Airlangga Hartarto also tells This Week in Asia that Indonesia is not on a nationalisation drive, but merely targeting illegal operations.
A viral MRT incident has revived debate over whether Singaporeans should intervene when disorderly behaviour plays out in public.
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Concerns about hygiene and attacks grow as wildlife becomes ubiquitous in Singapore’s urban landscape.
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The city state’s president urges nations to build resilient global alliances and, at a separate panel, calls for ways to boost job creation.
The PMO says the LO office will ‘remain vacant until such time that the WP is ready to nominate someone to take on this responsibility’.
Nations are likely to try to avoid early commitment while steering clear of outright rejection to minimise US retaliation, analysts say.
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Some observers warn that public perception could be warped since popular foreign chains in places with high footfall may be more visible.
Wong invites the Workers’ Party to nominate another elected MP to serve as the next Leader of the Opposition.
The city state will study and incorporate into policy frameworks relevant observations made by the Hong Kong authorities about the fire.
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A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.
The region’s young labour force, rapid urbanisation and emergence as a tech hotspot have made it attractive to investors, analysts say.
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Lau says he is speaking out ‘for the sake of future artistes’ after the venue layout affected his interactions with fans.
The government has rolled out a US$155.6 million programme to help local filmmakers reach wider markets amid shrinking cinema audiences.
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Cases of animal cruelty and poor welfare have also surged, with the SPCA reporting 961 confirmed cases last year.
When she was in an elite primary school, her classmates were shocked to find out that most Singaporeans lived in public flats.
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Local politics, tariff concerns, a horrific child abuse case and noise disputes dominate the headlines this year.
Passionate online discussions have revealed concerns about power, accountability and how the country sees itself.
The debate was prompted by a sports official’s underwhelming assessment of Singapore’s performance in athletics at the recent SEA Games.
A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.
Long-term resilience will hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved digital literacy, analysts say.
High-octane competitions like Hyrox and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon are helping drive more visitors to the city state.
Social media users said Singapore had no Vivian Chow or Edison Chen, but experts warned against warped beauty standards shaped by media.
Mohammed Khalid Alyahya cites the late Singaporean leader’s pragmatic and results-driven governance as a template for Saudi Arabia’s ambitions.
While sharing children’s exam results may serve to document life’s journey, it may also expose them to danger, counsellors say.
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While countries such as Singapore and Malaysia are ahead in the AI race, others like Cambodia and Laos risk being left behind, analysts say.
Lawrence Wong cites the example of Southeast Asia and Japan, who have ‘put history aside’ and are moving forward.
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Social media users urge the rest of the world to ‘learn from Singapore’ in taking a firm approach towards breaches of public order.
The PAP’s war of words against the WP is a calculated approach for it to get a head start before the next election, analysts say.
Influencer Wendy Cheng has posted online about getting a letter of claim for defamation from the lawyer of Khung Wei Nan.
The deal with China will boost maritime decarbonisation and allow Singapore to build a strong supply chain with alternative fuels, analysts say.