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The writer (first row, second from right) during a rope and confined space rescue training course for a company in Brunei in 2020.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: After overcoming challenges in starting an emergency response firm in Brunei, my next business plan involves food

I started my career as an emergency response specialist in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). In 2010, after six years of honing my skills in the force, I ventured out to further develop my technical expertise through stints with companies like oil and gas firm ExxonMobil and emergency response training provider Cosem.

By Mohamad Nimal Zainal

05/03/2023

“The writer (pictured) enjoying the scenery at a coffee plantation in Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, in 2017.”

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Running a tourism business in Laos since 2012 has taught me to savour life’s simple things

By Benny Kong Chong Jee

26/02/2023

Student Yvette Lim (right), 19, from St Andrew’s Junior College with some of the photos she has taken (left).

Is an art career ‘pointless’? TODAY readers weigh in on comment by photographer, 19, who aced subject in A-Levels

23/02/2023

The writer (third from left) hiking in Brunei with colleagues and Singapore healthcare professionals during a work trip there with them.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: How I started a health tech firm in Brunei and became friends with ministers there

By Chua Ming Jie

19/02/2023

Member of Parliament (MP) Tin Pei Ling's abrupt role-switch at ride-hailing firm Grab was hotly discussed by TODAY readers last week.

Is MP Tin Pei Ling’s role-switch at Grab a ‘non-issue’? TODAY readers weigh in

16/02/2023

The writer (pictured) is a Business undergraduate at Nanyang Technological University. She spent six months in Bangkok on an internship.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I once feared spending time alone, but my 6-month internship in Bangkok changed that

By Jade Yee

12/02/2023

How does phasing out Kopitiam card affect users, especially seniors? TODAY readers weigh in

08/02/2023

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Joining family business in Malaysia as the boss' daughter was a challenge, but I'm glad I did it

By Isabelle Lim

05/02/2023

Is it premature to lift Covid-19 mask-wearing rules, or time to move on? TODAY readers weigh in

02/02/2023

The writer (pictured) visiting Jakarta’s historic Kota Tua on a weekend.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: My Indonesia internship was 'hugely rewarding', thanks to my close relationships with colleagues

By Claire Lim

29/01/2023

BlueSG rental cars at a charging station.

Mindset shift needed on how drivers treat shared cars, say TODAY readers

28/01/2023

The writer (pictured) on a field trip along Brunei’s rocky shores.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I never thought I would study in Brunei. But it has turned out to be one of my best decisions

By Hanisah Rehan

22/01/2023

Should mum-influencer have posted daughter's tearful O-Level results day online? TODAY readers weigh in

18/01/2023

Mr Ong Zhang Quan (right) with Sleek EV co-founder Ben Tun.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I co-founded an electric motorbike firm in Thailand. It’s exciting but tough being away from family

By Ong Zhang Quan

15/01/2023

Are queue-cutting motorists largely to blame for jams at Singapore's land checkpoints, and how can improvements be made?

14/01/2023

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What price, luxury? TODAY readers weigh in on youth mocked for flaunting Charles & Keith bag

Is an S$80 Charles & Keith bag a “luxury” item? Hundreds of TODAY readers discussed the definition of luxury this week, after a teenager was mocked on social media when she proudly unboxed her new handbag which she said was a gift from her father. Here’s a selection of comments.

11/01/2023

The author (top right) riding pillion on her colleague’s motorcycle in Ho Chi Minh City.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I was supposed to intern in Germany but ended up in Vietnam. My early disappointment vanished after I embraced the local culture

By Joey Boey

08/01/2023

Writer Roy Jr Gan (left) at his company's coffee roasting facility in Surabaya, Indonesia. He is assistant vice-president of productions at PT Aneka Coffee Industry.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Uprooting from Singapore to work in Cambodia teaches me how to deal with uncertainty and risk

By Amos Mok

18/12/2022

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Missing home on an internship in Jakarta, I learnt to rely on my friends for support

By Clement Wong

11/12/2022

My Southeast Asia Ventures: My work at a hypermarket chain in Vietnam has been challenging. Learning the language and local culture helped

By Branson Koh

04/12/2022

Should MRT commuters give up seats to young children?

02/12/2022

Mr Adriel Tay, 23, is an undergraduate at Singapore Management University pursuing a double degree in Business and Accountancy. He is seen here at Pattaya Beach.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Interning in Thailand taught me how to embrace flexibility and have some fun

By Adriel Tay

27/11/2022

Ms Jovel Chan (left) is the founder of Jovel Chan F&B Consulting, a boutique F&B consultancy helping businesses to navigate and succeed in Vietnam.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I’m an F&B blogger and consultant in Vietnam. Sometimes, you need to bend the rules to get things done

By Jovel Chan

20/11/2022

The implosion of FTX has rippled across the industry, hobbling liquidity at firms with exposure to what was once one of the world's biggest crypto exchanges, and prompting investigations by regulators in several countries.

Some questions unanswered over Temasek’s FTX explanation

By Gary Tan Kar Quan

18/11/2022

Mr Wang Junyong, 32, is a managing director of an international school in Cambodia. He is seen here with some K2 students and a teacher during an outdoor activity.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Here’s how I went from Normal stream to running an international school in Cambodia

By Wang Junyong

13/11/2022

In the left photo, the author (second from right) was at a farewell dinner with the Thai friends she had met on her previous exchange programme. In the right photo, she (in the middle) was on a trip with her Thai friends to Khao Kho in Phetchabun province.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: A 6-month internship in Bangkok taught me independence — and a new passion for jewellery-making

By Bonnie Yip

06/11/2022

NEA had said in June 2020 that it was conducting a comprehensive 12-month study of Singapore’s funeral profession.

Timely to update the public on NEA's study of funeral services industry

By Bernard Chen Jiaxi

04/11/2022

The writer at a greenfield brewery site in Timor Leste during its construction.

My Southeast Asia Ventures: From Cambodia to Timor Leste and back again, here’s what I’ve learnt after more than 7 years in the region

By Roderick Leong

30/10/2022

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My Southeast Asia Ventures: After overcoming challenges in starting an emergency response firm in Brunei, my next business plan involves food

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Running a tourism business in Laos since 2012 has taught me to savour life’s simple things

Is an art career ‘pointless’? TODAY readers weigh in on comment by photographer, 19, who aced subject in A-Levels

My Southeast Asia Ventures: How I started a health tech firm in Brunei and became friends with ministers there

Is MP Tin Pei Ling’s role-switch at Grab a ‘non-issue’? TODAY readers weigh in

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I once feared spending time alone, but my 6-month internship in Bangkok changed that

How does phasing out Kopitiam card affect users, especially seniors? TODAY readers weigh in

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Joining family business in Malaysia as the boss' daughter was a challenge, but I'm glad I did it

Is it premature to lift Covid-19 mask-wearing rules, or time to move on? TODAY readers weigh in

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My Southeast Asia Ventures: My Indonesia internship was 'hugely rewarding', thanks to my close relationships with colleagues

Mindset shift needed on how drivers treat shared cars, say TODAY readers

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I never thought I would study in Brunei. But it has turned out to be one of my best decisions

Should mum-influencer have posted daughter's tearful O-Level results day online? TODAY readers weigh in

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I co-founded an electric motorbike firm in Thailand. It’s exciting but tough being away from family

Are queue-cutting motorists largely to blame for jams at Singapore's land checkpoints, and how can improvements be made?

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What price, luxury? TODAY readers weigh in on youth mocked for flaunting Charles & Keith bag

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I was supposed to intern in Germany but ended up in Vietnam. My early disappointment vanished after I embraced the local culture

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Why I chose to work in Surabaya though I had job offers in a few countries like the US

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Vietnam's dare-to-dream spirit is one reason I launched my fintech startup there

Should rapists above the age of 50 be exempt from caning?

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Uprooting from Singapore to work in Cambodia teaches me how to deal with uncertainty and risk

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Missing home on an internship in Jakarta, I learnt to rely on my friends for support

My Southeast Asia Ventures: My work at a hypermarket chain in Vietnam has been challenging. Learning the language and local culture helped

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Should MRT commuters give up seats to young children?

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Interning in Thailand taught me how to embrace flexibility and have some fun

My Southeast Asia Ventures: I’m an F&B blogger and consultant in Vietnam. Sometimes, you need to bend the rules to get things done

Some questions unanswered over Temasek’s FTX explanation

My Southeast Asia Ventures: Here’s how I went from Normal stream to running an international school in Cambodia

My Southeast Asia Ventures: A 6-month internship in Bangkok taught me independence — and a new passion for jewellery-making

Timely to update the public on NEA's study of funeral services industry

My Southeast Asia Ventures: From Cambodia to Timor Leste and back again, here’s what I’ve learnt after more than 7 years in the region

Should parents use physical means to discipline their children?

On the Talent Hunt: Transforming a telco with 1,500 employees is no easy task. Here’s how we’re doing it

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On the Talent Hunt: After a choppy start, here’s how our yacht charter firm overcame our hiring woes

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