Is A Degree Still Worth It In Singapore — Or Are Skills-Based Certifications The Smarter Bet?

For decades in Singapore, the formula felt simple: study hard, get into university, graduate with a degree, secure a stable job. That pathway was seen as the safest and most respectable route to career success. Parents encouraged it. Schools reinforced it. Society expected it. But in 2026, the conversation feels different. With rising tuition fees, an increasingly competitive job market, and industries evolving faster than … Continue reading Is A Degree Still Worth It In Singapore — Or Are Skills-Based Certifications The Smarter Bet?

Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

A total of 60 films have been shortlisted for this year’s *SCAPE National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Organised by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youth, this year’s NYFA saw a total of 321 submissions. Social issues took centre stage for this year’s submissions as filmmakers deep dived into various topics such as poverty, societal expectations of women, and the bereavement of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase invites audiences to get caught in a web of captivating tales woven by Singapore-based storytellers at the top of their game. 29 July 2022 – Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited and Arts House Limited (AHL) StoryFest is bringing six storytellers from varied backgrounds together for Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase, to finally reacquaint audiences with the much-missed oral tradition … Continue reading Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

This August, New Opera Singapore puts the telephone at the forefront with not one but two shows about the incredible communication device in a single double bill, each one examining our obsession with devices and a reminder for us to be present in the moments that matter. Playing at the Victoria Theatre from 19th to 21st August, the double bill includes Gian Carlo Menotti’s ‘The … Continue reading Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

Finnish brand Nokia is synonymous with electronics and IT, and with the classic tagline ‘Connecting People’, loves to do just that, with its range of phones, phone accessories and more. To complement their suite of offerings, Nokia has also entered the increasingly competitive market of wireless earphones, releasing their own models in a bid to compete with other brands. We look at two models in … Continue reading Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

Marina Abramović is a Serbian artist specialized in performances who was born on November 30, 1946, in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. She was raised under strict socialist principles, however, she was more influenced by her religious grandmother, who practiced various rituals, and thus showed rebellion against the system at the time. The work of Marina Abramović, in addition to having achieved high prices in the contemporary … Continue reading Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

This July and August, UltraSuperNew Gallery presents ESCAPE EVERYTHING! a group exhibition by artists Christine Lok, joaen and Natalie Ng navigate the seemingly inescapable maze of their post-pandemic thoughts.  In the past few years, life as we know it changed drastically. Routines were interrupted, we were trapped in our homes (the yearning for bubble tea was REAL) and Trace Together tokens were all the rage. … Continue reading Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced