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World Cup's smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Preview - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 10, 2026 General view outside the stadium ahead of the match REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/ File Photo

Why Singaporeans still struggle to speak up at work

According to Gallup’s 2026 survey on workplace engagement, Singapore ranks 109th out of 144 countries for employee engagement.

Forum: As traditional milestones shift, so must definitions of success

Too many people are shockingly bad at prioritisation

Individuals seem to be so motivated by achieving goals of any kind that they find it hard to abandon them.

Minor Issues

Career advice from a mum in a brave new world of jobs

Despite countless technological changes, certain soft skills will always be in demand.

Young people who faced childhood adversities like abuse more likely to struggle at work: Study

Young Singaporean workers who experienced childhood abuse, substance exposure or poverty may have a poorer sense of job security and less optimism, a study shows.

Why we are haunted by the choices we didn’t make

No matter how much research we do before making a decision, however, we will never know that it will “work out” for sure. Because certainty doesn’t exist, writes the author.

After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs

Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi (centre, dark blue batik) witnesses Infinity Logistics & Transport Sdn Bhd present a job offer letter to a successful veteran applicant.

Away from the spotlight: Meet the Gen Z Singaporeans building unconventional music careers

(Clockwise from left) Percussionist Desiree Tay, owner of guitar repair store Wax Guitar Services Hazieq Nizam, and founder of indie music company Parka Dominic Yuan.

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The real question for Singaporeans: Hungry for what?

Singaporeans would be setting themselves up for disappointment if we insist on finding jobs that meet these expectations in the uncertain times today.

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