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The Great Lock In: The TikTok trend helping some young people salvage their 2025

On TikTok, young people across the globe have decided to embark on “The Great Lock In”, where targets have to be achieved within the last third of 2025.
On TikTok, young people across the globe have decided to embark on “The Great Lock In”, where targets have to be achieved within the last third of 2025.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.
Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.

Young & Savvy

Furnishing my first home taught me that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful

The writer learnt how to get through house furnishing on a limited budget.
The writer learnt how to get through house furnishing on a limited budget.

How banana pudding started trending in Singapore

Banana pudding, such as this Speculoos version made by home-grown brand Okieco, has become a cafe staple in Singapore.
Banana pudding, such as this Speculoos version made by home-grown brand Okieco, has become a cafe staple in Singapore.

Fancy a wolfberry gelato or herbal cocktail? In China, TCM meets F&B amid wellness boom

jytcm - A bartender shakes up a herbal cocktail at Niang Qing, a TCM-themed bar in Shanghai.

ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM
jytcm - A bartender shakes up a herbal cocktail at Niang Qing, a TCM-themed bar in Shanghai.

ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM

Habit of scrolling on one’s phone in the toilet may have health risks

For many, bathroom breaks double as screen-time breaks.
For many, bathroom breaks double as screen-time breaks.

Curved lines, cosy vibes: Designing safe spaces for youth mental health

The interior of grovve, a new youth wellness space at *Scape, which has a "no wrong door" design concept intended to help persons with diverse mental health needs.
The interior of grovve, a new youth wellness space at *Scape, which has a "no wrong door" design concept intended to help persons with diverse mental health needs.

To all the pickleball players out there: Patience, the game’s going your way

Fights have broken out between irate residents and pickleball players and complaints have been made to MPs and town councils.
Fights have broken out between irate residents and pickleball players and complaints have been made to MPs and town councils.

Fantasy renaissance fair set to bring a blast from the past to Singapore

Joining the official street cast for the event are members from the live-action role-playing group Larp Singapore Community and indie production team The Seven Seas of Sage.
Joining the official street cast for the event are members from the live-action role-playing group Larp Singapore Community and indie production team The Seven Seas of Sage.

‘Even my mum knows about Demon Slayer’: How anime went from ‘cringey’ to mainstream in Singapore

Businesses ST approached have noticed increases in their sales, while more and more people are flocking to anime-related events.
Businesses ST approached have noticed increases in their sales, while more and more people are flocking to anime-related events.

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