In the era of fast-food extremism, radicalisation is often driven less by ideology than by identity. Especially so for lonely ...

The older we get, the more spontaneity comes at a cost. It’s almost like casual hangs are a relic—and we're trying to buy back the time.

It seems to be a happy ending for all, but the question remains: will all these workers ever receive the full amount of what ...

Stories of human interest in Singapore that make you think, engage and empathise.

I am an ‘average’ Singaporean. I’ve lived in Ang Mo Kio for 20-plus years, in an upgraded 3-room flat, 15 minutes from the closest MRT. Rain or shine, I spend 90% of my time in flip-flops, much to the ...

In December last year, I was returning home from Yio Chu Kang swimming pool when I saw something which took my breath away: a brand new covered walkway. Not any regular ol’ covered walkway, but a ...

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 ...

In this 3-part series, RICE explores how architecture and social design shapes how Singaporeans of all backgrounds live together. We take a look at 3 projects that have garnered Design of the Year ...

Images from Golden Mile Food Centre/Deen Tulang Specialist by Zachary Tang. Ask a random person on the street about dishes invented in Singapore, and you’ll get a mix of answers, from Chili Crab and ...

I’m currently doing a summer internship at RICE, and this is the only internship I intend to pursue throughout my undergraduate degree. Apparently, I’m the exception now. Whenever my friends and ...

It’s a familiar complaint we’ve all heard: “Singapore is boring.” But is that the truth, or just an excuse to dismiss our own cultural richness? Dick Lee, one of Singapore’s most iconic pop legends, ...

When does adulthood really begin? RICE gathers Singaporean youths to share the moments—financial pressure, family responsibilities, personal relationships—that made them realise they were officially ...