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Community space Stranger Conversations blossoms as ‘library of human stories’ and life experiences

"Out of Office Meet Ups" sessions run by Stranger-in-Residence Ho Shu Huang.
"Out of Office Meet Ups" sessions run by Stranger-in-Residence Ho Shu Huang.

From editor to writer: Masashi Matsuie fulfils childhood ambition at 54

Japanese author Masashi Matsuie, whose novel The Summer House is now out in stores
Japanese author Masashi Matsuie, whose novel The Summer House is now out in stores

As cities and relationships evolve, Japanese writer Tomoka Shibasaki feels the impact of time

Japanese writer Tomoka Shibasaki
Japanese writer Tomoka Shibasaki

A decade later, Phelps twins still get recognised for acting in Harry Potter movies

Grief decluttering: How do you let a loved one’s things go?

Ms Margaret Ong, 61 , keeps an old fishing net her husband bought for her decades ago, even though she no longer uses it. It is hard to let go of items with sentimental associations, she says.
Ms Margaret Ong, 61 , keeps an old fishing net her husband bought for her decades ago, even though she no longer uses it. It is hard to let go of items with sentimental associations, she says.

No longer ‘a hamster on a wheel’: New Zealand doc ditches medicine for a truck

Dr Jeffrey Harry Kai Fong now makes only one-third of what he used to as a doctor, but he says the move is all worth it.
Dr Jeffrey Harry Kai Fong now makes only one-third of what he used to as a doctor, but he says the move is all worth it.

Actor Desmond Tan encourages men to wear diamonds

Singaporean actor Desmond Tan is Lee Hwa Jewellery's first ambassador.


Credit: Lee Hwa Jewellery
Singaporean actor Desmond Tan is Lee Hwa Jewellery's first ambassador.


Credit: Lee Hwa Jewellery

My Perfect Weekend with musician Haven

Home-grown musician Haven enjoys solo dates to the bookstore to purchase new books over the weekend.

Credit: Wild Entertainment Group
Home-grown musician Haven enjoys solo dates to the bookstore to purchase new books over the weekend.

Credit: Wild Entertainment Group

Smooth like Butter: Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki dishes up slice-of-life takes on women issues

Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki quips that she enjoys eating and that her love of food – of different cuisines – feeds into the plot line of Butter.
Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki quips that she enjoys eating and that her love of food – of different cuisines – feeds into the plot line of Butter.

Tudor watch ambassador David Beckham believes in hard work even in retirement

asbecks29 - Football legend David Beckham thrilling his fans at a private event held by TUDOR in Kuala Lumpur on 1 Feb. PHOTO CREDIT: TUDOR
asbecks29 - Football legend David Beckham thrilling his fans at a private event held by TUDOR in Kuala Lumpur on 1 Feb. PHOTO CREDIT: TUDOR

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