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International studies, including those conducted in Singapore, have found positive effects of adequate paternity leave, including longer-term benefits for marital satisfaction and father-child closeness.

The Big Read: Paternity leave helps but for men to take on fair share of parenting, a rethink of gender roles is needed

By Nicole Lam

29/09/2023
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The Big Read: Is 4 the new 5? Clamour for 4-day work week but it may not be viable for all

The Big Read: Is 4 the new 5? Clamour for 4-day work week but it may not be viable for all

By Taufiq Zalizan

22/09/2023
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International studies, including those conducted in Singapore, have found positive effects of adequate paternity leave, including longer-term benefits for marital satisfaction and father-child closeness. Raj Nadarajan/TODAY

The Big Read in short: How to get men to take on fair share of parenting?

Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the impact of paternity leave and what it would take for men to take on a fair share of parenting. This is a shortened version of the full feature, which can be found here.

By Nicole Lam

29/09/2023
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The Big Read in short: Is a 4-day work week as good as it sounds?

The Big Read in short: Is a 4-day work week as good as it sounds?

By Taufiq Zalizan

22/09/2023
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Young cancer survivors here say they felt isolated in support groups with older patients, as their problems, priorities and lived experiences were very different.

The Big Read in short: What support do young adults with cancer need?

By Renald Loh

15/09/2023
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(From left): Ms Faridah Ahmad, 26; Ms Arathi Devandran, 32 and Ms Tracy Hoo, 36. Young cancer survivors here say they felt isolated in support groups with older patients, as their problems, priorities and lived experiences were very different.

The Big Read: For young adults with cancer, battling an ‘old person’s disease’ is a lonely journey

By Renald Loh

15/09/2023
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The Big Read in short: PE 2023 through the eyes of campaign volunteers

By Loraine Lee

08/09/2023
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The Big Read: Win or lose, campaign volunteers for PE 2023 find it worth the sweat and tears

By Loraine Lee

08/09/2023
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While migrant worker support groups and industry experts call for stronger "political will" and a timeline to resolve the issue of safer transportation for foreign workers, several companies say that it is not easy to manage the “complexities” of ferrying migrant workers, citing costs, operational needs and infrastructural limitations.

The Big Read in short: Solving the conundrum of transporting migrant workers on the back of lorries

By Taufiq Zalizan

18/08/2023
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The long-running debate on the issue of safer transportation for foreign workers was reignited recently.

The Big Read: Transporting migrant workers on lorries — why can't we stop the unsafe practice after so long?

By Taufiq Zalizan

18/08/2023
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The Presidential Chair flanked by the State Flag and the Presidential Flag at the Istana.

The Big Read in short: Why the Presidential Election matters

By Justin Ong

11/08/2023
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The Big Read: First-time voters can play key role in deciding presidential race — do they care enough?

The Big Read: First-time voters can play key role in deciding presidential race — do they care enough?

By Justin Ong

11/08/2023
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There are still stereotypes here of ITE, including how its students are below-average academically, have low self-esteem and lack discipline.

The Big Read in short: Debunking stereotypes of ITE students

By Nur Hikmah Md Ali

04/08/2023
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There are still stereotypes here about ITE, including how its students are below-average academically, have low self-esteem and lack discipline.

The Big Read: ITE sheds 'it's the end' tag after makeover but students, graduates still face prejudice

By Nur Hikmah Md Ali

04/08/2023
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The impact of intense conflicts between couples grappling with infidelity issues can also shape a negative perception of marriage and relationships among their children, or cause them to feel unsafe in their own home. Samuel Woo/TODAY

The Big Read in short: When families are torn apart by extramarital affairs

SINGAPORE — When Ms Rebecca Smith picked up a call on her husband’s phone one midnight, little did she realise that her world was about to come crashing down.

By Loraine Lee, Charlene Goh

28/07/2023
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The Big Read: Dealing with infidelity, the ‘cancer’ of marriages

The Big Read: Dealing with infidelity, the ‘cancer’ of marriages

By Loraine Lee, Charlene Goh

28/07/2023
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Experts, parents and youths acknowledge that social media exposure is inevitable in this age, adding that it is important to help the young understand how to use social media in moderation and with boundaries.

The Big Read in short: Teenagers' unhealthy addiction to social media

By Deborah Lau

21/07/2023
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Experts, parents and youths acknowledge that social media exposure is inevitable in this age, adding that it is important to help the young understand how to use social media in moderation and with boundaries.

The Big Read: Teenagers hooked on social media — what’s the cost to their mental health?

By Deborah Lau

21/07/2023
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Block 468B at West Plains@Bukit Batok has both rental and sold units.

The Big Read in short: Can public rental and BTO residents co-exist harmoniously in same HDB block?

By Jasmine Ong

14/07/2023
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The Big Read: Can public rental and BTO flats co-exist? Social mixing at special HDB blocks faces stereotypes, misperceptions

By Jasmine Ong

14/07/2023
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The Big Read in short: Retrenchment blues for young workers

By Taufiq Zalizan

07/07/2023
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The Big Read: Young, retrenched and ready to start over — a new norm for workers in a more volatile economy?

By Taufiq Zalizan

07/07/2023
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Assisted living facilities are being touted as a possible solution for the “missing middle” — seniors who are too dependent on help to be able to maintain independent living, but still cognitively capable to benefit from social care.
The Big Read in short: Caregivers in need of more options for looking after seniors

By Renald Loh, Navene Elangovan

30/06/2023
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Experts interviewed by TODAY said that the issue of caregiving options has become even more pronounced in light of Singapore's rapidly ageing population.
The Big Read: With more seniors needing care, is assisted living the answer for S'pore's 'missing middle' and their caregivers?

By Renald Loh, Navene Elangovan

30/06/2023
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The Big Read in short: When pets are no longer just pets
The Big Read in short: When pets are no longer just pets

By Loraine Lee

16/06/2023
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Ms Nicole Kow and her dog Tobi riding in her father's convertible car.
The Big Read: 'Part of the family' — the rising status of pets among households and what it means for society

By Loraine Lee

16/06/2023
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The Big Read in short: Homegrown food produce — will Singaporeans bite despite bigger price tags?
The Big Read in short: Homegrown food produce — will Singaporeans bite despite bigger price tags?

By Nur Hikmah Md Ali

09/06/2023
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Baby bok choy (xiao bai cai) grown at Tomato Town, a farm on the rooftop of an HDB multi-storey carpark at Jurong West.
The Big Read: Buy local but at what price? Pricier Singapore produce could hamper quest for greater food security

By Nur Hikmah Md Ali

09/06/2023
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A view of Sentosa Cove.
The Big Read in short: Preserving S'pore's way of life as number of super wealthy people grows

By Justin Ong

02/06/2023
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Sociologists warn that the ultra-rich will be expected to conduct themselves with restraint, and not be too flashy with their wealth.
The Big Read: Can the growing number of ultra-rich in Singapore live in harmony with the average Joe?

By Justin Ong

02/06/2023
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The Big Read in short: Why soaring prices have not deterred buyers of new condos
The Big Read in short: Why soaring prices have not deterred buyers of new condos
26/05/2023
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Visitors throng the sales showroom of The Reserve Residences condominium development on May 21, 2023.
The Big Read: Why are buyers still snapping up new condos at ever-rising prices despite property cooling measures, economic uncertainties?

By Taufiq Zalizan

26/05/2023
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With e-payments taking off here in recent years — amid the Covid-19 pandemic and an ongoing national drive for a less-cash society – a growing majority of consumers are opting to pay for goods and services using their cards or phones.
The Big Read in short: Making e-payments in Singapore more resilient

By Charlene Goh

19/05/2023
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With e-payments taking off here in recent years — amid the Covid-19 pandemic and an ongoing national drive for a less-cash society – a growing majority of consumers are opting to pay for goods and services using their cards or phones.
The Big Read: Can S’pore find the right balance as e-payments become the norm?

By Charlene Goh

19/05/2023
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