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Commentary: Overlooked and underpaid, women must speak up and put themselves out there

Women must speak out more if Singapore is to grow its number of female business leaders, says one female business leader.

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Commentary: Japan floods a warning of a changed climate

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Commentary: Don't ignore yawning - or the lack of it

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Commentary: Humanities at the heart of a holistic education in a tech-driven world

The fourth industrial revolution has not made the study of the humanities irrelevant. We want our humanists to understand ...

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Commentary: Why do companies still hire expat staff even though they seem to cost more?  

Recent news of the average expat middle manager compensation package suggests expats may be paid more. Are Singaporeans less ...

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Commentary: Why there will always be a place for the office jerk

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Commentary: Being funny at work can be good for your career

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What will it take for Singapore to give up plastic?

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Malaysian Politics

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Commentary: Does the Malaysian public need to know what assets the Prime Minister holds?

The new Pakatan Harapan government must move towards a rules-based system that returns power to the people to check their ...

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