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Can Singapore be a city that bounces back and gives back?

Resilient cities anticipate shocks and stresses, and respond effectively when they come, says the writer.

Singapore at 60: Home truly is an idea that never stands still

Looking at the changed playground and the children of 2025, the writer wondered how much they would grow up appreciating where Singapore had come from.

Higher education is under siege. It needs to reinvent itself

The challenge is no longer just to educate students for existing industries but to prepare them for a labour market in flux.

A rose or a unicorn? Asean’s mission under the spotlight

Asean’s efforts, such as the Asean Foundation and Socio-Cultural Community, are often criticised for being too elitist and disconnected from the everyday lives of citizens.

Is this home, truly? Reflections on Singapore as it turns 59

Singapore's social fabric is more heterogeneous and complex compared to the past, but this also means there are new opportunities to build a more inclusive society.

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