Clement Yong

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Clement Yong is a correspondent on the arts beat, covering books, theatre and the visual arts. He has been with The Straits Times since 2019.

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National Gallery Singapore delays war-themed exhibition, citing ‘uncertain global situation’

The exhibition was slated to open on May 22 and continue till Oct 18.

Volcanoes at 6.30am? Three other events to attend at Sifa 2026

Noli Timere is an aerial performance on a net sculpture.

T.H.E Dance Company dances with digital avatar in new tech-driven work

Kuik Swee Boon, artistic director of T.H.E Dance Company.

Lush Life explores Singapore’s nascent pop scene through lives of Jacintha Abisheganaden and Dick Lee

Jacintha Abisheganaden plays herself in Lush Life, based on the story of her life and marriage with Dick Lee.

Dive into the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026: A guide to the premieres and highlights

Here are closer looks at the must-see shows of the season.

ST Press’ The Albatross File: Inside Separation named Book of the Year

The Straits Times chief columnist and senior editor of publications Sumiko Tan receives the Book Of The Year award from NLB CEO Melissa Tam (left, white top) at the Singapore Book Awards.

Tari Lang’s memoir My Neighbour, The Dictator recalls 1965 coup, growing up under Suharto’s regime

My Neighbour, The Dictator by Tari Lang.

The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers April 25

(From left) Hot Girls Have Stomach Issues by Kimberley Chia Qin, Unease: Life In Singapore Families by Teo You Yenn, and The Seriously Epic Holiday Of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby.

Puppet stars in family-friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s anti-bullying tale The BFG

The BFG first premiered at Stratford-upon-Avon.

Experimental arts group pledges proceeds for Singapore Fringe Festival

Singapore director Tan Shou Chen (left) directs Pulau Rindu, translating to island of longing. Shanghai-based Selena Lu (right) directs Backstage Protocol.

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