How this Singaporean architect built a luxury resort as a love letter to Bali
2022-08-31
Located in the peaceful village of Kelating, architect Chan Soo Kian had originally planned to build a vacation home for their family.Continue Reading
How do schools deal with students who become aggressive? Teachers speak out after St Andrew’s incident
2022-08-31
A range of disciplinary activities – including counselling, suspension and caning – can be used to reprimand students who become aggressive towards teachers, educators tell CNA.Continue Reading
‘Every one of us has multiple identities and they’re precious’: Diversity and identity core themes in George Yeo’s new book
2022-08-31
Singapore’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, has published a new book comprising reflections on topics from politics to philosophy. Continue Reading
Government will ensure growth remains inclusive, even as Singapore welcomes talent and investments: DPM Lawrence Wong
2022-08-31
SINGAPORE: Even as Singapore opens its door to more foreign talents and investments, the Government will ensure that growth remains inclusive, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Aug 31). Earlier this week, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced a new work pass, which will allow high-earners and high-achieversContinue Reading
Public opinion on Schooling’s cannabis confession split, some sympathetic while others call for fair treatment
2022-08-31
After Joseph Schooling confessed to consuming cannabis overseas, many online commenters expressed sympathy while others called for the national swimmer to be treated like anyone else who has broken the law. Continue Reading
UOB joins local banks in raising interest rates for savings accounts
2022-08-31
UOB’s move comes on the heels of a similar announcement by OCBC this week amid a rising interest rate environment.Continue Reading
‘Rigorous evaluation’ on F-35 continues as Singapore’s defence needs evolve: RSAF
2022-08-31
With delivery of RSAF’s F-35s about four years away, MAJ Zhang said details on initial training for both its operational and logistics crew will be “fleshed out” in the coming years, amid “comprehensive discussions” with the US’ F-35 Joint Program Office. “We discuss items such as the type of maintenanceContinue Reading
‘Everybody makes mistakes’: Swimming fraternity shocked by Schooling, Lim’s cannabis case but rally behind them
2022-08-31
Those CNA spoke to called for compassion and say they believe national swimmers Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim can bounce back from this episode. Continue Reading
Not end of the line for the Joseph Schooling brand despite Olympic champ’s drug use, say experts
2022-08-31
Sponsor Hugo Boss has pledged to keep working with the Singaporean swim star, and communications specialists note that some online reactions to the news have been positive.Continue Reading
Sponsor Hugo Boss stands by Joseph Schooling as experts say it’s not end of the line for his brand
2022-08-31
Noting some positive online reactions to news of the Olympic champion’s drug use, branding specialists add that he can repair his image and bounce back from the incident.Continue Reading