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Toh Yong Chuan

Assistant Business Editor

Yong Chuan is assistant business editor at The Straits Times. He joined the newsroom as a senior correspondent in 2011 after an 18-year career in the Singapore civil service. His areas of writing include manpower, political and policy issues, law, and the occasional car review. Outside the newsroom, he is the vice-president of the Consumers Association of Singapore, and an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. 

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Polestar’s flagship electric GT blends Scandinavian style with serious speed

The early-production Polestar 5 impresses with its distinctive looks and refined cabin.
The early-production Polestar 5 impresses with its distinctive looks and refined cabin.

Two-in-one: The Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ as the flagship CLA and gateway to the brand’s electric range

Besides the sportier AMG-style bodykit, the electric CLA is identical to the petrol-hybrid versions.
Besides the sportier AMG-style bodykit, the electric CLA is identical to the petrol-hybrid versions.

High Court raps UOB over inconsistent legal positions on late mortgage payment charges

The High Court said UOB has taken inconsistent legal positions on late payment charges in mortgage cases, and the lender repeatedly dropped such claims only when questioned by the court.
The High Court said UOB has taken inconsistent legal positions on late payment charges in mortgage cases, and the lender repeatedly dropped such claims only when questioned by the court.

Seatrium escapes prosecution in Brazilian corruption case after High Court approves US$110m penalty

Seatrium Yard. 
Seatrium Yard. 

Hao Mart shuts stores, sinks deeper into losses with four High Court lawsuits looming

ycmart/ST20260411_202687200531/Ng Sor Luan/Generics of HAO Mart in Whampoa Drive on April 11, 2026.
ycmart/ST20260411_202687200531/Ng Sor Luan/Generics of HAO Mart in Whampoa Drive on April 11, 2026.

Shopping for a new car? Four tips to get the most bang for your buck

Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs:  the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.
Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs:  the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.

Singapore Yachting Festival: Sentosa show anchored by superyachts and the sweet life

Now in its fourth edition, the Singapore Yachting Festival is repositioning to engage a wider audience by combining marine displays with lifestyle programming and family-friendly activities.
Now in its fourth edition, the Singapore Yachting Festival is repositioning to engage a wider audience by combining marine displays with lifestyle programming and family-friendly activities.

Singapore Yachting Festival: Four superyachts in the spotlight at the show

(Clockwise from top left) The Princess Y95, the Nomad 101, the Sanlorenzo SD118 and SX100.
(Clockwise from top left) The Princess Y95, the Nomad 101, the Sanlorenzo SD118 and SX100.

Migrant worker wins $5,700 overtime pay after 2-year fight as High Court cites unlawful practice

The High Court ruled that employers cannot use a fixed monthly allowance to offset overtime pay.
The High Court ruled that employers cannot use a fixed monthly allowance to offset overtime pay.

S’pore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design

Mr Ng Say Keong sued Jia Le Aluminium and 9 Power Aluminium & Glass in 2024, accusing them of infringing his patent and passing off their products as SK doors.
Mr Ng Say Keong sued Jia Le Aluminium and 9 Power Aluminium & Glass in 2024, accusing them of infringing his patent and passing off their products as SK doors.

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