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The current CDC voucher system is poorly designed and is troublesome for the merchant and the consumer. It works as follows: a) The consumer has to select individual vouchers for the merchant to scan. The vouchers are marked as redeemed and the amount is transferred to the merchant. b) If the amount does not match the vouchers,... 

I read with interest and puzzlement about the illogical rationale of the Commentary, “Xi Jinping’s Taiwan ambition threatens China’s rise” (TODAY, May 16). Former Chinese President Deng Xiaoping’s advice, “Hide Your brightness, bide your time” is perfectly fitted and applicable to China’s continued economic development... 

Towards the end of last year, I found myself talking about my marital status, when the person I was talking to asked “How come a guy of your caliber went for a Vietnamese girl and not an “Ang Moh” (Singapore slang for Caucasian) girl?” While the person I was speaking to meant to compliment me (I wasn’t aware that I...