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Can heritage food be hip? Young bosses in Singapore show how

Meet the young people showcasing heritage food for new generations of eaters.

Some young people are making it their mission to keep heritage food relevant – and delicious – to new generations of eaters.

In the crypto world, success not about perfect timing, but education and discipline

askST Jobs: Will a sabbatical hurt my career progression?

Me and My Money: British-born osteopath relocated to Singapore with $2,000 and no safety net

Walkmans, wired earphones, dumb phones: Gen Zs want to bring back the low-tech 1990s

E-commerce giant Amazon Singapore told The Straits Times that customer interest in old-school electronics has been on the rise in the last two years.

Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety

Karen Dai founded her one-person company SoloNest, using AI to do most of the work.

Why Vietnam is the hottest South-east Asian destination in 2026

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The country has emerged as South-east Asia’s fastest-recovering tourism market post-pandemic.

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Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

Dane Tan, 34, wanted to study music when he was younger, but did not dare stray from more conventional choices.

Portrait of Mr Dane Tan, founder of Drum Tannery, in the recording studio of the school on Marine Parade on Nov 5, 2025.

More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

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Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

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askST Jobs: I think I am being ‘quietly fired’. What should I do?

“Quiet firing” occurs when workers resign after being sidelined at work.

In Singapore, the term "quiet firing " is not defined in law.

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging

askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

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Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community

She unpacks the workings of the viral community choir and the importance of finding your tribe.

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Can heritage food be hip? Young bosses in Singapore show how

In the crypto world, success not about perfect timing, but education and discipline

askST Jobs: Will a sabbatical hurt my career progression?

Me and My Money: British-born osteopath relocated to Singapore with $2,000 and no safety net

Walkmans, wired earphones, dumb phones: Gen Zs want to bring back the low-tech 1990s

Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety

Why Vietnam is the hottest South-east Asian destination in 2026

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Money Mentor

Me and My Money: Drum instructor found music a calling too loud to ignore

More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

Should I buy silver?

Me and My Money: Growing up in a tea plantation taught him about money

Work Bestie

askST Jobs: I think I am being ‘quietly fired’. What should I do?

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

With my own desk at work comes a sense of belonging

askST Jobs: My company offered me a more junior title with the same salary. Is it a step backwards?

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Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community

Carefully curated finds: Meet the Gen Z sellers behind Telegram’s growing thrift scene

A new marketplace: Why Telegram is becoming the go-to for thrift shopping

It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles