Reeta Raman

The Peak Magazine • 13th November 2023

Amid global social challenges, is now the time for family offices to amplify their ROI?

“If you are a family office interested in giving back to the local community in Asia, there is no better place to do it than here in Singapore,” urged Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong at the Global-Asia Family Office Summit’s owners’ symposium last year. He was not alone in prodding family offices to make a difference through philanthropy.

Earlier this year, Heng Swee Keat, the Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, pressed family offices

The Peak Magazine • 23rd October 2023

The Peak Power List 2023: Roses of Peace founder Mohamed Irshad plans to change the minds of youth, one interfaith conversation at a time

This story is one of the six in The Peak Singapore’s Power List. The list is an annual recognition that celebrates and acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, influence, and impact within their respective fields and the broader community.

Our theme for this year is Quiet Power, a force that brings about transformative shifts in the lives of ordinary people through strategic collaboration and concerted efforts with like-minded individuals. Quiet leaders are dedicat

Singapore Press Club • 21st August 2023

What is Fado – Discovering the Portuguese soul by Reeta Raman

Often described as Portugal’s version of the blues, themes of passion, betrayal, hardship, melancholy, and loss are deeply ingrained in the music. “Fado is life,” explains Evelise Domingues, my local tour guide. “When my husband passed away, I raised my children alone, and the saudade from fado was what got me through.” “You cannot explain fado,” another local tells me earnestly. “It is from the heart.”

The Portuguese singer Amália Rodrigues, who died in 1999, has been credited for making the m

1st January 2023

Our most-read stories of 2022

An article I wrote in July 2022 made it to the top 5 most-read pieces for RICE Media

RICE • 20th July 2022

Jurong Boy to Super Realtor: How Aric Lim Sells Million-Dollar Homes to Chinese Buyers

Phone in hand, Aric Lim barrels towards me in the lush lobby of the Marina Bay Residences, a luxury condominium in Singapore’s central business district.

RICE • 14th April 2022

Making Comedy at the Risk of Being Cancelled

“Jada, I love you. G.I. Jane 2, can’t wait to see it,” comedy legend Chris Rock quipped onstage at the 94th Academy Awards last month.

RICE • 22nd March 2022

Scamming the Scammers — Rise of the Scam Syndicates

It was mid-May 2021—a balmy afternoon. Much of the world was in some form of Covid-19-induced lockdown. In Sydney, it was no different.

RICE • 13th February 2022

Lift-less in Singapore: To Move or Not to Move, That Is the Question

It’s mid-afternoon in the sweltering heat, and Hasshim Ahmad is trying to repair an old extension cord.

938LIVE/ CNA • 16th October 2015

New IPCC chief calls for fresh focus on climate change solutions

The new chief of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Dr Lee Hoe Sung, lays out his vision for the international body.

Australian Journal Review • 1st December 2008

When big media meet "we" media in Singapore

Co-authored with A/P Cherian George from NTU on citizen journalism.

SALT magazine by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre • 2nd July 2007

Double Serve of Heart: McDonald's walks the talk

The fast-food giant's charity has helped over 700 sick children from financially-distressed families with grants amounting to $3.3 million.

TODAY • 2nd December 2005

Health & Wellness Supplement

The first Health & Wellness supplement by TODAY in 2005. I was the co-ordinator of the entire project.

TODAY • 4th October 2005

Sing and Laugh at my funeral

As her day begins, so does her pill popping.

TODAY • 2nd November 2004

Eden of the East

There's a certain sense of latent spirituality in Bali - present in its food, the people and the island itself.