Commentary: What an effective parent-teacher meeting looks like

Trepidation, anxiety, and perhaps, frustration can be common emotions displayed at parent-teacher meetings. National Institute ...

Commentary: What’s wrong with the Singaporean accent?

It is time to own the English language and be proud of what we have made of it. What we need to change is not our Singaporean ...

Commentary: My generation has a fear of missing out - on a disrupted future

The fear of missing out is real – and a 20-year-old shares what this means for millennials in an age of disruption.

Commentary: Picking a fund is just like picking a car

Picking a fund to invest in can seem intimidating and technical but consider the similarities with another big-ticket item ...

Commentary: China's protection of intellectual property is something to shout about

Infringement is still an issue in China, but the Chinese government is getting serious about IP rights protection, says one ...

Commentary: The bittersweet return of Anwar Ibrahim to Malaysian politics

Prime Minister-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim might win the by-election for the Port Dickson seat come Oct 13, but he will have to ...

Commentary: Rising temperatures will make Southeast Asian economies sweat

Climate change could wreak havoc on productivity in Southeast Asia and increase business risks, says one environment expert.

Commentary: China, Japan and Trump’s America an uncomfortable trio

If the US and Japan maintain their alliance, they can shape the environment that China faces and help moderate its rising ...

Commentary: Yes, it's time to end the US-China trade war

The world’s first and second largest economies cannot disengage fully, regardless of the actions of particular ...

Commentary: Know your rights when a border agent demands access to your digital device

Visitors entering New Zealand will have to disclose passwords for their electronic devices if they asked to by customs ...

Commentary: A nightmare scenario, Ang Mo Kio emptying out in 20 years

Overcoming the horror scenario of ghost towns emerging and of entire towns becoming mass housing construction pits is the key ...

Commentary: Singapore and Singaporeans lose when universities chase after world rankings

A focus on chasing after university rankings, and therefore prioritising research over teaching, has detrimental effects for ...

Commentary: A minimum wage isn’t the answer to inequality

Oxfam’s index that measures commitment to inequality has ranked Singapore poorly, and suggests that the lack of a minimum wage ...

Commentary: A tale of two bankers and modern parenting

Working part-time for a few years while raising young children may not cost you much in financial terms but it will ...

Commentary: Memory loss, a growing concern among young people

The young are as concerned as the old about losing their memory, but for most people, it's nothing to worry about as it's just ...

Commentary: Prepare to tell long-serving bosses their time is up

There comes a time when almost every leader starts to become complacent, says one observer at the Financial Times.

Commentary: Women quit for their husbands too

Women don't just quit their jobs to take care of their kids; they approach wifehood with the same selfless attitude, says one ...

Commentary: Seven habits of highly secure digital natives

Keeping yourself safe online can be achieved easily with some good personal housekeeping habits, says one cybersecurity expert.

Commentary: We can tackle climate change without stunting economic growth

Let's encourage innovation to solve climate change, argues Financial Times' Tim Harford.

Commentary: The problem with measuring happiness

Countries are competing in happiness rankings, but defining happiness is subjective, and differs across cultures, one observer ...