Commentary

The Ontology of Memory: Reflection on the merger between Yale-NUS and USP

The Convergence

Nov 18, 20217 min read

The Ontology of Memory: Reflection on the merger between Yale-NUS and USP

By Eldrick, Editor On 27 August 2021, it was announced publicly that the University Scholars Programme (USP) and Yale-NUS would merge to...

What comes after the Singapore Bicentennial?

The Convergence

Feb 4, 20203 min read

What comes after the Singapore Bicentennial?

By Preethiba, Commentary Associate Editor Singapore commemorated its 200th year since the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles last year yet...

Telemedicine: What’s Up, Doc? Tackling the Wuhan virus for diagnosing (common) illnesses

The Convergence

Jan 30, 20204 min read

Telemedicine: What’s Up, Doc? Tackling the Wuhan virus for diagnosing (common) illnesses

The Convergence

Jan 3, 20204 min read

The Great Education Arms Race

By Trina Priscilla Ng, Commentary Editor Inequality in the Classroom - The Great Education Arms Race In my younger and more vulnerable...

Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore

The Convergence

Dec 9, 20193 min read

Youths can participate in constructive and meaningful discussion of issues in Singapore

By Rachel Yap, Commentary Editor Roald Dahl once said, “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” With reference to...

Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health

The Convergence

Oct 28, 20194 min read

Ageing gracefully in Singapore by focusing on mental health

By Lim Yun Hui, Associate Commentary Editor Demographic Changes In the National Day Rally 2019, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced...

“Integration is the driving force of the global economy,” says Minister Chan Chun Sing

The Convergence

Sep 19, 20192 min read

“Integration is the driving force of the global economy,” says Minister Chan Chun Sing

By S Preethiba, Associate Commentary Editor NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE ⁠— At the annual Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Minister for...

Why the EUSFTA is good for interregional cooperation between the EU and ASEAN

The Convergence

May 28, 20195 min read

Why the EUSFTA is good for interregional cooperation between the EU and ASEAN

Commentary | Zhou Xizhuang Michael, Editor-in-Chief The European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) was given the green light...

Afterthoughts on the NUS Foreign Policy Forum 2019

The Convergence

May 14, 20194 min read

Afterthoughts on the NUS Foreign Policy Forum 2019

Commentary | Syamilah Razali, Event Associate Editor The NUS Foreign Policy Forum was held on 29 March 2019 to shed light on Singapore's...

The Convergence

Apr 13, 20193 min read

Building our SMEs for the future

Commentary | Lian Jiade, Managing Editor (Opinion) Even as we celebrate our bicentennial year and marvel at how far Singapore has...

Post-event reflection: NUS Social Policies Forum 2019

The Convergence

Apr 4, 20194 min read

Post-event reflection: NUS Social Policies Forum 2019

Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Given all the buzz generated by our national discourse over inequality and social...

Singapore’s future challenges and our tug-of-war With globalisation

The Convergence

Apr 3, 20193 min read

Singapore’s future challenges and our tug-of-war With globalisation

Commentary | Nicole Foo, Opinion Associate Editor Like all annual announcements of the Singapore Budget, the recent Budget 2019 has...

How subject-based banding could impact the education system

The Convergence

Apr 1, 20193 min read

How subject-based banding could impact the education system

Commentary | Mohamed Fayyaz Bin Mohamed Faqarh On 5 March this year, Education Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung announced that the streaming...

Seeking solace in the "Singapore Model": UK, China and beyond

The Convergence

Mar 23, 20193 min read

Seeking solace in the "Singapore Model": UK, China and beyond

Commentary | Nicole Foo, Opinion Associate Editor For all the dissent of its semi-authoritarian rule, Singapore has remained the envy of...

Inequality and social stratification in Singapore

The Convergence

Mar 17, 20192 min read

Inequality and social stratification in Singapore

Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Opinion Associate Editor The days of rapid economic growth have left Singapore because our economy has...

The Convergence

Mar 17, 20192 min read

NUSPA debate series 2019

Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Events Associate Editor NUSPA Debate Series took place from 23 February 2019 to 29 February 2019 in...

Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout

The Convergence

Mar 16, 20194 min read

Breathe, don't be a victim of millennial burnout

Commentary | Rebecca Metteo, Opinion Associate Editor As usual, in between my reading breaks, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed...

The Convergence

Mar 11, 20192 min read

(In)equality in Singapore

Commentary | Thomas Chew, Event Associate Editor Inequality was making the headlines in 2018. The spark started with the highly...

Reconciling preservation and pragmatism: preservation is pragmatism

The Convergence

Mar 9, 20195 min read

Reconciling preservation and pragmatism: preservation is pragmatism

Commentary | Qoi Wen Ting, Event Associate Editor and Calissa Man, Managing Editor (Event) Singapore, a country characterised by its...

The Convergence

Feb 28, 20194 min read

4G leadership in Singapore

Commentary | Ayisha Sithika, Event Associate Editor On 23 November 2017, the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Central Executive Committee...