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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

Big ambitions clash in tiny kitchens in the name of Singapore’s beloved chicken rice. Apple presents a documentary about hawker pride and conviction, set in the famous Maxwell Food Centre. From the creator of Chef’s Table and director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Gelb. Shot on iPhone 13 Pro.

by RICE April 16, 2022

For Fresh Grads Starting a Career, Is Work-Life Balance Truly Possible?

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For Fresh Grads Starting a Career, Is Work-Life Balance Truly Possible?

Perhaps I have fooled myself into expecting work to give me all the happiness I want in life. Still, do I dare dream?

by Ping Er April 19, 2022

April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

Of course, companies that don't believe in the simplest, most basic tenets of care at work would find gender-diverse hiring too ‘progressive’.

by Zat Astha April 4, 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

Meet the Grandparents Teaching Other Grandparents All Things Tech

Meet the Grandparents Teaching Other Grandparents All Things Tech

Meet the seniors who were the most tech savvy back in their days, and who now help the elderly community advance in technology.

by Hazel Tang March 3, 2022

Homeless in Bangkok — When COVID-19 Drives You to the Streets

Homeless in Bangkok — When COVID-19 Drives You to the Streets

Our writer spends 24 hours with homeless street dwellers in Bangkok to understand the circumstances that brought them there.

by Phobthum Yingpaiboonsuk February 21, 2022

Will Asian Parents Ever Embrace a Streaming Career? supercatkei Says Yes.

Will Asian Parents Ever Embrace a Streaming Career? supercatkei Says Yes.

supercatkei, the fastest growing Twitch streamer in Singapore, breaks down the economics of streaming and how she made it a career.

by Vanessa Ng February 15, 2022

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