Get reading recommendations and other tips at talks organised by ST and NLB

The Straits Times and the National Library Board are collaborating on another series of talks, similar to the askST@NLB series held from 2016 to 2022.

Published Oct 08, 2026, 05:00 AM

Updated Oct 08, 2026, 05:00 AM

The Straits Times (ST) and National Library Board (NLB) launch a 10-part talk series, Read With ST And NLB, to promote reading and manage information overload.

The talks feature ST journalists sharing reading habits and book recommendations, supporting NLB's five-year ReadSG campaign to nurture a nation of regular readers.

Future sessions will cover topics like planning for later life, travel tips, and mental well-being, with free monthly talks starting January 2024 requiring registration.

SINGAPORE – If you are looking to dive back into analogue habits and detox from digital media, pencil in a new series of talks organised by The Straits Times and the National Library Board (NLB).

ReadSG With ST And NLB kicks off at the National Library on Oct 29 with a cosy chat with four ST journalists who will discuss how they manage information overload in a fast-paced newsroom.

Content creators and avid bookworms Wong Yang, Natasha Zachariah, Farzanah Friday and See Kai Wen will give a talk titled How We Stay On Top Of The News, which will be moderated by arts correspondent Clement Yong.

Wong is one half of ST’s popular Gerry and Mandy duo who fronted a series of explainer videos, while senior correspondent Zachariah is the host of The Usual Place, ST’s flagship current affairs podcast. Multimedia journalist Farzanah contributes to the content produced by ST’s social media and video teams while See hosts the Headstart podcast.

They will also share how they carve out time in their schedules for reading.

The 10-part series plumbs the expertise of ST’s writers on various topics and will also introduce attendees to various books and resources available at the library.

It is the latest collaboration between ST and NLB, two organisations with a long history of partnering to promote reading. When NLB launched its National Reading Movement in 2016 , ST organised a companion programme, askST@NLB, which was a similar series of talks by ST journalists. The series, which ran from 2016 to 2022, was warmly received and often attracted full houses.

This new season of talks is timely as NLB has just launched its five-year ReadSG campaign .

ST editor Jaime Ho says: “A love of reading and the written word is at the heart of why many of us at The Straits Times are drawn to journalism. It is also key to ensuring Singaporeans continue to remain informed and updated on developments around us.

“ST is happy to partner with NLB on this effort to have our content creators engage Singaporeans and encourage reading as part of our wider public service mission. Our recent collaboration on a weekly crossword with a distinctly Singaporean flavour has been well received, and we hope readers and the public will find these talks meaningful.”

Ms Melissa Tam, NLB’s chief executive officer, adds: “Many people want to read more; they just need to know how and where to start. Through our partnership with The Straits Times, we want to connect books with the stories, ideas and conversations that people are already engaging with, making reading a natural next step for anyone who wants to stay updated and explore such topics more deeply.

“By combining ST’s trusted content and editorial reach with NLB’s rich reading resources, we can reach audiences beyond our own through meaningful community engagements. Ultimately, we hope to help more people start, sustain and strengthen their reading habits, and nurture a nation of regular readers who are curious, thoughtful and discerning.”

ReadSG With ST And NLB will take a break, after Oct 29, during the school holidays and return in January with chief columnist and senior editor, publications, Sumiko Tan, and Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon. They will tackle the topic, Mind, Body and Wealth, and speak about how reading can help one stay active and financially healthy.

Travel editor Clara Lock will share her tips and tricks in Travelling Well: Read Your Way To A Stress-free Holiday. Her February talk comes just in time for those planning a March getaway.

In March, correspondent Akshita Nanda, who covers the health and wellness beat, will talk about Keeping Well: Self-care And Mental Well-being.

Readers looking for book recommendations can check out ST’s BookTalk column which features personalities talking about their reading lists. For SingLit and other book recommendations, follow the arts team’s book reviews .

To join the chat on Oct 29, register here. Admission to the talks, held on the first Thursday of every month starting in January, is free with registration. For more information, go to https://str.sg/readsg .

National Library Board

《海峡时报》和国家图书馆管理局正在合作举办另一系列讲座，类似于 2016 年至 2022 年举办的 askST@NLB 系列讲座。

发布于 2026 年 10 月 8 日上午 5:00

更新于2026年10月8日上午5:00

《海峡时报》(ST) 和国家图书馆管理局 (NLB) 联合推出 10 集系列讲座“与 ST 和 NLB 一起阅读”，旨在推广阅读并应对信息过载。

此次讲座邀请《海峡时报》记者分享阅读习惯和书籍推荐，以支持新加坡国家图书馆管理局为期五年的“ReadSG”活动，旨在培养国民的阅读习惯。

未来的课程将涵盖晚年规划、旅行技巧和心理健康等主题，从 2024 年 1 月开始，每月一次的免费讲座需要注册。

新加坡——如果您想重拾模拟习惯，摆脱数字媒体的束缚，不妨将《海峡时报》和国家图书馆管理局 (NLB) 联合举办的一系列讲座记入日程。

ReadSG With ST And NLB 将于 10 月 29 日在国家图书馆拉开帷幕，届时将有四位《海峡时报》记者进行轻松的交流，探讨他们如何在快节奏的新闻编辑室中应对信息过载。

内容创作者兼狂热书虫 Wong Yang、Natasha Zachariah、Farzanah Friday 和 See Kai Wen 将发表题为“我们如何掌握最新新闻”的演讲，该演讲将由艺术记者 Clement Yong 主持。

黄是《海峡时报》人气解说二人组“Gerry and Mandy”的成员之一，他们曾主持一系列科普视频；资深记者扎卡里亚是《海峡时报》旗舰时事播客节目《The Usual Place》的主持人；多媒体记者法扎娜为《海峡时报》社交媒体和视频团队的内容制作做出贡献；而西则主持播客节目《Headstart》。

他们还会分享自己如何在日程安排中挤出时间阅读。

该系列共 10 部分，深入探讨了 ST 作家们在各个主题上的专业知识，还将向与会者介绍图书馆提供的各种书籍和资源。

这是《海峡时报》与国家图书馆管理局（NLB）的最新合作，这两个机构长期以来一直携手推广阅读。2016年，NLB发起“全国阅读运动”时，《海峡时报》组织了配套项目“askST@NLB”，该项目由《海峡时报》记者举办了一系列类似的讲座。该系列讲座从2016年持续到2022年，广受好评，经常座无虚席。

新一轮的会谈正值新加坡国家图书馆管理局（NLB）启动其为期五年的“阅读新加坡”（ReadSG）活动之际，可谓恰逢其时。

《海峡时报》编辑何杰米表示：“对阅读和文字的热爱是我们《海峡时报》许多人投身新闻事业的根本原因。这也是确保新加坡人持续了解和掌握周围发展动态的关键。”

“《海峡时报》很高兴能与国家图书馆管理局合作，让我们的内容创作者与新加坡民众互动，鼓励阅读，这也是我们更广泛的公共服务使命的一部分。我们最近合作推出的每周填字游戏极具新加坡特色，广受好评。我们希望读者和公众也能从这些讲座中受益。”

新加坡国家图书馆管理局首席执行官谭美玲女士补充道：“许多人都想多读书；他们只是需要知道如何以及从哪里开始。通过与《海峡时报》的合作，我们希望将书籍与人们正在参与的故事、观点和对话联系起来，使阅读成为任何想要了解最新动态并更深入探索这些话题的人的自然选择。”

“通过结合《海峡时报》值得信赖的内容和编辑影响力，以及国家图书馆丰富的阅读资源，我们可以通过有意义的社区互动，触及更广泛的读者群体。最终，我们希望帮助更多人养成、保持和加强阅读习惯，并培养一个充满好奇心、善于思考和独到见解的阅读群体。”

ReadSG（由《海峡时报》和国家图书馆管理局联合推出）将于10月29日学校假期后暂停，并于1月回归。届时，首席专栏作家兼高级编辑陈澄子（Sumiko Tan）和投资编辑陈爱文（Tan Ooi Boon）将携手探讨“身心与财富”这一主题，阐述阅读如何帮助人们保持活力和财务健康。

旅游编辑克拉拉·洛克将在《旅行妙招：阅读助您轻松度假》一书中分享她的旅行秘诀和技巧。她的二月讲座恰逢其时，非常适合计划三月出行的朋友们。

三月份，负责健康与保健报道的记者 Akshita Nanda 将谈论“保持健康：自我保健和心理健康”。

读者如果想寻找书籍推荐，可以查看《海峡时报》的“书评专栏”，该专栏会邀请各界人士分享他们的阅读清单。如果想了解新加坡文学和其他书籍的推荐，请关注艺术团队的书评。

如需参加 10 月 29 日的在线讨论，请在此注册。每月第一个星期四举行的讲座（从 1 月开始）免费入场，但需注册。更多信息，请访问 https://str.sg/readsg。

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