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Teo Kai Xiang

Kai covers the “oddball beat” for The Straits Times – stories about emerging trends, unusual subcultures and hidden sides of life in Singapore. His favourite reads are stories about the culture of culture, and he believes that no story is too small to be told. Before this, he had stints at Yahoo Singapore and Business Insider. 

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This is what ADHD looks like – from buying multiple earplugs to getting diagnosed because of your kids

(Clockwise, from top left) Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas, Mr Esmond Wee, Mr Wong Siew Hong, Ms Tahirah Mohamed and Ms Winnie Wong are among the over 60 people about a new book about differently wired minds.
(Clockwise, from top left) Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas, Mr Esmond Wee, Mr Wong Siew Hong, Ms Tahirah Mohamed and Ms Winnie Wong are among the over 60 people about a new book about differently wired minds.

Design News: Gardens by the Bay’s India-themed display, Boutiques Singapore returns

Gardens by the Bay’s Sunflower Surprise floral showcase celebrates the spirit of India.
Gardens by the Bay’s Sunflower Surprise floral showcase celebrates the spirit of India.

Last call for the NightRider bus: Can Singapore be a 24-hour city without it?

The NR1 bus route, first launched in 2000, ferried passengers from popular nightspots to heartland neighbourhoods.
The NR1 bus route, first launched in 2000, ferried passengers from popular nightspots to heartland neighbourhoods.

Title inflation: The job vacancy said ‘senior manager’, but the reality fell short

ST20250917_202569000144/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of office workers crossing the road at Shenton Way on Sept 17, 2025. Can be used for stories on CBD, employment, jobs, economy, recession, manpower, workers. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250917_202569000144/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of office workers crossing the road at Shenton Way on Sept 17, 2025. Can be used for stories on CBD, employment, jobs, economy, recession, manpower, workers. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Portugal’s hottest dish is a $10 tin of fish

A selection of Portuguese canned fish, retailing between $8 and $15.
A selection of Portuguese canned fish, retailing between $8 and $15.

When a mall grows old: How Katong Shopping Centre went from ‘shopping paradise’ to maid agencies

Katong Shopping Centre opened in 1973 as Singapore's first air-conditioned mall.
Katong Shopping Centre opened in 1973 as Singapore's first air-conditioned mall.

Singapore’s take on viral ‘cake picnic’ trend draws criticism over $170 fee for bakers

The Slice Slice Baby event on September 14 was marketed as Singapore's take on the viral cake picnic trend.
The Slice Slice Baby event on September 14 was marketed as Singapore's take on the viral cake picnic trend.

Never Too Small: He gained 3 million followers by showing off tiny homes around the world

Mr Colin Chee's YouTube channel celebrating the beauty of small homes has amassed over three million subscribers.
Mr Colin Chee's YouTube channel celebrating the beauty of small homes has amassed over three million subscribers.

What Hollywood gets wrong about S’pore: ‘If we wait for accurate roles, some of us would never work’

Singaporean actress Valerie Loo (left) portrays an interpreter for a Singaporean businessman in the American crime drama Countdown.
Singaporean actress Valerie Loo (left) portrays an interpreter for a Singaporean businessman in the American crime drama Countdown.

TikTok is paying S’pore Gen X ‘aunties’ to use app: ‘I’m at the stage where I thought I’d just try’

Ms Christina Gwee, 50, is one of over 200 content creators trained by TikTok as part of its live host academy.
Ms Christina Gwee, 50, is one of over 200 content creators trained by TikTok as part of its live host academy.

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