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Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

Quah’s Out. Gan’s In. Both Were Treated As Dispensable.

Quah’s Out. Gan’s In. Both Were Treated As Dispensable.

It's not about which swimmer is better; it's about how we respect our athletes.

by RICE July 10, 2024

Big Age, Bigger Dreams: This Senior Citizen Rejects Retirement Deadlines

Big Age, Bigger Dreams: This Senior Citizen Rejects Retirement Deadlines

"Once you have nothing to do, you become sibei sian, and that’ll be the end.”

by RICE July 8, 2024

Singapore’s Tattoo Artists Are Losing to Social Media Algorithms

Singapore’s Tattoo Artists Are Losing to Social Media Algorithms

Is the ink starting to smudge on Singapore's skin?

by RICE July 4, 2024

Meet Eleazar, the Singaporean Who Quit The RSAF to Play Pro Baseball in Japan

Meet Eleazar, the Singaporean Who Quit The RSAF to Play Pro Baseball in Japan

by RICE July 3, 2024

Mala, Massages, and More: Singaporeans Share What They Copped With CDC Vouchers

Mala, Massages, and More: Singaporeans Share What They Copped With CDC Vouchers

Free money? In this economy?

by RICE June 23, 2024

Silent Slights: The Microinsults Faced by Filipinos in Singapore’s Workplaces

Silent Slights: The Microinsults Faced by Filipinos in Singapore’s Workplaces

“You’re not the typical Filipino.”

by RICE June 19, 2024

Recent Articles

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The Reality of Growing Up with ADHD

The Reality of Growing Up with ADHD

When you see a ‘troubled child’, are you quick to pass negative judgments without knowing their full story?

by RICE

July 12, 2024

Amongst Us

Can Anyone Be a Tattoo Artist Nowadays?

Can Anyone Be a Tattoo Artist Nowadays?

Singapore’s once underground tattoo scene is now a vibrant art form. But is the market becoming oversaturated?

by RICE

July 4, 2024

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Getting People to Love Feet is No Mean Feat

Getting People to Love Feet is No Mean Feat

The internet loves its feet, but it doesn’t love feet the way Kimberley does.

by RICE

June 29, 2024

Coming Of Age

Is Singapore’s Driving School System Stalling?

Is Singapore’s Driving School System Stalling?

Losing the drive to learn how to drive.

by RICE

June 21, 2024

Coming Of Age

What’s the Point of School if Students Are Internmaxxing Instead?

What’s the Point of School if Students Are Internmaxxing Instead?

“There’s this pressure to get it all figured out before you graduate, and I know it’s not realistic because we’re still in our 20s.”

by RICE

June 18, 2024