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Should you buy gold now?

Gold prices have soared in 2025 but here are things to consider before buying your first gold bar.

Gold prices have soared in 2025 but here are things to consider before buying your first gold bar.

From cover songs to K-pop hits: Singaporean songwriter writes for Itzy and Twice

Eight essential apps to use in China for cost savings and a smoother trip

Me and My Money: Going from Lee Kuan Yew’s protection detail to teaching kids to swim

Learning by talking: Instead of fishing for answers, students explain concepts to bot

(From left) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) alumnus Akshaya Rajesh, GenAI engineer, and Dr Sumbul Khan, senior lecturer in SUTD's Science, Mathematics, and Technology cluster, on Oct 28, 2025.

Chatbots, tutors and sparring partners: How AI is changing university learning in Singapore

(From left) Mr Chen Liang Jung, 22, Mr Anieyrudh R, 22, and Mr Joshua Cheng, 23, all undergraduates, showcasing the GPTProf app that acts as a "professor in a pocket".

Weekend Trip

Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.

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Money Mentor

Video: Is it sensible to invest in collectibles?

What to know before digging out all the Pokemon cards from your childhood.

Young & Savvy

Does new condo make better sense than million-dollar HDB resale flat?

Me and My Money: From collecting toy cars as a child to selling EVs at 28 years old

Young and Savvy: I used a money insights app for 3 months – here’s what I learnt

Work Bestie

CEO Insights

Gaming boss to fresh grads: Show your passion when applying for jobs

Garena president Terry Zhao said candidates are assessed for attitude as much as aptitude.

Garena's President Terry Zhao (second from right) with his colleagues at the Free Fire World Series Global Finals 2025 event in Jakarta on Nov 15.

Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps

On The Job

‘Every inch counts’: He approves land boundaries in Singapore

Singaporeans know how to plan. Now we must learn how to wing it

Life Guide

$2 versus $20 for an eSIM: What are travellers really paying for?

Beyond price, reliability, customer service and app access define the true value of an eSIM.

Premium eSIMs often include 24/7 multilingual support and stable coverage across multiple countries.

Video: Do Singaporeans care enough about our politics?

Viewpoint

One man’s selfishness at Wicked event cost S’pore its reputation – and possibly an Ariana Grande concert

Tastemakers

Meet insurance boss Lucas Neo, who faced backlash over frank reviews of Michelin-listed hawkers

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