Perspectives

Asean formed 'not by love but by fear', but it has continued importance to S'pore: Ex-foreign minister George Yeo

Yeo outlines the conflicts in the region at the time of Asean's formation and explains how membership in the regional organisation has helped Singapore.

March 11, 2023, 03:45 PM

I'm McDonald's' biggest Double Cheeseburger fan. The Triple Cheeseburger is everything I could've dreamed of.

Or: An ode to the McDonald's Double Cheeseburger

March 10, 2023, 12:33 PM

Comment: Post-Covid-19, it's time to address archaic workplace practices that penalise women

Sabrina Ho, the founder of a career platform for women in Asia, hopes for a new working culture in post-pandemic workplaces.

March 08, 2023, 10:05 AM

POV: Sent away as a child, I had no idea of 'home'. Now, I help seniors like me find their 'home'.

What does home mean to you?

March 04, 2023, 09:15 AM

US’ dominance for past 40 years was ‘never sustainable’, but it will likely stay a key global power: S’pore’s ex-foreign minister George Yeo

"For the foreseeable future, no major problem in the world can be properly addressed without U.S. involvement."

February 26, 2023, 08:15 AM

Comment: Lawrence Wong's 2023 Budget was prudent & fair. But I wanted it bolder.

Big challenges may require big shake-ups of the status quo.

February 20, 2023, 09:43 PM

S'pore's ex-foreign affairs minister George Yeo recalls his 1st trip to North Korea

Yeo spent 5 days in North Korea during his first visit to the so-called Hermit Kingdom.

February 19, 2023, 09:41 AM

POV: I’m a 77-year-old grandmother & I lost my husband at 41. I never found love again.

He was my first and possibly my last love.

February 14, 2023, 06:53 PM

S'pore couples who made it past NS share tips on getting through tough times

NS can turn boys into men, but it can also turn boyfriends into single men. Not for these couples, however.

February 14, 2023, 01:40 PM

Former S'porean Minister George Yeo recounts his early interactions with M'sian PM Anwar Ibrahim

Yeo recalls his interactions with Anwar from the early 90s when the Malaysian politician was widely viewed as Mahathir's successor.

February 11, 2023, 11:38 AM