Commentary: How Joe Biden won the 2020 US presidential election

COVID-19 had a role to play, but the Democrats also ran a tight ship in getting voters to vote as well as rebuilding the "Blue ...

Commentary: Don’t forget record numbers of Americans voted for Donald Trump

Perhaps the most lasting narrative of this election is how fearful, uncertain, and polarised Americans are, says an observer.

Commentary: Smoking near windows dismissed as neighbourly nuisance but has public health costs

As people spend more time at home, smoke wafting into people’s homes can be a deadly public health menace, and should not be ...

Commentary: I never planned to visit Hong Kong anytime soon, but the air travel bubble might change that

In a dark year marred with uncertainty and struggle, the inability to travel forces us to reflect on the role of travel in our ...

Commentary: Pfizer reaches COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough – a step closer to pandemic's end

News that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is 90 per cent effective is promising, but there’s a lot more we now need to find out, ...

Commentary: What struggling Malaysians need from this Budget is a stronger safety net – and higher taxes

A rethinking of Malaysia’s tax regime and social welfare programmes is overdue, says Stewart Nixon.

Commentary: Worried about keeping your job? Here’s advice to soothe your concerns no matter how old you are

Managing your career is an individual responsibility, with or without a pandemic, says Paul Heng.

Commentary: Singapore's new growth strategy for tomorrow involves luring 500 global tech leaders today

The Tech.Pass scheme is a needed booster in attracting tech talent in a fiercely competitive digital world, says NUS Business ...

Commentary: Little smoke this haze season – but fires rage on in Indonesia

Much of the destruction to Indonesia's forests and peatlands have taken place behind the veil of COVID-19 restrictions, says ...

Commentary: Little smoke this haze season – but fires rage on in Indonesia

Much of the destruction to Indonesia's forests and peatlands have taken place behind the veil of COVID-19 restrictions, says ...

Commentary: China will bet big on clean energy to achieve carbon neutrality

Its greenhouse gas emissions are more than the US and EU combined, but China has big ambitions for carbon neutrality, says Dr ...

Commentary: Why men should care and do more about women’s issues

The upcoming review of gender issues in Singapore must involve an often overlooked demographic – men – says AWARE member ...

Commentary: Why the Singapore-Indonesia reciprocal green lane is necessary

Reopening business and official travel between both countries is a first step to resuming more bilateral travel and business ...

Commentary: Importing electricity from Malaysia is a good thing

Singapore will embark on an experiment that could lead to a profound change in the country’s energy mix, says Philip ...

Commentary: Work appraisals can’t depend on what your boss thinks of you

COVID-19 has shown us why it’s time to reinvent the way performance appraisals are designed and conducted, says EngageRocket ...

Commentary: Salim Moin’s death reminds us of a rare breed of Singapore footballers

The former player’s sudden passing away on Saturday reminds us of the days when local footballers brought Singapore together, ...

Commentary: Seeing Singapore in a Chong Pang hair salon

While a brand new integrated mall with swimming pools and gyms may be an important part of urban rejuvenation, there is ...

Commentary: A US led by Joe Biden will focus on Asia and China

Joe Biden will place Asia back at the centre of foreign policy – but will his old-school diplomacy still work? An observer ...

Commentary: My walk around Singapore was a step outside my comfort zone - and I’m all the better for it

Commentary: Why living close to my siblings works for me

Living within walking distance to your sibling has many upsides but there are challenges too and it boils down to one thing, ...

Commentary: Forces of climate action are reshaping finance in Singapore and around the world

A stronger-than-ever business case and the current pandemic call for finance to go green, says WWF-Singapore.

Commentary: To survive COVID-19 disruptions, Singaporeans must learn how to learn better

With a quick crash course on better learning, Fung Fun Man and Ng Chia Wee say workers and those aspiring to join the ...

Commentary: Why that unusually high rainfall in Singapore during the last summer monsoon may be our new normal

The June to September season this year was the wettest season in terms of most rainy days at the Changi climate station since ...