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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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Rental declined as a share of total business costs from 2019 to 2024: PM Wong

Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.
Between 2019 and 2024, rent fell from 26 per cent to 17 per cent for the F&B sector, and from 30 per cent to 26 per cent for the retail sector.

MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments

Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.
Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.

Tackle inequality, address cost-of-living concerns: MPs at Day 1 of Budget debate

The rising cost of living remains one of the top concerns among Singapore households, MPs said.
The rising cost of living remains one of the top concerns among Singapore households, MPs said.

askST Jobs: I’m burnt-out at work. Should I change companies or switch careers?

Burnout usually occurs when someone exhausts themselves in a task, routine or role that consistently exceeds their capacity.
Burnout usually occurs when someone exhausts themselves in a task, routine or role that consistently exceeds their capacity.

First-time investors at OCBC flock to gold and silver, beating out stocks and unit trusts

The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.
The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.

askST Jobs: A colleague with less experience was promoted ahead of me. How should I react?

Promotions are usually not based just on tenure.
Promotions are usually not based just on tenure.

Salary threshold for new Employment Pass applicants to be raised to $6,000 from 2027

The new qualifying salary will maintain the quality of EP holders as local wages rise, said PM Wong.
The new qualifying salary will maintain the quality of EP holders as local wages rise, said PM Wong.

ST Headstart: Making every career detour count

S’pore to create 15,700 jobs over five years, with two-thirds paying above $5,000

Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.
Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.

askST Jobs: I feel overqualified at work. Should I move to a new role?

Employees can expand their existing role by taking on more complex problems, leading initiatives beyond one’s formal remit, or building skills that the organisation will need next.
Employees can expand their existing role by taking on more complex problems, leading initiatives beyond one’s formal remit, or building skills that the organisation will need next.

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