Big Read: After 12 years of pushing for 'car-lite' Singapore, desire for car ownership remains high. What gives?
From caregiving needs to everyday convenience, real-world constraints make it difficult for some people to move away from driving cars. Transport experts say that such needs are not easily addressed through public policy.
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
Lower-income families say they have seen a tangible difference in their lives through ComLink+. But even as the scheme helps them make progress, structural challenges continue to complicate their path out of hardship.
Up Close: The girl who grew tall and turned pro in 3x3 basketball – without the usual pressure to succeed
Unlike many star athletes in Singapore today, Ms Tan Kang Yi never planned to play professional basketball. She tells CNA TODAY how opportunities came to her time and again by friends and mentors who believed in her.
Ground Up: 'A double-edged sword' – why some parents have concerns about plans to introduce AI at Primary 4
With the Ministry of Education introducing artificial intelligence to Primary 4 pupils, parents are caught between wanting their children to be prepared for the future and worrying that they are too young for such technology.
Voices: I was taught to share my things as a child. Why is that changing now?
A playground clash over toys forced mum-of-two Jillian Lim to rethink the "let kids share when they're ready" trend in modern parenting and what it means to get children out of their comfort zones.
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.
Mental Health Matters: Why multitasking backfires – and how to focus on doing one thing at a time
Multitasking may be considered the norm to people who think that it helps them achieve more in less time. In reality though, it merely gives an "illusion" of productivity and may be detrimental to mental health in the long run, experts say.
