More than 3,500 set a record for the largest zumba dance in Singapore on June 20, 2015, part of efforts by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society to promote interracial and interreligious harmony. Singapore is an example of an Asian state with successful strategies to address multi-ethnic stresses and forge dynamic and stable multicultural communities. Photo: SPH

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Israel thought it had dealt with the Palestinian problem. There are lessons here for the handling of Myanmar’s Rohingya, Indian Kashmir, and Taiwan and Xinjiang.

More than 3,500 set a record for the largest zumba dance in Singapore on June 20, 2015, part of efforts by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society to promote interracial and interreligious harmony. Singapore is an example of an Asian state with successful strategies to address multi-ethnic stresses and forge dynamic and stable multicultural communities. Photo: SPH

Outside In | Hamas attack on Israel reminds Asia of need for peaceful cohabitation

Israel thought it had dealt with the Palestinian problem. There are lessons here for the handling of Myanmar’s Rohingya, Indian Kashmir, and Taiwan and Xinjiang.

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The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.

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The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM
RON-95 petrol for sale at a roadside stall in a village in Klang, Selangor. Malaysia is aiming to implement a targeted subsidy scheme to help those in need. Photo: Bloomberg

As I see it | Malaysia’s subsidy problem: help for the needy or financial drain?

The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.

6 hours ago

Opinion | Obstacles to better China-EU relations can be cleared

The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM

Editorial | HKU panel needs to reach fair conclusion

Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.

Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.

13 Oct 2023 - 6:45AM

Editorial | Do the right thing, get those flu jabs ahead of the Hong Kong winter season

With vaccinations now freely available, those from high-risk groups have no excuse to ignore warnings of city’s health professionals

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Do the right thing, get those flu jabs ahead of the Hong Kong winter season

Opinion | There’s only one way to avert nuclear war in Northeast Asia

Anti-proliferation mechanisms that once kept nuclear ambitions in check are failing as the old global order crumbles. The North Korea nuclear impasse is part of this trend, and it cannot be resolved without multilateral talks that take into account divergent interests.

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There’s only one way to avert nuclear war in Northeast Asia

Editorial | HKU panel needs to reach fair conclusion

Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.

13 Oct 2023 - 6:45AM

Editorial | Do the right thing, get those flu jabs ahead of the Hong Kong winter season

With vaccinations now freely available, those from high-risk groups have no excuse to ignore warnings of city’s health professionals

13 Oct 2023 - 6:15AM

Opinion | There’s only one way to avert nuclear war in Northeast Asia

Anti-proliferation mechanisms that once kept nuclear ambitions in check are failing as the old global order crumbles. The North Korea nuclear impasse is part of this trend, and it cannot be resolved without multilateral talks that take into account divergent interests.

4 hours ago
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13 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM

Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.

13 Oct 2023 - 6:45AM

With vaccinations now freely available, those from high-risk groups have no excuse to ignore warnings of city’s health professionals

13 Oct 2023 - 6:15AM
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Last night, I turned off my computer, ignored the news all evening, reread W.H. Auden, and wept.

12 Oct 2023 - 9:00PM
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More than 3,500 set a record for the largest zumba dance in Singapore on June 20, 2015, part of efforts by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society to promote interracial and interreligious harmony. Singapore is an example of an Asian state with successful strategies to address multi-ethnic stresses and forge dynamic and stable multicultural communities. Photo: SPH

Outside In | Hamas attack on Israel reminds Asia of need for peaceful cohabitation

Israel thought it had dealt with the Palestinian problem. There are lessons here for the handling of Myanmar’s Rohingya, Indian Kashmir, and Taiwan and Xinjiang.

3 hours ago

As I see it | Malaysia’s subsidy problem: help for the needy or financial drain?

The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.

The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.

6 hours ago
Malaysia’s subsidy problem: help for the needy or financial drain?

Opinion | Obstacles to better China-EU relations can be cleared

The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM
Obstacles to better China-EU relations can be cleared

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