Subscriber Picks: How many vaccine shots do you need? | Flying this December? Be prepared to pay up to 78% more

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Singapore is moving to a new strategy for Covid-19 vaccinations, with a focus on being up to date, rather than based on the total number of shots received.

What does this change mean for you? If you have taken two mRNA jabs and a booster shot, do you still need to get additional shots? We answer some questions you may have.

It is becoming more expensive to own a car. COE prices have been on the rise, and higher car loan interest rates are driving up the costs further. If the COE lifespan of your car is running out, does it make more sense to revalidate the COE or buy a new car?

Planning to travel this December? Be prepared to pay more - airfares are up to 78 per cent more expensive. But there are still bargains to be had. Check out some of the better deals in this week's edition.

S'pore avoids technical recession, economy grows 4.4% in Q3

A technical recession is broadly defined as two consecutive quarters of quarter-on-quarter contractions.

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askST: How many Covid-19 vaccine shots do I need to take?

What you need to know about Singapore's new strategy for Covid-19 vaccinations.

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Planning to travel in December? Expect to pay up to 78% more for airfares

Check out airfares to these destinations.

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Yen at record low: How to get the most out of a Japan vacation

Are airfares to Japan likely to come down if you wait a little more?

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askST: Should I get a new car or revalidate the COE on my existing one?

With rising COE premiums and car loan interest rates, which option makes more sense?

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Options for investors amid higher interest rates and volatile stock market

Avoiding too much risk and holding on to cash have become the top priorities among investors.

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Ditch the salt, not the taste: What are some good alternatives to salt?

Here are 10 options, including yogurt, tomatoes and dried seafood.

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Pundits say Xi doesn’t plan to rule for life, but there’s no successor in sight

None in the cohort of leaders born in the 1950s and 60s will likely be able to take over from President Xi Jinping and serve two terms.

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