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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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‘Job hugging’ up as resignation rates in S’pore at record lows, average job tenure rises to 8 years

The term "job hugging" has taken on new-found popularity in 2025, as a buzzword coined by consulting firms and adopted by social media users to explain their current career anxieties.
The term "job hugging" has taken on new-found popularity in 2025, as a buzzword coined by consulting firms and adopted by social media users to explain their current career anxieties.

Property agents are turning to AI-generated images to sell homes in Singapore

A property listing (screenshots from PropertyGuru) presenting AI-generated images alongside traditional photography, without disclosing the use of AI.
A property listing (screenshots from PropertyGuru) presenting AI-generated images alongside traditional photography, without disclosing the use of AI.

‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.
Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

‘Are you single, old man?’: AI scams more convincing than ever

Dozens of accounts going by "Nicolette Smith" are luring netizens with AI-generated photos.
Dozens of accounts going by "Nicolette Smith" are luring netizens with AI-generated photos.

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.

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