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Diane Leow

Editor, Newsroom Insights

Diane’s day job is to scour the internet for the latest developments in the media industry and distil them into actionable insights for The Straits Times. An occasional columnist, she returned to the newsroom in 2024 after spending some time leading communications for Asia at a creative innovation agency. Outside work, Diane enjoys learning about reaching news audiences better, spending time with her family and trying new recipes. She also drinks too much coffee.

Latest articles

The pull of live-stream shopping, and the vital deep breath before checkout

A live-stream host selling products online at JD Mall in Beijing on June 18.

The depression symptom I overlooked

Strength isn’t just found in perfect health or a storm-free life. It is also found in the support of others when we aren’t able to lift ourselves up.

Confessions of a born-again Singaporean

If my heart wasn’t going to lead, then I would have to first make a decision to love the country I call home, says the writer.

How becoming a mum changed my relationship with my dad

The writer's dad often turned to YouTube to learn children’s songs and dance moves to entertain his granddaughter.

Why the fear of missing out should not drive our parenting choices

Parenting can almost feel like a competitive sport - something to win, something to do right and by extension, something you can get wrong.

When chatgroups forge a community of mums

The author shares good deals with her community of like-minded mums on apps like Telegram.

Ways to make Chinese New Year less painful

Stressed by Chinese New Year? Give the nosy auntie the benefit of the doubt and do some smart planning.

For when you’ve run out of steam and, perhaps, hope

The writer hopes to cultivate the discipline to experience 2025 in all its fullness.

I took the trip every Mum dreams of. But it turned out differently

Travelling to a different country without her family did not turn off the author's parenthood switch. If anything, the absence of her family was amplified.

I’m a proud brat. Here’s why you should be one too

Brat summer may be over, according to Charli XCX, but the lingo’s legacy lives on.