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The thought-provoking opinion piece in The Straits Times “Ask: NUS Economists” monthly series, “Same meal, different fees: Delivery charges vary in unexpected ways” raises questions on the possible methods used by delivery applications to exploit user information. Published on 19 December 2020, this article by Dr Julian Wright (NUS Department of Economics) and Lim Zi …
In the Channel News Asia commentary “PSLE scores could impact life outcomes. So don’t let them” Dr Kelvin Seah Kah Cheng (NUS Department of Economics) writes about the subject-based banding (SBB) system that primary schools here are adopting. He explains that SBB aims to lower the pressure of the demanding Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) …
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How do immigrants assimilate into Singapore culture? As we mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, we recommend a relevant article by Associate Professor Hyekyung Choo and Associate Professor Srinivasan Chokkanathan (NUS Social Work) titled ‘The acculturation experiences of Asian immigrants in Singapore’ (Asian Population Studies, 2018), which examines the cultural adaptation strategies …
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In the 10 December 2020 East Asia Forum article, “The challenges in resetting US–Southeast Asia relations”, Associate Professor Ja Ian Chong (NUS Department of Political Science) cautions the Biden administration of the forthcoming resistance it may face from Southeast Asia (SEA). A/P Chong foresees several challenges in reinstating the trans-Pacific relationship since the US and …
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Human Rights Day is observed annually on the 10th of December, in celebration of the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Declaration proclaimed the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, national or social …
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The Straits Times article, “Divorce inflicts long-lasting toll on children: MSF study”, outlines the key findings of the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) study, “Inter-generational Effects of Divorce on Children in Singapore”. This investigation pioneers future research in the field of divorce-related impacts in Singapore. The study reveals the long-term negative impacts …
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Recognizing the rise in social discourse over the topic of race in Singapore, The Straits Times 5 December article “Are we ready to talk about race?” outlines some of the major events that have contributed to Singaporeans’ increasing participation in discussions about race. It includes the recommendations of experts, among them Associate Professor Tan Ern …
International Volunteer Day is held each year on the 5th of December in celebration of the efforts of volunteers and organizations, their values, and their work among communities, NGOs, UN agencies, government authorities, and the private sector. Authored by Professor Catherine Tang (formerly from NUS Psychology) and fellow researchers, the article ‘Continued work employment and …
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Associate Professor Bertha Henson (NUS Department of Communications and New Media) outlines her opinions on politics and journalism in Singapore in a 27 November interview with Yahoo News Singapore’s On the Mic podcast. She highlights the key concerns discussed in her new book titled GE2020: Fair or Foul? (Epigram, 2020), hoping that younger politicians …
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The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on 25 November to raise awareness of the scale and nature of violence against women around the world. In 2020, Singapore took action against such acts by fully repealing marital immunity for rape through the Criminal Law Reform Act. However, there …
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