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Video: Are we going to run out of food and fuel due to the Middle East conflict?

In Parliament, MPs spotlighted rising energy and food prices and pressed the Government on what comes next.

Fewer than 1 in 2 private university grads find full-time work, as median salary holds steady

Singapore taps digital payments everywhere, but cash still lingers

Headstart On Record Podcast

Should I buy silver?

askST Jobs: I struggle to say ‘no’ at work. How can I set boundaries?

Setting boundaries at work is fundamentally about prioritisation.

When to ask your date, ‘How much do you earn?’

Couples should start discussing money issues early in their relationship to make sure they are on the same page.

Me and My Money: Passion for teaching drives her tuition business journey

Ms Esther Leng, who has both public and private sector experience, is now academic director of tuition agency English Ninjas, which she co-founded in 2022.

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Money Mentor

Young & Savvy

You may have heard of ‘frugal chic’. Is it just another way to justify buying something you don’t need?

Whatever it is, it certainly boosted my motivation to continue being financially responsible.

Mia McGrath is a UK-based financial content creator, who coined the Frugal Chic philosophy. She says it about buying or investing in things that have a high return on investment on health, finances, relationships, and time.

Me & My Money: She started a pet grooming business while juggling a day job

Young & Savvy

Filing taxes is boring work. My late aunt gave me 3 tips to optimise it

That small expense claim could turn into your financial nightmare

Work Bestie

Dear graduates, education rewards individual brilliance – but fit is key to work success

The trouble is compounded because fit is seen as playing office politics.

Ultimately, fit is about creating conditions where competence and character reinforce each other, says the writer.

askST Jobs: I think I’m being gaslighted at work. What should I do?

Strong hiring demand for engineers, tech specialists in S’pore as newly created roles climb in 2025

askST Jobs: I’m known as a reliable and versatile employee. Will that affect my career?

Life Guide

Duck confit for $18++: Where to get affordable French food in Singapore

Les Ducs and Bouillon Gavroche are bringing the taste of Parisian bouillons to Singapore.

A close-up of some of the dishes served at Bouillon Gavroche on March 20, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Bangkok internship, exchange in London: Singapore students explore ASEAN, China beyond the West

ST More than Grades

S’porean teen learnt to speak more than 10 languages, with help from Harry Potter

‘Devastated’ to not have ADHD: Is the condition overdiagnosed in Singapore?

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