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国家治理总会遇到灰色地带 许文远：关键在于降低伤害发挥优势
尽管赌博对民众有害，我国当年还是决定兴建两座附设赌场的综合度假胜地，前提是得先落实一系列防范措施。前内阁部长许文远认为，未来政府将面对更多难以一刀切的问题，关键在于如何降低伤害，同时把潜在好处最大化。
More train rides taken in first half-year, but overall public transport use stays below 2019 levels
Public bus ridership fell to 3.82 million rides in the first half of 2025, down from 3.85 million for the same period in 2024.
The story of you: What might Singapore look like for those born today?
Drawing on current trends and data, as well as interviews with 19 experts, The Straits Times envisions one speculative and possible future for the first members of Generation Beta who are born in 2025, as part of its Born Tomorrow series.
Dying or thriving? The curious case of Holland Village and One Holland Village’s contrasting fortunes
It may appear that Holland Village’s rich identity is fast fading. But observers have pointed out that certain parts of the once-bustling expatriate enclave haven’t lost its lustre.
Commentary: Fines alone won’t fix Singapore’s poor etiquette on public paths
Some cyclists are frustrated at being banned from pedestrian-only paths, when pedestrians often stray into bike lanes. This debate touches on more than just regulation, says SUTD’s Samuel Chng.
Veteran diplomats and tech pioneer receive honorary degrees from NUS
(From left) Honorary graduands Chan Heng Chee, Noeleen Heyzer and Wong Ngit Liong, and NUS president Tan Eng Chye during the graduation ceremony on July 14.
国大颁发荣誉博士学位给三位杰出人士
新加坡国立大学颁发荣誉博士学位给我国巡回大使陈庆珠（Chan Heng Chee）、联合国前副秘书长诺埃琳海泽（Noeleen Heyzer），以及上市企业创业公司（Venture）主席兼执行总裁王玉强（Wong Ngit Liong），以表彰他们在我国和国际所做出的贡献。
Is AI cheating on the rise? Few cases reported by S’pore universities, but experts warn of risks
All six universities here generally allow students to use gen AI to varying degrees, depending on the module or coursework.
67% of public transport commuters can reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours
LKYCIC’s Dr Samuel Chng shares his views in this article, which reported that only 67% of commuters in Singapore could reach the city centre within 45 minutes during peak hours last year, falling short of the 90% target set by the Land Transport Master Plan 2040.
Nostalgia in Singapore: Why do we always long for the past and what does that say about us?
Whether it’s dying cinema theatres or vanishing heritage trades, we feel the same cultural yearning for the past. And this is only likely to increase, with change the only constant in Singapore.
