Singapore society

Imagine a Singapore without all that hyper-competition

Zero-sum approaches to life result broadly in three losses, the writer’s research has found – a lack of curiosity, generosity and risk-taking necessary for leadership.

Marking the National Pledge at 60

More should be done to help school chidren better appreciate the significance of the national pledge, says the writer. .

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Commentary

Why are married couples quiet quitting Valentine’s?

The hard truth is, relationships do not thrive on merely what is practical and efficient.

The uncomfortable truths about inclusive growth in Singapore

Cyclists and people near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline on Dec 31, 2025. The top lesson from immigration convulsions elsewhere is to do everything possible to avoid the toxicity of conversations rooted in zero-sum politics.

Income growth alone won’t sustain social mobility in Singapore

The occasional paper released by the Finance Ministry raises pertinent questions:

Budget 2026 should make it easier to book void deck spaces and rebuild social capital

Today, void decks are managed by town councils, community club halls by the People’s Association, and some open spaces by the National Parks Board or HDB, says the writer.

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When did conversations on parenthood and fertility in S’pore become such a downer?

Photograph of a young family with a child next to six Singapore Flags put together to wish Singapore Happy Birthday in front of Block 865 Tampines Street 83 on Aug 8, 2025.

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