PAP has to retain its position for Singapore to keep doing well: SM Lee

[SINGAPORE] With the opposition here to stay in Singapore politics, the ruling party will have to retain its position, and win the support of voters in order for the Republic to “keep... Read more »

‘Switching careers just as I became a dad was risky, but I had to do it for my family’

For many in their 30s, this season of life is defined by transition – raising young children, supporting ageing parents and carving out a fulfilling career. In 2022, Mr Syed Sharif was... Read more »

10 yrs in, Jinjja Chicken’s founder reveals the biz’s winning recipe

Singapore’s F&B landscape is notoriously competitive—recent months have seen a wave of closures, with many struggling to stay afloat amidst rising costs and shifting consumer habits. One former F&B owner even went... Read more »

S’pore salary stagnation: Some industries pay less than 5 years ago. How does yours compare?

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from the Ministry of Manpower and Singapore Department of Statistics. While Singapore hasn’t been affected by inflation... Read more »

‘It’s the most empathetic voice in my life’: How AI is transforming the lives of neurodivergent people

For Cape Town-based filmmaker Kate D’hotman, connecting with movie audiences comes naturally. Far more daunting is speaking with others. “I’ve never understood how people [decipher] social cues,” the 40-year-old director of horror... Read more »

Sidec Deep-X, Malaysian accelerator for AI-driven startups 2025

[This is a sponsored article written in collaboration with Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec).] Globally, 2025 seems to be the year we embrace artificial intelligence (AI).  We’re seeing more... Read more »

Yumimaru makes S$13K/mth selling shoyuzuke sashimi on Shopee

Singapore’s food scene offers a wide variety of cuisines and innovative dining concepts; however, salmon dishes have traditionally been limited to a few standard preparations—grilled, pan-seared, or served plain as sashimi. Seeking... Read more »

Married couples still excluded under Japan’s transgender law

TOKYO – Miki confessed to Chiro that he sometimes liked to “transform” early in their relationship. Miki (a pseudonym) was born male and lived and worked as a man but liked to... Read more »

Woman’s father scatters joss paper outside her boyfriend’s flat when she refuses to go home

Police called after woman’s father scatters joss paper outside her boyfriend’s flat in Toa Payoh Angry that his 21-year-old daughter refused to come home from her boyfriend’s place, her father scattered joss... Read more »

Tanjong Katong residents voice safety concerns over sinkhole; MPs say ensuring area’s stability takes priority

RESIDENTS’ VOICE CONCERNS OVER SAFETY Speaking to CNA, a family living in a landed home on Tanjong Katong Road, which runs along Tanjong Katong Road South, said they heard a loud booming... Read more »