Friendship

Tackling workplace ageism is critical in super-aged Singapore, says expert

(From left) Professor Paulin Straughan, director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing at SMU, moderating a panel discussion with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Nagoya University Graduate School of International Development vice-dean Satoshi Shimizutani and Technische Universität Dresden rector Ursula Staudinger on Oct 20.

Chloe, you’re invited: Finding common ground with strangers sharing the same first name

For many participants, the uniqueness of the event encouraged them to join despite being introverts who usually shy away from strangers.

New third space opens for young people in Yishun to form friendships and connections

The Chop Community was set up amid growing concerns around youth social isolation in Singapore.

Show up alone for a pub quiz? Why not?

Participants of a recent Mandopop quiz at Slippery Slope had to group the singers named on the screen according to themes.

Forum: Companies should consider channels to keep their retirees connected

Headstart On Record Podcast

High anxiety, spiking cortisol: it’s tough making friends as an adult, is it worth the trouble?

Why Gen Zs are spending their Saturdays in a stranger’s ‘living room’

After Hours, Slow House is a community initiative that invites strangers to slow down, spend time with themselves, and connect with others.

Branded Content

Amid a ‘friendship recession’, some young Singaporeans are building bonds through shared interests

Jovic puts friendship with Eala on hold to win three-hour battle at US Open

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 5, 2026 Iva Jovic of the U.S. celebrates winning her third round match against Philippines' Alexandra Eala IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Robert Deutsch

Finding Joy

A cancer diagnosis and other health woes hit me just before my birthday. I celebrated anyway

A video montage of photographs from the writer’s life screened during her birthday party.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.