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Timothy Goh

Timothy is a business journalist with The Straits Times. Areas he writes about include private equity, with a focus on start-ups and venture capital. He launched the Starting a Start-up column, and contributes to the Young and Savvy as well as Me and My Money columns. He occasionally covers stories in economy, fintech, manpower and listed companies. When he’s not working, he’s sipping coconut water on a beach.

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askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

In such situations, employees can set boundaries by stating their position and the facts firmly, and disengaging from inaccurate or invalid arguments.
In such situations, employees can set boundaries by stating their position and the facts firmly, and disengaging from inaccurate or invalid arguments.

S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.
MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.

ST Headstart: Can being dependable at work slow your career?

askST Jobs: I’m known as a reliable and versatile employee. Will that affect my career?

Being reliable and versatile is positive as it signals that you can be trusted and can deliver under pressure.
Being reliable and versatile is positive as it signals that you can be trusted and can deliver under pressure.

US dollar rises after Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, while gold prices slip

The greenback strengthened against major currencies on March 20.
The greenback strengthened against major currencies on March 20.

Singapore labour market expanded in 2025, but retrenchments ticked up in Q4: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.
The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.

Gold-buying trend takes hold in Singapore

Bullion dealers, jewellers and pawnshops in Singapore said gold buying has surged amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts.
Bullion dealers, jewellers and pawnshops in Singapore said gold buying has surged amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of interest rate cuts.

ComfortDelGro to raise taxi fares, add app fee as Iran war drives up fuel costs

The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.
The higher charges will be in place from March 24 to May 31.

ST Headstart: Make sense of salary increments

askST Jobs: What is a good salary increment within the same company?

In Singapore, annual salary increments in steady economic conditions typically range between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.
In Singapore, annual salary increments in steady economic conditions typically range between 3 per cent and 5 per cent.

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