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ST Headstart: Stocks or stuff - which one should you invest in?

1,600 BTO flats to be built in Upper Thomson, with first project slated for June launch

An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.
An artist’s impression of the three BTO projects in Lakeview and Shunfu in Singapore.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Investing in stocks or stuff?

Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?
Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things?

askST Jobs: Why does my progress at work feel slow?

Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.
Sometimes, employees may feel they are falling short of their managers’ expectations, leading to a sense of slow progress in their roles.

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Problematic gaming prevalent among young adults in Singapore, shows need for ‘third places’: Experts

Gaming Disorder is referred to as persistent gaming behaviour, offline and online, that takes priority over other activities and causes impairment in daily life.
Gaming Disorder is referred to as persistent gaming behaviour, offline and online, that takes priority over other activities and causes impairment in daily life.

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Touch Grass Week at NUS College encourages undergrads to take learning offline

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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026
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Dr. Samar Faruqi (second from left) conducting her class Global Narratives outdoors with NUS students at NUS College on Jan 26, 2026

Me and My Money: The Singapore collector who rejected a $1.3m offer for Pokemon card

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

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Me & My Money interview with Mr Chew Zhan Lun, 33, Pokémon card collector and co-founder of CTRL Collectibles, with his pet corgi Sushi, and his $1.3 million Pokémon card, on Dec 22, 2025. 

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ST Headstart: Paying for priceless experiences

Headstart On Record Podcast

Headstart podcast recap: Investing in 2026 and the fondest of farewells

Headstart on Record looks at which investments to buy in 2026 and how a student entrepreneur found her calling.
Headstart on Record looks at which investments to buy in 2026 and how a student entrepreneur found her calling.

More young adults, teens in Singapore being diagnosed with cancer

Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.
Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.

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