Tay Hong Yi

Correspondent

Hong Yi has been with The Straits Times since 2021, reporting on Singapore’s workforce and labour policy through both the written word and the Headstart On Record podcast that he co-hosts. He occasionally covers stories in fintech, global trade and corporates as well. Know him best over a glass of good Scotch whisky and trail runs in cold weather.

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ST Headstart: Learning from financial regrets

Headstart podcast recap: Gunning for gold and taking care of business

Headstart on Record looks at when gold shines best and how a student entrepreneur found her calling.

askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

While internship remuneration in Singapore can vary widely, most industries offer stipends in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.

How a young entrepreneur’s own business helped her discover a new career

A young entrepreneur shares why, and how, she is moving on from a student business she co-founded.

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Headstart podcast recap: Planning for holidays and traineeships in the age of AI

Headstart on Record looks at taking three holidays a year and preparing for the age of AI through training.

ST Headstart: The million dollar resale flat question

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Does new condo make better sense than million-dollar HDB resale flat?

With resale flat prices reaching new highs, condos now present an alternative that warrants closer evaluation.

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