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Sifa 2026: Salesman之死 a bilingual ode to the translator who helps cultures talk to each other

This is based on a real life event in 1983 when Arthur Miller directed his play in China.

Salesman之死 by Jeremy Tiang, directed by Danny Yeo

Only a handful manage to purchase Audemars Piguet x Swatch watches; VivoCity store shuts for the day

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Dance review

Gravity-defying moves in Tempo’s quirky exploration of time

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‘I really hated my job’: Author Jade Song talks advertising and burnt offerings to the dead

Weekend Trip

Nature and luxury in KL: Where to stay and play in the TRX district

BookTalk

Creative producer Natalie Tan relaxes with classic literature and shoujo manga

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Entertainment

Actors Priyanka Chopra, Charles Melton thank fellow Asians for creating better world for their kids

They were honoured on May 9 at the 2026 Gold Gala, which celebrates Asian talents in various industries.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas (left) accepting the Global Vanguard Honor award and Charles Melton (right) on the red carpet at the Gold Gala on May 9.

Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug-related charges

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‘He gave it his everything’: The Wonderfools’ director on why he didn’t cut Cha Eun-woo’s scenes

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Travel

Weekend Trip

Nature and luxury in KL: Where to stay and play in the TRX district

Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur and its neighbourhood offer five-star comfort and creative experiences

Iconic Malaysian towers Merdeka 118 and KL Tower can be seen from the rooftop pool, 26 storeys up, at Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur.

Beat the heat: How to choose the best handheld fan

Beat the heat: 7 handheld fans tested in real-world heat

Travel News

Win two SIA business class tickets with your favourite memory from Australia

Food
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Craving osmanthus cake in hit C-drama Pursuit Of Jade? Here’s the recipe

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For cake lovers, carnivores and more: Where to celebrate mum this Mother’s Day in Singapore

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Hawker trio built curry puffs into a $500,000 business in a year

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Rooftop dining and nightlife destination Milli to launch on May 31 at National Gallery Singapore

Design & Living

7 ways to cool your home without increasing your electricity bill

Your home may be warmer than the outdoors, no thanks to poor airflow.

Poor airflow might be driving the temperature up inside your home.

Design News

Furniture gets cute with Snoopy-inspired collection by Office Planner 

The Chic Home

Farrer Road bachelor pad a vintage wonderland

Chaos gardening: Grab some seeds and throw them at the soil

Living well

Her digital AI twin helped her through divorce. Then she wiped its memory

AI creator's experience shows the complexity of using chatbots to manage mental health.

Ms Sabrina Princessa Wang, 41, uses her AI clone Seraphina  AI to manage stress.

I love to strength train. Do I really need cardio too?

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Eat blueberries with fries and other life hacks from best-selling author Dr Giulia Enders

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Smart parenting
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How AI tools can help level up your child’s PSLE English oral performance

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Celebrating Mum on Mother’s Day

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PSLE Companion: Read more

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National Junior College’s charity carnival, Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s concert for kids

Motoring

The last of the breed: The final Category A COE petrol cars you can buy today

This is while EVs dominate sales.

Category A petrol cars like the BMW 116 are getting rarer with the growing interest in electric vehicles.

Car review

Mercedes-Benz bridges fossil fuel and electric driving with GLE400e Coupe

Car review

Hongqi E-HS9 brings Chinese opulence to Singapore roads

Fast Lane

BYD’s first plug-in hybrid wagon can reach Koh Samui from S'pore without refuelling or recharging

Latest

Some Swatch stores cancel Audemars Piguet-Swatch sale as crowds surge

Shoppers at the Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” launch at ION Orchard on May 16. Swatch said its VivoCity store would remain closed on May 16 in view of public safety considerations.
Shoppers at the Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” launch at ION Orchard on May 16. Swatch said its VivoCity store would remain closed on May 16 in view of public safety considerations.

Manchester City’s Haaland to voice Viking warrior in new animated film

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has long been compared to a marauding Viking on the pitch as he clocks up records as the fastest player in history to score 100 Premier League goals.

Clavicular strikes plea deal with prosecutors after alligator shooting

Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, is the online star of a looks-obsessed male subculture and has had previous runs-in with the law.
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, is the online star of a looks-obsessed male subculture and has had previous runs-in with the law.

Getting punched in the face is the new Harvard trend

Harvard University freshman Ryan Jiang (left) trades punches with Mr Colin Brazas, a senior from the Babson Boxing Club, during a bout at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on April 24, 2026.
Harvard University freshman Ryan Jiang (left) trades punches with Mr Colin Brazas, a senior from the Babson Boxing Club, during a bout at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on April 24, 2026.

Weekend Trip

Nature and luxury in KL: Where to stay and play in the TRX district

Iconic Malaysian towers Merdeka 118 and KL Tower can be seen from the rooftop pool, 26 storeys up, at Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur.
Iconic Malaysian towers Merdeka 118 and KL Tower can be seen from the rooftop pool, 26 storeys up, at Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur.

Theatre review

Sifa 2026: Salesman之死 a bilingual ode to the translator who helps cultures talk to each other

Salesman之死 by Jeremy Tiang, directed by Danny Yeo
Salesman之死 by Jeremy Tiang, directed by Danny Yeo

BookTalk

Creative producer Natalie Tan relaxes with classic literature and shoujo manga

Ms Natalie Tan with her current reads – Charlotte Bronte’s Vilette on her Kobo, and romance manga In The Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori on her tablet.
Ms Natalie Tan with her current reads – Charlotte Bronte’s Vilette on her Kobo, and romance manga In The Clear Moonlit Dusk by Mika Yamamori on her tablet.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers May 16

‘I really hated my job’: Author Jade Song talks advertising and burnt offerings to the dead

Author Jade Song says her new novel, I Love You Don't Die, is a mix of personal experiences and fiction.
Author Jade Song says her new novel, I Love You Don't Die, is a mix of personal experiences and fiction.

Tastemakers

Owners of hawker stall chain Jofa make bold move to open $400,000 coffee shop in tough F&B year

Mr Joel Tan, co-founder of western grill stall Jofa Grill.
Mr Joel Tan, co-founder of western grill stall Jofa Grill.

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