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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.

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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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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.

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The office cleaning lady who turns waste into works of art

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

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Letting go when your son starts a new life abroad

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

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

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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.

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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.

Forum: Smoking corners at coffee shops will decrease over time

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