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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: Can I use AI for take-home interview assignments?

Generally, using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for take-home interview assignments is acceptable if the prospective employer allows it.
Generally, using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for take-home interview assignments is acceptable if the prospective employer allows it.

Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

Real wages grew by 4 per cent, up from 3.2 per cent the year before.
Real wages grew by 4 per cent, up from 3.2 per cent the year before.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom

While core inflation eased, private transport inflation jumped 8.1 per cent in April due to larger increases in petrol and car prices.
While core inflation eased, private transport inflation jumped 8.1 per cent in April due to larger increases in petrol and car prices.

askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate’s current employment.
Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate’s current employment.

Telco tumult: Simba acquisition of M1 collapses; Singtel shares slide as S’pore business weakens

Tuas Limited, the Australian-listed owner of telecommunication operator Simba, said on May 22 it has terminated its sale and purchase agreement to buy shares in another telco M1.
Tuas Limited, the Australian-listed owner of telecommunication operator Simba, said on May 22 it has terminated its sale and purchase agreement to buy shares in another telco M1.

Me and My Money: MD uses everyday purchases to teach his children about money

eToro managing director Yaki Razmovich at his office in Somerset on May 15, 2026.
eToro managing director Yaki Razmovich at his office in Somerset on May 15, 2026.

Suspended firms have three years to get back on track, or may be delisted: SGX RegCo

The development comes as SGX Regco seeks to keep trading suspensions to the minimum necessary and provide greater certainty over delisting timelines.
The development comes as SGX Regco seeks to keep trading suspensions to the minimum necessary and provide greater certainty over delisting timelines.

Singapore must strengthen its position as a trusted AI financial hub: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.
DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.

More Singapore residents buying the Swiss franc for safe-haven appeal

The Swiss currency rose 7.81 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025 and has edged up a further 0.37 per cent so far in 2026.
The Swiss currency rose 7.81 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025 and has edged up a further 0.37 per cent so far in 2026.

askST Jobs: I’ve worked only in my family business. Can I still move into the corporate world?

Compensation in family businesses often reflects ownership, trust and long-term stewardship, rather than pure market benchmarks for a given role.
Compensation in family businesses often reflects ownership, trust and long-term stewardship, rather than pure market benchmarks for a given role.

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