Understanding infidelity and its roots in seemingly perfect relationships.By all appearances, *Danial and his wife *Rose have an ideal marriage. Together for five years, they’ve built a loving home with two children, share responsibilities, and have no history of major conflicts or abuse. Yet beneath the surface, a secret affair threatens to unravel everything.Infidelity in …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Beijing issues diplomatic reprimands over messages supporting Taiwan’s electoral process.China has criticized multiple nations, including Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Philippines, for extending congratulations to Taiwan’s new president-elect, Lai Ching-te. The rebuke marks a continuation of Beijing’s firm stance on its One China policy.Speaking at a press conference, Chinese Foreign …
Ex-BOJ economist Eiji Maeda predicts gradual steps toward monetary policy normalization.TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may terminate its negative interest rate policy as early as April, but any further steps toward normalizing its ultra-loose monetary stance are expected to be gradual, according to former BOJ executive and chief economist Eiji Maeda.Speaking at a news …
The initiative shuts down after just five months, citing widespread failure to return shared umbrellas.SINGAPORE: The Joo Chiat Sharella program, a community initiative aimed at providing free “kindness umbrellas” at bus stops, announced it will cease operations by the end of February. According to a poster from the Siglap Youth Network Team, more than 1,000 …
The initiative shuts down after just five months, citing widespread failure to return shared umbrellas.SINGAPORE: For many young Singaporeans, receiving their first paycheck is a rite of passage. But alongside the excitement of financial independence comes the sobering reality of numerous expenses: CPF deductions, student loans, contributions to family, and maybe a small indulgence for …
Beijing intensifies diplomatic tensions, warning nations against breaching its One China policy following Taiwan's election results.BEIJING: China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday (Jan 16) in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory remarks for Taiwan’s president-elect, Lai Ching-te, following his recent election victory.China’s foreign ministry expressed dissatisfaction, condemning the Philippines and other countries like …
How societal pressure and personal insecurities fuel an unsustainable beauty obsession.SINGAPORE: “I’ve never truly felt pretty at any point in my life,” Gaya admits with a mix of frustration and sadness.Her beauty journey began as an attempt to heal from heartbreak and confront deep-rooted insecurities. Influenced by TikTok’s curated perfection and critical family comments, Gaya …
The new economic zone aims to enhance connectivity, streamline border processes, and boost regional economic cooperation.JOHOR BAHRU: Singapore and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), designed to deepen economic ties and improve cross-border connectivity.The MOU, signed on Thursday (Jan 11) by Singapore’s Minister for Trade …
The leaders advance cross-border connectivity and economic collaboration through two transformative projects.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim underscored their commitment to two landmark projects on Thursday (Jan 11), solidifying ties between the neighboring nations.The leaders met to discuss the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link and the Johor-Singapore …
The Government highlights ongoing initiatives to support work-life balance and parenthood aspirations.SINGAPORE: The Singapore Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting family-friendly workplaces as a cornerstone of its strategy to support working parents and encourage parenthood. This assurance comes in response to a series of forum letters in The Straits Times advocating for stronger workplace …
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