While its core objective is to ensure affordable housing, public housing also fulfils another equally important policy objective of encouraging family formation, says Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Woo Jun Jie.

If economic gains continue to be felt unevenly across different sectors, it could lead to a "dual economy" that may lead to more durable wealth inequality, say experts.

As the numbers of dementia cases rise in Singapore, more families will face the challenge of keeping loved ones safe without restricting their lives. Talking Point looks at Japan’s approach and how responsibility of care can be shared.

Both suspects, aged 25 and 47, are Malaysian.

SIA’s pursuit of India’s aviation market spans more than three decades. CNA traces how its partnership with Tata led to the launch of Vistara and ultimately a significant minority stake in Air India.

Asked how the government weighed the pros and cons for the proposed western island, Dr Tan See Leng said there are many uncertain development timelines involved, and that detailed environmental studies will be conducted.