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Chin Soo Fang

Senior Correspondent

Soo Fang is a senior correspondent covering community, politics, social issues, consumer, culture and heritage. She first joined The Straits Times as a bilingual correspondent, where she had a column, Everyday People, in both English and Chinese. She left to helm corporate communications in several companies before rejoining the ST newsroom post-Covid-19. She was first drawn to journalism as a youth correspondent with Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao during her schooldays.

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Independence key to ageing well: SUSS study on seniors in Singapore

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

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Elderly waiting for their bus at a bus stop on New Bridge Road, Jan 17, 2024. 

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Older adults support healthy ageing initiatives in Singapore, but everyday adoption limited: Study

Generic photo of an elderly woman at Chinatown on Jan 6, 2025.
Generic photo of an elderly woman at Chinatown on Jan 6, 2025.

Open for booking: SG60 exhibition to showcase artefacts related to separation from Malaysia for first time

While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
While admission is free, entry to the exhibition will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Indian community’s contributions show S’pore’s diversity is a source of strength, unity: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, at The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) 10th Anniversary to celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture in Singapore on Nov 14, 2025.

Can heritage trades survive in modern Singapore’s retail climate?

(Clockwise from top left) Mr Kenry Peh, 4th generation owner of Pek Sin Choon Tea Merchant; the Basheer Graphic Books in Bras Basah Complex; VSS Varusai Mohamed & Sons’ Haji V. Syed Mohamed with his daughter Fauzia Rani; and the Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant.
(Clockwise from top left) Mr Kenry Peh, 4th generation owner of Pek Sin Choon Tea Merchant; the Basheer Graphic Books in Bras Basah Complex; VSS Varusai Mohamed & Sons’ Haji V. Syed Mohamed with his daughter Fauzia Rani; and the Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant.

PAP must carry forward S’poreans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

DBS Foundation donates record $14.5m to help ITE students from lower-income families

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(From left): Karen Ngui (Head of DBS Foundation);

Lim Him Chuan (Country Head of DBS Singapore);

Ho Tian Yee (Chairman of DBS Foundation);

Minister of State Jasmin Lau;

Andrew Chong (Chairman, ITE);

Low Khah Gek (CEO, ITE);

at the launch of the DBS Foundation and  ITE partnership held at DBS Foundation Theatre @ ITE College Central on Nov 7, 2025.
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ST Photo: Gin Tay

(From left): Karen Ngui (Head of DBS Foundation);

Lim Him Chuan (Country Head of DBS Singapore);

Ho Tian Yee (Chairman of DBS Foundation);

Minister of State Jasmin Lau;

Andrew Chong (Chairman, ITE);

Low Khah Gek (CEO, ITE);

at the launch of the DBS Foundation and  ITE partnership held at DBS Foundation Theatre @ ITE College Central on Nov 7, 2025.

Majority of F&B outlets here that closed in 2025 did not last over five years: MTI

The first 10 months of 2025 also saw 3,357 new food and beverage (F&B) outlets being registered, while there were 2,431 closures.
The first 10 months of 2025 also saw 3,357 new food and beverage (F&B) outlets being registered, while there were 2,431 closures.

Pioneering civil servant and diplomat Cheng Tong Fatt dies at 96

Dr Cheng Tong Fatt spent 47 years in the civil service.
Dr Cheng Tong Fatt spent 47 years in the civil service.

FairPrice Foundation, Tan Tock Seng Hospital to roll out programme to teach seniors to eat healthier

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