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Early nights, no alcohol, and a vibe to call their own. How a motley crew of party collectives is changing the ethos of partying in Singapore.
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Baey Yam Keng; tech and its malcontents; the unseen cost of the US-Israel-Iran war; Singapore versus Bangladesh at the National Stadium; Nathania Ong and Lea Salonga on CNA; and more.
Dear Jomrade, Today we’ve published: * “Singapore This Week”, by Jom * “Beyond the rankings: how does Singapore fare against PISA peers?”, by EveryChild.SG Research Team It’s been a month since Israel and the US attacked Iran, and the concerns of Singaporeans about the likely short- and long-term impact—...
Singapore’s consistently dizzying PISA rankings point to the latent potential in the nation’s children. But is the system set up to nurture it to its fullest?
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