8 short and sweet titles to power through your mid-year slump Culture August 10, 2026 Leave distraction at the door as you delve into these anthologies and quick reads.
What Southeast Asia can learn about soft power and influence from hit C-drama ‘Pursuit of Jade’ Culture August 10, 2026 Across the region, audiences are increasingly investing in Chinese cultural exports, shifting their economic attention to narratives over physical goods.
Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum director Clement Onn on his career in the arts Culture August 5, 2026 He talks about his sources of creative inspiration, including his favourite artist and cultural destination.
Puteri Eleni Megat Osman’s debut novel 'Mona Ali Mysteries: The Case of the Star Prefect' looks into the ambitions of high achievers Culture August 5, 2026 The former legal associate drew on her student experience to highlight the lives of go-getters and the many challenges they face.
8 books to bring you closer to nature and the environment Culture July 31, 2026 Feel more in touch with Earth and its bounties with these insightful reads.
Malaysian-born writer and producer Arvind Ethan David on his debut novel ‘The Great Game’ and chasing his creative dream Culture July 29, 2026 He also discusses how the craft of adaptation entails identifying and distilling the most vital parts of any story.
Refik Anadol’s exhibition 'Latent City' introduces AI- and data-driven art to the Belgian town of Bruges Culture July 29, 2026 The 10m-tall sculpture in Brusk uses artificial intelligence to produce colour-shifting displays based on datasets from the urban environment.
Veteran stand-up comedian Papi Zak on headlining PJ Comedy Fest and his entertainment journey Culture July 28, 2026 The five-day programme will provide a platform for established names and up-and-coming talents to engage with a wider audience.
‘Crosscurrents’: Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum explores the connections between Southeast Asia and the wider Islamic world Culture July 27, 2026 In collaboration with the Louvre, this exhibition presents artistic and cultural masterpieces from the Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman dynasties.
Author Bissme S discusses his latest work ‘Stories Between Us’ and the importance of the horror genre in uncertain times Culture July 23, 2026 Eerie and unsettling, this short story collection explores the darkest depths of human nature.
