TODAY

Voices: As a child, I thought my dad was ‘boring’. As a new parent, I’m learning that the boring stuff is often what matters most "My dad never complained, never demanded thanks or gratitude from us ... He taught me that, as parents, our love doesn’t have to be loud or immediate – what matters most is that it runs deep and strong," writes Mr Vincent Wong. 👨❤👶 https://tdy.sg/43XDjlW @todayonlinesg

Adulting: I feel self-conscious about blowing my own trumpet, so how do I up my LinkedIn game? Amid a sea of self-praise write-ups and generic 'Great post!' comments, is there still a way to cultivate meaningful relationships on LinkedIn? 👥😕👥 https://tdy.sg/4n0zfdm @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: When vendors and contractors don't deliver – the painful road to restitution for customers and why some just can't get their money back Legal experts said in most cases of renovation disputes, it usually isn't a crime unless there is clear evidence that the contractor never intended to complete the work from the start. 💸💔 https://tdy.sg/3HVWjtG @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Are migrant workers merely transient labour or a part of Singapore society? Migrant workers form about a quarter of the total population in Singapore and do thankless work, but integration into society is still a challenge. Here's why Singaporeans need to re-examine their relationship with them. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ https://tdy.sg/4jQ5ARx @todayonlinesg

Voices: Financially independent but still working? It’s a possibility worth exploring Instead of chasing a retirement date or age, consider building a lifestyle where your money supports flexibility, purpose, and well-being, says finance blogger Dawn Cher. 💰https://tdy.sg/3ZtseI1 @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Being single for too long can hurt, especially in the quiet moments. Here’s how to deal with the pain Low self-esteem can be triggered when singles compare themselves to others in relationships and feel less desirable, or in more extreme cases, even "unlovable", a psychologist said. 🧍🏻‍♂️https://tdy.sg/43K1aWb @todayonlinesg

Up Close: She’s his limbs, he’s her eyes. It’s love and art in full colour for this couple with disabilities Mr Shalom Lim and his girlfriend, Ms Amanda Yip, who both have disabilities are hoping their new startup may help them reach their relationship goals in terms of getting married and having their own place, and to even support their parents in future. 👫 https://tdy.sg/4dWmJYA @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Once dismissed, now desired – the shifting perceptions in Singapore towards Chinese consumer brands The rise of Chinese brands, many of which now offer comparable, if not superior, quality at significantly lower costs, have raised tough questions for Singaporean brands as they must now navigate stiff competition and reassess their value proposition. 📱⌚️https://tdy.sg/3ZflmOr @todayonlinesg

Visual Stories: Kneading through the pain - Why this baker refuses to give up his craft despite severe arthritis | Video "Even when his fingers and legs are swollen and he's clearly in pain, he would still insist on finishing his work for the day," said 34-year-old Wang Bao Chen, who works with Mr Dennis Lim and has seen his dedication to baking despite his severe arthritis. 🍞🥖https://tdy.sg/442iHKy @todayonlinesg

Voices: On knowing when it's time to say goodbye, even when we don't want to "Sometimes we have regrets about the way things ended or changed. But what matters most is that we learn and grow from each goodbye, each ending and each loss," says Ms Chua Jia Ling. 🥲https://tdy.sg/45WQqX8 @todayonlinesg

Big Read: From badminton halls to horse racing grandstands – the importance of conserving spaces that aren't 'monumental or visually striking' Conservation sites carry “emotional memory”, and losing these would mean losing the physical evidence of stories that have shaped the nation, said a heritage expert. 🏛🏫🏤 https://tdy.sg/4kuY0wU @todayonlinesg

Voices: Somebody that I used to know - on the weird grief of colleague departures We can pour hours into coaching colleagues and bonding with them over coffee and bubble tea, only to be met with disappointment when they leave. Business owner Kelvin Kao shares why he keeps trying with new hires anyway. 👨‍💼👩‍💼🤝 https://tdy.sg/43SySdp @todayonlinesg

Up Close: Putien’s founder Fong Chi Chung on his humble beginnings, giving back and the value of an egg "How do you define meaning? It’s not about doing business and making money ... in my mind, I wanted to bring Putian to the world," Putien restaurant's founder Fong Chi Chung said. 🍚🥟 https://tdy.sg/4kph0Ng @todayonlinesg

Voices: Having always struggled to make friends at school or work, this is how I started seeking out real connections on my own CNA TODAY’s Eunice Sng used to feel that the friendships she had were born simply out of convenience and struggled to form authentic connections, until she started making the effort to find her tribe in different environments. 📚🎸 https://tdy.sg/4kBvU3b @todayonlinesg

Adulting: Why your brain can't let go of unfinished tasks, even something as minor as a half-written email One simple strategy to unbridle the mind from unfinished tasks is to write them down on a to-do list. 💆🏻‍♀️ https://tdy.sg/3ZGV87A @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'Too hot to think' – Rising heat leaves Singapore students cranky and distracted One former MOE teacher said: “It's hard to expect them to focus deeply when they're uncomfortable. The heat really does make it hard to think clearly." 🔥☀️ https://tdy.sg/43ijEye @todayonlinesg

Big Read: How the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is shaping up to be different from past collaborations The economic zone aims to combine Singapore’s R&D and Johor’s land and industry. But early interest from businesses is tempered by regulatory gaps, labour concerns and lingering logistical issues. 🇸🇬🤝🇲🇾 https://tdy.sg/3Z3GtTN @todayonlinesg

Voices: I worry that I’m raising my kids to be complainers. Here’s what I’m doing about it "I want my kids to voice it out when they’re seeing or struggling with a problem, but I also want them to be willing to stand up and be part of the solution," mum-of-five Kelly Ang says. 👦👧🗣 https://tdy.sg/3HlQlC5 @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Exposure to high stress at our jobs can harm us in the long run. How do we handle the pressure? Experts said that exposure to high stress levels in the long run can cause more anxiety and increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. 💆🏻‍♀️ https://tdy.sg/4kBs61i @todayonlinesg

Up Close: Growing up poor, GE2025 candidate Jeremy Tan had to walk 30 minutes to his cousin's house for showers Mr Tan's parents went bankrupt from multiple attempts at businesses. As a student, Mr Tan had to walk 30 minutes just to take a shower at a cousin's home. 😢 https://tdy.sg/4dJbouM @todayonlinesg