Straits Times

🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 06, 2026

How should countries balance online content control with the right to free expression in diverse communities?

"These videos attack our multiracial society and they try to divide people based on race," says Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, adding that every community in Singapore is valued

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🏥 Healthcare

Jun 05, 2026

How does the rise in life expectancy in Singapore affect our community's needs and resources?

Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents rose by one year over the past decade, according to SingStat data

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🌍 Geopolitics

May 04, 2026

How can countries work together to ensure essential supplies are reliable during crises?

The agreement commits both countries not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on food, fuel, healthcare and other critical goods

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 27, 2026

What should countries do together to prevent drug trafficking across borders?

CNB launched a cross-border operation with UK agencies after it seized over 500kg of cannabis that was headed for the UK in January

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 15, 2026

How can countries collaborate to ensure energy security during global disruptions?

“Resilience must be built collectively,” said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, noting that Asia is particularly exposed to energy shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported energy

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 09, 2026

How should our community prepare for the challenges of global instability mentioned by President Tharman?

In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Mar 18), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted the “major new stress point in the global economy” as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the third week of the conflict

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 08, 2026

How can Singapore balance its friendships with China and Japan to benefit its citizens and the region?

Singapore's longstanding policy is to have as many strong and reliable friends as possible, he added

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📚 Education

Apr 08, 2026

What do you think are the effects of pay increases for teachers on education quality and student learning?

The move, which includes MOE Kindergarten Educators, is meant to ensure that overall salary packages remain competitive, said the Ministry of Education

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🏗️ Infrastructure

Apr 06, 2026

What do you think the changes in leadership at the Urban Redevelopment Authority will mean for our city's future?

Ms Adele Tan Shiao Ling will take over Mr Lim Eng Hwee on Sep 1

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📈 Economy

Apr 03, 2026

How should Singapore balance fiscal prudence with investing in public needs during global challenges?

She was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan

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🌍 Geopolitics

Mar 30, 2026

How should airlines respond to geopolitical tensions when deciding on flight operations?

The latest cancellations follow an earlier announcement on March 1 that a total of 26 flights were cancelled

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🌱 Environment

Mar 18, 2026

How can clean energy solutions help Singapore address its water challenges?

The Coordinating Minister for Public Services described clean, renewable, and sustainable energy as Singapore's existential challenge over the next 50 years

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