Thrive newsletter
For some young Singaporeans, renting is a worthy expense
[SINGAPORE] It has been about six years since Mathilda Huang, 29, moved out of her family home.
Retrenched at 22: What it’s like to be laid off in your first job
[SINGAPORE] In 2023, 22-year-old H Wong was relocated to her company’s New York office, excited to grow her career in a new city.
Pickleball is the new golf
[SINGAPORE] Mitra Sachi doesn’t always pitch his proposals in the boardroom. Neither does he have to schedule formal sit-down meetings at work.
Why are markets hitting record highs despite the Iran war?
[SINGAPORE] Is it just me, or has the stock market gone a little bonkers?
I tracked my dad’s expenses to find out how much retirement costs
[SINGAPORE] When I was about five, I promised my dad that when he retired, I’d buy him a pink Ferrari and fill his bank account with millions.
Livestream shopping is transforming how young people shop
[SINGAPORE] Back in January, while Singaporeans flocked to malls to pick out their newest Chinese New Year outfits, Joyce R turned to TikTok livestreams instead.
When a home-based business outgrows the home
[SINGAPORE] When Waterloo Coffee first opened out of an 11th-floor flat in Waterloo Centre last April, owner Uzma Mueez had just decided to leave corporate work and start a business of her own.
Can you make a living from paid surveys in your spare time?
[SINGAPORE] There was a time I juggled two part-time jobs, an internship and full-time studies.
Fewer grads are landing jobs. Should they settle for short-term gigs?
[SINGAPORE] Back in 2025, I remember excitedly announcing in a group chat: “I got a job offer!”
What US dollar movements mean for Singapore investors
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar has been on a bumpy ride in recent months.
