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Your Say: Is it premature to lift Covid-19 mask-wearing rules, or time to move on? TODAY readers weigh in

Should Singapore lift its mask-wearing rule on public transport and in healthcare venues? TODAY readers discussed the topic this week, after infectious disease experts said that now is a good time to do away with these public health safety requirements.

02/02/2023

The writer (pictured) visiting Jakarta’s historic Kota Tua on a weekend.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: My Indonesia internship was 'hugely rewarding', thanks to my close relationships with colleagues

By Claire Lim

29/01/2023

BlueSG rental cars at a charging station.

Mindset shift needed on how drivers treat shared cars, say TODAY readers

28/01/2023

The writer (pictured) on a field trip along Brunei’s rocky shores.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I never thought I would study in Brunei. But it has turned out to be one of my best decisions

By Hanisah Rehan

22/01/2023

Should mum-influencer have posted daughter's tearful O-Level results day online? TODAY readers weigh in

Should mum-influencer have posted daughter's tearful O-Level results day online? TODAY readers weigh in

18/01/2023

Mr Ong Zhang Quan (right) with Sleek EV co-founder Ben Tun.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I co-founded an electric motorbike firm in Thailand. It’s exciting but tough being away from family

By Ong Zhang Quan

15/01/2023

Are queue-cutting motorists largely to blame for jams at Singapore's land checkpoints, and how can improvements be made?

14/01/2023

What price, luxury? TODAY readers weigh in on youth mocked for flaunting Charles & Keith bag

11/01/2023

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I was supposed to intern in Germany but ended up in Vietnam. My early disappointment vanished after I embraced the local culture

By Joey Boey

08/01/2023

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Writer Roy Jr Gan (left) at his company's coffee roasting facility in Surabaya, Indonesia. He is assistant vice-president of productions at PT Aneka Coffee Industry.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Why I chose to work in Surabaya though I had job offers in a few countries like the US

By Roy Jr Gan

01/01/2023

Mr Zac Chen, 40, runs numberr.co (previously known as CashBox), a fintech startup that aims to improve businesses’ understanding of financial data so that they can make better decisions with more confidence.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Vietnam's dare-to-dream spirit is one reason I launched my fintech startup there

By Zac Chen

25/12/2022

President Halimah Yacob called for a review of a law that exempts male rapists above the age of 50 from being caned, stating that it is “ironic” that they can escape from the pain caused by the punishment despite the “lifetime of severe trauma” they inflict on their victims.

Should rapists above the age of 50 be exempt from caning?

22/12/2022

The writer enjoying grilled corn at a small farm in Kampong Speu province in Cambodia.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Uprooting from Singapore to work in Cambodia teaches me how to deal with uncertainty and risk

By Amos Mok

18/12/2022

Mr Clement Wong (third from left) is seen here on a hike in Sentul, Jakarta, with fellow interns and family of friends. He is a second-year Information Systems student at Singapore Management University.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Missing home on an internship in Jakarta, I learnt to rely on my friends for support

By Clement Wong

11/12/2022

Mr Branson Koh Ze Yang, 30, is the deputy director of e-commerce and operations at Co.op Xtra. He is passionate about the fast-moving consumer goods segment and the digital landscape in Vietnam.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: My work at a hypermarket chain in Vietnam has been challenging. Learning the language and local culture helped

By Branson Koh

04/12/2022

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Should MRT commuters give up seats to young children?

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Should MRT commuters give up seats to young children?

A TODAY #Trending article this week on a Reddit user questioning why MRT commuters should give up seats to young children has generated much debate online. Some TODAY readers say they will do so for safety reasons while others say they will not and that in some other countries, children are actually encouraged to stand on public transport.

02/12/2022

Mr Adriel Tay, 23, is an undergraduate at Singapore Management University pursuing a double degree in Business and Accountancy. He is seen here at Pattaya Beach.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Interning in Thailand taught me how to embrace flexibility and have some fun

By Adriel Tay

27/11/2022

Ms Jovel Chan (left) is the founder of Jovel Chan F&B Consulting, a boutique F&B consultancy helping businesses to navigate and succeed in Vietnam.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I’m an F&B blogger and consultant in Vietnam. Sometimes, you need to bend the rules to get things done

By Jovel Chan

20/11/2022

The implosion of FTX has rippled across the industry, hobbling liquidity at firms with exposure to what was once one of the world's biggest crypto exchanges, and prompting investigations by regulators in several countries.

Some questions unanswered over Temasek’s FTX explanation

By Gary Tan Kar Quan

18/11/2022

Mr Wang Junyong, 32, is a managing director of an international school in Cambodia. He is seen here with some K2 students and a teacher during an outdoor activity.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Here’s how I went from Normal stream to running an international school in Cambodia

By Wang Junyong

13/11/2022

My Southeast Asia Ventures: A 6-month internship in Bangkok taught me independence — and a new passion for jewellery-making

By Bonnie Yip

06/11/2022

Timely to update the public on NEA's study of funeral services industry

By Bernard Chen Jiaxi

04/11/2022

My Southeast Asia Ventures: From Cambodia to Timor Leste and back again, here’s what I’ve learnt after more than 7 years in the region

By Roderick Leong

30/10/2022

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Many readers felt that there’s still a need for corporal punishment if it’s used judiciously and with explanation. But some argue that there is no place for physical punishment for children.

Should parents use physical means to discipline their children?

09/10/2022

Mr Gerald Lau, deputy director of human resources at telco M1. He describes the challenges the organisation faced amid its digital transformation effort, which created many new roles requiring skills in advanced technology.

On the Talent Hunt: Transforming a telco with 1,500 employees is no easy task. Here’s how we’re doing it

By Gerald Lau

02/10/2022

Safe for babies to receive ‘gentle’ chiropractic care

Safe for babies to receive ‘gentle’ chiropractic care

By Dr Ashley Liew, Vice-President, The Chiropractic Association (Singapore)

22/09/2022

Mr Quek Wee Teck, 44, is the director of Wanderlust Adventures, a yacht charter company. He is seen here with one of the firm’s new hires, Ms Lainy Chua, a 29-year-old former flight attendant who decided to move out of the aviation industry due to the uncertainties brought about by Covid-19.

On the Talent Hunt: After a choppy start, here’s how our yacht charter firm overcame our hiring woes

By Quek Wee Teck

18/09/2022

State flag description in new National Symbols Bill shows effort to be more gender-neutral

State flag description in new National Symbols Bill shows effort to be more gender-neutral

By Benjamin Joshua Ong

15/09/2022

Mr Choong Chyi Kei, 44, is the chief executive officer of AUX Media Group.

On the Talent Hunt: This is how our events firm deals with double whammy of Covid-19 and manpower shortage

By Choong Chyi Kei

11/09/2022

Mr Jonathan Kwan, 39, is the director of special projects at Kwanpen.

On the Talent Hunt: Craftsmen are hard to find, so we upskilled the ones we have to boost our 84-year-old leather goods business

By Jonathan Kwan

28/08/2022

Migrant workers are seen working outdoors in Singapore at a construction site. A TODAY reader has called for more stringent penalties targeting employers amid the spate of workplace accidents in Singapore.

Stiffer penalties needed for bosses who flout workplace safety laws

By Benjamin Ng Chee Keang

25/08/2022

Mr Bryan Ng, 31, is chief executive officer at Emptyspace. He started the company in July 2020.

On the Talent Hunt: Career trials and remote work have been a lifeline for a small marketing agency like ours

By Bryan Ng

21/08/2022

Crowds are seen in the Central Business District on April 26, 2022.

Is it ‘self-entitled’ to expect flexible work arrangements and work-life balance?

19/08/2022

Ms Morwena Tan is BHG’s Group legal counsel and deputy general manager and has been with BHG Singapore for the past 15 years.

On the Talent Hunt: Retail staff want career mobility. Here’s how our department store seeks to give them that, and more

By Morwena Tan

14/08/2022

Workers at a construction site along Jalan Bukit Merah on May 13, 2022.

Learn from the SAF in managing workplace accidents

By Benjamin Ho

12/08/2022