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More Singapore parents value non-academic development but stress over children’s future: IPS study

A 2026 IPS study found that while parents value non-academic development, more are stressed about their children’s future.

P1 registration: Schools should be distinctive, but not exclusive

Access to a public school should not depend on whether a family can afford nearby housing, say the writers.

New book charts Lee Hsien Loong’s two decades of steering Singapore through change

(From left) Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, Associate Professor Terence Ho, Associate Professor (Practice) from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Chua Mui Hoong, former Opinion Editor of The Straits Times at the launch of Lee Hsien Loong and Singapore on Sept 8.

More using Singlish in their daily lives, including at work

The researchers noted that attitudes towards Singlish have changed over the years, with wider acceptance in society and public communication.

International law a matter of national interest for small countries like Singapore: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a strong and functional system of international rules is vital for a small country like Singapore.

Singapore’s laws and institutions must evolve and keep pace in age of AI: PM Wong

Singapore needs to rethink fundamental assumptions about legal responsibility in the age of AI, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

S’pore’s fertility rate has not stabilised; citizen core will shrink without action: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong (left) and IPS director Janadas Devan speak during the dialogue at the panel session at the Singapore Perspectives 2026 on Jan 26, 2026.

Building a ‘we first’ society requires deep mindset shifts: David Neo

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo speaking during the panel session at the Singapore Perspectives 2026 on Jan 26.

S’pore must do more integration as immigration crucial for economy amid low birth rate: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.

Pilot project guided group of S’poreans and foreigners to find common ground on integration

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Office workers walking at Raffles Place Park within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area on Dec 10, 2024.

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