How to deal with differences in identity politics
One way is to downplay differences over issues like race or sexual identity. Another is to acknowledge differences exist while trying to treat all equally. Or one can accept that…
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Increased air pollution linked to more cases of one type of lung cancer globally: Study
The report on Oct 11 noted that air pollution, which also drives climate change, causes 13 deaths per minute worldwide.
Hospitals and clinics in S’pore desperate for nurses, offering ‘finder’s fee’ to staff
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the shortage of nurses, as the need for them grows even as more of them quit their jobs.
NEA warns public against use of ultraviolet-C disinfection devices for homes
Common uses for such devices include the sterilisation of mobile phones, jewellery and home surfaces.
Singapore’s first free, teacher-less computer science programme to be launched by 2022
Offered by French non-profit university Ecole 42 and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the course will be open to anyone aged 18 and above, regardless of…
Timely for Asean, China to work on reopening borders: PM Lee
PM Lee also said countries should also look to enhance the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement, as well as the Asean-China Air Transport Agreement to support civil aviation and…
Singapore-Malaysia land VTL to open on Nov 29, up to 2,880 travellers each day
For now, those travelling via the land VTL have to be citizens, permanent residents or long-term pass holders of the country that they are entering.
Singapore GDP growth to slow to 3-5% in 2022 after 7% gain this year
The bulk of economic growth will continue to come from outward-oriented sectors such as manufacturing and wholesale trade given robust external demand.
New forms of tribalism can take root and affect politics in Singapore: Lawrence Wong
The minister noted that Singapore has always been a mix of tribal identities, comprising a racial mix from three major Asian civilisational complexes - China, India and South-east…
Dane’s holiday turns into quarantine stint in Singapore after Covid-19 positive test
Despite the fanfare, pandemic travel carries an inherent risk. Travellers may be looking at an expensive stint in isolation if they test positive for Covid-19.