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Seeking purpose: What is a long life for?

Sometimes older people scroll simply because they are bored, says the writer.
Sometimes older people scroll simply because they are bored, says the writer.

Popular bakery Baker’s Brew, now known as BB Atelier, goes into liquidation

Baker’s Brew was rebranded as BB Atelier in late 2025. Manila-based creative boutique Studio After Six shared on Instagram in July that it had worked on the bakery’s rebranding.
Baker’s Brew was rebranded as BB Atelier in late 2025. Manila-based creative boutique Studio After Six shared on Instagram in July that it had worked on the bakery’s rebranding.

Mary Chia beauty firm appears in court over unpaid CPF contributions

The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of $11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing.
The State Courts heard that the beauty company made a payment of $11,291 on Sept 9, a day before its hearing.

Fintech firm Embed Financial Group Holdings owes CPF Board over $312,000 in arrears

The fintech firm was taken to court for allegedly failing to make mandatory CPF contributions for six employees.
The fintech firm was taken to court for allegedly failing to make mandatory CPF contributions for six employees.

Income Insurance axes sale of platform to Embed after firm allegedly failed to make CPF payments

Income Insurance previously said that more than 50 per cent of Hive’s existing employees would be transferred to EFGH.
Income Insurance previously said that more than 50 per cent of Hive’s existing employees would be transferred to EFGH.

MOM arrests four people for employment-related offences over ‘phantom workers’

MOM said that another 21 individuals are assisting in the investigation.
MOM said that another 21 individuals are assisting in the investigation.

As Singaporeans live longer, can their retirement savings and investments keep pace?

Retirement experts use remaining life expectancy at 65 as a baseline to determine how long an individual’s savings must last.
Retirement experts use remaining life expectancy at 65 as a baseline to determine how long an individual’s savings must last.

Beware phishing e-mails that offer fake CPF refund payouts

Those who receive the phishing e-mail should delete it immediately, said the CPF Board.
Those who receive the phishing e-mail should delete it immediately, said the CPF Board.

Dear young investors, your biggest asset is time

Commentary

Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore ranked sixth in the world for average wealth per adult in 2025, but only 20th for median wealth.
Singapore ranked sixth in the world for average wealth per adult in 2025, but only 20th for median wealth.

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