Commentary: This new Ministry of Sustainability and Environment looks pretty promising

The rebranding of the Ministry is timely because it acknowledges the new challenges of this generation, says Energy Studies ...

Commentary: I’ve been career oriented my whole life, until the COVID-19 pandemic took my ambition

Being ambitious has always been a virtue, but we’ve never paused to think about where we get our ideas of ambition from or why ...

Commentary: Malaysia in a delicate balance after Najib Razak’s conviction

Najib Razak’s verdict has left UMNO divided, the opposition Pakatan Harapan coalition hopeful and Prime Minister Muhyiddin ...

Commentary: Here’s what people who criticise plastic surgery don’t get

Plastic surgery conjures images of people who undergo invasive procedures for appearance’s sake, which can be problematic if ...

Commentary: SGX sees boom in retail investments. But can it last?

The last time the Singapore stock market saw such a major surge in retail participation was probably during the 1993 initial ...

Commentary: How did Hong Kong get to a third wave of COVID-19 infections?

After a year of dealing with protests and months fighting the pandemic, Hong Kong residents have become nonchalant, says Doris ...

Commentary: A better version of America is emerging

The coronavirus, the George Floyd killing and three years of Donald Trump have left people exhausted. But an election is near, ...

Commentary: What China’s economy needs most is a good old big investment drive

China should be firm in adopting an expansionary fiscal policy aimed at accelerating economic growth, says Yu Yongding.

Commentary: North Korea will never give up its nuclear weapons

The value of nuclear missiles to North Korea is very obvious, and it is surprising that US President Donald Trump offered so ...

Commentary: Booster shots will likely be needed even if a COVID-19 vaccine is ready

Most viruses produce a long-lasting memory in a person’s immune system, but this is not always the case, says an observer.

Commentary: Grab’s new platform fee may have raised eyebrows but it is nothing out of the ordinary

While consumers might not even notice the difference, it is worth understanding the price dynamics and how Grab has changed ...

Commentary: Why is a consumer watchdog suing Google?

Google hasn’t been straight about how it uses our data as Australia’s consumer watchdog sues the tech giant, says Dr Katharine ...

Commentary: People are missing their daily commute while working from home. Here’s why

The time spent between home and work provides a useful buffer that segments the day, say observers.

Commentary: Here's how our elderly can better protect themselves against COVID-19

To ward off viruses, it is vital for the elderly to keep moving even when indoors, says Changi General Hospital's Dr Samuel Chew.

Commentary: The introverts among us can’t deal with Phase 2 yet

After almost three months of stasis, Singapore families are cautiously re-emerging from homes but that process has been ...

Commentary: Airlines will need to review their fleets to boost passenger confidence and demand

The over-reliance on large aircraft is notable in Southeast Asia and the negative impact of downturns is always amplified by ...

Commentary: K-pop’s hardcore fans are propelling social movements, but have blind spots

There’s a growing desire among youth to pair fandom with activism, but such a movement is vulnerable, says Dymples Leong.

Commentary: How ‘good’ does a COVID-19 vaccine need to be to stop the pandemic?

A vaccine needs to reach a certain level of efficacy before coronavirus restrictions can be eased, says an observer.

Commentary: China is not that dependent on trade for growth

China has shifted towards domestic consumption, investment and development for growth in the last decade, says Zhang Jun.

Commentary: Regional trade deals must still go on, even if they are a lesser substitute

In times of trouble, countries coming together to formalise trade are doing the right thing, says one observer.

Commentary: COVID-19 affects the choice and price of food available to us

The pandemic has shrunk farmers’ incomes while inflating the price of staple foods and fresh produce, says an observer.

Commentary: COVID-19 will leave more young Indonesians unemployed

Before the pandemic, Indonesia’s 15 to 24 year old unemployment rate was already the second highest in South East Asia, says ...

Commentary: In defence of baking bread, watching reality TV and other frivolous fads in the time of COVID-19

From keeping up with Tik Tok trends to stalking reality TV couples on Instagram, the dreariness of living through the pandemic ...

Commentary: Are we ready to send our children back to pre-school?

Parents find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place as younger pre-school children return to school, says June Yong.