Can the ‘Umeda Renaissance’ revitalize Osaka and Kansai region?
The largest transport hub in western Japan, Umeda saw a decline in train passengers due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is now undergoing major redevelopment.
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No family-friendly Singapore without the seniors who have come before
Room to explore supporting seniors in subsequent Budgets as Forward Singapore exercise gets under way.
Will AI only displace jobs?
Our fascination with AI often distracts us from the threats it can pose in the future, if not already.
Wanted: More Unesco World Heritage Sites
When carried out in an inclusive and dedicated manner, Unesco designations hold the potential to protect the sites, boost local tourism, and renew our appreciation of our own…
Sin duty hikes and new wealth tax: Singapore house-cleans its tax system
Innovative tax tweaks are making Singapore’s tax system fairer, more progressive and sustainable.
Budget 2023: Where does the Singapore dream go from here?
Some Singaporeans insist they’ve been short-changed amid efforts to level the playing field.
Presidential election, AL strategy and the next polls
The nomination of a president is not to be taken lightly.
Why the raid at BBC offices in India should worry us all
The Income Tax (IT) department’s sudden raid at the BBC premises in India has drawn widespread condemnation.
KMT leader’s visit helps improve Taiwan residents’ livelihood
The writer says talks between the KMT and the mainland authorities are the best way to iron out the cross-Straits differences.
A big-hearted Singapore Budget on Valentine’s Day
Other than for buyers of expensive properties and cars as well as smokers, it had something for just about everybody and then some for those who have less.