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12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.

askST: What is total fertility rate? What does Singapore’s record low rate mean?

With birth rates falling at a record rate, the citizen population may start to shrink by early 2040s without new interventions.

askST: With GEP being discontinued, what do I need to know about the new programme that replaces it?

Compared with the GEP, new centre-based advanced modules allow pupils to develop their strengths in specific academic domains.

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askST: Which jobs and skills will be in demand in a greener economy?

Demand for sustainability reporting and assurance professionals could double to 4,000 by 2030 from 2,000 in 2023, according to The Green Skills Committee Report 2025.

Screen Timeout

askST: Is all screen time harmful to children?

Many parents think that duration of screen time matters most, but it is not that simple.

askST Jobs: I’m burnt-out at work. Should I change companies or switch careers?

Burnout usually occurs when someone exhausts themselves in a task, routine or role that consistently exceeds their capacity.

askST Jobs: A colleague with less experience was promoted ahead of me. How should I react?

Promotions are usually not based just on tenure.

askST Jobs: I feel overqualified at work. Should I move to a new role?

Employees can expand their existing role by taking on more complex problems, leading initiatives beyond one’s formal remit, or building skills that the organisation will need next.

askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.

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askST: What do employers look for in fresh graduates today?

The ability to collaborate effectively with AI is a key skill that companies seek, an expert says.

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