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Women's Day

More help on the way for women in Punggol keen to return to work

Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Yeo Wan Ling (left) poses with a resident at an event marking International Women's Day on March 30.
Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Yeo Wan Ling (left) poses with a resident at an event marking International Women's Day on March 30.

Women shouldn’t need to think twice about a career break

Globally, more women than men tend to take career breaks, particularly for family or childcare reasons.
Globally, more women than men tend to take career breaks, particularly for family or childcare reasons.

ST Full-time Report: Integrated training centre planned for athletes | Kadir Yahaya to help Unleash the Roar  

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery

Emily Yu, a designer who founded Ginger Ah, a lingerie brand for women with breast cancer, introduces her bra products at her studio in Beijing, China on March 3, 2025.
Emily Yu, a designer who founded Ginger Ah, a lingerie brand for women with breast cancer, introduces her bra products at her studio in Beijing, China on March 3, 2025.

News analysis

The ‘she-conomy’ is thriving, but gaps remain. What’s next?

Addressing the divides offers substantial benefits not just for women, but for all alike, says the writer.
Addressing the divides offers substantial benefits not just for women, but for all alike, says the writer.

Singapore forges own path to women’s development, says PAP Women’s Wing chair Sim Ann

(From left) Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development Sim Ann with fellow PAP MPs Gan Siow Huang, Jessica Tan, Yeo Wan Ling, Cheryl Chan, Rahayu Mahzam and Poh Li San on March 8.
(From left) Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development Sim Ann with fellow PAP MPs Gan Siow Huang, Jessica Tan, Yeo Wan Ling, Cheryl Chan, Rahayu Mahzam and Poh Li San on March 8.

Sporting Life

Will a Zimbabwe swim champ become the first woman to lead the Olympic movement?

Zimbabwe swimmer Kirsty Coventry, a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, is looking to take the Games in a fresh direction.
Zimbabwe swimmer Kirsty Coventry, a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, is looking to take the Games in a fresh direction.

Women-run Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore: Female chefs on why there are so few of them

Female chefs, like Quenino's Sujatha Asokan, now have more opportunities in the culinary world, but what else is keeping more of them from reaching the top?
Female chefs, like Quenino's Sujatha Asokan, now have more opportunities in the culinary world, but what else is keeping more of them from reaching the top?

Triumphs and challenges of women in sport

The Straits Times spotlights the triumphs and challenges of women in sport on International Women’s Day.
The Straits Times spotlights the triumphs and challenges of women in sport on International Women’s Day.

Caroline Masson juggles motherhood and golf in LPGA Tour comeback

ST20250228_202599000501/kkgolf28/Brian Teo/ German professional golfer Caroline Masson, 35, in action on the second day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at Tanjong Golf Course on Feb 27, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250228_202599000501/kkgolf28/Brian Teo/ German professional golfer Caroline Masson, 35, in action on the second day of the HSBC Women's World Championship at Tanjong Golf Course on Feb 27, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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