Big Read: Museums in Singapore shed 'atas' image but will need to go beyond novelty elements to draw the crowds
Museums here have reinvented themselves with immersive technology, family-friendly galleries and blockbuster festivals, drawing record visitors. But curators, volunteers and experts say the real test lies in whether Singaporeans could eventually see museums as more than one-off attractions.
Big Read: How Labubu seller Pop Mart seized a cultural moment to make billions
Pop Mart has been building on the success of the Labubu doll with new character lines and collaborations with established intellectual property. However, trends change and it remains to be seen if the company can keep up.
Up Close: With sly humour and a lust for life, this 60-year-old painter stands tall despite her dwarfism
Standing only 1.2m tall, Madam Florence Tan has faced years of physical and social obstacles. Now at 60, she runs her own craft stall, paints daily and is planning to marry the man who stood by her for decades.
Ground Up: ‘Almost every instructor is doing it’ – how university professors are using AI, and why students are concerned
Students who spoke to CNA TODAY said that they accept the use of artificial intelligence tools for course preparation if professors are transparent, but oppose using it for grading.
Voices: Why loving my five kids equally looks different for each of them
Equal love isn't about treating every child the same, says mum-of-five Kelly Ang. Instead, it's about making each one feel fully seen and valued.
Do you really need supplements to give you more energy, clearer skin or better sleep?
Nutritional experts cautioned against self-prescribing health or dietary supplements, highlighting risks of "megadosing" and interactions with medication.
What’s with the morbid jokes among youth? How to tell when laughter isn’t the best medicine
Dark humour online is helping young adults open up about struggles once kept hidden but experts caution that it can also hide pain that needs care.
