A Vulnerable Future
HIS journey from runaway to President is well documented. Many parts of S.R. Nathan's journey are echoed in the lives of Singapore's pioneering generation. But some five decades on,...
Friday Focus: Controlling Corruption
RECENT cases of corruption involving corporations and members of the private and public sectors seem to have dulled the lustre of Singapore’s reputation for running a clean business environment.
The...
Derailing Singapore’s Reputation
SOCIAL media was alive with barbed chatter about the collision between two SMRT trains at Joo Koon station this morning.
Coming on the heels of Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan’s speech...
Singapore Among The World’s Least Active Societies
WE ARE not moving enough. And we are moving too fast.
The issues of mobility and movement come to a head as a result of technology. We are slowing down...
Who’s Playing In The Metaverse? — WED WEB CHAT
THE allure of the metaverse lies in the opportunities that exist.
With big names like Google, Sony, Meta and Microsoft jumping into this space, signs are this is the next...
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...
Singapore’s Positive Train Of Thought
BILATERAL ties between Singapore and Malaysia went up another notch with the signing of a legally binding bilateral agreement to build a cross-border MRT line.
The train line, for commuters to...
Farming: The Next Big Thing
THE aim is to produce 30% of Singapore’s food needs by 2030.
But is that a tall order? How will farmers attract young talent to join the trade?
During the COVID-19...
Be Aware – Caviar Emptor!
LIU Yifei’s Mulan reeks of oysters so raw it’s heartening to watch an actress keep it real. I connected with how she shed her male armour to reveal her...
Are We Being Less Neighbourly?
MUCH FUSS has been made of a recent meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and four Singapore activists, historian Dr Thum Ping Tjin, civil rights activist Jolovan...