Singapore's first vaccine-complication death, ChatGPT flunks school, Objectifs to expand in size and programming, PayNow goes to India, and more.
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Dear reader, “Sorry for the inconvenience caused. We are fighting for our freedom.” Some version of this message can be seen on placards held by activists from Hong Kong to Mexico City. It’s an apology from a small group of citizens to the rest: the roads we block, the...
Budget 2023 highlights, paternity leave boost, archive of architectural treasures, ACS's unwelcomed moves, Aspire raises US$100m in Series C round, and more.
Dear reader, Two politicians have dominated our airwaves this week. There’s Indranee Rajah, a minister, who continues to defend the government’s decision not to hold any individuals accountable for the massive Keppel bribery scheme in Brazil. Then there’s Tin Pei Ling, the member of parliament (MP) who...
Indranee Rajah explains why former KOM executives were let off with "stern warnings", MP Tin Pei Ling's new role at Grab, SingPost trials first swappable batteries for electric motorbikes, and more.
Dear reader, This week Jom has written about three different events that you won’t hear much about in the mainstream media: Operation Coldstore, “Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023”, and corruption at Keppel Offshore & Marine. First, an essay, “The long shadow of Operation Coldstore”. Since we consider this an issue...