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

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How Singapore is preparing for a super aged society come 2026

How Singapore is preparing for a super aged society come 2026

Editor's Picks

Newscaster Glenda Chong is pregnant at 51 after her 10th IVF try

Newscaster Glenda Chong is pregnant at 51 after her 10th IVF try

In Pictures: Snakes and marine life you don’t always see at Sentosa

In Pictures: Snakes and marine life you don’t always see at Sentosa

As interest in nuclear energy hots up, Southeast Asia countries are closely watching each other's moves

As interest in nuclear energy hots up, Southeast Asia countries are closely watching each other's moves

Views stay divided on POFMA five years on, but has it helped in tackling fake news?

Views stay divided on POFMA five years on, but has it helped in tackling fake news?

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Big Read

The Big Read: It's become increasingly difficult to smoke outdoors, but some way yet before Singapore is smoke-free

The Big Read: It's become increasingly difficult to smoke outdoors, but some way yet before Singapore is smoke-free

The Big Read: As high costs bite and parents age, some singles and married couples are choosing not to fly the coop

The Big Read: 'Excuse me, are you gifted?' A deeper look at gifted education and its relevance to society

The Big Read: Family-friendly workplaces and a competitive economy? The balance is hard but can be struck

The Big Read: Ubiquitous yet invisible - food delivery riders get short shrift from society, deserve more respect

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Up Close

The Stories Behind: The one-eyed tattoo artist who won't let a rare disease affect his craft

The Stories Behind: The one-eyed tattoo artist who won't let a rare disease affect his craft

The Stories Behind: How boccia gave a teen with cerebral palsy dreams of Paralympic gold and his family a way to bond

The Stories Behind: How boccia gave a teen with cerebral palsy dreams of Paralympic gold and his family a way to bond

The Stories Behind: At 73, this grandma has come out of retirement to serve up coffee, chats from her kitchen window in Joo Chiat

The Stories Behind: At 73, this grandma has come out of retirement to serve up coffee, chats from her kitchen window in Joo Chiat

The Stories Behind: This aspiring pilot was given a year to live at 23. He beat cancer and now aims to fulfil his dream

The Stories Behind: This aspiring pilot was given a year to live at 23. He beat cancer and now aims to fulfil his dream

Ground Up

'We're fully booked': S'pore businesses offering factory tours report strong interest as visitors relish chance to peek behind the scenes

'We're fully booked': S'pore businesses offering factory tours report strong interest as visitors relish chance to peek behind the scenes

Lights, camera, optimism: Moviegoers, observers believe cinemas can bounce back with some novel ideas

Healing invisible wounds: How 2 young Singaporeans found hope and support after traumatic bodily injuries

‘Feeling like a failure’: Mums tell how pressure to breastfeed led to anxiety, depression

Breaking curfews, screaming and stalking: Here's why Singapore youths are going crazy for viral internet personalities

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Voices

5 tips for nailing casual convos with higher-ups

5 tips for nailing casual convos with higher-ups

I have end-stage kidney failure. It takes a lot out of me, but I'm committed to upskilling

I have end-stage kidney failure. It takes a lot out of me, but I'm committed to upskilling

Community Heroes: Helping seniors to stay active needs a lot of work, but getting the young involved has its happy rewards

Community Heroes: Helping seniors to stay active needs a lot of work, but getting the young involved has its happy rewards

Community Heroes: How I use my skills as an ex-tech insider to uplift underprivileged families and workers

Community Heroes: How I use my skills as an ex-tech insider to uplift underprivileged families and workers

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Adulting

What I've learnt about sustaining a relationship from watching the ups and downs of my parents' marriage

What I've learnt about sustaining a relationship from watching the ups and downs of my parents' marriage

Relationship experts said that conflict often arises over key issues such as in-laws, finances, parenting and differing goals.

Adulting 101: My friend lost her job after failing probation. Here’s how to ask your boss about your progress

Adulting 101: Confronting my 'bad' texting habits while striving to be a better friend in the digital age

Adulting 101: Saying goodbye to my pet dog of 15 years has taught me how to live with grief

Adulting 101: Dealing with the fear of messing up, finding work-life balance during my internship

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Mental Health Matters

How a crippling fear of death disrupts the lives of thanatophobia sufferers

Mental Health Matters

How a crippling fear of death disrupts the lives of thanatophobia sufferers

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

Mental Health Matters

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

Gen Zen: Do I care too much? I'm learning to stay engaged about causes close to my heart without feeling overwhelmed

Mental Health Matters

Gen Zen: Do I care too much? I'm learning to stay engaged about causes close to my heart without feeling overwhelmed

Gen Zen: I doubted the benefits of lying in a water pod with 600kg of salt. Floatation therapy surprised me

Mental Health Matters

Gen Zen: I doubted the benefits of lying in a water pod with 600kg of salt. Floatation therapy surprised me