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Timothy Goh

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Timothy covers the commodities and foreign exchange markets as a business correspondent. He writes the askST Jobs career advice series and contributes to the Me and My Money column.

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Why gold prices could keep rising despite high US yields and interest rates

Analysts expect gold prices to continue rising into 2027.
Analysts expect gold prices to continue rising into 2027.

askST Jobs: How to tell if you’re being micromanaged or closely supervised. What’s the difference?

There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a “helicopter parent” over them.
There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a “helicopter parent” over them.

She built wealth through property, then chose to fund a social enterprise

Singapore Fashion Runway CEO Eileen Yap considers the social enterprise, which she founded in 2015, her most valuable asset today.
Singapore Fashion Runway CEO Eileen Yap considers the social enterprise, which she founded in 2015, her most valuable asset today.

Japanese yen may remain weak against the Singdollar despite BOJ’s rate hike: Analysts

The yen has weakened amid the wide US-Japan rate gap, but recently rebounded on expectations of tighter Japanese monetary policy and lower US rates.
The yen has weakened amid the wide US-Japan rate gap, but recently rebounded on expectations of tighter Japanese monetary policy and lower US rates.

More than 1 in 4 Singtel discounted-share holders have sold their shares

Around 180 million Singtel SDS have been sold in total, accounting for about 25 per cent of all such shares.
Around 180 million Singtel SDS have been sold in total, accounting for about 25 per cent of all such shares.

ST Headstart: Is it OK to turn down a promotion?

askST Jobs: Should I turn down a promotion to protect my work-life balance?

Employees should consider discussing workload, resources, travel, flexibility and even the timing of the promotion with their employer.
Employees should consider discussing workload, resources, travel, flexibility and even the timing of the promotion with their employer.

Radiant World-funded scholarship in UWCSEA under review as S’pore iron ore trader’s legal woes mount

Radiant World’s website says its foundation funds scholarships for talented young women from India to pursue IB at UWCSEA and UWC UK.
Radiant World’s website says its foundation funds scholarships for talented young women from India to pursue IB at UWCSEA and UWC UK.

Why the ringgit has fallen to a 10-month low against the Singdollar and what comes next

The ringgit gained 3.77 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, but has weakened 1.86 per cent so far in 2026.
The ringgit gained 3.77 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025, but has weakened 1.86 per cent so far in 2026.

Why US bond market turmoil could keep the Singdollar strong

The US dollar fell 5.9 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025 and has weakened a further 1.56 per cent so far in 2026.
The US dollar fell 5.9 per cent against the Singapore dollar in 2025 and has weakened a further 1.56 per cent so far in 2026.

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