Conservative Singapore has a surprisingly progressive thread of inclusive fashion running through it.
Fashion forward
The lah leh loh
‘Singlish’ is the street language that grew from Singapore’s melting pot of diverse cultures, but can it survive?
Lessons from the lion city
Singapore boasts the world’s “smartest” public transport system and is influencing the way forward for Perth.
The silence of the songbirds
Some of the world’s most beautiful and tuneful birds are brought to Singapore, with both the legal and illegal trade thriving.
The fight for attention
In a fast-paced city with a narrow view of success, the Singaporean ADHD community feel like they fly under the radar.
Swallowing the sea
Land reclamation has been occurring in Singapore for the last two centuries, but experts say it comes at a cost for biodiversity.
All the right moves
A surge in popularity for hip hop culture has seen a rise in dance groups hitting unusual locations around Singapore.
From little space can big things grow?
Meet the farmers working to cultivate 30 per cent of Singapore’s nutritional needs by 2030, despite limited land and a reliance on imports.
“Dirty, demeaning and dangerous”
Post-pandemic, healthcare and living conditions for migrant construction workers in Singapore are back under the microscope.
Serving Singapore
For some young men, compulsory military service is a major inconvenience, but others find the experience rewarding.
Changing minds, with hearts
In a country known for its wealth, some Singaporeans are trying to highlight the spirit of charity and generosity.
The chopping block
Singapore projects an image as the world’s greenest city, but many of its remaining patches of nature are under threat of deforestation.
Speaking out through the arts
Theatre is perhaps one of the only places you can publicly discuss issues such as sexuality and racism in Singapore.