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Lin Suling

Opinion Editor

Suling is opinion editor at The Straits Times. Prior to this, she was CNA’s commentary and podcast sections’ founding editor, after an illustrious civil service career at the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance and Pioneer Generation Office. She is also affiliate faculty at the Singapore Management University, a member of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations’ BoardAgender Mentorship Programme for Aspiring Women Directors, and a co-author of Why Not: Thinking About Singapore’s Tomorrow.

Latest articles

Trump says ‘framework of a deal’ reached on Greenland; Denmark welcomes announcement

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with NATO’s Secretary-General on the sidelines of the WEF annual meeting in Davos on Jan 21.

Donald v Davos: An unfair fight unfolds at the World Economic Forum

The global economy today is unrecognisable from the pre-Trump era.

As siblings separated, can Singapore and Malaysia truly be friends?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 12th Singapore- Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore on Dec 4.

The Albatross file, Goh Keng Swee’s secret dossier, tells traumatic story of Singapore’s birth

The book is an insider's treasure trove detailing the historical milieu and the traumatic period leading to Singapore's Separation.

S’pore must be careful the NMP system does not become a revolving door for aspiring politicians

The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.

After Megan Khung: Family, abuse and the reckoning around child safety

Four-year-old Megan Khung died in February 2020.

How to find joy and make life a little nicer in a rough year

In a turbulent and troubled year, The Straits Times wants your submissions on what has brought you joy.

America is tearing down another great public institution

People protest after CBS/Paramount announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, in New York City, on July 21.

How Apple gave ‘the gift of fire’ to Chinese electronics firms

An advertisement for Huawei Technologies Co. across from an Apple Inc. store in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Huawei announced the world's first commercial device with two folds, claiming leadership in mobile design just after Apple Inc. unveiled its latest iPhones. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Surging shipping costs, inflation could soon hit global economy as Mid-East crisis muddles along

People watch from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise from Sharan Oil depot, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS