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How to keep your country safe from Trump’s whims

One of the silver linings of the global trade war is that the world is de-risking its trade away from the US.

A lack of coordination among countries when formulating a response to the Trump administration’s tariffs has enabled the US to divide and rule, says the writer.

Finding Joy

The morning brew: Coffee helps me navigate life’s transitions

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The movies need Sydney Sweeney

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Processed food, allergies and the challenge of feeding kids

I’m a psychoanalyst. This is what technology is doing to us

Dear computer science majors, don’t panic

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

Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo’s applications put the Nominated Member of Parliament Special Select Committee in a bind.

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.

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Can heritage trades survive in modern Singapore’s retail climate?

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The Trump blitzkrieg is running into resistance

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The sea warrior returns: Shafie fights to reclaim Sabah and shake up Malaysian politics

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Why are Singapore-made shows unappealing to many Singaporeans?

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Forum: Managing public transport load requires coordinated planning across ministries

Forum: Shielding children from threats can create unnecessary fear, rigidity

Forum: Like children, pets also bring out the better side of us

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

Finding Joy

Finding Joy

The slow satisfaction of making a picture come alive, bead by bead

In a year of turbulence, I have learnt to piece together small pockets of peace the analogue way.

No machine can replace the slow, human satisfaction of placing a bead with my own hands.

Finding Joy

The office cleaning lady who turns waste into works of art

Finding Joy

Clippers, chatter and curry: A kampung echo at my heartland barber shop

Finding Joy

Letting go when your son starts a new life abroad

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How markets could topple the global economy

At any sign of a wobble, speculation mounts that the market is on the precipice, says the writer.
At any sign of a wobble, speculation mounts that the market is on the precipice, says the writer.

Why Trump’s team is betting on stablecoins

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.

A beloved Tokyo penguin’s end presages JR East’s rebirth

Since Suica’s introduction in 2001, the penguin has featured on transit cards and apps used by commuters.
Since Suica’s introduction in 2001, the penguin has featured on transit cards and apps used by commuters.

Finding Joy

The morning brew: Coffee helps me navigate life’s transitions

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Forum: Shielding children from threats can create unnecessary fear, rigidity

Forum: Like children, pets also bring out the better side of us

Forum: Managing public transport load requires coordinated planning across ministries

Processed food, allergies and the challenge of feeding kids

Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.
Shoppers at a hypermarket in Tampines. A growing body of research points to a troubling possibility that highly processed food and beverages are contributing to childhood allergies, says the writer.

Commentary

How to keep your country safe from Trump’s whims

A lack of coordination among countries when formulating a response to the Trump administration’s tariffs has enabled the US to divide and rule, says the writer.
A lack of coordination among countries when formulating a response to the Trump administration’s tariffs has enabled the US to divide and rule, says the writer.

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

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