Alex Goh founded his own Hokkien street opera troupe. In a country that has moved on from both the language and the art, why does he persist?

Renée Ting was barely 19 years old in 2011 when she first got the call telling her that she was hired at BooksActually. To the quiet teenager, the bookstore was her escape from the volatility of home.

Rides. Meals. Financial services. Grab has transformed convenience into opportunity—helping people earn, supporting small businesses, and bringing communities together in Singapore. For drivers and ...

This is the first piece in a series on Jalan Kukoh’s rental housing situation. Through an exploration of people and public policy, the series attempts to help us understand how the poor in Singapore ...

The fact that these two terms can be used interchangeably in local vocabulary speaks volumes. For those who are unfamiliar, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools are public primary and secondary ...

In the ‘Future Communities’ series, RICE explores how architecture and social design shape how Singaporeans live, learn, work and play. We take a look at 3 projects that have received the nation’s ...

I remember the first time I wandered the back alleys of Geylang close to 10 years ago. As a teenager, I knew I had to experience the vice central everyone would chatter about at least once in my life.

Disclaimer: This story is based on the experiences shared by those we interviewed, and may not necessarily reflect the entirety of the races and religions explored. “S$12,888?!” I gasp incredulously ...

All images by Thaddeus Loh unless otherwise stated. Constructive discussions on faith and ethnicity can be tough when folks lack an understanding of cultural practices. So for this entire month, we’re ...

At Tian Tian Fatt Rice and Porridge at Toa Payoh Lorong 8, customers don’t stop streaming in even at 3.30 PM on a weekday. Mrs Ng and her sole assistant diligently serve up orders, all while ...

In a city known for its sky-high housing costs, real estate agency Homeseller offers a refreshing change with its budget-friendly flat agent fee, breaking away from the usual percentage-based ...

This story is part of RICE Media’s Storytellers initiative, a mentorship programme for budding content creators to learn about the art of creative non-fiction. This piece is a product of a partnership ...