Finding your direction
Welcome to the latest edition of ST Headstart, bringing you the best of The Straits Times’ career, personal finance and lifestyle coverage every Tuesday noon. Sign up here to get weekly tips right into your inbox.
Hey there. A new year brings a fresh start, and a fresh slate of content. We start with an interactive feature that delves (I used this word before ChatGPT made it cool) into what influences the career choices young people here make. Do we stick to what we studied, or get swayed by social media trends? Discover some fascinating insights from the survey we commissioned.
Two recent ST opinion articles that remind us to exercise grace also caught my eye. One, for fellow young Singaporeans grappling with life challenges, and the other, for food and beverage businesses in this tough market.
Did I mention fresh starts? This will be my last Headstart newsletter as I transition to a new role elsewhere. Writing for you, the reader, will always be a highlight of my career. Have a great year ahead!
Podcast: How to invest in 2026
Learn how to avoid fallout from a stock bubble with smart picks from the latest episode of Headstart On Record.
Me & My Money: Learning the ropes at his parents’ vegetable stall
Tech CEO Ang Ming Cong had an early crash course in entrepreneurship as a child helping out at the stall.
Driving centres in Singapore hike learner fees in 2026
The majority of candidates for a Class 3 driving licence enrol in the driving centres, rather than use private instructors.
Sustainable pet fashion from student entrepreneurs
A group of Singapore Polytechnic students craft upcycled pet accessories to jazz up any pet ensemble.
Do one-star reviews really motivate businesses to do better?
Learn to spot the differences between mean-spirited reviews and those that businesses can learn from.
Spare a thought for those unhappy, entitled Singaporeans
Young Singaporeans deserve empathy in a world where reward for going the extra mile is less guaranteed, the author writes.
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