Debate on whether to pay grandparents for childcare misses the point
The fundamental issue is that Singapore has not found a solution that allows parents to balance career and family in a way that works for them.
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Turkey quake may impact oil and gas supply around the world
Ceyhan, Turkey's most important oil and gas transportation hub, is not far from the epicenter will weaken Turkey's position as an international oil and gas transportation hub.
S’pore Budget 2023: Fiscal headwinds call for hard choices
As surpluses dry up, raising tax revenues and productivity will be key to fiscal sustainability
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
The writer says there is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
Australia’s steady march to an Asian destiny
The writer says its changing racial mix will weigh on future national strategy and external policy.
Kishida might call snap election in 2023 if ratings improve
The low approval rating for Kishida’s Cabinet recently has shown slight signs of recovering.
Obituary of Truth
Truth recently decided to die an inglorious death as it got tired of watching rulers leading their nations with lies.
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
There is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
The making of Jokowi’s dynasty with 3 ‘political heirs’
Three members of the Widodo clan are expected to run in the 2024 elections. But to succeed, they will need the support of the head of the Sukarno dynasty.
Social media is no saviour of journalism
Public engagement does not necessarily equal public interest, and certainly not public benefit.