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Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

The annual list recognises 300 trailblazers under the age of 30 across the Asia-Pacific region.

Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.

What Is With... the office making you ugly?

Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

Musical and theatre stars on chasing their dreams and how they rewire who they are

Teen traders, grail cards and weekend profits at Singapore collectible convention

(From left) Mr Lee Shang Hong, Mr Davian Sng and Mr Adrian Lim teamed up at Kyo Con to buy, sell and trade Pokemon cards under the name Snorlaxandco.
(From left) Mr Lee Shang Hong, Mr Davian Sng and Mr Adrian Lim teamed up at Kyo Con to buy, sell and trade Pokemon cards under the name Snorlaxandco.

Inside Singapore’s Pokemon trading boom where millions in cash are swopped for rare cards

Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.
Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.

‘I feel poor’: S’pore’s young professionals are earning good money, but feel financially inadequate

Money is frequently tied to deeper emotional needs and a proxy for security, self-worth, love and validation, says psychiatrist David Teo, deputy medical director at Connections Mind Health.
Money is frequently tied to deeper emotional needs and a proxy for security, self-worth, love and validation, says psychiatrist David Teo, deputy medical director at Connections Mind Health.

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Money Mentor

Me and My Money: Marketing manager fulfils childhood dream of being an entrepreneur

Motherhood changed the idea of success for Colette Chan, who started Ember& Ash, selling children's products.

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Profile of Colette Chan (Ember & Ash) at her home, on Nov 4, 2025.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Singapore's Les Miserables star Nathania Ong on what it cost to chase her dreams

More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment

Me and My Money: The millennial spice mixer who expanded a dying trade

Work Bestie

Commentary

A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

Fresh graduates are holding out for better offers. The data suggests many may be waiting too long.

Data suggests that the gap between what many graduates expect and what employers are actually paying is wider than most realise – and that holding out for the imagined offer sometimes comes at a real cost.

askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

Fresh grads need to build at least two years of internship experience, soft skills in AI economy

Outside your comfort zone in social situations? Don’t suppress the stress

Life Guide

Finding love on LinkedIn: Why are more singles giving it a shot?

Dating apps are exhausting, so some singles are now trying to find love on the professional networking platform.

Mr Eugene Tan, 23, created an #OpenToDate LinkedIn badge after months of unsuccessful experiences on dating apps.

What Is With… overnight queues for the AP x Swatch launch and the internet’s obsession with hype?

No coding skills, no problem: New father builds baby tracker with AI tool

Singapore youth aware of falling fertility rate, study finds, but 40% in no rush to marry

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