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#BRUNCH: The Great Resignation? In an October study by software company Oracle and human resources research firm Workplace Intelligence, 93 per cent of over 1,000 Singapore professionals surveyed used the past year to re…

#Brunch: Upskilling in a crisis Many working professionals in Singapore turned to training and courses during the pandemic in a bid to expand their employment opportunities and options. How has this worked out for them?…

#BRUNCH: See you in the metaverse: How VR and NFTs could transform commerce We dive into the metaverse, exploring what’s currently in it and also dig into the potential (and pitfalls) it holds for business, retail, commu…

#BRUNCH: Protecting data as the new gold As more and more companies collect and use consumer data, the importance of data protection and security has become paramount—but as Yong Jun Yuan finds out, they don’t seem to be…

#BRUNCH: Of good schools and level playing fields New rules for primary school registration aim to improve access and inclusivity for popular Singapore schools, but may end up sealing current inequalities instead. bt.sg/…

#BRUNCH: Asia’s ESG talent crunch Staggering demand for ESG expertise amid scarce candidates has led to an acute mismatch. bt.sg/o3kM

#BRUNCH: Redesigning the property landscape Developers are increasingly building green elements, more communal spaces, and eco-infrastructure into their projects. bt.sg/oJim

#BRUNCH: Laid off or managed out? Rather than fire or retrench, some employers take a less obvious route to cutting staff. bt.sg/ooTN 🔓 Read this and other subscriber-only stories for free by registering for BT’s virtua…

#BRUNCH: Anatomy of a lie: Unpacking deceit in the startup world As disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes stands trial in the United States for deceiving the public about the company’s blood-testing technology, Sin…

#BRUNCH: Good food - Singapore companies’ role in securing our food supply sustainably Beyond the pandemic, there is no denying that climate change has wrought tremendous impact on agriculture. This massive challenge thr…

#BRUNCH: Shophouses: the latest collectors' items? The market for Singapore shophouses is seeing both transaction volume and prices rising, with high net-worth investors driving demand. bt.sg/oZnD

#BRUNCH: Lessons from the business of tuition: Are we paying attention? Singapore's educational rat race feeds a booming trade in outside-school learning, that also raises stress and inequality. bt.sg/oZoX

#BRUNCH: The changing profile of the Good Class Bungalow market As the top tier of Singapore's property market rises in tandem with growing affluence, it also reflects how the sources of wealth generation have changed ov…

#BRUNCH: Power trip: Mapping the transition to Singapore's clean-energy future If Singapore needed any reminders that clean energy ought to be front and centre of its evolving energy policy, that jolt manifested recently…

#BRUNCH: Silly season - How did the football transfers game get so Messi? The world’s most valuable football team can no longer afford its most valuable player. We look at how the football transfer market works, and how…

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1. #Brunch: We look at how the football transfer market works, and how the rest of the ecosystem has inflated values. 2. Our resident petrol head gets to grips with two pocket rockets inspired b…

#BRUNCH: Singapore stocks: Once bitten, twice shy Why retail investors are shifting away from the local bourse, and how SGX plans to stay ahead. bt.sg/4vzv

#BRUNCH: Bait or boon: The good, the bad and the ugly of startup employee stock option schemes We delve into how founders and financiers can make ESOP schemes better for employees and investors as well as the company. bt…

#BRUNCH: One united nation: What has fuelled the 'us vs them' sentiment in Singapore, and how will we move ahead? Meanwhile, resentment grows among the locals towards the foreigner group whom they 'perceive' to be taking…

#BRUNCH: One united nation: What has fuelled the 'us vs them' sentiment in Singapore, and how will we move ahead? It is important to note that xenophobic sentiments in Singapore did not begin with the pandemic, and have…

#BRUNCH: Can the fertility business deliver further growth? Amid growing calls for social egg-freezing and employee benefits, industry players are hoping to inject more potency into Singapore's fertility market. bt.sg/4t…

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1. #Brunch: We take a look at the business of fertility in Singapore, as the pandemic puts couples' parenthood plans on hold. 2. In The Raffles Conversation, Sagi Karni, Israel's ambassador to S…

#BRUNCH: Femtech: More than periods and pregnancy A growing number of entrepreneurs are seeking to address other health and wellness issues that women have long faced - from hormone health to menopause to sexual wellness…

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1) #Brunch: A growing number of entrepreneurs are seeking to address other health and wellness issues that women have long faced - from hormone health to menopause to sexual wellness. 2) The Raf…

#BRUNCH: Gaming for a living: Are NFT games a fair gig or low-wage exploitation? Singapore-based platforms are selling gaming access to users in Asean, which allows games to trade in digital assets for fiat money. We inv…

#BRUNCH: Why young Singaporeans are ready to go back to the office Gen Zs and young millennials - the newest entrants into the workforce - weigh new-found flexibility and their careers. bt.sg/4FVF

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1. #BRUNCH: How do Gen Z and young millennial Singaporeans view the new work normal, and what do employers think? 2. The Raffles Conversation: Lily Kong, SMU's first Singaporean president, share…

#BRUNCH: Everything must go: Behind the scenes at the Robinsons liquidation We walk behind the scenes of a liquidation process, using the well-known department store as an example. As well, we address some common misconc…

In tomorrow's #BTWeekend: 1. #BRUNCH: We walk behind the scenes of a liquidation process, using Robinsons as an example. 2. The Raffles Conversation: Amid changing realities and needs, builders have to rethink the blend…

#BRUNCH: The Games must go on - at what cost? As Tokyo readies for the pandemic Olympics, we look at how the pluses and minuses add up. bt.sg/4FSM