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Living long but dying alone in Singapore

Singapore’s longevity success hides a dark side — the lonely deaths of its seniors — exposing a need to address social isolation in its ageing population.

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Burden of loneliness is not older people’s alone

Many parts of society need to come together to better address the problems caused by loneliness in later life.

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What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Helplines provide clients with confidentiality, anonymity and unconditional support that is often absent in their offline lives

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Why have so many young people lost hope?

Addressing youth suicide requires an intersectional and cross-institutional response. Countries need to step up and do their part.

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How Indonesia can prevent youth suicide

While case numbers are small, there is a chance many suicides go unreported, known as the “iceberg phenomenon.”

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Coal mining in India has a human cost

Communities living close to coal mines in India face the constant threat of coal fires and land subsidence forcing them to flee their homes.

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How a cyclone created a new nation

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Living long but dying alone in Singapore

What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Why have so many young people lost hope?

How Indonesia can prevent youth suicide

Coal mining in India has a human cost

How a cyclone created a new nation

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