Commentary

Mirror life and why we should avoid creating it

The Helix Bridge, a pedestrian bridge in the Marina Bay Area in Singapore, was designed to mirror the double-helix structure of DNA.

Hotter weather, hazier skies and higher food prices: El Nino’s sting in the tail has yet to arrive

For South-east Asia, 2027 could well break heat records and prove a key test of the region’s resilience.

The New Age

Rethinking ageing: It’s not about just adding years to life, but adding life to years

Whether we refer to ageing as a disease is ultimately, not as important as how we respond to ageing. The challenge is not adding years to life at all costs but adding life to years.

In new era, Manchester City have holes that need fixing

Manchester City’s three pre-season games in Asia suggested that new manager Enzo Maresca will bring predecessor Pep Guardiola’s style of play, but sped up.

Commentary

Did the expanded 48-team World Cup deliver? Yes, but let’s stop here

Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.

ST at the World Cup

An open letter to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino: Don’t price out the common man

Football fans from around the world have invaded Times Square during the World Cup, making for a beautiful sight.

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One enroute to the U.S. following his official visit with President Xi Jinping in China, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

Commentary

LIV Golf shows money can buy stars – but not fans

Jon Rahm of Team Legion XIII holds the winner’s trophy after his victory in the fourth round of the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City.

Commentary

Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore’s road culture needs to change

Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.

Commentary

Breaking the cycle of school bullying with kindness sounds simple – but is easier said than done

Primary 3 students of Teck Ghee Primary School taking part in a Character and Citizenship Education lesson. Schools are often the first places children learn to navigate interpersonal situations with peers.

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