In July, Ms Joanne Huang was crowned the world's Confectioner of the Year 2025, surprising even herself. She shares why she competed despite little hope of winning: To shine a light on Singaporean pastries and bakes. It's 8am on a Wednesday at a modest neighbourhood bakery in Ang Mo Kio. Customers shuffle in with a steady stream of requests for chicken floss buns and Swiss rolls, as well as the odd question or two about when the next batch of doughnuts will be ready.  By the cash register, a