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Singapore
A match made in Singapore? ‘Aunties, not algorithms’ aims to woo US singles
Burnt-out US-based singles could win a free luxury trip if they ditch the dating apps and opt to let outspoken older women play Cupid.
17 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
Trending in China
China dating scene sees rise in ‘hunter-style lovers’ who are attentive and caring
15 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Ageing society
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Dating in China as a senior citizen
14 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
Emotional economy boom: China ‘love-brained’ youth seek strangers’ ire for guidance
People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Sex and relationships
A funny text, coffee in bed, holding hands: why the little things count in love
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time of romantic dinners, gifts and flowers, but experts say there are many more ways to show love.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
Trending in China
Why young China viewers are being drawn to dating shows with older contestants
South Korean-influenced reality shows rise in popularity, in part driven by mature women who are brutally honest about the men taking part.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Sex and relationships
Why dating in Hong Kong is so hard and how people spend thousands on agencies
Hong Kong matchmakers share how they’re helping people find love in a city where everyone is both extremely busy and wants a younger partner.
9 Feb 2026 - 5:17PM
Trending in China
New China dating trend sees people refer exes to new prospects, like job referrals
As trust in traditional dating techniques declines, people place ads detailing selling points of ex-partners in ‘second-hand market’.
9 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate
Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.
8 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Wellness
New dating app is helping disabled and chronically ill people find love
Disabled and chronically ill people are often ghosted or rejected on mainstream dating apps. Dateability is evening the playing field.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
Chinese overseas
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Looking for love in Shanghai, Chinese auntie-style
People’s Square is a ruthlessly efficient analogue of Tinder, run by elderly Chinese parents. I quickly learned about my own limits.
1 Nov 2025 - 10:47AM
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Viral stories
Singapore woman rejects ‘rude’ date at hawker centre, sparks dating standards debate
Some critics label Naomi as ‘high maintenance’; she argues it is not about location, but ‘first impressions and effort’.
14 Sep 2025 - 11:05AM
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Sex and relationships
How ‘Mountain Tinder’ is helping hikers find love away from dating apps
Notebooks atop mountains in Fribourg, Switzerland enable like-minded nature lovers to find each other in an analogue alternative to Tinder.
5 Aug 2025 - 7:15PM
United States
Dating intel app for women suffers massive hack, exposing IDs
The ‘Tea’ app, which is designed to protect women from bad dates, has now exposed their identities following a major hack.
26 Jul 2025 - 2:18PM
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Sex and relationships
Fed up with Tinder? How high-end matchmaking is making a comeback
Frustrated with dating apps like Tinder, more people are turning to elite matchmakers to find love – and paying big money to do so.
9 Jul 2025 - 3:38PM
Chinese overseas
Being Chinese
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Dating in the UK, Chinese auntie-style
Looking for a life partner as a 40-something Asian woman in the UK, I found success in unexpected ways.
28 Jun 2025 - 10:38AM
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Sex and relationships
Can Tinder’s new Double Date feature bring back Gen Z users?
Dating app Tinder hopes to win back Gen Z users with a feature that makes it less ‘hook-uppy’ and more about having ‘a good time as friends’.
23 Jun 2025 - 7:45PM
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Trending in China
Chinese man blames failed blind date on saggy T-shirt, claims looks like sleepwear
Rejected programmer says so-called heavyweight shirt was ‘thin’, ‘see-through’, made him look like he was unemployed.
31 May 2025 - 4:00PM
Internet
The new dating trend in China? Live-streamed video chats
In China, busy young singles are meeting in group video chats hosted by a cyber matchmaker with others watching, and some are finding love.
30 Apr 2025 - 12:45PM
Sex and relationships
Dating is a fraught affair in Iran, where tradition and modernity collide
In Iran, cultural shifts and societal pressures create challenges for young people eager to find a partner. To succeed they must break rules.
6 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM
China society
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Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'
A virtual character in the romantic mobile game has won over millions of young women in China and beyond
21 Mar 2025 - 12:07PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian man beaten, robbed of US$15,000 after dating app meet-up goes wrong
Police arrested five students behind multiple similar incidents in the country.
20 Mar 2025 - 10:10AM
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Books and literature
Tired of superficial dating apps? Bookmark is an app for book lovers
The Bengaluru-based founders are connecting people based on shared literary interests, with features like a virtual bookshelf and witty prompts.
17 Mar 2025 - 6:15PM
Singapore
Bounty for love: Singapore woman offers S$2,000 if you can find her life partner
However, introductions will need to result in a committed relationship lasting at least six months before matchmakers can claim the reward.
6 Mar 2025 - 7:25PM
TV shows and streaming video
Muslim Matchmaker creator on the appeal of reality TV dating shows
TV dating shows are not only captivating, but instructive for viewers seeking life partners, say a producer and a professional matchmaker.
2 Mar 2025 - 8:44AM
Singapore
‘Boy sober’ and loving it: why Asia’s young women are swiping left on romance
More young women are opting out of traditional dating and marriage, prioritising career and personal freedom over societal expectations.
21 Feb 2025 - 1:28PM
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Viral stories
Japan man starts dating agency after 2,000 failed blind dates due to low income
Despite numerous failed dates, man persists in dating to refine conversational skills, decision-making, date planning.
12 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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For good or ill, AI is changing modern love
Millions of Chinese are downloading AI companions to feel connection but my time spent with one app shows even chatbots have character flaws.
6 Mar 2025 - 12:49PM
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