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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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real estate
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- Property such as houses and buildings
- The business of buying and selling property.
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- A newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way.
- A person or thing that fundamentally alters the course or outcome of something.
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- Contraction of 'it is'.
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- Used to express a statement or opinion about something.
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- Used to provide additional information about something previously mentioned, identifying a specific item or fact.
- Used to inquire or clarify a selection from multiple options.
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