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Former Theranos chief executive officer Elizabeth Holmes on Nov 18, 2022 in San Jose, California.

Commentary: Why the rich, famous and experts get scammed more often than you think

The typical reaction to learning about how people have lost money to a con artist is “how could anyone be so gullible?” But it’s the wrong question. Fraudsters fool even the most clever and admired experts by playing on their psychological vulnerabilities.

By Yaniv Hanoch, Stacey Wood

03/02/2023

Nanyang Technological University students, (from left to right) Ms Amanda Wong, 24, Ms Sabrina Tang, 25, Ms Hanisah Rashid, 24, and Ms Leah Tee, 23, poses for a photo at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, on Jan 25, 2023.

Commentary: Here's why the 4 of us as undergraduates are pledging not to practise 'sharenting' if we have kids

By Amanda Wong , Hanisah Rashid, Leah Tee, Sabrina Tang

02/02/2023

Commentary: How to teach kids about value of money and invest for them, starting with this Chinese New Year

By Lorna Tan

01/02/2023

The idea of being under constant digital surveillance is awful, wrote the author.

Commentary: Bosses use 'Big Brother' office spyware to monitor employees, but could it backfire?

By Pilita Clark

31/01/2023

Reducing harms online will require a holistic approach that considers the entire digital safety ecosystem and all the actors in it, the authors wrote.

Commentary: Why it takes a village to make the Internet a safer place, and here are some ways to do so

By Gayathri Haridas, Michael Khoo

30/01/2023

Previous research has shown that people blame parents for children’s obesity more than society or the kids themselves.

Commentary: Research shows those with overweight and obese children tend to be viewed as poor parents, but is it fair?

By Jaimie Arona Krems, Devanshi Patel

27/01/2023

Commentary: Being open about their challenges can help bosses connect better to workers

By Natasha Zhao

26/01/2023

Commentary: A hero's welcome for Cristiano Ronaldo but a delicate dribbling act for Saudi Arabia

By Samer Al-Atrush

25/01/2023

Commentary: Getting Parkinson’s Disease at 31 changed my life. Here's why I am sharing my journey fighting the illness

By Elrica Tanu

20/01/2023

When work is impeded by the absence of a part-time worker with a particular skill set, multi-skilling — training employees to do a variety of different tasks – can create more resilience.

Commentary: New research shows 5 ways part-time working can be easier and more available

By Charlotte Gascoigne , Clare Kelliher , Pierre Walthéry

19/01/2023

In the study involving 3,101 businesses across 15 markets, around 50 per cent of the over 150 Singapore businesses polled agree that environmental sustainability is "necessary or important" for their business.

Commentary: The smartest bosses will know going green is good for business, even amid economic uncertainties in 2023

By Bhupinder Singh

18/01/2023

Procrastination is associated with higher levels of stress, unhealthier lifestyles and delays in seeing a doctor about health problems.

Commentary: New research shows procrastination is linked to poor health, but you can treat it. Will you act now?

By Eva Skillgate, Alexander Rozental, Fred Johansson

17/01/2023

As we take stock of the current state of student well-being, it is important that we, as an education sector, prioritise meaningful change over the creation of a flawless system of wellness, says the author.

Commentary: How the International Baccalaureate is re-evaluating education to focus on the well-being of students, teachers

By Olli-Pekka Heinonen

16/01/2023

British daily newspaper, leading with stories about the publication of the book 'Spare' by Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, are pictured displayed for sale in London on Jan 6, 2023.

Commentary: Prince Harry shows symptoms of 'complicated grief' in his new memoir — what is that, and how bad can it get?

13/01/2023

A 2022 study by US and Australian researchers estimates that nearly 13 per cent of current childhood asthma cases in the US are attributable to gas stove use.

Commentary: Why is the US considering banning gas stoves, and what should you do?

By Jonathan Levy

12/01/2023

For a megacity of its size, Tokyo is also extremely liveable, and rated highly for its safety, cleanliness, infrastructure, and quality of life. The city is also a model of extraordinary resilience and innovation.

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Commentary: Wars, earthquakes and typhoons — Tokyo’s resilient comebacks from setbacks offer lessons for Singapore

Tokyo is a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 15 million travellers in 2019 before the pandemic, and one of Singapore's favourite cities to visit.

By Tan Ming Hui

11/01/2023

Confusion over the meaning and size of the gig workforce – at times the intentional work of companies with a vested economic interest – can obscure the problems gig status can have on workers’ earnings, workplace conditions and opportunities.

Commentary: What exactly is a 'gig economy' job? How it is legally defined could affect workers' rights and protections

By David Weil

10/01/2023

A picture of monkeys at Mandai Wildlife Bridge. It is likely that the global biodiversity framework would subject Singapore’s national biodiversity management plans to more international scrutiny by international groups.

Commentary: Land-strapped Singapore may struggle to fulfil the new global biodiversity deal, but there are other things it can do

By Audrey Tan

09/01/2023

Commentary: The politics of inflation in 2023 and what it could mean for Singapore

By Eugene K B Tan

06/01/2023

Office workers in the Central Business District.

Commentary: How to stay employed in 2023 and what to consider when telling the world about being laid off

By Patrick See

05/01/2023

Commentary: Why bosses need to start thinking beyond physical spaces in creating future workplaces for younger workers

By Ng Wee Wei

04/01/2023

Commentary: 8 ways young Singaporeans can improve on personal finance in 2023, and why starting early helps

By Lorna Tan

03/01/2023

Commentary: Is a reboot of the Singaporean Dream finally here? How youth today view money makes me hopeful

By He Ruiming

30/12/2022

Many of us are exposed to numerous stressors over a very short period of time throughout the holiday season such as worrying about money or the stress of seeing family.

Commentary: Why you may feel the post-holiday blues, and 3 proven ways to help you recover

By Jolanta Burke, Justin Laiti

29/12/2022

Writer Adeline Tiah at a fireside chat during the launch of her book Reinvent 4.0 on Nov 15, 2022, in Singapore.

Commentary: Apart from a 'growth' mindset, youth also need a 'reinvent' mindset to thrive at work

By Adeline Tiah

28/12/2022

Commentary: Use technology not just for teaching students but also to cut hours and workload of educators

By Ricky Kapur

27/12/2022

Graffiti is an art style where artists write their names in public places, typically for visibility, and often, notoriety, says the author.

Commentary: Rethinking Singapore’s space constraints through graffiti

By Benjamin Peck

23/12/2022

The Republic of Singapore Navy submarines Illustrious (front) and Impeccable were launched on Dec 13, 2022 in Kiel, Germany.

Commentary: A deep dive into the strategic significance of Singapore’s new submarines

By Chen Chuanren

22/12/2022

Dr Tan Eng Han interacting with Ngee Ann Polytechnic students during the OSG Case Competition. These students were interning in Beijing under the Ngee Ann Poly Global Entrepreneurship Internship Programme (GEIP).

Commentary: Why young Singaporeans should still consider China for work or study

By Tan Eng Han , Regina Lio

21/12/2022

Some studies have found actually younger people are more likely to report feeling lonely than other age groups, says the author.

Commentary: Why more people feel lonely on Christmas and how one can fight the feeling

By Nilufar Ahmed

20/12/2022

The author Aaron Yeoh (left) with Mr Alex Seow, who has a visual impairment, at their new café at Singapore Management University.

Commentary: Persons with disabilities want to work on an equal basis with others — here are 3 ways to achieve that for them

By Aaron Yeoh

19/12/2022

To visualise toxic speech, imagine a person marching up and announcing to a crowd that a particular individual is “cringy” and deserves to die, says the author.

Commentary: I was a cyberbullying victim — it motivates me to develop an AI tool to tackle online toxic speech

By Jamie Yau

16/12/2022

Sustenir's indoor vertical farm growing superfoods such as kale, spinach and arugula.

Commentary: Why does a better food production system matter? Well, it can help tackle mental stress too

By Jack Moy

15/12/2022

Asean leaders pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony for the 40th and 41st Asean Summits and related summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Nov 11, 2022.

Commentary: Asean 'needs to get its house in order' to stay strong and united amid US-China rivalry

By Lawrence Anderson

14/12/2022

Social media platforms are increasingly the place where people educate themselves about money — even if much of what they “learn” is likely to end in disaster, says the author.

Commentary: More are turning to unregulated 'finfluencers' for financial advice, but is that a bad thing?

By Claer Barrett

13/12/2022

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Commentary: Why the rich, famous and experts get scammed more often than you think

Commentary: Here's why the 4 of us as undergraduates are pledging not to practise 'sharenting' if we have kids

Commentary: How to teach kids about value of money and invest for them, starting with this Chinese New Year

Commentary: Bosses use 'Big Brother' office spyware to monitor employees, but could it backfire?

Commentary: Why it takes a village to make the Internet a safer place, and here are some ways to do so

Commentary: Research shows those with overweight and obese children tend to be viewed as poor parents, but is it fair?

Commentary: Being open about their challenges can help bosses connect better to workers

Commentary: A hero's welcome for Cristiano Ronaldo but a delicate dribbling act for Saudi Arabia

Commentary: Getting Parkinson’s Disease at 31 changed my life. Here's why I am sharing my journey fighting the illness

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Commentary: New research shows 5 ways part-time working can be easier and more available

Commentary: The smartest bosses will know going green is good for business, even amid economic uncertainties in 2023

Commentary: New research shows procrastination is linked to poor health, but you can treat it. Will you act now?

Commentary: How the International Baccalaureate is re-evaluating education to focus on the well-being of students, teachers

Commentary: Prince Harry shows symptoms of 'complicated grief' in his new memoir — what is that, and how bad can it get?

Commentary: Why is the US considering banning gas stoves, and what should you do?

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Commentary: Wars, earthquakes and typhoons — Tokyo’s resilient comebacks from setbacks offer lessons for Singapore

Commentary: What exactly is a 'gig economy' job? How it is legally defined could affect workers' rights and protections

Commentary: Land-strapped Singapore may struggle to fulfil the new global biodiversity deal, but there are other things it can do

Commentary: The politics of inflation in 2023 and what it could mean for Singapore

Commentary: How to stay employed in 2023 and what to consider when telling the world about being laid off

Commentary: Why bosses need to start thinking beyond physical spaces in creating future workplaces for younger workers

Commentary: 8 ways young Singaporeans can improve on personal finance in 2023, and why starting early helps

Commentary: Is a reboot of the Singaporean Dream finally here? How youth today view money makes me hopeful

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Commentary: Why you may feel the post-holiday blues, and 3 proven ways to help you recover

Commentary: Apart from a 'growth' mindset, youth also need a 'reinvent' mindset to thrive at work

Commentary: Use technology not just for teaching students but also to cut hours and workload of educators

Commentary: Rethinking Singapore’s space constraints through graffiti

Commentary: A deep dive into the strategic significance of Singapore’s new submarines

Commentary: Why young Singaporeans should still consider China for work or study

Commentary: Why more people feel lonely on Christmas and how one can fight the feeling

Commentary: Persons with disabilities want to work on an equal basis with others — here are 3 ways to achieve that for them

Commentary: I was a cyberbullying victim — it motivates me to develop an AI tool to tackle online toxic speech

Commentary: Why does a better food production system matter? Well, it can help tackle mental stress too

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