Stefanie Yuen Thio

Stefanie Yuen Thio

JOINT MANAGING PARTNER, TSMP LAW CORP

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(From left) SG Her Empowerment (SHE) chief executive officer How Kay Lii, chairperson Stefanie Yuen Thio and research director Natalie Chia at a media conference at the National Design Centre on May 29, 2025. They shared research from their latest study that online harms are not only rising, but are becoming dangerously normalised. Even worse, survivors seeking help from tech platforms, law enforcement, or legal systems often find themselves stuck in a maze of dead ends. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
THE BROAD VIEW

I’ve been deepfaked – and it can happen to you

As our society grapples with the growing scourge of online harms, how the community reacts is crucial

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COMMENTARY

AI’s disruption of law firms could hold lessons for the broader business community

Artificial intelligence is replacing lawyers. What should the legal industry, and Singapore, do in response to the great disruption that is already...

FILE PHOTO: An SGX sign is pictured at Singapore Stock Exchange July 19, 2017. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

The evolving role of listed company directors

While directors previously focused mainly on financial, legal and operational concerns, they must now grapple with serious emerging issues such as climate...

A madrasah in Khiva, which is known for its ancient walled inner town.
TRAVEL

Uzbekistan: The crossroads of history

The ancient cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva take you back in time on an unforgettable journey

The closer linkage between Johor and Singapore may offer opportunities, but it also presents formidable competition to the city-state, at least in the short term.

Johor-Singapore cooperation: Boom, bane or both?

The economic benefits of the collaboration will take time to be felt; and in the near term, individuals and businesses will be...

The majestic Flaming Cliffs are where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered.
TRAVEL

Memories of Mongolia

A visit to this rugged land offers a peek at life from an ancient time, and an eye-opening experience not easily forgotten

It may not be viable for Singapore to develop a stock market that tries to be the Asian rival of Nasdaq.

It’s time to overhaul the Singapore stock market

A sustainable and effective way, more than a quick shot in the arm, is needed to revive struggling equities exchange

Menopause symptoms affect women’s health, well-being and confidence, which could and often does spill over into their work.

The business case for managing menopause

If menopause is going to blunt a woman’s performance at work – and ultimately, business performance – companies need to address it

Women are stereotyped as better-equipped to take on care-giving duties, while men feel the pressure to be breadwinners.
SUCH ARRANGEMENTS MAY EVENTUALLY FURTHER ENTRENCH WOMEN AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS IN THE HOME

Gender stereotypes mean flexi-work rules can turn into boon or burden for women

IN A perfect world, every worker would be accorded the necessary flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to balance work with life’s circumstances.

Putting careers on hold or giving them up altogether is a reality for some caregivers.

Are flexible working arrangements really a disaster for employers?

A FEMALE preschool teacher – a position for which there is a worldwide shortage – loves her job, but has young children...