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Being rich is successful? 40% of Singaporeans seem to think so

A recent survey found that 40 per cent of Singaporeans think one can be considered “successful” only if they are rich.
A recent survey found that 40 per cent of Singaporeans think one can be considered “successful” only if they are rich.

Me & My Money

From supplier to roaster: How Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder took control of quality

Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder Jason Soon (left) with his son, Nigel Soon, who heads the company’s consumer-focused brand Kim’s Duet.
Kim Guan Guan Coffee founder Jason Soon (left) with his son, Nigel Soon, who heads the company’s consumer-focused brand Kim’s Duet.

Gen Zs less hardy than their parents, regional survey finds

A regional survey has confirmed the popular belief that those aged under 30 are less resilient than their parents or grandparents.
A regional survey has confirmed the popular belief that those aged under 30 are less resilient than their parents or grandparents.

The best stocks over the last century are tech companies

The best investments over the past 100 years? Almost all are tech companies, a long-running study shows.
The best investments over the past 100 years? Almost all are tech companies, a long-running study shows.

Still saying money doesn’t grow on trees? There are better ways to teach kids about it

Involve young toddlers during grocery shopping, where parents can teach the value of things.
Involve young toddlers during grocery shopping, where parents can teach the value of things.

Young & Savvy

Using music to master Mandarin and help my child say her Chinese name right

The writer hopes to get her family used to watching Chinese-language shows, reading Chinese books at bedtime and conversing with others in Mandarin... eventually.
The writer hopes to get her family used to watching Chinese-language shows, reading Chinese books at bedtime and conversing with others in Mandarin... eventually.

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.
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.

The ‘mass affluent’ are losing their allure for wealth managers navigating AI

Professionals in the wealth industry are trying to figure out what exactly makes a human adviser irreplaceable by AI.
Professionals in the wealth industry are trying to figure out what exactly makes a human adviser irreplaceable by AI.

War, inflation can’t stop ETFs’ trillion-dollar inflow boom

ETFs are a popular investment vehicle because they are easier to trade compared to mutual funds, they are relatively low cost, and there’s an ETF for almost everything in market.
ETFs are a popular investment vehicle because they are easier to trade compared to mutual funds, they are relatively low cost, and there’s an ETF for almost everything in market.

Me & My Money: Crane company boss says people are his most important investment

Pollisum Group CEO Chris Ang took over the family business when he was 30 and steered it to profitability while building a company culture he is proud of.
Pollisum Group CEO Chris Ang took over the family business when he was 30 and steered it to profitability while building a company culture he is proud of.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.