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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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Travelling Down Under? Spending could be hit as Aussie dollar nears one-year high against Singdollar

The Australian dollar grew 1.54 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025, and gained a further 6.1 per cent in 2026.
The Australian dollar grew 1.54 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025, and gained a further 6.1 per cent in 2026.

askST Jobs: Will a sabbatical hurt my career progression?

In most organisations, sabbaticals are supported in principle. But in practice, the work environment may have moved on by the time an employee returns from a long break.
In most organisations, sabbaticals are supported in principle. But in practice, the work environment may have moved on by the time an employee returns from a long break.

Singapore inflation accelerates as Iran war drives up petrol prices; higher costs expected to spread

Private transport inflation jumped to 6.6 per cent year on year in March, from 2.4 per cent in February as the Iran war drove up petrol prices.
Private transport inflation jumped to 6.6 per cent year on year in March, from 2.4 per cent in February as the Iran war drove up petrol prices.

Rupiah hits record low against Singdollar, threatening Indonesian arrivals and trade

Singaporeans can now buy record amount of yen per Singdollar

Yen, which fell 5.6 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, has weakened another 2.6 per cent so far in 2026.
Yen, which fell 5.6 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, has weakened another 2.6 per cent so far in 2026.

More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

Crypto adoption among Singapore residents, rose to 32 per cent in 2026, up from 29 per cent in 2025.
Crypto adoption among Singapore residents, rose to 32 per cent in 2026, up from 29 per cent in 2025.

askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.
Job titles are often less meaningful than people think they are, say HR experts.

Singapore stocks rise on temporary US-Iran ceasefire relief, but Singtel bucks trend

Trading activity on the SGX rose in March, driven by stronger retail participation and sustained institutional interest.
Trading activity on the SGX rose in March, driven by stronger retail participation and sustained institutional interest.

Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.
Mr Ayush Goyal is the country manager of financial comparison platform Singsaver.

Fund crosses billion-dollar milestone as interest in S’pore stocks grow

The LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund posted a return of 33.7 per cent over the past year.
The LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund posted a return of 33.7 per cent over the past year.

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