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Traditional Chinese medicine

Of mega bathhouses and hanfu: These viral C-wellness businesses are taking root in Singapore

Interior of the leisure area at House Bubble (left) and a photo shoot at Yagyo Haven.
Interior of the leisure area at House Bubble (left) and a photo shoot at Yagyo Haven.

ArtScience Museum’s Flesh And Bones tackles human remains and historical drawings of the body

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Artists from ArtScience museum’s new major exhibition, Flesh and Bones on Mar 16, 2026.
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Artists from ArtScience museum’s new major exhibition, Flesh and Bones on Mar 16, 2026.

What’s the point of AI in acupuncture?

Acupuncture as traditionally practised as seen here in a life-size acupuncture model and needles on display at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.
Acupuncture as traditionally practised as seen here in a life-size acupuncture model and needles on display at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre.

‘Punk wellness’: China’s stressed young people mix traditional medicine and cocktails

“TCM bars” have popped up in several cities across China, epitomising what time-poor youth refer to as “punk wellness”.
“TCM bars” have popped up in several cities across China, epitomising what time-poor youth refer to as “punk wellness”.

As HK opens new TCM hospital to take Chinese medicine global, Singapore watches keenly

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.

How traditional Chinese medicine in Malaysia is winning over more Malays

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners preparing herbal remedies at Kuala Lumpur's Tung Shin Hospital.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners preparing herbal remedies at Kuala Lumpur's Tung Shin Hospital.

The blooming interest in ear seeds

Acupuncturists have traditionally used the Vaccaria plant’s black seeds as ear seeds, with newer versions being flashier.
Acupuncturists have traditionally used the Vaccaria plant’s black seeds as ear seeds, with newer versions being flashier.

TCM can be part of a country’s toolkit against rising heat: NUS study

A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.
A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

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

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