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The goal posts have shifted for this generation.

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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They cleaned our estate for years. A final meal made us neighbours

A bittersweet farewell for two long-serving migrant workers revealed a simple truth: A neighbour is anyone who pours their heart into the community they serve.

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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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The goal is not to eliminate anxiety completely, but to prevent it from becoming overwhelming.

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Texas is becoming America Inc’s centre of gravity

Texas’s growing cultural appeal is making it easier for firms to convince workers to move there.

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SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are likely to be valued at more than US$1 trillion, making them instant heavyweights in global equity markets.

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The human ability to come up with unexpected and original ideas is something to protect and nurture.

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