The Weekend Digest: In-Depth Features and Columns from Singapore and the World

Big Read: Biting back against dengue - Why experts are cautious despite Singapore's success in lowering case count

Years of anti-mosquito efforts have brought dengue infection levels in Singapore to the lowest in recent history. Experts are optimistic but cautioned about popping the champagne too early given perennial issues and emerging risks.

Ground Up: Those who survived a suicide attempt on what drove them to the brink – and what helped them hold on

Up Close: The Singaporean comedian in Silicon Valley making punchlines out of failures

Voices: I knew beating cancer would be tough. What I didn't expect was the crippling loss of identity as I returned to work

Voices: When one of my 5 kids calls me out, I choose to own my mistake, not defend myself

Big Read: The high protein craze – fad or fixture in the Singaporean diet?

Products claiming to be high in protein are filling up Singapore's supermarket shelves as a result of a booming fitness culture, but health experts warn that not all proteins are created equal.

Big Read: After 12 years of pushing for 'car-lite' Singapore, desire for car ownership remains high. What gives?

Big Read: A hand up, not just a handout - how a social support scheme has made a difference in Singapore and what remains to be done

Big Read: Singapore needs more mental health professionals but pricing, regulation of services need a closer look

Big Read: From Raffles Hotel to Yeo's and Tiger Beer, can homegrown brands keep their Singapore links alive after going global?

Up Close: This ex-gangster and school drop-out has fostered a loyal clientele at the gym he started from nothing

Bullied as a teen, Mr Luke Yeo once bulked up to project strength in gang fights. Now, the former gang member and gym owner is hoping to offer others a place to feel supported.

Up Close: A tough childhood dashed her dreams, but this 31-year-old is not letting others give up on theirs

Up Close: The girl who grew tall and turned pro in 3x3 basketball – without the usual pressure to succeed

Up Close: What one man is teaching Singaporeans about living with the visually impaired – a crossing, a tour, a firm ‘no’ at a time

Up Close: This owner of a 50-year-old Katong hobby shop aims to keep model-building alive in screen-obsessed world

In Pixels: At 71, this Chinese wayang kulit master is still performing and evolving the art

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In Pixels: This father turned his HDB corridor into a 'tactical training' play area for his children

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A sacred tradition - why this Indonesian community stockpiles rice to last nearly 100 years

7 mins

In Pixels: Crocodile attacks, lightning strikes and back pains. A peek into the risky work of Johor’s mussel farmers

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In Pixels: Unable to see, yet this 42-year-old rock-climbs, paraglides and plays guitar

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Ground Up: The curious case of the empty shop units in popular lifestyle and heritage enclave Joo Chiat

A mix of high costs, planning constraints and uneven footfall may be making it harder for some parts of the popular heritage enclave to attract tenants.

Ground Up: This job pays well, is ‘almost recession-proof’ – and has nothing to do with AI

'A double-edged sword': Why some parents have concerns about introducing AI at Primary 4

Ground Up: 'A double-edged sword' – why some parents have concerns about plans to introduce AI at Primary 4

Ground Up: Long waits for lessons, tests pushing some learner drivers closer to giving up

Ground Up: With energy costs rising, here's how Singaporeans are changing their lifestyles and choices to adapt

Voices: A few rare collectibles can soar in value – but most are not worthwhile investments

Collectibles such as Labubu dolls and Pokemon cards may look like attractive investments because a few have been sold for six- to eight-digit sums, but those cases are exceptions, finance writer Dawn Cher says.

Voices: I was laid off right after I became a new mum – and it was a huge blow to my self-esteem

Voices: Students are 'stacking' internships – but do employers really want that?

Voices: My parents are healthy, but getting on in years. How do I talk to them about end-of-life matters?

Voices: I was taught to share my things as a child. Why is that changing now?

Adulting: Why 'micro-cheating' is harder to spot than an affair – and the signs to watch

In the grey zones of modern connection, small gestures and secret choices can breach boundaries of trust.

Adulting: What employers look out for when they google you and see your digital footprints

Adulting: My family fell for a phishing scam – and found a buffet of niche insurance plans for everything from kids' illnesses to EV batteries

Adulting: Why I needed extended no-pay leave even though my parents worried my career may suffer

Adulting: What is ‘stress spillover’ and how does it affect your love life?

Mental Health Matters: Feeling jealous over your partner's distant past makes little sense, but could signal deeper problems

Find yourself fixating on your partner's past relationships, even though they're ancient history? Experts tell CNA TODAY why retroactive jealousy happens and how not to let it get to you.

Why multitasking backfires – and how to focus on doing one thing at a time

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