit?

22/03/2023

Commentary: Amid fears of radicalisation via gaming, parents need to step up and listen to their children

Commentary: Amid fears of radicalisation via gaming, parents need to step up and listen to their children

22/03/2023

Commentary: 20 years on, George W Bush’s promise of democracy in Iraq and Middle East falls short

Commentary: 20 years on, George W Bush’s promise of democracy in Iraq and Middle East falls short

20/03/2023

Commentary: Anti-corruption sweep exposes a disturbing truth in Malaysia

Commentary: Anti-corruption sweep exposes a disturbing truth in Malaysia

21/03/2023

Commentary: Fall of Credit Suisse shows more work is needed on bank risk

Commentary: Fall of Credit Suisse shows more work is needed on bank risk

20/03/2023

Commentary: Voice deepfakes may start calling you for money

Commentary: Voice deepfakes may start calling you for money

19/03/2023

Commentary: Is a stable Afghanistan where China, Russia and US cooperate?

Commentary: Is a stable Afghanistan where China, Russia and US cooperate?

19/03/2023

Commentary: Singapore will finally charge for plastic bags. What’s next?

Commentary: Singapore will finally charge for plastic bags. What’s next?

20/03/2023

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In Singapore

Commentary: Is a S$150 private dining experience worth it?

Commentary: Is a S$150 private dining experience worth it?

19/03/2023

Commentary: Turbulence on last leg of Changi Airport’s route to full recovery

Commentary: Turbulence on last leg of Changi Airport’s route to full recovery

18/03/2023

Commentary: I’ve retired from full-time work twice – and will probably never fully retire

Commentary: I’ve retired from full-time work twice – and will probably never fully retire

18/03/2023

Commentary: Why is Singapore embarking on Healthier SG and population health?

Commentary: Why is Singapore embarking on Healthier SG and population health?

16/03/2023

Commentary: Singapore’s pandemic lesson is also about knowing when to shift away from old playbook

Commentary: Singapore’s pandemic lesson is also about knowing when to shift away from old playbook

15/03/2023

Commentary: Singapore should export as much top talent as it imports

10/03/2023

Commentary: Have we become so tongue-tied we need an app to tell drivers to be quiet?

05/03/2023

Spotlight on Malaysia

Snap Insight: Muhyiddin’s prosecution puts focus on sentiment among Malaysia's dominant ethnic group

Snap Insight: Muhyiddin’s prosecution puts focus on sentiment among Malaysia's dominant ethnic group

10/03/2023

Commentary: Malaysia PM Anwar steps out abroad to bolster his standing at home

Commentary: Malaysia PM Anwar steps out abroad to bolster his standing at home

28/02/2023

Snap Insight: With eye on state polls, Anwar’s budget focused on aid for those struggling

Snap Insight: With eye on state polls, Anwar’s budget focused on aid for those struggling

24/02/2023

Commentary: A ‘single clearance’ customs at Causeway? Stop talking and get it done

Commentary: A ‘single clearance’ customs at Causeway? Stop talking and get it done

11/02/2023

Commentary: After getting sacked from UMNO, what happens to Khairy’s dreams of becoming Malaysia PM?

Commentary: After getting sacked from UMNO, what happens to Khairy’s dreams of becoming Malaysia PM?

03/02/2023

Health and Well-Being

Commentary: It’s a myth that you can peak too early - just look at Oscars 2023

Commentary: It’s a myth that you can peak too early - just look at Oscars 2023

16/03/2023

Commentary: Blanket bans on emotional support animals may not be the right move

Commentary: Blanket bans on emotional support animals may not be the right move

14/03/2023

Commentary: The friend zone hurts because we idealise the 'friends-to-lovers' trope

Commentary: The friend zone hurts because we idealise the 'friends-to-lovers' trope

12/03/2023

Commentary: As COVID-19 turns 3, ‘all hazards’ approach needed to prepare for the next pandemic

Commentary: As COVID-19 turns 3, ‘all hazards’ approach needed to prepare for the next pandemic

11/03/2023

Commentary: New mRNA vaccines were a gamechanger for COVID-19. Will they do the same for cancer?

Commentary: New mRNA vaccines were a gamechanger for COVID-19. Will they do the same for cancer?

09/03/2023

Work and Business

Commentary: Why the higher paid should work longer than the rest

Commentary: Why the higher paid should work longer than the rest

18/03/2023

Commentary: Meta layoffs reveal a deeper truth – tech exceptionalism is dead

Commentary: Meta layoffs reveal a deeper truth – tech exceptionalism is dead

18/03/2023

Commentary: Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank, FTX are reminders that risk and compliance shouldn’t be seen as a chore

Commentary: Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank, FTX are reminders that risk and compliance shouldn’t be seen as a chore

16/03/2023

Commentary: GPT-4 could turn work into a hyperproductive hellscape

Commentary: GPT-4 could turn work into a hyperproductive hellscape

17/03/2023

Commentary: Silicon Valley Bank collapse – deposit backstop revives spectre of moral hazard

Commentary: Silicon Valley Bank collapse – deposit backstop revives spectre of moral hazard

20/03/2023

Climate Change and Sustainability

Commentary: Thinking of having a baby amid the climate crisis? Ask yourself these questions first

Commentary: Thinking of having a baby amid the climate crisis? Ask yourself these questions first

05/03/2023

Commentary: Should Singapore residents invest in energy-efficient homes to save costs?

Commentary: Should Singapore residents invest in energy-efficient homes to save costs?

16/02/2023

Commentary: How about an energy rationing exercise, like Singapore did with food and water in the past?

06/02/2023

Commentary: NASA’s electric plane X-57 prepares to fly - here’s how it advances emissions-free aviation

01/02/2023

Commentary: As Singapore makes space for development, where will the animals live?

19/01/2023

Commentary: Think twice before tossing out that sofa during your Chinese New Year spring clean

17/01/2023

Commentary: Filter, brewed or single-use capsules - here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change

08/01/2023

Commentary: Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future due to climate change

31/12/2022

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China

Snap Insight: Xi's visit to Moscow won't bring peace to Ukraine nor support for Russia

Snap Insight: Xi's visit to Moscow won't bring peace to Ukraine nor support for Russia

17/03/2023

Commentary: China’s space success is ready to launch - with or without foreign partners

Commentary: China’s space success is ready to launch - with or without foreign partners

12/03/2023

Commentary: Will new Chinese premier Li Qiang be a yes-man or a Xi Jinping whisperer?

Commentary: Will new Chinese premier Li Qiang be a yes-man or a Xi Jinping whisperer?

11/03/2023

Commentary: Call by China foreign minister for ASEAN to stay clear of power rivalry highlights tricky balancing act for region

Commentary: Call by China foreign minister for ASEAN to stay clear of power rivalry highlights tricky balancing act for region

10/03/2023

Commentary: China’s mixed messaging on Taiwan

Commentary: China’s mixed messaging on Taiwan

09/03/2023

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Asia

Commentary: Can Cambodia’s future foreign policy diverge from China?

Commentary: Can Cambodia’s future foreign policy diverge from China?

15/03/2023

Commentary: India overtakes China as most populous country, but will it be demographic dividend or disaster?

Commentary: India overtakes China as most populous country, but will it be demographic dividend or disaster?

14/03/2023

Commentary: The lucrative job of being a pro-Marcos social media influencer in the Philippines

Commentary: The lucrative job of being a pro-Marcos social media influencer in the Philippines

11/03/2023

Commentary: Backlash against K-pop star Hanni shows Vietnam still struggles with legacy of war

Commentary: Backlash against K-pop star Hanni shows Vietnam still struggles with legacy of war

11/03/2023

Commentary: Can respected Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani campaign all the way to the top?

Commentary: Can respected Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani campaign all the way to the top?

09/03/2023

World

Commentary: AUKUS, the Anglosphere and the return of great power rivalry

Commentary: AUKUS, the Anglosphere and the return of great power rivalry

15/03/2023

Commentary: The world is missing out on benefits of women in political leadership

Commentary: The world is missing out on benefits of women in political leadership

08/03/2023

Commentary: Everything Everywhere All At Once and other Oscars 2023 films show trend towards linguistic realism in Hollywood

Commentary: Everything Everywhere All At Once and other Oscars 2023 films show trend towards linguistic realism in Hollywood

17/03/2023

Commentary: US drone downing in Russian jet encounter raises questions of lawfulness on both ends

Commentary: US drone downing in Russian jet encounter raises questions of lawfulness on both ends

16/03/2023

Commentary: Sweden is ditching cash. Just wait for the fallout

Commentary: Sweden is ditching cash. Just wait for the fallout

07/03/2023

Commentary: International students from China risk being scapegoats for Australia’s housing crisis

01/03/2023

Commentary: Beijing’s peace plan for Ukraine offers glimpse of how China plans to win the war

27/02/2023

Everything else

Commentary: Silicon Valley Bank collapse - what financial history tells us about the fallout

Commentary: Silicon Valley Bank collapse - what financial history tells us about the fallout

20/03/2023

Commentary: From Roald Dahl to Goosebumps, revisions to children’s classics are really about copyright

Commentary: From Roald Dahl to Goosebumps, revisions to children’s classics are really about copyright

12/03/2023

Commentary: How Barbie and her life in plastic have stayed iconic for over 60 years

Commentary: How Barbie and her life in plastic have stayed iconic for over 60 years

10/03/2023

Commentary: Would sneakers and T-shirts lure workers back to the office?

Commentary: Would sneakers and T-shirts lure workers back to the office?

08/03/2023

Commentary: Slower growth rates simply the price China must pay for a maturing economy

Commentary: Slower growth rates simply the price China must pay for a maturing economy

08/03/2023

Commentary: Women in tech hurt by expectations to be 'office mums' to boy geniuses

Commentary: Women in tech hurt by expectations to be 'office mums' to boy geniuses

07/03/2023

Commentary: Parents' concerns over full subject-based banding reflect how sticky old labels are

Commentary: Parents' concerns over full subject-based banding reflect how sticky old labels are

09/03/2023

Commentary: Singapore women have more equal opportunities, but some way to go for equitable outcomes

Commentary: Singapore women have more equal opportunities, but some way to go for equitable outcomes

08/03/2023

Commentary: Perils and promise beneath global enthusiasm for Thai baht

Commentary: Perils and promise beneath global enthusiasm for Thai baht

06/03/2023

Commentary: Women have raced into the boardroom, but now comes the hard part

Commentary: Women have raced into the boardroom, but now comes the hard part

06/03/2023

Commentary: ‘We won’t pay’ - ransom negotiations in cyberattacks aren’t so straightforward

Commentary: ‘We won’t pay’ - ransom negotiations in cyberattacks aren’t so straightforward

06/03/2023

Commentary: As China’s politicians gather at 'two sessions', the ghosts of zero-COVID live on

Commentary: As China’s politicians gather at 'two sessions', the ghosts of zero-COVID live on

08/03/2023