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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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‘Like 8 immortals crossing the sea’: Chinese leadership programme grads find strength in collaboration

(From left) General counsel Stanley Ng, Drum Circle Singapore founder Nancy Ong, financial consultant Callie Chen, and Bo Yi Arts & Designs managing director Lin Zhanghan, at the CCLP graduation ceremony on Nov 4.
(From left) General counsel Stanley Ng, Drum Circle Singapore founder Nancy Ong, financial consultant Callie Chen, and Bo Yi Arts & Designs managing director Lin Zhanghan, at the CCLP graduation ceremony on Nov 4.

Educate first for more constructive outcomes, says Foo Cexiang of his push for citizen participation 

Minister of State for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said he hopes to build platforms for anyone with a passion to thrive. 
Minister of State for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang said he hopes to build platforms for anyone with a passion to thrive. 

New MOS Foo Cexiang wants to help workers switch sectors, find jobs more quickly for those who reskill

Minister of State for Manpower and for Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang calls for a “give and take” approach for a family-friendly workplace, but warns against hard-coding work flexibility into rules.
Minister of State for Manpower and for Energy, Trade and Industry Foo Cexiang calls for a “give and take” approach for a family-friendly workplace, but warns against hard-coding work flexibility into rules.

After shop closure, veteran barber finds new home by renting chair in nearby salon

(From left) Hair salon owner Angel Song welcoming barbers Yuzzrie Adahar and Maksum Hashim after the barber shop they were working for had to downsize due to rent hikes.
(From left) Hair salon owner Angel Song welcoming barbers Yuzzrie Adahar and Maksum Hashim after the barber shop they were working for had to downsize due to rent hikes.

Make room for next generation while tapping elders’ experience: PM Wong to Chinese business leaders

Prime MInister Lawrence Wong (centre), SCCCI president Kho Choon Keng (3rd from left) and National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) arriving for the SCCCI 120th anniversary gala dinner on Oct 30.
Prime MInister Lawrence Wong (centre), SCCCI president Kho Choon Keng (3rd from left) and National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) arriving for the SCCCI 120th anniversary gala dinner on Oct 30.

Causeway Point to house social and reading hub with SingLit showcase and pre-loved books in 2028

An artist’s impression of The HomePage @ Causeway Point.
An artist’s impression of The HomePage @ Causeway Point.

Celebrate longer life and harness the opportunities that come with it: Indranee

The life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents in 2025 was 83.9 years, among the world’s highest.
The life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents in 2025 was 83.9 years, among the world’s highest.

Radicalisation threat now more complex, building trust remains key to S’pore’s cohesion: PM Wong

At the dinner, which was attended by around 450 guests including religious and community leaders, Prime Minister Larence Wong launched an interfaith engagement toolkit developed by Harmony Centre.
At the dinner, which was attended by around 450 guests including religious and community leaders, Prime Minister Larence Wong launched an interfaith engagement toolkit developed by Harmony Centre.

From trash to treasure: A community garden in Yishun that brings joy to all

(From left) Jasmine Tan, retired florist; Christina Koh, part-time cleaner, Irene Oh, retired accountant; Clifford Leung, retired food caterer, and Eileen Ang, homemaker at St Luke’s ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Nee Soon East Blk 260 Yishun Street 22, on Sep 4.
(From left) Jasmine Tan, retired florist; Christina Koh, part-time cleaner, Irene Oh, retired accountant; Clifford Leung, retired food caterer, and Eileen Ang, homemaker at St Luke’s ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Nee Soon East Blk 260 Yishun Street 22, on Sep 4.

Tending to gardens and the elderly

(From left) Retired florist Jasmine Tan, part-time cleaner Christina Koh, retired accountant Irene Oh, retired food caterer Clifford Leung and homemaker Eileen Ang at St Luke’s ElderCare Active Ageing Centre on Sep 4.
(From left) Retired florist Jasmine Tan, part-time cleaner Christina Koh, retired accountant Irene Oh, retired food caterer Clifford Leung and homemaker Eileen Ang at St Luke’s ElderCare Active Ageing Centre on Sep 4.

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