NUS and NTU rise in world university rankings, taking 19th and 36th places
A record number of 1,799 universities were included in the rankings this year, making it the largest edition in the 19-year history of the annual rankings.
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Duo behind The Projector want to expand what it means to go to the movies
Fans of The Projector have come to expect that a full movie-going experience includes a movie, drinks at the bar and a DJ set, all in one night, in one place.
Asean and India at 30: The way forward
While the big picture gives cause to celebrate, there have been drawbacks in the relationship. Domestic concerns and challenges detract attention from realising its full potential.
Opec+ oil shock a wake-up call
The price jump sparked by its move to cut production underlines the need for more short-term investment in fossil fuels while pursuing the green agenda.
Pundits say Xi doesn’t plan to rule for life, but there’s no successor in sight
China watchers will be looking out for potential future leaders of the country among those who will be elected into the new Central Committee.
11,732 new Covid-19 cases in S’pore; spike driven by XBB variant but severe cases remain low
The large majority of patients continue to report mild symptoms such as sore throat or slight fever.
Door closing on Umno-PAS election pact with weeks left for polls in Malaysia
PAS is part of a Muafakat Nasional pact with Umno, but this is not a formalised electoral coalition.
Healthier SG a decisive shift to get population healthier, keep costs sustainable: S’pore health minister
He also said the ministry's new Healthier SG initiative to keep people healthier for longer is an important effort to reverse rising costs.
More people in Singapore reading for leisure: National Library Board survey
Teenagers seemed to be reading more for leisure, with 86 per cent of older teenagers doing so more than once a week – slightly higher than 2018’s figure of 83 per cent.
Umno chief Zahid gets his wish for early polls, but victory not a sure bet
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