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Time To Knuckle Down As New COVID-19 Measures Kick In

AFTER a third round of COVID-19 relief measures, presented by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, many Singaporeans can take some measure of comfort in their small share of...
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Ramli Sarip Sings Majulah Singapura His Way

THIS year's National Day Parade is touted as a bicentennial celebration. But, more importantly, it's the 54th year of Singapore's independence. And it will also likely be remembered for Ramli Sarip's...

BMW Crafts A More Intimate Showcase

ABOUT this time of year, car company engines are revving as the motor show takes up floors of convention space to welcome prospective customers with deals galore. Well, COVID-19 pulled...

A Mild Winter Has Arrived

IN THE coldest winter, the warmest broth will hit the right spot. In the tropics, where there's no sign of anything remotely resembling winter, other than air-conditioners cranked to the...
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Playing The Joker Card

JOKES aside, comedians play an important role in society. Besides keeping us entertained with their wit or physicality, they are also in a position to deliver their unique observations of...
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Catch The Rising Sun Next Year

Err on the side of caution and look east advises Ku Swee Yong, Director of International Property Advisor. Coming out of a pandemic, and into a series of challenging global and...

Good Leaders KISS And Tell

LEADERS must be effective communicators, and to be so, you must be able to KISS. Simply put, you must be able to Keep It Simple and Sweet. Think clarity, conviction, belief,...

Trump Wants To Even The Score

ONE THING you have to say about US President Donald Trump is that he’s trying his best to live up to his campaign promises. One of the first things that...
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Time To Prioritise

IT IS the first adrenaline injection for cardiac arrest, and it is likely that Singapore will restart its heartbeat and blood flow for a while. We would expect more...
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Property Stamp Duty Hike — Necessary But Sudden

AT the recent WED WEB CHAT discussion on what lies ahead after another year of pandemic measures, the panellists covered various industry sectors, including the property market. Associate Professor of...