The Unseen Burden of Emotional Responsibility in Families and Its Impact on the Decision to Have ChildrenIn Singapore, the topic of parenthood often sparks a mixed response. While government policies such as extended maternity leave, paternity leave, and the Baby Bonus aim to support families, the nation's birth rate hit a historic low in 2023. …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Actors share their harrowing experiences in Singapore’s entertainment scene, highlighting unsafe working conditions and a culture of mistreatment.“They said to me—fairly last minute—‘By the way, you’re going to be put naked into a pig cage, and you’re going to be in the water.’”Neal Moore, a trained actor, is still incredulous as he recalls his recent …
Experts suggest that the Singapore dollar could lose strength if the US economy avoids a recession and interest rate cuts unfold as anticipated.SINGAPORE: The Singapore dollar, which recently reached a decade-high against the US dollar, may face weakening pressure in the coming months if the US economy manages to avoid a recession, analysts have warned.The …
Analysts warn that the Singapore dollar's strength could ease if the US economy avoids a recession and further rate cuts are implemented.SINGAPORE: The Singapore dollar may lose some of its strength in the coming months, analysts predict, particularly if the US economy experiences a soft landing.The recent surge of the Singapore dollar to its highest …
The strange feeling of being an adult when you're still learning how to 'fake it' through life’s big milestones.I recently went for my first house viewing with my partner. It was a four-room HDB flat along Jalan Tenteram, located far from anything but within our modest budget. (Housing prices these days, am I right?)We paced …
The local currency gains strength as MAS maintains a hawkish stance, while the Federal Reserve leans toward a dovish outlook.SINGAPORE: The Singapore dollar has reached its highest level in almost a decade, driven by traders reacting to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) relatively hawkish policy stance, especially in contrast to the Federal Reserve's dovish …
Tan Xianglong planned to frame his wife with over 500g of cannabis, but his plan unraveled when she noticed him near her car.SINGAPORE: In a case that involved both cunning and desperation, a man plotted to frame his estranged wife by planting over 500g of cannabis in her car, fully aware of the severe penalties …
Nutri-Grade labels are expanding, but why stop at food? Let's rate everything, from TikTok trends to parenting.The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) ongoing campaign against sugar is ramping up, and now they’re tackling salt. Packaged salt, sauces, seasonings, instant noodles, and cooking oils will soon bear their own Nutri-Grade labels, marking a shift in how we …
In his first National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlines ambitious plans while emphasizing core values.When watching Prime Minister Lawrence Wong deliver his first National Day Rally speech on August 18, my immediate thought was: “This could have been Heng Swee Keat, and I wonder what he would have said.”Reflecting on past speeches, …
The devastating floods also caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure in the region.JAKARTA: A deadly flood in Indonesia’s North Maluku province claimed the lives of 13 people and left two others injured on Sunday (Aug 25). The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall since Saturday, wreaked havoc in the eastern part of the country, particularly …
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