Theresa Tan
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent
Theresa is a senior correspondent at The Straits Times and a veteran at reporting on social issues. She covers matters that affect families, youth and vulnerable groups, including the last, the least and the lost. After more than 20 years in journalism, Theresa still gets excited about telling stories about Singaporeans’ trials and triumphs. She believes everyone has a story to tell.
Latest articles
‘To live audaciously is to give generously’: S’pore man with fatal disease starts charitable fund
After 14 years, 8 IVF cycles and 5 miscarriages, S’porean woman gives birth to twins at 41
Babies born to mums in their 40s on the rise amid Singapore’s fertility decline
From museum visits to online module, integration programme helps new PRs learn about Singapore
They met once and got engaged two weeks later: Inside an arranged marriage in Singapore
Fewer matchmade marriages in Singapore, but tradition endures in Indian community
Recommended pay for social service jobs in S’pore up by 5% on average
Emotional abuse claims must show real harm beyond frustration, unhappiness: Singapore courts
Han Hui Hui’s children returned to her care with additional safeguards: MSF
They came for love, work and studies – and now call Singapore home
