{
  "id": 17159010,
  "title": "Interrogating the Singapore dream, and exploring the issue of liquidity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/interrogating-the-singapore-dream-and-exploring-the-issue-of-liquidity",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/interrogating-the-singapore-dream-and-exploring-the-issue-of-liquidity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Singaporean Dream often involves achieving good grades, landing a good job, securing a BTO flat, and eventually getting married. However, some individuals challenge this dream by defying societal expectations. One such example is Julian Low, co-founder of theatre practice Wushiren, who dropped out of medical school to pursue his passion for independent theatre.\n\nIn another episode, the focus shifts to retro technology and whether it is a lasting trend or simply a performative fad. Gen Z business owner and CD collector Cody Tong discusses the resurgence of items like wired earphones, film cameras, and Walkmans. These retro products are being embraced by a new generation, but it remains to be seen if they have staying power or are merely a passing trend.\n\nWhen it comes to investing, balancing liquidity is crucial. In this episode, hosts Kai Wen and Sue-Ann Tan speak with Bryan Low, Managing Director and Head of International Wealth Management for Singapore at KGI. They explore the concept of liquidity and discuss how much should be invested versus kept as a safety net for unforeseen circumstances. While investing is encouraged, it is also essential to have a sufficient amount of liquid assets readily available for emergencies.",
  "summary": "Doom spending, expensive retro hobbies and liquidity, plus is the Singapore dream for everyone?",
  "key_points": [
    "Julian Low leaves medical school for theatre, defying Singaporean Dream",
    "Retro tech like Walkmans resurges among Gen Z collectors",
    "Balancing investment liquidity with emergency fund essential"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Challenging traditional milestones and exploring niche trends highlights a growing cultural shift toward personal fulfillment and specialized interests that deviate from the conventional Singaporean pursuit of stability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}