We have been in Phase 2 of the reopening of the economy since June 19. When Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the task force for Covid-19, raised the possibility of Singapore moving into Phase 3 before end of this year in October, we saw a glimmer of hope. However, this is …
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In a world in which single-use plastic is becoming increasingly frowned upon, disposable plastic cutlery and crockery could soon be relegated to the past. Besides, the Covid-19 pandemic has derailed the efforts of environmentalists and green lovers to reduce plastic waste. According to a study by six alumni students from the National University …
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Enterprise technology events have now pivoted 100% to digital, and as much as we’ve embraced this new normal, virtual event attendees continue to lament the lack of networking and one-to-one interactions that drew them to events in the first place. But there is a way to bring back that back, …
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This week, as thousands of protestors marched in cities around the U.S. to bring attention to the death of George Floyd, police brutality, and abuses at the highest levels of government, members of the AI research community made their own small gestures of support. NeurIPS, one of the world’s largest …
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The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced today (May 27) that registration for children starting Primary 1 next year will start on July 1 and end on October 30. In light of the Covid-19 situation, there will not be any in-person registration at schools for the upcoming exercise this year. Primary …
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Games Done Quick hit us with a bit bad news/good news today. Let’s give you the good news first! GDQ announced today that it will be hosting a mini-marathon, Corona Relief Done Quick. CRDQ will take place from April 17 to April 19. Sure, it’s not a week-long marathon, but …
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What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.1. Concerned about coronavirus2. Worried about employer stability3. Coffee at home actually cheaper?4. FICA explanation5. Cheap dog treats6. Repurposing junk …
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