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Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

The Death of Singapore’s Indie Businesses Isn’t Just About Rent Hikes

The Death of Singapore’s Indie Businesses Isn’t Just About Rent Hikes

Beloved doesn’t always mean financially sustainable.

by Hidayah Salamat August 31, 2025

LazyCabbie, the Taxi Driver Vlogging Through His Midlife Crisis on YouTube

LazyCabbie, the Taxi Driver Vlogging Through His Midlife Crisis on YouTube

"For some, there’s a struggle behind the smile, but they don’t have an avenue.”

by Kimberly Lim August 21, 2025

Does The Projector Really Need the Government to Save it?

Does The Projector Really Need the Government to Save it?

State support doesn’t come free.

by Ilyas Sholihyn August 21, 2025

After the Vote: Cedric Tang on a Singapore Where Rent Doesn’t Erase Its Roots

After the Vote: Cedric Tang on a Singapore Where Rent Doesn’t Erase Its Roots

"When we tear physical spaces down to preserve them only in photos and videos, culture feels superficial and artificial."

by Andre Frois August 14, 2025

After the Vote: Ahmad Habshee on a Singapore That Stands By Its Tradesmen

After the Vote: Ahmad Habshee on a Singapore That Stands By Its Tradesmen

"Start protecting the builders, the dreamers, the small companies who still believe in this country… before we give up too."

by Kimberly Lim July 31, 2025

How a Centre Attendant Bloomed Into a Devoted Infant Care Teacher

How a Centre Attendant Bloomed Into a Devoted Infant Care Teacher

The audience may have changed, but the tenderness it required had always been the same.

by Andre Frois July 30, 2025

Recent Articles

Grindsets

When a Lawyer Breaks The Law in Singapore

When a Lawyer Breaks The Law in Singapore

He knew the law. He broke it anyway.

by RICE

August 13, 2025

After The Vote

After the Vote: Yurihan on a Singapore Where Nurses Aren’t Overloaded

After the Vote: Yurihan on a Singapore Where Nurses Aren’t Overloaded

"I just believe that if the workload and manpower issues are addressed adequately and appropriately, nurses will be much happier in their roles."

by Kimberly Lim

July 17, 2025

After The Vote

After the Vote: Lester Lim On A Singapore Unafraid To Try, Fail, and Play

After the Vote: Lester Lim On A Singapore Unafraid To Try, Fail, and Play

"Stop seeing art as a ‘nice-to-have’. Creativity shouldn’t just be a decoration slapped onto an HDB wall."

by Kimberly Lim & Alden Ho

July 10, 2025

Grindsets

A National Record-Breaking Freediver’s Unfiltered World Championship Diary

A National Record-Breaking Freediver’s Unfiltered World Championship Diary

What does it means to be a high-performance athlete in a lesser-known sport?

by Patricia Paige Ong

July 8, 2025

Coming Of Age

An Ode to the Bus Routes That Saw Us Grow Up

An Ode to the Bus Routes That Saw Us Grow Up

When a bus route becomes the one constant in our Singaporean lives, how much of us has changed on these commutes?

by Justin Tan

July 4, 2025