Advocates praise extended career opportunities, while critics highlight challenges for elderly workers.SINGAPORE: Plans to raise Singapore’s retirement age to 65 and the re-employment age to 70 by 2030 have fueled a robust debate as the nation grapples with an aging population. With projections showing one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or older by …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Allegations date back to 2009-2014, involving millions in payments tied to business interests in Brazil.SINGAPORE: Two former executives of the now-defunct Sembcorp Marine, rebranded as Seatrium following its 2023 merger with Keppel Offshore & Marine, were charged on Thursday (Mar 28) with bribing Brazilian officials. The charges allege that between 2009 and 2014, approximately US$44 …
From fan groups to private forums, these digital connections transcended screens to become lasting bonds.Making friends on social media has become a norm in today’s connected world. A simple DM or a shared post can spark relationships that evolve into enduring friendships, enriched by shared online and offline experiences.We reached out to readers to share …
Balancing self-worth, career challenges, and loyalty to professional networks.SINGAPORE: A 28-year-old man turned to social media this week to share his distress just four days into a new job, sparking a debate about whether he should quit or persevere.“Miserable 4 days into new job. [Should I] leave or not leave?” he wrote on r/askSingapore on …
Witnesses recount the chaos, fear, and survival during the deadliest attack in Russia since 2004MOSCOW: Four armed men dressed in camouflage calmly approached the metal detectors at Crocus City Hall on Friday evening (Mar 22), firing automatic weapons in short bursts at unsuspecting civilians. The 6,200-seat concert hall, set to host the Soviet-era rock band …
The clickbait culture that drives engagement—and its unintended consequences.As an online publication, we’ve often been labeled sensationalist. Fair enough! After all, readers are far more likely to click on a headline like "3 Reasons Why Media Sensationalism Is Hard to Resist" than a more academic title like "The Structural Barriers to Curbing Sensationalism in Singapore’s …
Nutanix report highlights AI as a top priority alongside sustainability and cybersecurity initiatives.SINGAPORE: Nutanix’s sixth global Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) report has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a cornerstone of modernization for organizations in Singapore. The findings spotlight the rising importance of AI in shaping the nation’s IT landscape, with Chief Information Officers …
FAST leverages AI-powered summaries to deliver essential news for busy readers.SINGAPORE: CNA has launched a new feature called FAST, designed to help busy readers stay informed with ease. Available from Thursday (Mar 21) on the CNA app and website, FAST offers concise story summaries that users can quickly swipe through, resembling the experience of TikTok, …
The Hidden Strain of Cultural Obligations in Chinese CelebrationsAt a recent wedding, I found myself in a nerve-wracking role: Ang Bao keeper. Tasked with greeting guests and collecting their red packets in an auspicious bag, I became the protector of what likely amounted to tens of thousands of dollars—a Jason Statham moment with no stunts …
Charges Against Opposition Leader Spark Debate Over Penalties and Parliamentary ImpactSINGAPORE: Legal experts believe it is improbable that Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh will lose his parliamentary seat, even if convicted of the charges he currently faces under the Parliament (Privileges, Immunities and Powers) Act.Mr. Singh was charged on …
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