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Editor's Pick
Are you buying fake skincare products online? The problem is more common than you think
Lab tests on skincare items show stark differences between some online purchases and authorised retail products. Talking Point looks into the concerns over safety, counterfeit risks and consumer awareness in Singapore’s e-commerce market.
Investigative Stories
Can you make an emotional connection with a digital partner? Four Singaporeans find out
Programmable according to your preferences, AI chatbots may seem appealing — particularly in a country where one in 10 people report not having a close friend. CNA series Besties puts AI-human friendship to the test.
Life Hacks
Overcoming
Absent family support, they went from children’s home to rented flat. This is how they managed
Under a pilot scheme called Thrive21+, four youths trade residential care for renting on the open market. Missed rent payments, landlord prejudice and loneliness soon reveal the realities facing care leavers ageing out of the system.
Exclusive Access
Sex, lies and loyalty tests: Meet the detectives policing modern Indian love lives
Love brings hope — and uncertainty too. As more Indians seek reassurance before and after embarking on marriage, private detectives are stepping in to verify trust and, sometimes, quietly contain scandals, CNA’s Love Auditors finds.
Asian Politics
Why Japan’s right wing is on the rise and what it means for the country
Frustration with Japan’s ruling elite, among other things, has fuelled the growth of a party that began on the fringes. CNA’s Insight finds out why its right-wing message resonates with its supporters and what others are starting to fear.
Our Planet
Asia’s real masters of the sea, from Indonesia’s forgotten kingdom to Vietnam’s ancient empire
The Mark Of Empire follows the traces of Asia’s maritime civilisations, from Srivijaya to Sulu, exploring how they continue to shape faith, identity and craft today. Here’s why the series will grab you.
