TODAY

Adulting: More than just small talk – the art of making authentic connections at networking events Experts offered tips on how to make a mark at networking events, including crafting memorable introductions and setting goals to cultivate meaningful connections. 👭💁‍♀️👫 https://tdy.sg/416v71n @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'Like a death sentence' – some migrant workers, maids with inadequate medical coverage hide conditions for fear of being sent home A maid agency and NGOs said that many employers opt for the bare minimum in insurance coverage for their workers and usually decide to send them home before they have even turned to insurance claims or looked into other forms of funding. 🏥 https://tdy.sg/3XeyjXB @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Selling success or exploiting anxiety? Time to take a hard look at Singapore's tuition industry One video ad tells students it is up to them to decide whether they will feel "down in the dumps" or experience "butterflies and rainbows" after their examinations, before proceeding to advertise a limited-time discount on tuition fees. 🎓📚 https://tdy.sg/4b9MT8A @todayonlinesg

Up Close: ‘I don’t want to die’ – 20-year-old still dreams of becoming a doctor even as she battles incurable illnesses “Having these conditions really engulfs your life. It’s consuming, and it feels like I have no break from it,” 20-year-old Tammie Ong said. 💊👩🏻‍⚕️ https://tdy.sg/4gRSy4x @todayonlinesg

Voices: Team building activities shouldn’t feel like forced corporate playdates. Here’s what to avoid "Staff bonding events work best when people want to be there, not because they have to," says business owner Kelvin Kao. Here's his simple guide to making such activities more yay than nay: 💼🏓🎤 https://tdy.sg/4aW7ihv @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Complaining can be good for you, until it isn’t. Here's how to vent without the toxicity While complaining can help us process difficult situations and even bond with people around us, too much complaining can trap us into playing the "victim", experts said. 😱😡 https://tdy.sg/3XpaT27 @todayonlinesg

S'pore hunters: Mushroom spotters going wild over their fascinating finds | Video WATCH: From a blue mushroom to one that has not been seen in Singapore for 80 years. Find out how "mushroom spotters" are playing an important role in documenting the fungi population here. 🍄 https://tdy.sg/3EzhD6X @todayonlinesg

Up Close: 'Second caregiver' – the ITE teacher who spends hours outside of school to help her students “Her unwavering care and commitment have helped students thrive under her guidance, with even parents turning to her for support,” the husband of ITE senior lecturer Lynn Chua said. 👩‍🏫🫶 https://tdy.sg/3QmTUcy @todayonlinesg

Big Read: GE2025 Hot Spots – Fresh from a tough fight in the last polls, East Coast GRC is poised for another intense electoral battle Old HDB and new BTO flats, landed homes and condos – East Coast GRC is a mix of past and future. With diverse residents and evolving needs, political parties face a tough fight for votes. 🏘🗳 https://tdy.sg/411bN5H @todayonlinesg

Voices: Dealing with divorce and infidelity was painful, but here’s why I still believe in love "Mistakes and letdowns don’t mean that I’m 'undateable' or unlovable – they just mean that I’m human." Even though none of her past relationships have worked out the way she wanted them to, Ms Willynn Ng still looks forward to falling in love again. Here's why: ❤‍🩹🤞 https://tdy.sg/4i0Mo37 @todayonlinesg

Adulting: Ways for non-drinkers to bond with clients and colleagues without alcohol Bosses can call out biases or micro-aggressions towards non-drinkers, sending out a clear message that drinking is a choice and not a social norm or expected behaviour. 🍵🧃 https://tdy.sg/41flazV @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: Risk, reward and resilience – why these Singapore parents send their kids to compete in Muay Thai overseas “I take them to fights for experience, experience, experience. It’s okay to lose. Most importantly, they should have fun and learn from it, because there are many world champions who have had losses,” one parent said. 👊 https://tdy.sg/3WZ3qGs @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Trump 2.0 vs global trade: What it means for Singapore and the world Donald Trump is back, and so are the tariffs. With protectionism on the rise, businesses in Singapore and beyond brace for impact. How will global trade and the domestic economy be affected? 🇺🇸💰 https://tdy.sg/4hUd7y7 @todayonlinesg

Voices: I let my kids decide if they take enrichment classes or not. This is why "Am I being irresponsible for not pushing my kids to do more tuition?" mum-of-five Kelly Ang asked. Here's how she maintains her cool under mounting pressure for her children to excel academically. 👦📚👧 https://tdy.sg/3CuPHR3 @todayonlinesg

Up Close: The filmmaker who quit a safe teaching job to start an animation studio, winning global recognition Jerrold Chong earned his animation stripes working till 2am at a Tuas warehouse while holding down a teaching job. Now, he leads a team of animators representing Singapore on the world stage. ✍️https://tdy.sg/3ED7ohD @todayonlinesg

Big Read: GE2025 Hot Spots – Sengkang GRC set for fierce contest, as PAP seeks to wrest it back from WP Estate maintenance, more food options – as the next election draws near, residents of the hotly contested Sengkang GRC are voicing their wants and needs. 🗳 https://tdy.sg/4hrPfBY @todayonlinesg

Voices: Must I shower in the mornings? There’s a ‘correct’ answer to this question – and here’s why If you don't perspire at night, can you go straight from sheets to streets without taking a shower? 🚿🧼🤢 https://tdy.sg/3WSNNjX @todayonlinesg

Adulting: Holiday from hell? A survival guide for navigating family friction while travelling Adulting: The added stress of travel such as ticking off the sights to see, a lack of personal space and other irritants can stir conflict on family trips. Here are some tips to head off animosity. 🧳https://tdy.sg/3EvUTof @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'Everyone thinks they're experts' – how advice overload is fuelling parents' self-doubt Instead of blindly following a popular parenting method, experts say its better to prioritise parent-child emotional connection as a foundation on which to build other parenting practices. 👨‍👩‍👦 https://tdy.sg/4hrt7I9 @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Empty bars, high prices and early nights – Singapore's dying nightlife could have wider repercussions Early in his stay here, Mr Seva Baskin from Belarus was surprised that MRT train services ended after midnight, disrupting his plans to visit a bar and potentially meet Singaporeans. 🥂🌃 https://tdy.sg/4aO9pnq @todayonlinesg