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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askST Jobs: Should you threaten to quit just for a pay rise?

If replacing an employee would cost the business more than retaining him or her, employers are likely to find ways to keep the staff.

CNMC Goldmine gets SGX approval for mainboard transfer

Some of the ore rocks present on the CNMC gold mine in Kelantan

askST Jobs: My job feels secure, but my industry is in decline due to AI. Should I be worried?

Those in client-facing roles can use AI to prepare account briefs but still rely on human understanding to determine what matters.

Me & My Money: A football mishap taught bowling alley owner his first lesson about money

Entrepreneur Lim Wei Yung is the founder and director of Sonic Bowl, an entertainment bowling centre chain that blends sports with food, music and social experiences.

Malaysian ringgit expected to weaken further against Singdollar in 2026

The ringgit has weakened by 0.2 per cent against the Singdollar so far in 2026 after strengthening by 4 per cent in 2025.

New institute to help financial sector adopt AI and implement new technologies

The new Future of Finance Institute (FFI) will provide shared resources and expertise needed to promote the adoption of AI and tokenisation technologies.

PayNow users to get unified QR payment experience with proposed upgrades

A unified payment experience for local users and tourists using PayNow and the NETS QR code is in the works.

Singapore’s core inflation holds steady in May, but prices could climb

Private transport inflation saw the biggest jump in May, from 8.1 per cent in April to 8.6 per cent, on the back of larger increases in car and motorcycle prices.

askST Jobs: How important is it to laugh at my boss’ jokes?

Laugh if it feels natural, but employees do not need to laugh at every joke their boss makes.

ST Headstart: What to do if AI is taking over entry-level tasks

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