Who Owns The Roads?
THE TRAGIC road death of a four-year old in Bukit Batok Central recently spawned a lot of reaction about the usefulness of Singapore’s overhead bridges and jaywalking.
It is unavoidable that...
Basic Apology Training
YOU messed up, and now you need to apologise.
Start by saying "Sorry".
Be sincere about it.
Then... shut up. The more you squeal on, making excuses and pointing fingers, the quicker the sincerity...
Too Hot In The Kitchen?
WHATEVER the reason may be for Taiwanese chef Andre Chiang leaving Singapore, it begs further questions about our food scene.
Is Singapore's foodie culture enough to keep chefs engaged and...
Do Not Lose Touch With Money
MUCH has been said both for and against the topic, since PM Lee Hsien Loong pushed the point about Singapore becoming a cashless society in his National Day Rally speech.
One of...
Behaviour Failure In The Smart Nation
THE CAR I’m test driving is running low on charge, so I pull into a car park that has a Type II charger.
Except that someone driving a BMW i3 has...
Transportation Delays — Should We Be Compensated?
TRAFFIC congestion is a dreaded reality in cities around the world.
It is an indicator of economic progress and social mobility, but it comes at social, environmental and economic costs.
The common...
Mr Brown Swops Islands For A Better Life
AFTER a life of entertaining the masses on air and at shows in Singapore, radio personality and emcee Hamish Brown opted for a quieter life in Koh Samui.
In this new...
Building A Cybersecurity Eco-System
IMPROVING cybersecurity is a clear priority for many countries invested in global businesses.
Cyberhackers are targeting sectors like banking, healthcare, shipping, retail, education and even religious institutions to steal data. Simply...
More Than Skin Deep
THE RISE of Korea’s popular culture has seen supporting industries grow along with it.
South Korea is among the top 10 global beauty markets, estimated at just over US$13 billion in...
The Race To Win At All Costs
IN A WEEK of significance, when a new President ghosted in uncontested, a long drawn out saga about the future of Formula 1 racing in Singapore was hammered to an...