How do Trump’s policies affect investment portfolios?
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With US President Donald Trump’s second administration under way, what should young investors do to balance their portfolios and ride out volatile times ahead? I delve into the risks and opportunities Trump 2.0 brings to the industries that we typically park our money in.
Which US stocks are you looking at in 2025? Let us know at headstart@sph.com.sg.
For job hunters, have you ever been told to show prior experience despite being a fresh graduate? It is still possible to land that first job even without work experience, as my colleague Tay Hong Yi finds in the latest episode of Headstart On Record. He also discusses how to gain such experience, such as through internships and hackathons.
Stay hydrated in the heat!
Podcast: Hitting the ground running for the first job
An expert shows how fresh entrants to the workforce can gain the prior experience employers increasingly seek.
Gen Z cooks: Fresh faces put a spin on traditional fare and inject new ideas into dining scene
Some Gen Z foodpreneurs are trying to prove they have the mettle to survive the cut-throat world of F&B.
Landmark Singapore study flags racial, cultural, gender biases in AI models
I spoke to my future self and didn’t like her. But I learnt something
The writer chatted with an AI-generated version of her future self about finances, health, employability and solitude.
Me and My Money: Ex-cop who swopped badge for vintage treasures sees the shine of precious metals
Now dispensing: New vending machines in Singapore bank on fresh brews, bakes and meals
They bank on freshness and make for convenient one-stop solutions for people on the go.
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