Friday Focus: 2024 — The Search For Safe Ports Of Call
AFTER successive rocky years, 2023 is also going to limp out battered, bruised and further wartorn.
What’s 2024 got to offer?
Ships in a storm will strive to seek safe harbour...
The Perils Of Populism
IN both of the previous Global Trends reports, Paradoxes of Progress and A More Contested World, the National Intelligence Council highlights front-and-centre that perhaps one of the greatest threats to Western countries...
Art Fazil Takes Nature Baths To Relax
WHEN it comes to the art of relaxing, Art Fazil looks to nature.
The singer/songwriter grew up in a nameless kampung in Upper Thomson and spent a lot of his...
BMW 3 Series – Pushing 50 And Going Strong
IF you are after a sedan that has handled the test of time well, the BMW 3 Series is one of the longest-serving models around.
The 3 Series has gone...
Disposable Buildings And Sustainable Development Goals In Jeopardy
CLIMATE variability is appearing more extreme and widespread, as evidenced by the more frequent and severe weather events.
It is a growing concern as it impacts ecosystems, economies and communities...
The Psychology Behind Making Decisions
MANY have tried to tame the markets. Most fail, usually after making a series of errors.
While it may seem that professional traders and those in the know are the...
Designed For Style And Comfort
IN their intricately designed scarves and kimonos and bright smiles, Jasline Ang and Melissa Tan stand out even in a crowded place.
Even at a recent watch fair, dominated by...
A First-person Account Of Fleeing Jerusalem As War Breaks Out
AUTHOR and former lawyer, Patricia Chew, was in Jerusalem as part of a group visiting the Holy Land when Hamas launched the attack on Israel on the morning of...
Fukuju Sake: A Journey Through Tradition, Innovation And Sustainability
SAKE, Japan's revered rice wine, is more than just a beverage; it's a window into the rich history, craftsmanship, and culture of the country.
Recently, I had the privilege of...
A.I. — An Enabler, Not A Solution
HOW would organisations benefit from having artificial intelligence incorporated into their business structures?
The panellists in this WED WEB CHAT: A.I. Fiend or Friend? talk about bad jokes, lyrics for...