Highlights

As a newly minted father with a “SG60 baby”, I listened to the discussions at the SG60 conference with both trepidation and hope. Everything about Singapore is changing. Yet, amid the sweeping uncertainties of the future, offers a distinctive value proposition to the world: a model of quiet, consistent functionality. In the opening dialogue, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlined this idea of ordinariness. […]

SINGAPORE: At this year’s National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the growing concern of excessive screen time for children. Mr Wong emphasised the need to strike a balance between protecting youth and empowering them to leverage technology, noting that Singapore is observing the experience of countries that have restricted children’s access to social […]

The traineeship scheme for fresh graduates could be aligned with sectors Singapore is prioritising for long-term growth, says IPS’ Faizal Yahya. SINGAPORE: The global economy in 2025 is expected to see sluggish growth, with some forecasts warning of the weakest expansion since the COVID-19 pandemic. While some regions might experience moderate growth, others could face […]

SINGAPORE: Across the Asia Pacific, governments are tightening the rules around who gets to use social media. In Vietnam, users must now verify their accounts with a national ID or local phone number under Decree 147. Malaysia in January began requiring social media platforms to obtain operating licences. Indonesia is considering a minimum age of […]

Mr Philip Yeo, the 16th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore, delivered his third and final lecture as part of his lecture series, “Neither Civil Nor Servant: Singapore’s Disruptive Economic Playbook”. Held on 16 June 2025, the lecture titled “Singapore Enterprises: Grow, Glow, Globalise” explored the pivotal role of local enterprises in […]

IN A HIGHLY interdependent world, where countries are connected through intricate networks of trade and finance, economic decisions in one capital can ripple across continents. The recent wave of US tariffs, designed to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing and protect domestic industries, sent shockwaves through this global system. What began as a strategic trade standoff […]

Mr Philip Yeo, 16th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore, delivered his second of three lectures as part of his lecture series, titled “Neither Civil Nor Servant: Singapore’s Disruptive Economic Playbook”. Held on 27 March 2025, the lecture delved into how Singapore’s transformation from a “nation of technicians” to a centre for […]

SINGAPORE: Child sexual exploitation is one of the most universally reviled crimes in society. While governments are implementing regulations to stem this abuse, the problem is a transnational one. A recent regional cross-border operation which led to over 400 arrests – including 21 men in Singapore – laid bare this disturbing reality. This is not […]

SINGAPORE: This year, Singapore’s General Election (GE2025) stood out from previous editions in a few meaningful ways: We saw independent candidates obtaining higher vote shares than some political parties with more history and arguably more resources, an influx of podcasts introducing candidates from different parties, and active social media engagement by the political parties, candidates […]

A recent article by psychologist Amy Lim suggests that if you’re in pursuit of social status, then you are more inclined to put off having children. But is that really the case for you? And if it is, are there better reasons to not have children, or alternatively, to change your mind about not having […]