Who are the people working behind the scenes for Pope Francis’s visit? Together with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore, we speak to the unsung heroes who lend their time and expertise for this unforgettable event, and explore the challenges faced by those serving out of passion and belief. An AsiaOne's exclusive, in collaboration with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore.

The Pope’s Visit | The People Behind

Known as the “CD guy”, Raymond Yeo sells pre-loved CDs outside casual poet library. His space is not just one for gathering fellow enthusiasts, it’s a place to slow down, connect and enjoy the pleasures of holding and listening to music. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Raymond Yeo: CDs, Stories, and Thrifting | Ordinary People

"Be willing to put in the time. Designing and building a robot takes effort, but the experience is incredibly rewarding." quips Declan as he tinkers with his robots and ponders what's next in his robotics pursuit.

The one passion that drives this teen robotics whiz to keep innovating

Singapore has been driving economic growth through strategic policies and forward-thinking initiatives since its independence. From attracting foreign investments to shaping the Singapore Economy 2030 vision, our nation continues to evolve with the changing global landscape. Learn more about the four key pillars shaping Singapore's future economy and how these strategies will guide us in charting the path towards a vibrant economy with exciting opportunities and good jobs for our enterprises and people. 

This post is brought to you in partnership with Ministry of Trade and Industry.

From Survival to Success — What’s Next for Singapore’s Economy? | TLDR

Have an innovative idea that can solve pressing societal issues in Singapore, but facing tech issues? Well, that's where @better.sg comes into the picture. Helmed by volunteer-turned-CEO Lewis Liu, the #techforgood charity aims to make a difference through technology and their wide pool of volunteers made up of tech enthusiasts and professionals. Find out how Lewis’ passion for bringing people together shaped his journey to power impactful tech solutions.

From volunteer to CEO: This 39-year-old rallies over 2,000 tech enthusiasts for good | Ordinary People

“Perhaps, we may one day reach a point where even satay is as futuristic and convenient as space food,” muses Lee Bee Hock as she reflects on the benefits that digital advancement brings to her humble satay stall.

Counting sticks: How technology helped this satay hawker reinvent tradition

Widely regarded as Singapore’s best criminal lawyer, David Marshall was relentless in his pursuit of justice. Taking on role as Singapore’s first Chief Minister, he championed for self-governance for Singapore. Though his tenure in the role only lasted 14 months, many of his ideas were later implemented as policies in the years to come.

David Marshall, the voice for justice | On The Shoulders Of Giants

With online harms becoming more prevalent, we wanted to find out what youths thought about the existing measures in Singapore to tackle the issue and how effective the new proposed measures would be. This post is in partnership with Ministry of Law. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Youths in Singapore on online harms | What Do You Think?

Jeremy Tan is an entrepreneur-turned-politician. Starting from the heart of Joo Chiat, he built his own business from the ground up and later ran as an independent candidate for Mountbatten SMC in GE2025. Jeremy shares more about his journey, as he continues to stay true to his beliefs, neighbourhood, and heart. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

Jeremy Tan: Neighbour, Entrepreneur, Friend | Ordinary People

AsiaOne speaks to TVB stars Him Law 羅子溢 and Katy Kung 龔嘉欣 during their visit to Singapore on May 31, where they graced the newly opened StarHub flagship store in Paragon. Hear more about their favourite local food, their upcoming TVB dramas and Him’s fondness for villainous roles. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

TVB stars Him Law and Katy Kung on their new dramas and Singapore food | E-Junkies

Dr Tan Cheng Bock, his wife, and Christopher de Souza were seen at the school at around 5.30pm. Gentle reminder, voting closes at 8pm today! ?️