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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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Projected doubling of S’pore GDP by 2040 could see S$ on a par with US dollar, STI hit 10,000: DBS

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.
DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040.

Residents in 5 HDB estates can send mail from their void decks under new SingPost trial

The SingPost@MyBlock initiative covers 27 HDB blocks in Punggol Northshore.
The SingPost@MyBlock initiative covers 27 HDB blocks in Punggol Northshore.

Me and My Money: Former interior designer finds new calling as leather artisan

Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew began experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby.
Maverick Made founder Shaun-Joel Liew began experimenting with leathercraft as a hobby.

Singapore key exports in surprise rebound but face headwinds from renewed US-China trade tensions

Enterprise Singapore said that
Enterprise Singapore said that

Pay with crypto? Fintech tie-up to offer service at 20,000 Singapore merchants

The move highlights how Singapore’s crypto industry is maturing, with stablecoins potentially paving the way for practical, everyday use.
The move highlights how Singapore’s crypto industry is maturing, with stablecoins potentially paving the way for practical, everyday use.

Singapore firms have committed over $5.5b in Johor since S’pore-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan

Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Could silver be the new gold for investors?

Silver is also a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. It’s also known for its industrial use.
Silver is also a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. It’s also known for its industrial use.

The ‘crypto bros’ are still partying, but builders in Singapore haven’t slept either

People attending the crypto event, Token2049, Singapore’s largest crypto conference, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, on Oct 1.
People attending the crypto event, Token2049, Singapore’s largest crypto conference, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, on Oct 1.

Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project ‘100%’ not political, says Donald Trump Jr

Mr Donald Trump Jr speaking at a panel session at the annual Token2049 crypto event held at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 1.
Mr Donald Trump Jr speaking at a panel session at the annual Token2049 crypto event held at Marina Bay Sands on Oct 1.

S’pore looking to simplify tax scheme framework for single family offices: Chee Hong Tat

Generic photo of the skyline, banks, commercial buildings, One Fullerton hotel, Merlion Park as seen at the Singapore River on April 2, 2025. Can be used for Singapore, economy, central business district, stories.
Generic photo of the skyline, banks, commercial buildings, One Fullerton hotel, Merlion Park as seen at the Singapore River on April 2, 2025. Can be used for Singapore, economy, central business district, stories.

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