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Janice Heng

Janice Heng

DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR

Janice Heng is BT’s deputy news editor for macroeconomics and SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises). She also covers Singapore politics and writes the monthly Barfly column, which profiles local craft cocktail bars.

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The preservation of hybrid work options will help to mitigate rush-hour public transport crowds.
THINKING ALOUD

Company-level gains aside, work-from-home options reduce strain on public infrastructure too

In his address at the opening of the 15th Parliament on Sept 5, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that Singapore must foster an outgoing and experimental spirit among its enterprises and people, as this is the way to have leading firms and good jobs for Singaporeans.
THINKING ALOUD

Ministries’ new-term plans may seem broad, but do foreshadow specific moves

The new Grit programmes offer relatively few roles, but this might reflect their curated nature – which addresses concerns about the quality of such experiences.
THINKING ALOUD

Relatively modest scale of new graduate traineeships may be a good sign

Not all forms or uses of AI are equally important, even as the infrastructure required for such technology exacts a heavy environmental toll.
THINKING ALOUD

Trivial AI use can have devastating climate consequences

Generic photo of the shipping industry for stories pertaining to Singapore Maritime industry and its relation to Singapore economy which accounts to a certain percentage of the country GDP. Being a leading player in the global re-export market, the shipping industry facilitates international trade by connecting global markets while fostering economic growth.
THINKING ALOUD

Singapore’s new grant signals the need to adapt to tariffs, not just ride them out

It seems only logical to say that the best allocation of a Certificate of Entitlement is one that helps more people. The problem is that logic is not the only foundation for policy.
THINKING ALOUD

COE woes: When emotions get in the way of efficiency

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the press conference after the results of GE2025.
THINKING ALOUD

Putting together a new Cabinet in an uncertain world

With GE2025 looming, Singapore’s hottest GRCs could face nomination day curveballs. Which teams and candidates might upend the election narrative?
SINGAPORE GE2025

GE2025: The GRCs most likely to deliver Nomination Day drama

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong taking a wefie with young people. In a social media on Apr 13, he addressed Gen Z voters directly, affirming their wish for change.
THINKING ALOUD

What might it mean for the PAP to affirm the younger generation’s desire for change?

Lady Gaga performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2012. Her upcoming May concerts in Singapore will be her only Asia stop on her Mayhem tour.
THINKING ALOUD

After regional coups for Gaga and Swift, Singapore should aim to be the natural, not just negotiated, concert choice

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