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National Day Rally 2024

The Usual Place Podcast

Progressive employers, HR needed for enhanced parental leave scheme to work: Indranee

Young Singaporeans’ dreams for a better nation

ST found out how some young people envision a better Singapore, and a good life beyond material goals like the 5Cs.
ST found out how some young people envision a better Singapore, and a good life beyond material goals like the 5Cs.

All primary schools have teachers specially trained to teach high-ability learners: MOE

The top 1 per cent of pupils will remain in their schools and take part in programmes for higher-ability learners there.
The top 1 per cent of pupils will remain in their schools and take part in programmes for higher-ability learners there.

Waterfronts of the world tell our stories

Image courtesy of Ministry of Defence of Singapore and Ministry of National Development/ Artist impression - Aerial View of NS Square at Marina Bay/ english speech
Image courtesy of Ministry of Defence of Singapore and Ministry of National Development/ Artist impression - Aerial View of NS Square at Marina Bay/ english speech

In a world that appears to be falling apart, what do we do?

Some reach by shunning the seemingly unceasing flow of negative news coming at them from all directions.
Some reach by shunning the seemingly unceasing flow of negative news coming at them from all directions.

‘Bold but necessary’ changes from NDR have to be matched with new attitudes: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said mindset shifts are needed if these moves are to help Singapore succeed in a more troubled world.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said mindset shifts are needed if these moves are to help Singapore succeed in a more troubled world.

5 key takeaways from PM Wong’s press conference as he crosses 100 days in office

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at a press conference on Aug 23.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at a press conference on Aug 23.

A more family-friendly Singapore is aim of recent moves: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong noted that the Forward Singapore exercise had spotlighted areas of concern for many young parents and families like preschool and education.
PM Lawrence Wong noted that the Forward Singapore exercise had spotlighted areas of concern for many young parents and families like preschool and education.

No room for dream hoarding in the new Singapore Dream

His swift culling in just his first Rally speech of some sacred cows, suggesting that the government is resolute in going the extra mile to reshape the nation’s social compact.
His swift culling in just his first Rally speech of some sacred cows, suggesting that the government is resolute in going the extra mile to reshape the nation’s social compact.

NDR 2024: Bold steps for families, but let’s not stop there

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Generic pix of a family walking along Hill Street on Feb 16, 2024.
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Generic pix of a family walking along Hill Street on Feb 16, 2024.

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