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Fun apps and games to beat stay-home holiday blues
A month-long break with more time at home probably spells more screen time for many families.
A Smart Lamp That Watches Kids When They Study Is a Hit in China
The product, made by TikTok owner ByteDance, monitors study habits and offers aid to students—but also raises privacy issues
Why diplomatic events like the Shangri-La Dialogue cannot go virtual
In late April, Asean leaders took some health risks by showing up for a face-to-face meeting in Jakarta to discuss the issue of Myanmar, which has been embroiled in political and social unrest since a February coup.
News analysis: Fake-news laws — what do the first two cases tell us?
To gather, together
How will people live together? This is the main theme of the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale from May 22 to Nov 21 this year, curated by Lebanese educator and architect Hashim Sarkis.
Overcoming the challenges women face in the wake of Covid-19 and digital disruption
Today, women in Singapore lead lives vastly different from those of previous generations, thanks to the progress in gender equality and …
Commentary: Tracking your child’s online activity should not be done covertly
Installing apps to see what your child is up to online is useful but can worsen relationships if done wrongly, says Professor Lim Sun Sun.
Google survey: children face more online threats; Experts: parents should supervise moderately
In an interview with Lianhe Zaobao, SUTD head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Lim Sun Sun said that the results from the study were not surprising. She said that children not only spend more time online during the pandemic, they also conduct more activities online.
Dover Forest case: Levelling the playing field between development and conservation
Assistant Professor Jeffrey Chan from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) said the trend of re-appreciating green spaces in cities during the pandemic is likely to persist and grow, even when the worst of Covid-19 is over.
Cyber risks for S’pore kids up during pandemic: Poll
More children faced cyber risks amid the coronavirus pandemic last year, with one in three parents in Singapore reporting that their …
