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Krist Boo

Senior Business Correspondent

Krist is a returning journalist, having spent half her working years in communications and advocacy work at Singapore’s two integrated resorts. She previously wrote the Work/Life column, about egos, politics and struggles in modern offices. She likes tech, loves business and regularly steals her neighbour’s dog.

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Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quantum computer

Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.
Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.

Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts

Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.
Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.

Singapore Prestige Brand Award crowns 20 local brands

The award aims to celebrate local brands that excel in branding strategies, market presence, and innovation.
The award aims to celebrate local brands that excel in branding strategies, market presence, and innovation.

New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps

The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.
The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.

Singapore tops global ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent

Singapore workers enjoy one of the most supportive ecosystems globally to adapt, grow and thrive, said one of the report's authors, Professor Felipe Monteiro.
Singapore workers enjoy one of the most supportive ecosystems globally to adapt, grow and thrive, said one of the report's authors, Professor Felipe Monteiro.

More technology, higher pay draw younger and more Singaporeans to lift industry

Award recipients of the inaugural Lift and Escalator (L&E) Excellence Awards Mr Ganesh Prasad Vasudevan (left), a troubleshooter at KONE, and Mr Muhammad Zulkarnaen Hashim, a senior L&E specialist at Hitachi Elevator Asia.
Award recipients of the inaugural Lift and Escalator (L&E) Excellence Awards Mr Ganesh Prasad Vasudevan (left), a troubleshooter at KONE, and Mr Muhammad Zulkarnaen Hashim, a senior L&E specialist at Hitachi Elevator Asia.

Singtel raises full-year guidance with 6-month profit of $3.4b, strong show from Australian unit Optus

Singtel’s Australian unit Optus posted a 27 per cent jump in earnings before interest and taxes  at A$283 million (S$241 million).
Singtel’s Australian unit Optus posted a 27 per cent jump in earnings before interest and taxes  at A$283 million (S$241 million).

askST: Twelve Cupcakes, Jollibean, Art Works — can workers be better protected from sudden closures?

Recent shuttering of businesses including (clockwise from left) Twelve Cupcakes, Jollibean and Art Works left hundreds of workers abruptly without jobs and owed unpaid wages.
Recent shuttering of businesses including (clockwise from left) Twelve Cupcakes, Jollibean and Art Works left hundreds of workers abruptly without jobs and owed unpaid wages.

‘I remain in Singapore’: Art Works COO assures stakeholders after abrupt liquidation

Mr Chris Hallewell, chief operating officer and co-owner of Art Works, says he will advocate strongly for employees in the firm's liquidation process.
Mr Chris Hallewell, chief operating officer and co-owner of Art Works, says he will advocate strongly for employees in the firm's liquidation process.

Art firm closure leaves staff unpaid; lawyers urge them to file claims and focus on job hunt

Art Works ran an art investment advisory and a gallery at One Holland Village.
Art Works ran an art investment advisory and a gallery at One Holland Village.

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