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How are Singapore’s youth hashing out their career aspirations?

In a world of greater flux, they don't let rigid plans get in the way of seizing opportunities.

‘It’s never boring’: More young people in S’pore drawn to skilled trades like farming, plumbing

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How to invest in 2026

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

K-pop Goliath BTS to light up 2026 like a dynamite

Me and My Money: He learnt the ropes of doing business at his parents’ vegetable stall

Mr Ang Ming Cong learnt to be a businessman at his parents' market stall.

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

Rise of second-city travel and why it might change where you holiday in 2026

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is among the top 10 European cities without direct flights to Singapore but with the highest passenger traffic from Singapore in the first seven months of 2025.

Tech stocks still ‘in the game’: What experts say about investing and saving money in 2026

Amid the talk of a bubble, frothiness and over-valuation, it can be confusing for young investors on where they should deploy their money.

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Money Mentor

Video: Was 2025 a year of questionable financial decisions? Here’s what Singapore youth say

It’s the end of the year! Time to review all the questionable spending choices we made.

Me and My Money: He turns his love of motorbikes into a roaring business

Young & Savvy

I asked ST colleagues about their biggest financial regrets. Here are some (very) honest answers

Video: Aunty Khieng explains - investing your first $1,000

Work Bestie

askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

Highly paid interns are expected to contribute immediate analytical or commercial impact.

While internship remuneration in Singapore can vary widely, most industries offer stipends in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.

On The Job

Pastry chef at a hospital: He bakes food for the soul

Headstart On Record Podcast

How a young entrepreneur’s own business helped her discover a new career

Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland

Life Guide

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

Blind boxes: Is cute here to stay?

Labubu was China’s most internationally influential online pop culture intellectual property in the past year.

A Labubu in a Santa Claus outfit is displayed for sale at a holiday market in Times Square in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Life List: 2025 in 15 lifestyle objects

ChatGPT: Everyone’s minion... and boss?

Seoul steals: Cost-saving tips and the city’s best shopping hacks

SEA Games 2025: 7 Singapore athletes with unique pursuits that keep them happy

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