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Apple's new Vision Pro virtual reality headset is displayed during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023.

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Commentary: Apple Vision Pro headset — what does it do and will it deliver?

Apple recently unveiled its Vision Pro headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference in California.

By Panagiotis Ritsos, Peter Butcher

08/06/2023

The author highlighted Singapore's crucial role in convening and facilitating dialogue among countries, amid unstable major power relations and what looks like an increasingly uncertain environment for smaller states.

Commentary: It isn't always smooth sailing, but here's why Singapore should persist with its dialogue convenor role

By Sarah Teo

07/06/2023

A core strength of Singapore’s labour landscape is the industrial harmony between employers and employees that we have enjoyed and maintained for decades, say the authors.

Commentary: What Singapore’s impending workplace discrimination law means for younger, future workers

By Mathew Mathews, Hazim Zulfadhli

06/06/2023

Communication is crucial to understand others and making yourself understood.

Commentary: How to be better understood at work and sell your ideas to bosses successfully

By Ian Tan

05/06/2023

Indonesia ranks sixth in the world in terms of the number of startups with about 2,500 in 2023 and also used digitalisation to accelerate inclusive development, reaching the poor with better-targeted social assistance, national identification programs, and financial services.

Commentary: Why Indonesia’s digital success deserves more attention

By Hilman Palaon

01/06/2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies should be seen as complementing and enhancing human work capabilities, rather than replacing them.

Commentary: No, machines are not taking over the workforce

By Damian Leach

31/05/2023

Commentary: A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia — 4 questions answered

By Anelyssa D'Abreu

30/05/2023

Commentary: Today’s Raffles Institution is different from the one I attended, but same fundamentals should endure, including contributions to society

By Eugene K B Tan

29/05/2023

Commentary: Sleeping longer and better — how and why Singaporeans can improve on this

By Leow Leong Chai

26/05/2023

Developing policy frameworks that anticipate potential harms and unlock benefits of AI will require deep discussions between governments, industry experts, publishers, academia and civil society.

Commentary: Building AI responsibly is the only race that really matters, says Google CEO

By Sundar Pichai

25/05/2023

Contrary to some ideologies, AI tools do not signal the end of exams or coursework but rather bring into sharp focus the impact they could have on the way we think about teaching, learning and assessment.

Commentary: Why the International Baccalaureate is not banning but embracing AI tools like ChatGPT

By Matthew Glanville

24/05/2023

Boredom is associated with reduced productivity and creativity, and increased counterproductive work practices — including distraction, substance use and absenteeism.

Commentary: Why boredom at work can be harmful and what employers can do about it

By Valerie van Mulukom

23/05/2023

An anti-scam poster at an HDB void deck.

Commentary: Why 'digital trust' matters, and how Singaporeans can help strengthen it

By Tan Kiat How, Calvin Chu Yee Ming

22/05/2023

Older managers are accustomed to operating like strategy game players in Dota with a macro-view, while younger workers tend to operate in a MMORPG, where every micro decision is dependent on the individual player.

Commentary: Dota versus Dungeons and Dragons — how gaming experiences lead managers and younger workers to view teamwork differently

By Jim Tan

19/05/2023

Research suggests loneliness rivals smoking and excessive drinking in terms of damaging health and shortening lives.

Commentary: Hello, there’s no shame in being lonely

By Anjana Ahuja

18/05/2023

Studies reveal that group members who do not conform to the behaviour of other members by sharing fake news are often subjected to social penalties, says the author.

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Commentary: Individuals are forced to choose between sharing fake news or facing social exclusion — why this is a problem

Naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin once wrote, “With those animals (that benefited) by living in close association, the individuals (that) took the greatest pleasure in society would best escape various dangers, (while) those that cared least for their comrades, and lived solitary, would perish in greater numbers.”

By Asher Lawson

17/05/2023

Xi Jinping won an unprecedented third term as China's president in March 2023.

Commentary: Xi Jinping’s Taiwan ambitions threaten China’s rise

By Gideon Rachman

16/05/2023

Singapore's domestic recycling rate in 2022 fell to 12 per cent, the lowest in more than a decade.

Commentary: How to boost Singapore’s recycling rates? Improving last-mile delivery is key

By Kavickumar Muruganathan

15/05/2023

The study found that students who engage in cyberloafing are less likely to pay attention and understand what is being taught and feel disconnected from the class.

Commentary: Cyberloafing is the new norm among youths — why it’s bad and how to tackle it

By Vivien Lim

12/05/2023

The role of embedded finance is significant in paving the way for the unbanked and underbanked, especially women who operate small businesses, says the author.

Commentary: What embedded finance is all about and how it can help women entrepreneurs

By Nicole Poon

11/05/2023

Commentary: Ability to work from home benefits not just senior executives — and why that’s a good thing

By SARAH O'CONNOR

10/05/2023

Commentary: 4 ways human beings can stay unique amid advance of artificial intelligence, automation

By Terence Ho

09/05/2023

Commentary: No tech degree from a university? Why you may be a company’s best hire

08/05/2023

In a world of social media, instant messaging and online virality, Singaporeans have unfettered access to information that can be consumed and shared in a matter of seconds.

Commentary: Bad bots can cause all kinds of harm online. Here's how to protect yourself

By Patricia Freijo

05/05/2023

Successful minglers make a point of introducing themselves, properly, to prevent awkward conversational holes, says the author.

Commentary: How to be a super schmoozer at networking events

By Pilita Clark

04/05/2023

The earlier you start using LinkedIn, the better, because it takes time to grow your connections and build a wide network, said the author.

Commentary: I landed 3 jobs through LinkedIn — here’s how young professionals can learn to use it better

By Ian Tan

03/05/2023

The author said that a company’s product is no longer the only component necessary for success, but also its intangible assets, such as its ethical stance.

Commentary: Why reputation matters for organisations, and how they can protect it

By Conall McDevitt

02/05/2023

Fewer Primary 4 children said that they like reading "a lot", a study has found.

Commentary: Deep reading can be a balm for stress — you just need to deliberately make time for it

By Loh Chin Ee

28/04/2023

People walk past a newsagent advertising the sale of vape electronic cigarettes in Streatham Hill, South London, on April 1, 2023.

Commentary: Getting smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

By Donal O'Shea, Gerry McElvaney

27/04/2023

The author says that the first step towards achieving food sustainability is to start incorporating healthier and more sustainable alternatives into one's diet which include fruit, vegetables, nuts, and legumes.

Commentary: How Singaporeans can help beef up country’s food security — buying local is one step

By Abel Ariza

26/04/2023

Ukrainian servicemen drive a T-64 tank along a road from the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region to Bakhmut on March 9, 2023.

Commentary: What is 'indirect strategy' in geopolitics and how can it impact Singapore directly?

By Kumar Ramakrishna

25/04/2023

Asking a question can uncover knowledge you might never have sought yourself, especially when the passing of knowledge is between two people who know each other personally, says the author.

Commentary: How do workers ask bosses questions correctly? And why is asking questions a good thing?

By Peachy Pacquing

21/04/2023

"So if you’re on holiday or travelling for work, our advice is to decline the option of paying in your home currency and instead opt for the more reasonable conversion fees charged by your bank. Your travel experience could end up much cheaper if you do," say the authors.

Commentary: Travelling abroad? Don’t be tempted to pay your way using your home currency

By Dirk Gerritsen, Bora Lancee, Coen Rigtering

20/04/2023

Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore is set to fall on April 22.

Commentary: Same moon, different dates for Hari Raya (again!)

By Norshahril Saat

19/04/2023

Despite being consistently ranked as Asia’s happiest nation, Singapore has not seen a dramatic improvement in either its ranking or the average life evaluation score over the last decade, said the author.

Commentary: Singapore’s the 25th happiest country in the world — here are some ways to make it a happier place

By Nattavudh Powdthavee

18/04/2023

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Commentary: Apple Vision Pro headset — what does it do and will it deliver?

Commentary: It isn't always smooth sailing, but here's why Singapore should persist with its dialogue convenor role

Commentary: What Singapore’s impending workplace discrimination law means for younger, future workers

Commentary: How to be better understood at work and sell your ideas to bosses successfully

Commentary: Why Indonesia’s digital success deserves more attention

Commentary: No, machines are not taking over the workforce

Commentary: A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia — 4 questions answered

Commentary: Today’s Raffles Institution is different from the one I attended, but same fundamentals should endure, including contributions to society

Commentary: Sleeping longer and better — how and why Singaporeans can improve on this

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Commentary: Building AI responsibly is the only race that really matters, says Google CEO

Commentary: Why the International Baccalaureate is not banning but embracing AI tools like ChatGPT

Commentary: Why boredom at work can be harmful and what employers can do about it

Commentary: Why 'digital trust' matters, and how Singaporeans can help strengthen it

Commentary: Dota versus Dungeons and Dragons — how gaming experiences lead managers and younger workers to view teamwork differently

Commentary: Hello, there’s no shame in being lonely

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Commentary: Individuals are forced to choose between sharing fake news or facing social exclusion — why this is a problem

Commentary: Xi Jinping’s Taiwan ambitions threaten China’s rise

Commentary: How to boost Singapore’s recycling rates? Improving last-mile delivery is key

Commentary: Cyberloafing is the new norm among youths — why it’s bad and how to tackle it

Commentary: What embedded finance is all about and how it can help women entrepreneurs

Commentary: Ability to work from home benefits not just senior executives — and why that’s a good thing

Commentary: 4 ways human beings can stay unique amid advance of artificial intelligence, automation

Commentary: No tech degree from a university? Why you may be a company’s best hire

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Commentary: Bad bots can cause all kinds of harm online. Here's how to protect yourself

Commentary: How to be a super schmoozer at networking events

Commentary: I landed 3 jobs through LinkedIn — here’s how young professionals can learn to use it better

Commentary: Why reputation matters for organisations, and how they can protect it

Commentary: Deep reading can be a balm for stress — you just need to deliberately make time for it

Commentary: Getting smokers to take up vaping means swapping one health risk with another

Commentary: How Singaporeans can help beef up country’s food security — buying local is one step

Commentary: What is 'indirect strategy' in geopolitics and how can it impact Singapore directly?

Commentary: How do workers ask bosses questions correctly? And why is asking questions a good thing?

Commentary: Travelling abroad? Don’t be tempted to pay your way using your home currency

Commentary: Same moon, different dates for Hari Raya (again!)

Commentary: Singapore’s the 25th happiest country in the world — here are some ways to make it a happier place

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