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Timothy Goh

Timothy is a business journalist with The Straits Times. Areas he writes about include private equity, with a focus on start-ups and venture capital. He launched the Starting a Start-up column, and contributes to the Young and Savvy as well as Me and My Money columns. He occasionally covers stories in economy, fintech, manpower and listed companies. When he’s not working, he’s sipping coconut water on a beach.

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Suspended firms have three years to get back on track, or may be delisted: SGX RegCo

The development comes as SGX Regco seeks to keep trading suspensions to the minimum necessary and provide greater certainty over delisting timelines.
The development comes as SGX Regco seeks to keep trading suspensions to the minimum necessary and provide greater certainty over delisting timelines.

Singapore must strengthen its position as a trusted AI financial hub: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.
DPM Gan Kim Yong giving his opening address at the Trust and AI: A Leaders Dialogue, held at Shangri-La Singapore on May 20.

More Singapore residents buying the Swiss franc for safe-haven appeal

The Swiss currency rose 7.81 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025 and has edged up a further 0.37 per cent so far in 2026.
The Swiss currency rose 7.81 per cent against the Singdollar in 2025 and has edged up a further 0.37 per cent so far in 2026.

askST Jobs: I’ve worked only in my family business. Can I still move into the corporate world?

Compensation in family businesses often reflects ownership, trust and long-term stewardship, rather than pure market benchmarks for a given role.
Compensation in family businesses often reflects ownership, trust and long-term stewardship, rather than pure market benchmarks for a given role.

H&M lays off staff in Singapore, moves regional headquarters to Malaysia

H&M said Singapore remains an important market and it will maintain its retail presence here.
H&M said Singapore remains an important market and it will maintain its retail presence here.

askST Jobs: Why are new hires sometimes paid more than existing employees?

Salary compression occurs when the pay gap between new hires and long-serving employees in the same team or role becomes unusually small.
Salary compression occurs when the pay gap between new hires and long-serving employees in the same team or role becomes unusually small.

From AI equity fund to worker safeguards, MPs suggest ways to support AI transition

While the MPs broadly agreed that Singapore cannot resist AI adoption, many said strong guardrails must be in place to prevent deepening inequality.
While the MPs broadly agreed that Singapore cannot resist AI adoption, many said strong guardrails must be in place to prevent deepening inequality.

ST Headstart: What are young Singaporeans investing in?

askST Jobs: I’ve been with the same company for a ‘long’ time. Can I still switch jobs?

Employees who have spent a long time in one organisation may develop strong attachments to colleagues, culture and benefits, which can make the idea of leaving more complex, but not necessarily a disadvantage.
Employees who have spent a long time in one organisation may develop strong attachments to colleagues, culture and benefits, which can make the idea of leaving more complex, but not necessarily a disadvantage.

Demand for gold bars, coins in Singapore hits record high in Q1 2026

Gold was trading near US$4,600 on April 29.
Gold was trading near US$4,600 on April 29.

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