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Video: Is it sensible to invest in collectibles?

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

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

Young & Savvy

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

Headstart On Record Podcast

Headstart podcast recap: Planning for holidays and traineeships in the age of AI

Headstart on Record looks at taking three holidays a year and preparing for the age of AI through training.
Headstart on Record looks at taking three holidays a year and preparing for the age of AI through training.

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

Mr Soh Ming, 28, founder and managing director of Volt Auto, at his company's showroom in Tai Seng.
Mr Soh Ming, 28, founder and managing director of Volt Auto, at his company's showroom in Tai Seng.

CEO Insights

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

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.
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.

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Money Mentor

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

Simply switching to cheaper meals may not work in the grand scheme of finances.

Getting insights into my spending patterns, rather than simply tracking expenses, proved a fruitful exercise.

Me and My Money: Spending on the little things keeps this exec on track with financial goals

‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Video: Spend on meaningful experiences now, or save for golden years? Here’s what young people think

Work Bestie

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

Improvisation may be the most underrated skill in work and life.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change and uncertainty, our next challenge isn’t just learning new skills – it’s learning how to wing it.

‘Job hugging’ up as resignation rates in S’pore at record lows, average job tenure rises to 8 years

askST Jobs: Homeward bound from a job stint abroad? Hit your stride fast with these tips

Video: Secretly falling apart at work? You could be quiet cracking

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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