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Last week, Law and Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam clapped back at British publication The Economist with a rebuttal of their article about Lawrence Wong succeeding Lee Hsien Loong as PM. His Facebook post drew many comparisons between the UK and Singapore, and so far has seen a mixed reaction from online commentators. What could have been the impetus behind the response to the “sneer”? Elsewhere, a survey revealed that 1 in 2 Singapore workers would quit their job if asked to be in the office more often. Is this just a strawberry generation mindset, or does it point to societal attitudes towards work-life balance?
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Lawrence Wong will be only the fourth PM in Singapore’s historyFacebook Post by K ShanmugamShanmugam rebuts 'sneering' Economist article on Singapore's political successionSingapore’s Shanmugam rebuts ‘sneering’ Economist article on Lawrence Wong’s political succession | South China Morning Post[2023] MCI warns The Economist's bureau chief over 'actions that constituted interference in domestic politics'
Singaporean Workers Threatening to Quit if Forced to Return to Office?
1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: SurveySingaporeans Want Hybrid Work | Randstad Singapore
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Jamus Lim comes to the YLB studio for a deep dive into the Singapore education system and what Singaporeans need to do in their careers to prepare for the impending AI wave. On top of that, he talks about his expectations vs. reality as an MP (no jokes about cockles, we promise), redefining what it means to succeed in Singapore, and also destroys Terence’s One Shiok Thing with economics.
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Actress Oon Shu An drops by the YLB studio to talk about her latest production, Tartuffe: The Imposter, why she loves to work with young creatives, and how choosing to follow your passion as your job might not be the best idea. We also go deep into her thoughts and feelings about the conflict in Gaza, and why it’s important for people with platforms to speak up.
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When Gaza lost phone and internet connection under Israeli attack, this activist found a way to get Palestinians back online | CNNConnecting Humanity IG - provides eSIMs to GazansLove Aid Singapore - Singaporean charityWizard_bisan1 on IG - Filmmaker on the ground in GazaMotaz on X - Photographer on the ground in Gaza
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We knew this was coming, but it still surprised us when it was finally announced. DPM Lawrence Wong will be taking over as Singapore’s Prime Minister come 15th May. Are we ready for a new PM? What does this announcement mean for the timing of the upcoming General Elections? Elsewhere, authorities announced that all employers must institute a process for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December onwards. Does this move the needle on employment welfare, or is it just a grand wayang?
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Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as prime minister on May 15: PMO‘Quiet wisdom and a steady hand’: Tributes pour in for outgoing PM LeeBusiness as usual at DPM Wong’s MPS in Limbang, following handover announcementCommentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watchPM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence WongCommentary: The art of listening to the people and being a little 'deaf' sometimes - CNA
Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements
All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December[2023] Flexible work arrangements a key focus of Singapore’s new workers compact: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng
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This past weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, supposedly in response to an earlier act of aggression on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The international response has been swift to condemn the attack, but also cautious in support for an Israeli counter strike. Why so? Also, it was announced that the Pope will be visiting our shores come September, the latest feather in the cap for Singapore’s standing as an international events hub. What can we expect from this historic papal visit?
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Iran Attacks Israel
Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel, its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory Singapore condemns Iran's aerial attacks on Israel, deeply concerned about 'volatile situation' in Middle EastMiddle East crisis: visual guide to Iran’s attack on IsraelWorld leaders urge restraint in aftermath of Iran attack on Israel – what we know so farHow Iran-backed militant groups are widening the Israel-Hamas war - CNA3 top Iranian commanders reported killed in Israeli strike in Syria | The Straits TimesWhy Israel’s attack on Iranian consulate in Syria was a gamechanger | Israel | The Guardian
Pope to Visit Singapore
Pope Francis to visit Singapore in September - TODAYEdwin Tong 'looks forward' to showing Pope Francis S'porean 'hospitality, diversity & harmony'
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This week, some local writers voiced their objections to the Infocomm Media Development Authority’s (IMDA) plans to build a South-east Asia-focused large language model (LLM), even though a consultation via a survey within the local writing community is still ongoing. Why the outrage over this seemingly innocuous survey? Elsewhere, it was revealed that Singapore’s last trishaw operator had halted tours as early as last year, due to the unavailability of a site to store the trishaws. Are we about to lose this piece of Singapore transport history?
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Writers Object to IMDA Using Their Works to Train AI
Singaporean writers object to IMDA using their works to train a large language model$70m S’pore AI initiative to develop first large language model with South-east Asian contextIMDA’s Preliminary Survey on Gen AI ResearchOpinion: IMDA Must Uphold Authors’ and Publishers’ Intellectual Property Rights — Singapore UnboundBooks3 dataset, used to train AI, contains works stolen from Singaporean authorsPulitzer-winning authors join OpenAI, Microsoft copyright lawsuit | ReutersNew York Times denies OpenAI's 'hacking' claim in copyright fight | ReutersSEA-LION - AI SingaporeA.I. is B.S. | Adam ConoverThe Cyberattack Stopped by a Microsoft Engineer Was Scarier Than We Realize
No More Trishaws for Singapore?
No more trishaw rides in Singapore after last licensed operator ceased tours mid-2023
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