Amanda Yeap

Singapore's size poses a challenge to its ambitions to become a global player in artificial intelligence (AI), but it is overcoming this with its good universities, innovative culture and strong regulations, industry players say.

While it brings opportunities for growth, innovation and efficiency in the healthcare sector, an injection of private capital can also pose potential challenges for those involved in balancing profit goals with patient care.

Unlike therapy, life coaching is more "future-focused" and is intended to help people widen their perspective on matters that concern them.

Some people who manage to snag coveted courts are organising games among strangers and charging more than S$10 a person at times and this does not always guarantee the full two-hour booking time.

Navigating the transition from a team member to a leader requires more than just expertise. It's about fostering growth, making tough decisions and maintaining balance, said human resource experts.

Female employees said conversations on maternity leave are often difficult to initiate as they can relate to sensitive topics such as the financial strain on businesses and potential disruption. As Singapore moves to increase parental leave by 2026, such conversations are vital for all concerned, experts said.

Sibling relationships are uniquely complex, shaped by lifelong bonds, shared histories and societal expectations to maintain family ties, even if relationships are strained.

While some view "buy now, pay later" services as a way to finance large purchases such as renovations or weddings, others are increasingly using them for smaller, everyday items, which experts say could lead to excessive spending and spiralling debt if these expenses are not well-managed and closely tracked.

Mr Lucas Saw believed that Talking Toes' socks had something to offer to people who need an emotional boost and he had to rebuild the company when the business partnership failed.

Shopkeepers interviewed said while they have hired extra staff and installed CCTV cameras to combat shoplifting, challenges such as manpower constraints and high footfall make it difficult to fully address the issue.