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Will the AI bubble burst? We break down if tech is still worth investing in

Tech still holds long-term promise but choose companies carefully based on their fundamentals.

‘Stress followed me every day’: How to finance home renovation without breaking the bank

askST Jobs: Can I use AI for take-home interview assignments?

Me & My Money: Lego artist builds her wealth brick by brick

Video: What does our labour law say about layoffs, and what more can be done for S’pore workers?

Young & Savvy: Finding unexpected joy in low-cost exercises

As fitness trends come and go, finding the type of workout that suits one’s lifestyle, preference and body type is what matters most.
As fitness trends come and go, finding the type of workout that suits one’s lifestyle, preference and body type is what matters most.

Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.
Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.

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Money Mentor

Inside Singapore’s Pokemon trading boom where millions in cash are swopped for rare cards

Pokémon trading card shows have become a regular weekend fixture in Singapore.

Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.

Teen traders, grail cards and weekend profits at Singapore collectible convention

‘I feel poor’: S’pore’s young professionals are earning good money, but feel financially inadequate

Me and My Money: Marketing manager fulfils childhood dream of being an entrepreneur

Work Bestie

What Is With... the office making you ugly?

According to a TikTok trend known as “office air theory”, the drab premises eat away at beauty.

TikToker Noa Donlan documents the decline in her appearance from start to end of the work day.

What if remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring

Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

Commentary

A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

Life Guide

Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?

Dating apps are exhausting, so some singles are now trying to find love on the professional networking platform.

Mr Eugene Tan, 23, created an #OpenToDate LinkedIn badge after months of unsuccessful experiences on dating apps.

What Is With… overnight queues for the AP x Swatch launch and the internet’s obsession with hype?

No coding skills, no problem: New father builds baby tracker with AI tool

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

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