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Ong Ye Kung: Start at home to quell growing unease over globalisation

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung dismissed the idea that globalisation was in retreat.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung dismissed the idea that globalisation was in retreat.

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Win or lose big? Hong Kong’s hub status a double-edged sword amid Middle East war

The Iran war leaves Hong Kong heavily exposed to risks on several fronts.
The Iran war leaves Hong Kong heavily exposed to risks on several fronts.

Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260207-202626000833-Lim Yaohui-Anjali Raguraman-arolive07/
Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus

Over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, organisers say.
Over 3,000 delegates from more than 130 countries will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, organisers say.

Asia’s leaders stress unity to mitigate growing global uncertainty at Belt and Road Summit

mfbri - (From left) Hong Kong's Algernon Yau, Malaysia's Anthony Loke, Qatar's Ahmed Al-Sayed, Saudi Arabia's Khaled Al Khattaf, Kazakhstan's Yerlan Sagnayev, and Uzbekistan's Umid Abidkhadjaev at a policy dialogue at the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Sept 10.
ST PHOTO: MAGDALENE FUNG
mfbri - (From left) Hong Kong's Algernon Yau, Malaysia's Anthony Loke, Qatar's Ahmed Al-Sayed, Saudi Arabia's Khaled Al Khattaf, Kazakhstan's Yerlan Sagnayev, and Uzbekistan's Umid Abidkhadjaev at a policy dialogue at the 10th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on Sept 10.
ST PHOTO: MAGDALENE FUNG

WEF spat heats up as founder Klaus Schwab denies misconduct

Mr Schwab abruptly resigned from the WEF in April after the misconduct allegations emerged.
Mr Schwab abruptly resigned from the WEF in April after the misconduct allegations emerged.

Bali to ban production of plastic sachets in 2026

In 2024, Bali produced 1.2 million tonnes of plastic waste, according to the National Waste Management Information System.
In 2024, Bali produced 1.2 million tonnes of plastic waste, according to the National Waste Management Information System.

Canada struggled to advise travelers on Trump trans policies, documents show

FILE PHOTO: Passengers drop their bags off before walking towards the gates for U.S. travel at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 23, 2020.  REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Passengers drop their bags off before walking towards the gates for U.S. travel at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada June 23, 2020.  REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo

Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard

The once-in-a-decade summit saw many promises fizzle out.
The once-in-a-decade summit saw many promises fizzle out.

Highest number of conflicts worldwide in 2024 since 1946: Study

2024 was the fourth-deadliest year since the end of the Cold War in 1989, a study found.
2024 was the fourth-deadliest year since the end of the Cold War in 1989, a study found.

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