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The Busker Trying To Build a Circus Scene in Singapore

The Busker Trying To Build a Circus Scene in Singapore

Jonathan Goh grew up being told he was “unteachable”. Then, the former troubled kid found firespinning. What began as a wayward teen’s distraction is now a mission to carve out a future for circus arts in Singapore.

by Kimberly Lim December 4, 2025

What’s Recess Without the School Canteen Vendors Who Raised Us?

What’s Recess Without the School Canteen Vendors Who Raised Us?

“It definitely doesn't pay me well, but I stay for the comfort of the children."

by Liying Yap December 2, 2025

How Pickleball Became Singapore’s Latest Social Status Sport

How Pickleball Became Singapore’s Latest Social Status Sport

Just two years ago, almost no one in Singapore had heard of pickleball.

by Kimberly Lim November 22, 2025

One Blink, One Smile, One Step: How a Nurse Guides Patients Through Life After Crisis

One Blink, One Smile, One Step: How a Nurse Guides Patients Through Life After Crisis

When physical recovery isn’t possible, the reclamation of dignity becomes a miracle worth fighting for.

by Andre Frois November 21, 2025

The Doctor Who Left Singapore to Build Emergency Care on the Thai-Myanmar Border

The Doctor Who Left Singapore to Build Emergency Care on the Thai-Myanmar Border

"If you have a good system upstream, you can make a difference downstream."

by Romaine Chan & Sara Bapat October 29, 2025

The Price of Tomorrow: What Does It Cost to Build the Future We Want?

The Price of Tomorrow: What Does It Cost to Build the Future We Want?

When did personal finance get so existential?

by Ilyas Sholihyn October 22, 2025

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The Impact of Grab on Singaporeans and Local Businesses

The Impact of Grab on Singaporeans and Local Businesses

For drivers and merchant partners like Carmen and Maki-san, Grab means more than work. It’s about second chances, carving out flexibility, and making sense of a fast-moving world.

by RICE

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Mixue, Luckin, Scarlett: Too Fast, Too Many, Too Soon?

Mixue, Luckin, Scarlett: Too Fast, Too Many, Too Soon?

How do we hold on to what’s familiar while opening our doors to those who want to make Singapore home too?

by RICE

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Are Lawyers Too Busy To Have A Life Outside Work?

Are Lawyers Too Busy To Have A Life Outside Work?

Lawyers speak honestly about burnout, identity, and the cost of ambition as they reflect on the realities that come with the job.

by RICE

October 23, 2025

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Steven Lee: The Man Who Keeps Singapore’s Journalists Up at Night (Sort Of)

Meet the retiree who CCs the prime minister in emails about the plural form.

by Kimberly Lim

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The Things That Keep Clinical Psychologists Up At Night About Singapore’s Teens

The Things That Keep Clinical Psychologists Up At Night About Singapore’s Teens

What does it really mean to meet youths where they are?

by Kimberly Lim

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