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Shangri-La Dialogue 2025

Did China take a back seat by not having its defence minister attend this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue?

Chief of China’s delegation to this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Rear-Admiral Hu Gangfeng (left), vice-president of the People’s Liberation Army National Defence University, at the security forum in Singapore on May 31.
Chief of China’s delegation to this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, Rear-Admiral Hu Gangfeng (left), vice-president of the People’s Liberation Army National Defence University, at the security forum in Singapore on May 31.

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From the Gallery: Bold steps to help gig workers, those retrenched in S’pore

Singapore has made two major moves to better protect vulnerable workers.
Singapore has made two major moves to better protect vulnerable workers.

From The Gallery

More coordinated and inclusive support – but will S’pore employers and society bite?

The announcements on March 3 build on reforms that have been carried out, such as the localised networks across Singapore to coordinate support and tackle the multifaceted issues families face.
The announcements on March 3 build on reforms that have been carried out, such as the localised networks across Singapore to coordinate support and tackle the multifaceted issues families face.

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Time to do away with stigmatising academic labels like Normal and Express

Jurong West Secondary School implementing Full Subject-Based Banding. The students wear different coloured form class t-shirts depicting how students from different mixed form classes come together to take subject-level classes.
Jurong West Secondary School implementing Full Subject-Based Banding. The students wear different coloured form class t-shirts depicting how students from different mixed form classes come together to take subject-level classes.

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Budget debate: A tale of two Singapores, or a continuum of support?

The theme of seniors and retirement adequacy was one of the topics that received ample airing during the Parliament session on Feb 22, 2023.
The theme of seniors and retirement adequacy was one of the topics that received ample airing during the Parliament session on Feb 22, 2023.

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Sounding a timely note of caution on crypto amid FTX crash

The entrance of the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, US.
The entrance of the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida, US.

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Hard work begins even as S377A is repealed

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam (left) and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Nov 29, 2022.
Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam (left) and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh speaking in Parliament on Nov 29, 2022.

From The Gallery

Amid debate on polarising issue of repeal of S377A, a call to come together as a nation

Members of the House call for unity, understanding and moderation, even if the decision may be a personally difficult one.
Members of the House call for unity, understanding and moderation, even if the decision may be a personally difficult one.

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Hold social media platforms responsible for online safety

A combination of laws, codes, user reporting, education and parental guidance can ensure that our rules and practices are updated to keep up with rapidly evolving communication platforms.
A combination of laws, codes, user reporting, education and parental guidance can ensure that our rules and practices are updated to keep up with rapidly evolving communication platforms.

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Good climate policy needs to tread a fine line between certainty and flexibility

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu spoke of the need to strike a balance among the environment, economy and society.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu spoke of the need to strike a balance among the environment, economy and society.

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