First Asian city to welcome the global basketball event, featuring teams from five continents and iconic player inductions.SINGAPORE — Basketball history will be made this September as Singapore becomes the first Asian city to host the prestigious FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The tournament, scheduled from September 12 to 15 at the Sports Hub, will feature six …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Diversification and economic opportunities drive interest, but concerns about overreliance on China persist.SINGAPORE: A growing number of Southeast Asian nations are signaling interest in joining the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, motivated by the potential for diversified global economic engagement. Analysts highlight that countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia view BRICS as an avenue to …
Subtle biases and stereotypes challenge Filipino workers, revealing gaps in workplace inclusivity.In Singapore’s multicultural corporate landscape, Filipino professionals often encounter microaggressions—subtle, unintentional slights that carry emotional and psychological consequences.Take Lara*, an advertising executive who recalls a colleague patting her head during lunch, saying, “You’re not the typical Filipino.” While framed as a compliment, it reflected …
Strong gains in efficiency and infrastructure drive the nation to the top of global rankings.SINGAPORE: Singapore has claimed the top spot in the 2024 World Competitiveness Yearbook, released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). This marks the city-state’s second time leading the rankings since 2020, outperforming 67 other economies assessed in the report.The …
As China and Malaysia mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, education emerges as a bridge to deeper cultural and economic ties.KUALA LUMPUR: For Mr. Danial Chu, a 24-year-old from Kunming in China’s Yunnan province, studying in Malaysia was more than just an academic journey. After moving over 3,000 kilometers to attend the University of Malaya …
Claims of discrimination spark debate on workplace practices and probationary terminations.SINGAPORE: A foreign professional took to social media to share his experience of being terminated from a Singaporean company after just 11 business days. While the service agreement permitted such termination, the individual described the decision as "unreasonable and unfair."The employee, who was working remotely, …
Hun Manet's first official visit as Cambodian Prime Minister fosters deeper collaboration between the two nations.SINGAPORE: Singapore and Cambodia have taken another step in strengthening their bilateral ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in digital government. The agreement was inked on Tuesday (Jun 18) at the Istana by …
As attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights shift, media narratives still tread cautiously, sparking questions about representation.The headline might not seem remarkable at first glance—Singaporeans “on the fence about LGBTQ issues” sounds like progress compared to outright resistance. However, buried in the details of the IPSOS survey referenced by The Straits Times lies a striking statistic: over …
As younger generations adopt global influences, questions arise about the evolution of Singapore's beloved vernacular.SINGAPORE: Is Singlish losing its prominence? A netizen recently raised this question, expressing concern that fewer Singaporeans, especially among the younger generation, are using the uniquely local vernacular.Redditor u/what_the_foot shared on the r/askSingapore forum that compared to 10 or 20 years …
With sentencing finalized for all 10 offenders, attention shifts to remaining suspects and the wider implications of the probe.SINGAPORE: On a quiet Wednesday evening in August 2023, Singapore’s State Courts charged nine men and one woman with crimes that initially appeared unremarkable—possession of criminal benefits, forged bank documents, and money laundering. However, the case soon …
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