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Live to 100? Don’t get angry, says Dick Van Dyke

The centenarian credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer

Pilates studios are filling up as the once-niche practice becomes a mainstay of the city's fitness scene.

Pilates is fast becoming big business in Singapore – and it’s not just Gen Z driving it

Demand is booming on the back of a stronger focus on health and wellness, but operators warn of competition and rising costs

Malaysia's ageing population is quietly driving a new property frontier, where senior living turns old buildings into hubs of community life.
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Not your typical 80-year-olds: Why more Malaysian seniors are trading in homes for resort-style living

Mindsets are shifting as retirees across the Causeway rethink what ageing can – and should – look like

Singapore can excel through investment and reinvestment to ensure continued innovation.
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Forget chasing the next Pfizer: Singapore’s biotech future lies in innovation, not giants

The Republic may not have a major player to call its own, but licensing deals and early-stage breakthroughs can still count as wins

With technological advances making it easier to copy and take data out of a system, the theft of intellectual property is becoming more common.
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Hands off the company’s data: How protecting such intellectual property becomes challenging

With more cases of data theft from firms, do we need to have tougher legal options to protect proprietary information?

Cruise executives say older Gen Zs, now in their late twenties, and millennials are increasingly choosing ocean-based holidays.

Gen Z is saving the cruise industry

Bookings from younger passengers have allowed operators to defy the gloom in the rest of the travel sector

China’s total purchases could reach as much as 250 tonnes this year, analysts at Societe Generale estimate.

China’s secretive gold purchases help fuel record rally

A growing number of unreported transactions presents a challenge for bullion market traders

Workers' appetite for job-switching has fallen to 31% this year from 34% in 2024, a Randstad study shows.
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Too afraid to quit? Welcome to job hugging

Amid economic uncertainty, employees are staying put for stability and security. What does this mean for employers?

Michelle Ting, founder of fashion brand Chello, noticed how around a decade ago, brands started to put more emphasis on the quality of their clothes to differentiate themselves.
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From bedroom to boutique: Singapore’s blogshops come of age, but can they stay relevant?

Their next test will be whether they can turn early momentum into staying power, and style into substance

More shoppers are seeking out "quiet" or experiential luxury rather than the status that comes with owning designer goods.
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Can Singapore stay at the forefront of the global luxury market?

Despite a worldwide slowdown, the rise of quiet and experiential luxury is working in the Republic’s favour