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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.

Friend-for-hire services gain traction in Thailand

Reasons for the rise in hired companions include more people living alone and the influence of social media.

Good friends should build you up; they make you who you are

Friendships are important in our development as individuals. To have good friends, we first have to learn to be one.

When cancer came to play, Andy laced up his boots

There’s no textbook for cancer, no prescribed way to respond to the war within, says the writer.

Four funerals and a wedding: How wakes can open up space for meaningful chats

Funerals can be surprisingly conducive occasions for meaningful conversations and unexpected connections, says the writer.

Xi says China’s commitment to North Korea friendship will not change: KCNA

Not everyone should be in therapy

We risk mistaking mental health issues that require treatment for problems of isolation or circumstance.

How a student’s pen-pal project connected teenagers in Hougang

Masha Nyanna presenting at Jom Jalan-Jalan!, a community walk put together by LASALLE students to showcase their works within the neighbourhood.

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