Edoardo Liotta, Author at RICE

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69 Articles

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Vino, the Singaporean Living Through Sri Lanka’s Crippling Protests

Meet Vino, the Singaporean Living Through Sri Lanka’s Crippling Protests

Sri Lanka has run out of cash to buy essential goods, and now, citizens are protesting. Vino tells us what it's like to live there.

by Edoardo Liotta

May 2, 2022

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Kenneth, the Singaporean Head Chef at the World’s Best Restaurant

Meet Kenneth, the Singaporean Head Chef at the World’s Best Restaurant

After growing up in Singapore, Kenneth slowly climbed the ranks to become the head chef at Noma, the best restaurant in the world in Denmark.

by Edoardo Liotta

April 27, 2022

Too Little Too Late: Social Restrictions Have Pushed These Youths Out

Too Little Too Late: Social Restrictions Have Pushed These Youths Out

While finally easing, the social restrictions over the past two years have pushed many young Singaporeans to find opportunities abroad.

by Edoardo Liotta

March 25, 2022

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Charine, the Singaporean Who Quit Her Successful Career to Be a Nomadic Sommelier

Meet Charine, the Singaporean Who Quit Her Successful Career to Be a Nomadic Sommelier

After achieving many career goals in Singapore, Charine wondered if there was more to life than work—so she packed up and left for Europe.

by Edoardo Liotta

March 10, 2022

When Cancer Gives Back: The 58-year-old Survivor Competing In A Beauty Pageant

When Cancer Gives Back: The 58-year-old Survivor Competing In A Beauty Pageant

Meet Arun Rosiah, the 58-year-old cancer survivor competing in Manhunt, one of Singapore's most prominent male pageants.

by Edoardo Liotta

February 27, 2022

What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

We hear from non-government organisations on what issues they are urging the government to consider for the announcement.

by Edoardo Liotta

February 17, 2022

Binge

Should We Be Worried That Chicken Curry Is a National Concern?

Should We Be Worried That Chicken Curry Is a National Concern?

Singapore has bastardised the dishes of countless foreign cuisines, so is the NYT chicken curry backlash fair?

by Edoardo Liotta

February 12, 2022

From One Queen to Another, the Torch Burns for Singaporean Trans Women

From One Queen to Another, the Torch Burns for Singaporean Trans Women

The beauty pageant crown that Miss Equality World Winner Qatrisha wears is heavy and symbolic of how much more work is still left to be done.

by Edoardo Liotta

February 8, 2022

Hidden in Woodlands Lies an American Oasis

Hidden in Woodlands Lies an American Oasis

The Americans in Woodlands are physically separated from the rest of Singapore, but are their ways of life as different as they seem?

by Edoardo Liotta

January 25, 2022

For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss

For Some, the Festive Period Is a Poignant Reminder of Loss

Festivities are about being grateful and joyful—but can the pressure to celebrate become toxic for those struggling with their mental health?

by Edoardo Liotta

December 24, 2021

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

As a child, Ronald dreamed of a life surrounded by plants and animals. Now, decades later, he has made that dream a reality by retiring on a farm in Australia.

by Edoardo Liotta

December 17, 2021

The Forgotten History of the SIA Barbie Doll

The Forgotten History of the SIA Barbie Doll

What can the SIA Barbie tell us of Singapore's post-independence nation-building project?

by Edoardo Liotta

December 3, 2021