Two fluffy white terriers wearing neckerchiefs pant quietly as their owner waves a treat and snaps a photo for the dogs’ tens of thousands of Instagram followers.
Catherine Lai
Afp journalist. Formerly @hongkongfp
Ultra-Modern Singapore’s Dark Secret: Female Genital Mutilation
Saza Faradilla was 22 when she discovered her genitals had been cut when she was a baby, part of a quietly persistent traditional practice among Singapore’s minority Muslim community.
Singapore Egg-Freezing Ban Forces Women to Head Overseas
With a busy job that left little time to think about starting a family, Erica decided to sidestep Singapore’s ban on egg freezing for a chance to have children later in life.
A Desperate and Determined Diaspora Scrambles to Help India Breathe
Seema Devgan has all but abandoned her day job, as she and a loose collection of overseas volunteers scramble to locate desperately needed supplies for Covid-19 stricken family, friends and strangers in India.
$69 Million Digital Art Buyer Shines Light on ‘NFT’ Boom
The blockchain entrepreneur who paid a record $69.3 million for a digital artwork looks, at first glance, nothing like a wealthy collector.
Singapore Swap Shops Offer Alternative to Fast Fashion
Singaporean Sue-Anne Chng used to wear a different outfit on all 15 days of the Lunar New Year, when it is customary to don new clothes to symbolise a fresh start.
Young Singapore Chefs Serve up Hope for Street Food’s Future
After the pandemic torpedoed his chance to work at a Michelin-starred New York restaurant, Lim Wei Keat returned to his roots by becoming a Singapore street-food chef cooking local fare.
Vaginal Warts and All: Singapore’s Taboo-Breaking Podcaster
From vaginal warts to masturbation, taboo-breaking Singaporean podcaster Nicole Lim tackles topics that may make some squirm but has won a following in socially conservative Asian societies.
Singapore MMA Show Test Case for Return of Sports Fans
Singapore’s pilot initiative to carry out rapid coronavirus testing to allow fans into a One Championship MMA show could pave the way for other countries to host sports events during the pandemic, organisers said.
Translation Tools, Air Purifiers: Face Masks Go High-Tech
From monitoring vital signs to filtering filthy air and even translating speech into other languages, the coronavirus-fuelled boom in mask-wearing has spawned an unusual range of high-tech face coverings.
Singaporean ‘Ant-Repreneur’ Sells Tiny Six-Legged Pets
Ants scurry around in transparent boxes stacked outside a Singaporean store that is tapping into an unlikely but growing local trend of keeping the six-legged creatures as pets.
Injury, Obesity, Stress: eSports Starts Wising Up to Health Problems
Growing concern over health standards in eSports has prompted a new federation to pledge to address the problem, as players fall victim to conditions ranging from wrist injuries to obesity, stress and diabetes.
Singapore Otters are Popping up in Unexpected Places During Lockdown
Singapore’s otters, long adored by the city-state’s nature lovers, are popping up in unexpected places during the coronavirus lockdown but their antics have angered some and even sparked calls for a cull.
Women Use VR to Beat Sexual Harassment after Singapore #MeToo Scandal
“Wow, your shirt is really see-through. Are you wearing matching underwear?” the man says lewdly
Clubbing Goes Online as Virus Shuts Down Nightlife
Strobe lights flash across a near-empty dance floor, as a DJ live-streams thumping electronic music from a Singapore nightclub to revelers confined to their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Beyond Burgers: Asia Puts Twist on Alternative Meats
From lab-grown “seafood” to dumplings made with tropical fruit instead of pork, rising demand for sustainable meat alternatives in Asia is spawning creative products to appeal to local palates.
GagaOOLala: Asia’s First LGBT-Focused Streaming Service
A rom-com about a lesbian flight attendant and a romance in a gay spa are among the shows featured on Asia’s first LGBT-focused streaming service, which is pushing boundaries in an often highly conservative region.
Make Your Own Gin at the Singapore’s Distillery
In a Singapore distillery, the smell of pine, citrus and flowers fills the air as students crush juniper berries, blending them with their own choice of ingredients to make custom gin with an Asian twist.