Tay Kheng Soon calls for bold innovation to foster startups and academic collaboration.SINGAPORE: Renowned architect and sociopolitical commentator Tay Kheng Soon has urged Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to implement his vision of transforming Singapore’s autonomous universities into “enterprise campuses” that foster collaboration between academic institutions and startups.In a post on Facebook, Mr Tay proposed that …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Reflecting on the evolving significance of void decks in Singapore's community life.At the heart of my childhood memories stands an enchanting yet empty space, brimming with endless opportunity: the void deck under my old block.Every pillar holds the remnants of my childlike delight as I darted around during games of hide and seek with my …
Positive performance in European markets boosts Singapore's market sentiment.SINGAPORE: Singapore’s stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, supported by the favorable performances in European markets overnight.According to The Business Times, the Straits Times Index (STI) increased by 0.3%, adding 9.02 points to reach 3,327.47 as of 9:02 am.In the broader market, the number …
As tensions persist, Japan’s Prime Minister seeks to resolve longstanding issues with North Korea, but obstacles remain in the path of a potential summit.TOKYO/SEOUL: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is actively pursuing a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. If successful, this would be the first such meeting between the two countries in …
The 57-year-old entertainment veteran has been a silent force behind Singapore's avant-garde arts scene, nurturing emerging talent for over four decades.SINGAPORE: “I agreed to your interview because you called me an ‘elder statesman’ in your email,” Najip Ali jokes, adding with a laugh, “People don’t usually call me an ‘elder’.”At 57, Najip Ali is undoubtedly …
Strong sectoral performances and global resilience maintain optimistic growth outlook despite economic uncertainties.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has reaffirmed its 2024 GDP growth forecast for Singapore at a range of 1% to 3%. This forecast reflects the steady performance of the nation's economy in the first quarter of 2024, along with ongoing …
Malaysian passenger recounts harrowing experience during violent turbulence that caused injuries and led to emergency landing in Bangkok.SINGAPORE: For Malaysian student Dzafran Azmir, the turbulence that hit Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore on Tuesday was a terrifying experience. But, thanks to his decision to keep his seatbelt fastened, he emerged unscathed when …
Residents of Singapore's newest town turn to memes to navigate daily challenges and bond with their community.SINGAPORE: Is the West truly the best side? Not so much for some residents of Tengah, the much-anticipated new town in Singapore, who have faced an array of challenges since moving in. Although Tengah promises features like a car-free …
Analysts and the public anticipate a September election following PM Wong's instructions to update the electoral roll.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has recently instructed the Elections Department (ELD) to complete the electoral roll update by July 31, sparking widespread speculation that a general election may take place sooner than the legal deadline of 2025—potentially as …
Seven people critically injured on SQ321, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok.SINGAPORE: Tragedy struck a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore when severe turbulence led to the death of a 73-year-old British passenger. The incident, which occurred on flight SQ321, prompted an emergency landing in Bangkok.The flight, which departed London Heathrow at 10:38 …
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