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How an ‘accidental businesswoman’ transformed one of Singapore’s oldest companies
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/01Ever wondered how a company can transform from old-school tin smelting to modern property development? This video dives into the fascinating story of an 'accidental businesswoman' who revitalized one of Singapore's oldest companies, Straits Trading, and its exciting new venture, Straits City! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to real estate investment and adaptive reuse, all while learning about incredible leadership.
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- Basic; original; most significant
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- A non-contact team sport played with a flying disc.
- The best achievable or imaginable of its kind.
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- To appear in a game, play or event
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- Your body shape
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