Suite Talk: From struggling student to defence industry leader

Chew Chun Chau was hardly a model student. He struggled through school, but went on to become an SAF Merit Scholar, study at Imperial College London and help design a new generation of warships for Singapore's navy. Today, he leads the Singapore operations of Swedish defence company Saab. His caree…

That Gut Feeling - when do digestive problems need medical attention? 

When do recurring digestive problems need medical attention? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Christopher Chia, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and co-lead of the Digestive Health Centre, Woodlands Hospital to discuss common digestive conditions in Singapore, warning signs, fatty liver dise…

Money and Me: CPF and the sandwich generation - How do you support your parents without putting your own retirement at risk?

Supporting ageing parents, raising your own family while planning for your own retirement? Lance Alexander speaks with Gabriel Chen, Senior Deputy Director, Retirement Savings Department at CPF Board to explore how Singapore’s sandwich generation can use CPF to balance family needs, prepare for hea…

Singapore Unboxed: 700 years, 2,000 artefacts and a trip back in time… What is it?

What do a 1970s HDB lift, a nightclub chair and a centuries-old mystery have in common? This week on Singapore Unboxed, we're exploring something that has been given a new lease of life, bringing 700 years of Singapore's past into the present through some rather unexpected objects and experiences.…

We Are Family!: Shanti Pereira on back-to-back Asian Games gold, overcoming adversity and what's next?

Shanti Pereira has done it again. The Singapore sprint queen became the first woman to win back-to-back Asian Games 200m titles, storming through the rain to take gold in a season’s best 22.78 seconds. She also returns home with silver in the 100m. But behind that historic finish was exhaustion, a…

Breakfast Bites: Your sodium intake - Are you concerned at all?

Findings from the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) National Population Health Survey, and the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) National Nutrition Survey found that 95% of people in Singapore consume more than the recommended daily sodium limit of 2,000mg, up from 88% in 2019. That's concerning, given the l…

The Final Score: Manchester United are in a mess...again!

Another Manchester United defeat, another public fallout, and another day of damage control at Old Trafford. Lisandro Martinez has issued a statement after taking aim at the club’s hierarchy, insisting his comments came from frustration and a desire to win. But with no outright apology, reported dr…

The Big Story: Will two hours of non-teaching time ease preschool teachers’ workload?

From November 2027, all full-time preschool teachers in Singapore will be guaranteed at least two hours of non-teaching time each week, giving them dedicated time to plan lessons, prepare resources, document children’s development and engage with parents. The move comes as workload remains the top…

What's Trending: Could you survive a day without your HDB lift?

Have you ever experienced a lift breakdown in your HDB block? Both lifts at Block 516 Bedok North Avenue 2 broke down on October 4, leaving residents to climb multiple flights of stairs for hours. One lift had already been out of service for more than a week before the second lift failed, raising…

AI & Me: Your AI is smart. But how reliable is it?

An AI agent may impress in a demo. What does it take to make it dependable at work? On AI & Me, Lynlee Foo speaks with Rowan Trollope, CEO of real-time data platform company Redis, about what AI agents need to get the job done. From handling a late food delivery to working with other agents, they …