Brian Teo

Brian joined The Straits Times as a photojournalist in 2024. A sociology major, he is interested in exploring the societal significance of religious and cultural traditions. He clinched the Singapore Young Photographer Award in 2018. His works have been featured in exhibitions at the National Museum of Singapore and Leica Gallery Singapore. Believing in giving back to the photography community, Brian devotes his free time to being a volunteer at Pictures of the Year Asia. 

Latest articles

Galloping into the new year: Singapore Mint Lunar Fair opens at Chinatown Point Atrium

A close-up of the Singapore Year of the Horse 1 troy oz 999.9 fine gold coin juxtaposed against the Singapore Mint Lunar Fair at Chinatown Point Atrium on its opening day on Jan 1, 2026. The fair, which runs from Jan 1 to 11, offers the public a first look at newly issued Lunar New Year-themed coins, gifts and collectibles. Jan 1 also marks the first day of issuance of the Singapore Year of the Horse coins. Featuring the horse, the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, the coin design is set against Punggol Waterway Park, part of the North Eastern Riverine Loop linking four parks. The series comprises 10 versions across different face values, formats, metallic compositions and relief treatments.

Motion and Emotion: SEA Games 2025 in pictures

Singapore’s sprint queen Shanti Pereira raising her arms in ecstasy after retaining the women’s 100m title in 11.36sec at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok on Dec 11, with Thailand’s Khanonta Jirapat (in blue, 11.54) second and Vietnam’s Ha Thi Thu (not in picture, 11.58) third. Pereira went on to secure a historic double-double by winning the 200m two days later.

SEA Games 2025: Eight of the best and worst moments

Singaporean kitefoiler Max Maeder celebrating on shore after winning the last round of the men's kiteboarding formula kite at the SEA Games, held at the Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel in Chonburi on Dec 16, 2025.

From hearts to hands: Children celebrate at Toy Buffet 2025

Children choosing toys and playing at game booths at the Toy Buffet at ITE College Central on Nov 14.

Jurong Lake Gardens to hold its largest lantern display at annual Mid-Autumn celebrations

Keeping spirits company: Marking the Hungry Ghost Festival

World Photography Day: Celebrating the art of image-making

Making a splash: Picture-perfect moments from the World Aquatics Championships in S’pore

Singapore landmarks glow green and white in support of DrugFreeSG campaign

It’s a colourful world: Singapore in technicolour