The Big Read: Networking in the digital age – how youths are using LinkedIn, other social media platforms to get ahead

Mr Syukri, the sales effectiveness specialist who is a “Top Voice” on LinkedIn, said those who want to successfully connect with an online audience have to “play around a little bit” and share their personality beyond their day job on their professional networking platforms.  Not only does he make it a priority to make new connections on … Read more

The Big Read: Pedal into the world of Bromptons and Pinarellos, where cycling isn’t just exercise but a lux lifestyle

On top of riding, chilling, chatting and swooning over the newest and shiniest gear together, a growing number of riders are also manifesting their passion for their two-wheelers through content creation. OLC, Ms Lau and Ms Ng have all been uploading cycling-related content on their various social media platforms. OLC’s Oompa Loompa YouTube channel which … Read more

The Big Read: Growing calls to regulate car-sharing, amid rising complaints of hefty repair costs and poor service

Users can also contact Tribecar via reports made through the app, emails and social media channels.  If there are cleanliness issues, Mr Yong pointed out that users may also take the vehicle for cleaning, and the company would reimburse the cleaning fees and offer free rental hours as a “reward”. Mr Kelvin Tay, chief executive … Read more

The Big Read: The romance and practical appeal of bus rides, and the special place they hold in Singaporeans’ hearts

In the process, some bus services may “inevitably offer redundancy” to the MRT system for at least part of their routes, said Associate Professor Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). “However, the main aim of these bus services should be to connect routes poorly served by MRT, rather than to provide … Read more