The Business Times

Three bets behind Vietnam’s three-hub free-trade-zone network Truong Bui, partner at Roland Berger South-east Asia and head of transportation practice in the region, pointed out that FTZs in northern, central and southern Vietnam would reflect the comparative advantages of each region rather than competing with one another for the same cargo and investors. https://bt.sg/LPJS

Why HR holds the key to Singapore’s most exciting economic chapter yet HR professionals can cultivate the psychological safety that enables people to approach change with curiosity rather than anxiety, bringing people through transformation as a strategic capability, says this writer. https://bt.sg/f56z

ChildAid returns with new festival format, wants performers of all ages For the first time, adult performers can also audition, so long as their act features at least one key performer aged 19 or below. The change allows collaboration and mentorship across generations. https://bt.sg/EDpG

When robots are helping, who is watching? Privacy laws tend to treat the act of watching as the violation, but the robots we bring into our homes will have no choice but to see the world around them. Those who build and operate them, however, have a duty of care. Leaks so far have been carried out by people, and unlike robots, people can be held to account, says this writer. https://bt.sg/Ar7w

#BTLifestyle: Art looks at the mess we leave behind Twenty artists examine the urge to clean, clear and impose order – and what inevitably escapes it. https://bt.sg/7mQx

What today’s youth slang reveals about Asia’s fertility crisis When communities invent new words to describe how young people feel, policymakers should pay attention. And when different societies adopt remarkably similar words, they should become worried. Today’s youth slang for unhappiness is a case in point, says this writer. https://bt.sg/3hpPM

SIA’s net loss shows Asia airlines must look beyond passenger demand Singapore remains a leading aviation hub. But that position is becoming harder to defend as travellers gain more route options and competing airlines expand their networks. More direct services and stronger regional networks mean airlines can no longer rely on geography and reputation alone, says this writer. https://bt.sg/yVnq

#BTLifestyle: Is the Singapore Dream fading? Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers thinks so Nearly three decades after Money No Enough, Singapore’s anxieties about getting ahead have evolved. https://bt.sg/spEk

What a second retirement taught me about service and impact A corporate career gives us a platform, but that platform is temporary. Retirement reveals the difference between influence that comes from a title, and influence that comes from trust. The challenge is to earn that trust again, says this writer. https://bt.sg/9mAZ

#BTLifestyle: Waking up exhausted? A hidden sleep disorder may be hijacking your rest Experts tell us why women with insomnia should be screened for upper airway resistance syndrome. BT's Corinne Kerk with more. https://bt.sg/Cos6

Race to regain AI model supremacy: Why Google shifted power in its top ranks Google’s Gemini model briefly overtook competitors last November, but new updates from Anthropic and OpenAI once again put it in catch-up mode. https://bt.sg/GmVu

4 takeaways on getting halal-certified in Singapore Halal certification in Singapore is not just about the ingredients. From strict storage rules to manpower requirements, here are four takeaways Korean pizza chain GOPIZZA learned through this process.

#BTLifestyle: Scotts Grill serves mod-European dining at fair prices Scotts Grill may not be the trendiest restaurant in town, but its straightforward modern European cooking and fair prices make it one to watch. https://bt.sg/9267