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#Brunch: Singapore in uphill battle to fight population decline as more couples shun parenthood As the appeal of having children dwindles, more urgent solutions are needed to combat a shrinking workforce.

#Brunch: No child’s play: The changing landscape for preschools Investors are keen on Singapore’s preschools post-Covid, even as sector faces consolidation.

#Brunch: Last rides and last rites: The rise of the limousine hearse Luxury hearses have arrived as funeral traditions change and taboos surrounding death lessen. It is now commonplace for the dead in Singapore to take t…

#Brunch: Not just fun and games: How mobile games have become big business Mobile gaming is booming as companies find new ways to get consumers hooked – and to open up their wallets.

#Brunch: Robot at your service Singapore companies are building robots that clean, deliver food and guard buildings. The journey is tougher than it looks.

#Brunch: Nuclear power debate heats up in South-east Asia This clean but controversial energy source could be part of the region’s future.

#Brunch: Jurong Island - In search of a new miracle With net zero on the horizon and Shell mulling an exit, the industry powerhouse is struggling to retain its competitive advantages. But why struggle when it can bet big…

#Brunch: Stay awhile: How long-stay serviced apartments may change the housing landscape The new long-stay serviced apartment format will have implications on Singapore’s rental market, but is likely to be a boon to deve…

#Brunch: ‘The genie’s out of the bottle’: When AI meets politics It’s getting harder to discern what’s AI-generated versus what’s real. With major elections happening this year, more needs to be done to fight AI misuse.

#Brunch: Job-hopping: Path to success or red flag? Experts say the tide is also turning for employers, who historically view job-hopping as a red flag. Still, they warn that some downsides persist, especially in today’s…

#Brunch: Who moved my cheese: Is Singapore’s status as top Mice hotspot getting stale? Over the last two years, Singapore-based event management companies have received more requests from corporate clients looking to sta…

#Brunch: South-east Asia’s can collectors are helping to preserve our oceans Despite their critical role in South-east Asia’s waste ecosystem, informal waste workers face unstable incomes, social discrimination, and poor…

#Brunch: Giving birth to luxury post-partum confinement services Why are Singapore's luxury post-partum care centres in high demand despite falling birth rates and steep prices? Discover the rising trend.

#Brunch: Second-hand luxury thriving in Singapore as bag prices surge In 2019, a used medium Chanel Classic Flap sold for S$5,800. In 2023, a piece of the same model sold for S$12,800. Why is the second-hand luxury marke…

#Brunch: Digital banking meets hard realities in South-east Asia’s emerging markets In most markets in which they operate, digital banks have yet to make the kind of impact that they and their investors had envisioned.

#Brunch: Grape expectations adapt to climate change "Rising temperatures have forced wines from certain regions to not taste like what they were before 20 years ago... People start thinking, ‘Oh, why does this taste so d…

#Brunch: Not losing sleep over cashless dreams Is going cashless inevitable? Industry experts say it's only a matter of time before Singapore currency notes and coins become a relic as the adoption of digital payments pi…

#Brunch: Singapore buildings: Too young to die? What will it take for our buildings to last 50 years and more? They tend to be demolished and rebuilt before their useful life is fully up, in developers' pursuit of profit…

#Brunch: Life in plastic, it’s fantastic Plastic surgery is becoming more popular as it gains acceptance in society. But with strong demand comes keen competition; can businesses stay a cut above the rest? BT's Tan Nai L…

#Brunch: High school musical: Singapore’s hunt for a K-pop star Plans for a K-pop high school programme in Singapore could fan the dreams of young people hoping to break into the South Korean entertainment industry. But…

#Brunch: ENFP or INTJ: Should employers hire you based on a personality test? Predictive or psuedoscience? What if a prospective employer screens you on the basis of your assumed personality profile - will it work for or…

#Brunch: Singapore fans play the K-pop merch game What's driving the surge in K-pop merchandise sales in Singapore? It's not just star power but also gamification and enterprising fan-resellers.

#Brunch: Putting the shine back in Japan’s cultured pearls With pearl production declining 90% in the past decade due to global warming and workforce shortage, Ise Shima's tradition-bound cultivated pearl industry is now…

#Brunch: The hidden link between rice and climate change Rice cultivation accounts for 1.5 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions – almost on par with the aviation industry, by some estimates. So how can we make rice "gree…

#Brunch: Banking against malware-related scams How far should banks go to protect customers from falling prey to malware scams? An outright ban on certain apps can seem excessive and unreasonable.

#Brunch: When money laundering leaves a stain on the economy As Singapore seizes S$2.8bn in the "Fujian Family" probe, IMF suggests laundered capital could reach US$2trn a year, inflating real estate prices and creating…

#Brunch: Turning point for the taxi industry? If Grab’s takeover of Trans-Cab is approved, it could use the resulting taxi licence to drive down costs amid skyrocketing COE premiums.

#Brunch: Why your credit score matters Despite growing financial literacy, some working adults in Singapore remain unaware of their credit score. In an informal poll, some respondents asked what a credit score was, while…

#Brunch: Powering up land use Will SP Group’s pilot integrated development above an underground electrical substation in Pasir Panjang spark a new wave of land optimisation?

#Brunch: A dog-eat-dog market? Pet owners are splurging, but competition is ruff for the industry Pooches and pawpsicles: Pet care services are booming, but businesses are facing the bite of high costs, price wars and sp…