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Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
ST Headstart: Using GenAI in job applications: Smart or unfair?
Welcome to the latest edition of ST Headstart, bringing you the best of The Straits Times' career, personal finance and lifestyle coverage every Tuesday noon. Sign up here to get weekly tips right into your inbox. Hi! Should you use GenAI when applying for jobs? Some applicants said that they have been banned from using the tool during tests, while others were praised for their creative use of GenAI. So, is it considered foul play or fair use? Megan Wee digs deeper into using GenAI with caution and integrity. What are your thoughts on using GenAI at work? Let us know at headstart@ This week, we also have stories for you on why the logistics sector is heating up among young workers, and how some have overcome personal hardships to pursue their dreams. Meanwhile, hidden gems these days are losing their lustre as people publicise every holiday purchase, attraction and experience on social media, says lifestyle writer Amanda Chai. Is gatekeeping acceptable or is it always 'good things must share'? Stay happy, stay hydrated!
Business Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
BT Money Hacks: Reits and the power of diversification
Smart investors are constantly on the lookout for insightful advice. Particularly in the current landscape in which global bank stocks have recently declined, reflecting trade tensions in global markets. In the latest episode of Money Hacks by The Business Times, host Howie Lim, brings timely insights on the present and future performance of global bank stocks and Singapore Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits). Speaking with Daphne Tan, head of business development at CMC Markets Singapore, and Ritesh Ganeriwal, managing director and head of investment and advisory at Syfe, she dives deep in search of actionable strategies. The current landscape In Singapore, financial giants such as DBS, OCBC, and UOB saw an average decrease of 1.4 per cent. Moreover, recent US inflation data fell short of expectations, raising concerns about a weakening economic outlook in the United States. The trio explore the potential for Reits to outperform in a muted Singaporean economy due to their attractive dividend yields. They also discuss whether investors should consider shifting their investments from banks to Reits, offering a unique perspective backed by real-time data. Reits recent gains A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Tuesday, 12 pm Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. Sign Up Sign Up Tan mentions that while the STI has shown a 2 to 4 per cent performance year-to-date, Reits have demonstrated an average of 5 to 10 per cent. This episode explains how Reits pre-empt a lower rate environment and the rotation happening in the market. Insights from Ritesh Ganeriwal highlight how Reits face headwinds in rising interest rate environments. He expands on his insights in the podcast. Lim humorously addresses the listener's concern for diversification, ensuring that the advice provided is both trustworthy and practical. Diversification is the new normal Ganeriwal and Tan discuss the importance of a diversified portfolio that includes banks, Reits, and high-quality bonds. They suggest tips on how to balance an income-focused defensive strategy with more growth-orientated tactical approaches, which would apply whether you are a growth investor or seeking stable dividend income. Listen now for help understanding economic cycles, knowing when to pivot investment allocations, and maintaining a balance between banks, Reits, and bonds. Vital strategies shared by the experts. Subscribe to Money Hacks for insights that will empower you to make informed investment decisions, ensuring your portfolio remains balanced and poised for growth. If you have feedback or an idea for a podcast episode, contact us at btpodcasts@ And look out for the next episode with Howie Lim about the shifts in investor appetite for ETF investments. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@ With Daphne Tan, head of business development, CMC Markets Singapore; and Ritesh Ganeriwal, managing director and head of investment and advisory, Syfe Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: Amazon: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube Music: Website: Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: BT Market Focus at: BT Podcasts at: BT Branded Podcasts at : BT Lens On:
Business Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Market Focus Daily: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Asian stocks drop as trade truce rally fades; China's investors signal trade truce is no panacea for markets; Cordlife jumps 48% to S$0.23 on partial offer from Thai-listed Medeze; SingPost plunges 12% on underlying net loss. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day's market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@ Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Follow BT Market Focus and rate us on: Channel: Amazon: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube Music: Website: Feedback to: btpodcasts@ Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: BT Correspondents: BT Podcasts: BT Branded Podcasts: BT Lens On:
Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Straits Times
Bangkok bar looking for 'nice' customer from S'pore who left without transferring payment for drinks
Bangkok bar looking for 'nice' customer from S'pore who left without transferring payment for drinks A bar in Bangkok is looking for a customer from Singapore who ordered drinks but left without completing his payment. Stomper Thana shared a photo of an iPhone showing someone using a bank app to transfer a payment of 485 baht or S$19.30 via Thai payment system PromptPay on May 5. The person appeared to be using a DBS account and his name is Jordan. The Stomper said: "Our bar called Hit The Road has just been opened for less than a month. "A nice customer from Singapore ordered drinks and showed his phone to our newbie staff to indicate that payment had been made. "But he did not click transfer." It is unclear whether it was intentional or the customer forgot. The bar staff member responsible offered to pay for the drinks himself. The Stomper said: "My worker asked me to deduct from his salary. That is almost his whole day's wage." But the customer is the one who should pay. "I wonder if there is a way to track him," said the Stomper. "I want to send him a voucher. If he comes back and pays for the drinks, I will buy him a round of drinks." Hit The Road is located at 1208 Song Wat Road in the Samphanthawong district near the Chao Phraya River. If you know who the customer is, kindly contact Stomp at stomp@ or WhatsApp 9384 3761. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
New Paper
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
Giga Kick is Good to go
On weights and measures alone, Giga Kick should street his 12 rivals in the A$1 million (S$833,000) Group 1 The Goodwood (1,200m) at Morphettville on May 10. With a top rating of 116, and Charm Stone the next best on 108, he should be the top-weight and give 4kg or more to the rest. But The Goodwood is a set-weights race where the handicapper sifts through performances in the last two years. As awesome as his second at his penultimate start in the 2024 The Everest (1,200m) was, the lightly raced chestnut has not won since the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1,200m) in May 2023, when his rating peaked to 117. The Scissor Kick five-year-old's next five starts have not been without merit. Trainer Clayton Douglas' seven-time winner never finished worse than three lengths off, with his head-second to Bella Nipotina in The Everest prompting the handicapper to shave only one point off his rating. But six months have elapsed since his last outing - a 2.4-length seventh in the Group 1 Champions Sprint (1,200m) at Flemington on Nov 9. The 2022 Everest winner's rustiness could offset the 55kg (Mark Zahra will ride him ½kg over), but three solid barrier trials have topped him off nicely. Gate 12 is also tricky, but Morphettville's wide straight gives horses ample time to find room. On class, Giga Kick should win, but do not ignore the in-form Reserve Bank, last year's runner-up Stretan Angel and last-start Group 1 Robert Sangster (1,200m) winner Charm Stone. manyan@
