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Cold Storage’s curious anniversary; the perils of live commerce; changing home ownership mores; a fascinating historical saga stretching across Egypt, Singapore, and Indonesia; and the renaissance of dinner theatre.
It’s easy to trust a Finn. But how do you get a Finn to trust you? Corrie Tan spends a year in the “happiest” country in the world and tries to find out.
One person’s search during the pandemic for the foods and smells of childhood, especially those that remind him of his grandmother.
It may be time for Singapore to reconsider how it prices new public housing units. Yet by using POFMA to shut down an alternative view, the government stifles public discourse.
Migrant workers stand up for their rights, riding the Omricon XBB wave, POFMA corrections, #LookAtMe ban, and more.
What does it mean to be custodians of our land, to nurture it for future generations?
Lei cha, or thunder tea rice, is a dish that reflects the nomadic lifestyle of the Hakkas, their ability to adapt to local circumstances, and the importance of community.
SPH Media Group's HR exercise, fewer singles wanting to get married, mandatory day off for foreign domestic workers, Wild Rice's annual pantomime, and more.
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