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At 13, the author was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome — a rare autoimmune disorder that damages the nerves.

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Commentary: Having a rare disease has helped me to be super in my own way, even without superpowers

I always wanted superpowers. I still do, if I’m being totally honest.

By Mervin Junus

02/12/2022

Moving towards a net-zero future is non-negotiable — and while it’s important to take steps towards being more eco-friendly, it’s challenging to implement long-term change, says the author.

Commentary: Think big but start small — how companies, employees can contribute to Singapore’s Green Plan 2030

By Francis Ang

01/12/2022

People sing slogans while gathering on a street in Shanghai on Nov 27, 2022, where protests against China's zero-Covid policy took place the night before following a deadly fire in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang region.

Commentary: Protests against strict Covid-zero policy are sweeping China. It’s anyone’s guess what happens now

By David S. G. Goodman

30/11/2022

Malaysia's newly appointed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greets his supporters as he leaves his news conference in Sungai Long, Selangor, Malaysia on Nov 24, 2022.

Commentary: How video campaigning shaped Malaysia’s GE2022

By Ross Tapsell

29/11/2022

The average UK number one single lasted about four minutes and 20 seconds at the end of the 1990s and it has reduced steadily in length since then, says the author.

Commentary: Pop songs are shortening again to around 3 minutes, and why it may not be a bad thing

By John Gapper

28/11/2022

The author believes that if employers would make an effort to get to know their domestic workers instead of threatening to confiscate their phones all the time, and not allowing them to communicate with their family and children back home, the days would be easier.

Commentary: Domestic helpers who are single mothers like me struggle with separation from children — more employers' empathy would help greatly

By Bhing Navato

25/11/2022

Commentary: What COP27 means for Singapore’s climate ambition, and how the country can contribute to COP28

By Kavickumar Muruganathan

24/11/2022

Commentary: Fixing ‘broken’ youth not enough to tackle mental health issues — nurture them to flourish in life too

By Isabelle Tan, Vincent Chua , Chew Han Ei

23/11/2022

Commentary: Crypto exchange FTX’s collapse — new asset, same old problem

By Rana Foroohar

22/11/2022

The author was 21 when her father passed away and she took over the reins of Sin Hwa Dee, our family soy sauce business.

Commentary: What I’ve learnt from soy sauce and reheatable foods as I bounce back from deaths of loved ones

By Jocelyn Chng

18/11/2022

Banners outside the venue of the ongoing COP27 climate talks being held in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh city highlighting the priorities of the annual conference.

Commentary: COP27 sees a growing link between climate and biodiversity crises that Singapore should care about — here’s why

By Audrey Tan

17/11/2022

Learning should not be limited to within the Singapore Public Service, as exchanges across the public, private and people sectors could be valuable for mutual learning and understanding, says the author.

Commentary: Why developing a strong public service leadership now will help secure Singapore’s future

By Terence Ho

16/11/2022

The author believes that if companies continue to believe in the “one size fits all” type of mindset pertaining to employee benefits, they will slowly but surely begin to lose out on valuable young talent from their ranks.

Commentary: What youth want most from a job, and what bosses should do to get the best out of them

By TANIA NAGPAUL

15/11/2022

Friends around the same age may be going through a similar stage in life, as such the youth may prefer seeking out advice from their friends on how to navigate the path forward, says the author.

Commentary: How friends can protect one another’s mental health amid double whammy of inflation and Covid-19

By Chirag Agarwal

14/11/2022

The scariest aspect was that Covid-19 seems to affect people differently, there is no real way to know whether one will become severely ill, or whether it will feel like the common cold, says the author.

Commentary: How I learnt to say no, and be more focused and thankful — thanks to the pandemic

By Amita Berthier

11/11/2022

The United States Capitol dome on Nov 8, 2022 in Washington, DC.

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Commentary: 5 ways how the US mid-term election results could sway American politics and diplomacy

As the United States (US) midterm election results roll in, it’s evident that the Republican “red wave” that many experts anticipated hasn’t materialised.

By Thomas Gift , Julie M Norman

10/11/2022

Self-testing offers people options to learn their status before or after a possible exposure, after large events or while travelling, says the author.

Commentary: Here’s one positive from Covid-19 — it could give a boost to HIV self-testing in Singapore

By Asok Kurup , Andrew Chidgey

09/11/2022

Malaysia Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (left) of the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) greets supporters at the nomination centre in Bera, in Malaysia’s Pahang state on Nov 5, 2022.

Commentary: Here's what Malaysian Gen Zs really want in the next government and leadership

By James Chai

08/11/2022

Reservists drafted during the partial mobilisation attend a departure ceremony in Sevastopol, Crimea, on Sept 27, 2022.

Commentary: What Singapore can learn from Russia's problems in drafting reservist troops

By Ong Wei Chong

07/11/2022

Generation Covid transited from school to work during great uncertainty and weaker people relationships when work-from-home blurred work-life boundaries and worsened an always-on culture, says the author.

Commentary: Don’t dismiss ‘quiet quitting’ trend — hear youth out to forge new social compact about work

By Lin Suling

04/11/2022

Commentary: Why shelving one's calling for music or art might not always be a bad idea

By Katie Bailey

03/11/2022

Commentary: Dissecting Singapore’s rare offer of a live TV debate to Richard Branson and what his refusal means

By Eugene K B Tan

02/11/2022

Commentary: How and why Singapore's public service is stepping up its leadership game

By Leo Yip

01/11/2022

There are 204 billion reasons to believe that Musk has a better idea than most people how to make money — but there are good reasons, too, to think that the hundreds of politically motivated and polarised publications and broadcast outlets aren’t run by fools either, says the author.

Commentary: Elon Musk is right — the world needs a ‘digital town square’, but making it work will be challenging

By Stephen Bush

01/11/2022

When the markets feel like a rollercoaster ride, many investors instinctively choose to hold more cash as they await clearer signs of a recovery — or at least some semblance of stability, says the author.

Commentary: Why investors seeking a sweet spot between yield and liquidity should consider cash management products

By Oi-Yee Choo

31/10/2022

Ms Julie Koh as part of the team which organised the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association Summit and Semiconductor Dinner 2022 that was attended by industry leaders, agencies and Institutes of Higher Learning.

Commentary: I've not found it lonesome as a woman in the semiconductor industry. Here’s why you should consider it too

By Julie Koh

28/10/2022

Visitors take photos with a Fifa World Cup sign in Doha on Oct 23, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 Fifa World Cup football tournament.

Commentary: Can Qatar score 'soft power' goal at World Cup 2022? That depends on what it does after final whistle

By James M. Dorsey

27/10/2022

To only hold cash in a saving account and not invest your monies altogether is not wise because inflation will erode the purchasing power of your money, says the author.

Commentary: How to protect one’s savings and wealth amid rising interest rates

By Vasu Menon

26/10/2022

The Sunaks’ personal family history could be read as a testament to the British dream: the idea that the UK is a land of opportunity where, no matter where you come from, if you work hard, you can make it right to the top, says the author.

Commentary: Why it matters that Rishi Sunak is first UK premier of Indian descent

By Parveen Akhtar

25/10/2022

With Singapore growing in stature as a regional and international business hub, Singaporeans in professional, managerial or executive (PME) positions have been handsomely rewarded by the market.

Commentary: Making every job a good job requires all hands on deck and a heart for skills

By Terence Ho

24/10/2022

An easy litmus test for this is whether or not we wake up before our alarm goes off in the morning — if we don’t, we’re probably underslept, says the author.

Commentary: Here's a question to sleep on — how are some people able to get by with little sleep?

By Jemima Kelly

21/10/2022

People often associate swearing with catharsis – the release of strong emotion. It is undeniably different from — and more powerful than — other forms of language use, say the authors.

Commentary: The power of swearing on how you think, act and relate to others

By Karyn Stapleton , Catherine Loveday , Kristy Beers Fagersten, Richard Stephens

20/10/2022

Just as we educate children about safe online habits, parents also need to stay well-informed of the tools available for them and online trends, says the author.

Commentary: How to protect seniors and kids from online harms? First, walk the talk

By Ben King

19/10/2022

The first thing to do is to think about how, why and how much you are using social media, says the author.

Commentary: Social media usage affecting your mental health? Take these steps instead

By Ruth Plackett

18/10/2022

Deciding how much to spend on the wedding and how to fund it will likely be the first major financial planning exercise for the couple, says the author.

Commentary: Getting married? Don’t let inflation fray the knot

By Jamie Lee

17/10/2022

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Commentary: Here’s one positive from Covid-19 — it could give a boost to HIV self-testing in Singapore

Commentary: Here's what Malaysian Gen Zs really want in the next government and leadership

Commentary: What Singapore can learn from Russia's problems in drafting reservist troops

Commentary: Don’t dismiss ‘quiet quitting’ trend — hear youth out to forge new social compact about work

Commentary: Why shelving one's calling for music or art might not always be a bad idea

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