Category: Lifestyle

Understanding the Shift in Work Culture Amidst Rising ResignationsIs the traditional 9-to-5 workday becoming a relic of the past? Are we witnessing the rise of the resignation generation? According to the New York Times, January marked a record surge in resignations as employees sought 'greener' pastures.A global survey conducted by Microsoft reveals that 41% of …

Analysts Highlight Strategic Location and Future MRT ConnectivitySINGAPORE: Analysts have highlighted the significant redevelopment potential of the site in Ang Mo Kio recently identified for the Housing and Development Board's (HDB) Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), citing its favorable location and proximity to an upcoming MRT station.This marks the first SERS announcement in four …

Navigating the complex and opaque naturalization processThe question of who deserves citizenship in Singapore is increasingly contentious. The debate has been fueled by politicians like PSP's Leong Mun Wai, who asked for data on "new citizens" to assess if foreign-born citizens are taking jobs from locals. While his concerns seem to "other" naturalized citizens, the …

Temporary Solutions for Library Patrons During RenovationsSINGAPORE: The National Library Board (NLB) announced on Tuesday (Apr 5) that both the Central Public Library and Marine Parade Public Library will undergo renovations.The Central Public Library, located in the basement of the National Library building on Victoria Street, will close from June 13 until the first half …

Finding Balance in the Pursuit of Happiness“Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”Is there a more misleading myth for millennials? This kind of magical thinking leads us to accept two falsehoods. First, it implies that work is not actually work—something we all experience, as natural as taking a deep …

The 13-part series, tentatively titled Roppongi Class, is set to air in Japan this summer.Fans of the hit K-drama Itaewon Class can look forward to a Japanese remake. On March 24, JTBC confirmed that they are working with Kakao Entertainment, Kross Pictures, and a major Japanese broadcaster on the project. Titled Roppongi Class, the remake …

Young Singaporeans seek new beginnings abroad as pandemic restrictions reshape their social lives and career aspirationsPR executive Patricia Foo, like many other young Singaporeans, feels the pandemic restrictions robbed them of their early twenties, a time traditionally marked by freedom and exploration. Now 25, she, along with others, is making plans to move abroad, hoping …

Essential Financial Lessons from One Generation to the NextAs a semi-geriatric millennial, I implore you, Gen Z, to kindly exit my Instagram feed. Your chaotic photo dumps, unfocused snapshots, and memes I don’t understand disrupt the serene aesthetic of my perfectly curated grid—an effort I've spent years perfecting with color coordination and white borders.Congratulations on …

Gender disparities and mental health concerns emerge in evolving work preferencesA study released by Ivanti on March 10 revealed that 71% of employees would rather work remotely than receive a promotion. The survey included 6,119 office workers and IT professionals from around the world, with more than 4,200 preferring the flexibility of working from anywhere. …

Jennifer Widjaja combines Singaporeans' love for food and discounts to tackle the food waste crisis through her eco-conscious platform, Just Dabao.Singaporeans love food, but the local food scene contributes significantly to food waste, with 665,000 tonnes of waste in 2020 alone. Jennifer Widjaja, the co-founder of Just Dabao, is working to tackle this issue by …