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Young Adults, Mental Health, and Help-Seeking: What Difficulties Do They Face? A Singapore-based study
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts to support mental well-being. This day serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of mental health, particularly for vulnerable groups such as young adults. In Singapore, concerns surrounding youth mental health have grown in […]
The carbon case for going green is only half the story
As Singapore electrifies its public bus fleet, the benefits of this transition are often framed in terms of reducing carbon emissions. In ‘The Carbon Case for Going Green Is Only Half the Story’ (The Straits Times, July 29 2026), Associate Professor Alberto Salvo, Associate Professor Timothy Wong (both NUS Economics), and Dr Zhihao Han (NUS […]
Navigating Geoeducational Dilemmas: Singapore as a Migration Hub for Students from China
At the crossroads of East and West, Singapore has long been a focal point for cultural and geopolitical interactions. Its strategic location, historical ties, and diverse demographics have established it as a hub for commerce, diplomacy, and education. In recent years, as global tensions between the United States and China intensify, Singapore has cemented its […]