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Singapore’s social cohesion faces big test in the age of borderless viral hate speech

Pedestrians/shoppers at Orchard Road, 6 March 2023. race, racial / religious harmony, Singapore, aging population, Singaporeans, foreigners, multi-racial, foreign talent
Pedestrians/shoppers at Orchard Road, 6 March 2023. race, racial / religious harmony, Singapore, aging population, Singaporeans, foreigners, multi-racial, foreign talent

Charity boss opens luxury boutique hotel in Nepal

Charity boss Robert Kee, shown at his home, is opening a luxury boutique hotel in Nepal. It is the latest project from the engineer turned founder of Operation Hope Foundation, which helps the poor in Nepal and Cambodia.
Charity boss Robert Kee, shown at his home, is opening a luxury boutique hotel in Nepal. It is the latest project from the engineer turned founder of Operation Hope Foundation, which helps the poor in Nepal and Cambodia.

Recalling memories of Ah Mah – in fragments of Teochew

The writer with his grandmother. Their daily chats when she was alive were in Teochew, a language now he has trouble speaking.
The writer with his grandmother. Their daily chats when she was alive were in Teochew, a language now he has trouble speaking.

Singaporeans know how to plan. Now we must learn how to wing it

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change and uncertainty, our next challenge isn’t just learning new skills – it’s learning how to wing it.
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change and uncertainty, our next challenge isn’t just learning new skills – it’s learning how to wing it.

When a child reminds us we’re not strangers after all

ST20250106_202554000216/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a a child playing with sand at the playground in Jurong Central Park on Jan 6, 2025. Can be used for stories on childcare, children, child development, play, holistic education, education, preschool, early childhood development, family, outdoor fun, budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250106_202554000216/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a a child playing with sand at the playground in Jurong Central Park on Jan 6, 2025. Can be used for stories on childcare, children, child development, play, holistic education, education, preschool, early childhood development, family, outdoor fun, budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Forum: Is transformation always necessary when offering help?

The obsession with staying on track is holding Singapore students back

With support from SportSG’s spexEducation initiative, Teong Tzen Wei, withdrew from university to pursue his sporting ambitions, with plans to resume his studies later.
With support from SportSG’s spexEducation initiative, Teong Tzen Wei, withdrew from university to pursue his sporting ambitions, with plans to resume his studies later.

Giving until there is nothing left: What dementia steals from caregivers

Dementia is never just about memory loss. It creeps in quietly, then overwhelms with symptoms such as sundown syndrome.
Dementia is never just about memory loss. It creeps in quietly, then overwhelms with symptoms such as sundown syndrome.

Forum: Upholding secular system is a shared responsibility

Forum: Let’s go with a bit more noise in exchange for a lot more life

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