The Business Times • 4th February 2025

Pope Francis offers Hope in a fractured world

In 1927, failure by a family to sell their belongings in time for their voyage to Argentina may have saved their lives...This family comprised the grandparents and soon-to-be father of Pope Francis.

The Business Times • 28th January 2025

3 top sustainable eco-chic staycations in Singapore

Sustainable travel has taken centre stage in today’s tourism landscape. An impressive 96.4 per cent of Singaporeans value eco-travel, indicated the 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report by Trip.com Group.

The Business Times • 18th January 2025

Interview with Claudia Chua on being financially independent since 17

Coming from a less well-off family, it wasn't a surprise to Claudia when her parents stopped giving her allowance when she was 17.

The Business Times • 9th January 2025

Auspicious celebrations at the Raffles

As families gear up for the arrival of the wood snake in 2025, look no further than the grand dame – Raffles Hotel Singapore – for a celebration that blends old-world charm and contemporary luxury.

The Business Times • 9th January 2025

Is ‘brain rot’ taking over your life?

With the term first gaining traction during the Covid-19 pandemic, brain rot captures the zeitgeist of a generation constantly plugged into screens. Despite its sardonic name, it is worth noting that social media is not inherently bad.

The Business Times • 6th January 2025

Interview with Shereen Begum on starting a henna business

In 2021, Shereen founded her henna business, Indian Inks. She started with doing traditional henna before moving to jagua ink at pop-up events.

The Business Times • 20th December 2024

Interview with Zalelo on the pressures of a famous parent

Zalelo is a Singaporean musician whose father, Aman Shah, was a popular Malaysian singer and actor in the late 70s and 80s. Unfortunately, she didn't know him for most of her life yet she faces constant comparison with him.

Film East • 19th December 2024

Not Quite the Divine Comedy in Troy (2004)

Released in the early 21st century, Troy reflects a cultural landscape shaped by increasing secularism, rationalism and the prioritisation of human agency.

The Business Times • 19th December 2024

New year, same old you?

As the year winds down, many of us take stock of our goals; the ones we crushed, the ones that got away, and the ones we forgot we even set. But how can you objectively evaluate your progress?

The Business Times • 9th December 2024

5 things I learnt from an internship after graduation

In July 2024, I graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (Honours) and two minors in Communications and French.

The Business Times • 28th November 2024

Interview with Darren Al Anthony on working and living abroad

I pioneered the Gen Z Stories series for Thrive by The Business Times, a weekly feature highlighting inspiring youths. In April 2022, Darren moved from Singapore to Johor Bahru.

The Business Times • 25th November 2024

5 things I learnt from being part of the "Covid cohort"

When I started university in 2020, I became part of the “Covid cohort” – the group of students whose university journey began amidst a global pandemic. Everything felt like a small win then.

The Business Times • 21st November 2024

What are share buybacks?

A share buyback occurs when a company repurchases its shares from the market. In November 2024, seven primary-listed companies conducted buybacks on the Singapore Exchange.

The Business Times • 21st November 2024

Reviving Singapore’s edible heritage

Singapore's edible landscape is all around us – you just have to know where to look. So says Chua of Gastrogeography of Singapore, an art collective that creates delicious home-dining experiences out of overlooked ingredients.

The Business Times • 21st November 2024

Sally Rooney’s ‘Intermezzo’: Love, loss and lingering regret

Sally Rooney's latest novel, Intermezzo (2024), was recently released to a flurry of social media excitement, complete with exclusive merchandise and midnight release parties worldwide.

The Business Times • 8th November 2024

Trump in the White House: Part 2

Donald Trump has won the US presidential election again - this time beating his rival US Vice-President Kamala Harris. He will be the second US president to serve two non-consecutive terms.

The Business Times • 31st October 2024

Booker Prize finalist: ‘James’ boldly reimagines an American classic

From code-switching to holding internal debates with philosophers such as John Locke and Voltaire, Everett’s James radically changes the narrative perspective in Twain’s novel from that of a white boy to an enslaved Black man.

The Business Times • 31st October 2024

Thoughts about Deepavali as a non-Hindu Indian

"Are you really Indian?" This was one of the many questions I got from people when they found out that I didn't celebrate Deepavali. Being Catholic, Easter and Christmas are the biggest celebrations in my family.

The Business Times • 30th October 2024

Guide to the US election

The polls are set to be a close fight, with pre-election surveys showing no clear winner between presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

The Indian Book Club • 11th October 2024

I was not persuaded by Jane Austen’s Persuasion

I am not afraid of admitting that I spent most of this year reading and watching Austen novels and adaptations respectively...However, my experience reading Persuasion was like having a bucket of iced water suddenly hurled at you.

The Business Times • 24th September 2024

Here's what we know about Iswaran's recent conviction

Former transport minister S Iswaran has been convicted after pleading guilty to five charges - four of obtaining gifts as a public servant and one of obstructing justice.

The Business Times • 23rd September 2024

5 Things I learnt from watching F1

In F1, precision isn't just important - it's everything. One small misstep, like a delayed pit stop or tyre change gone wrong, can cost a driver the entire race.

The Business Times • 18th September 2024

Why does Singapore shell out millions for F1?

Since its 2008 debut, the F1 Singapore Grand Prix has brought in more than 550,000 international visitors and generated around S$2 billion of incremental tourism receipts.

The Business Times • 12th September 2024

Pope Francis' historic visit to Singapore

On Sept 12, 2024, Pope Francis held a Papal Mass at Singapore's National Stadium with an audience of 50,000 people. This event took place on the same day as the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.