Sophie Hong

Winning over a Singaporean audience can be hard. Even a familiar face like Annette Lee – who would be instantly recognisable to any Singaporean on social media – is experiencing first-hand just how critical locals can be. “It’s a really weird experience,” she tells me over lunch in a bustling Cantonese restaurant. “This is the first time I’ve made something where so many people have so much to say about it.” - Annette Lee A large part of Annette’s body of work lives on social media.

Sally J. Clarke is the co-author of Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up, which highlights real stories of high-achieving women who have left roles that no longer served them. Available on Amazon and Apple Books. Not necessarily. Many of the leaders my co-author Deborah Overdeput and I spoke with while researching Walk Away: Step Out to Step Up described moments when even their most meaningful roles became exhausting.

Buying a car here isn’t just about picking a model you like. With the uniquely Singaporean Certificate of Entitlement (COE), as well as car loans and road tax, it can feel like a lot to take in. For first-timers, the whole process can seem incredibly intimidating. But it is also navigable, if you know what to look out for. Here, we break down the steps to making your first car decision – without getting steamrolled by the process. Cars are expensive in Singapore, we all know that.