Protector, surrogate parent, role model: is there anything an eldest daughter can’t do? Cherry Tan reads three new Singaporean books that examine sisterhood and daughterhood—Sister Snake, The Original Daughter, and The Story Game—and considers how eldest daughters might (re)write their own story.
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Shan clashes with Pritam in Parliament; Chee Soon Juan’s newest book; Old Chang Kee among those recognised as heritage businesses; TCM as part of holistic healthcare; the centuries long arcs of solar and coal power; events for pai kias and guai kias; and more.
Some claim that tiny forests can bring relief from dangerous heat. Mere greenwashing? And even if not, can the concept grow roots in a city uncomfortable with wildness?
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Throughout his life the boss of hedge fund Quantedge has had to grapple with questions around privilege, tokenism, and meritocracy. They inform his view of the just, equitable and race-neutral Singapore that he is striving to help build.
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Today we’ve published a profile of Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, CEO of Quantedge, a leading Singapore-founded hedge fund. Suhaimi’s also commonly known for being the son of Zainul Abidin Rasheed, a former minister of state with the ruling People’s Action Party. Zainul was part of the George-Yeo-led...
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“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...
Activists in Singapore have found ways to continue their advocacy without running afoul of the law. But some worry that these softer strategies of resistance only serve to strengthen existing power structures.
Budget 2023 highlights, paternity leave boost, archive of architectural treasures, ACS's unwelcomed moves, Aspire raises US$100m in Series C round, and more.
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