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If I were as wealthy as Ng, spending S$20,000 on a high-value networking dinner would depend on its strategic return. If the dinner gave access to decision-makers, policy shapers, or industry leaders that could unlock opportunities worth many times the cost, it could be justified as an investment rather than mere indulgence. However, I would still be cautious—relationships built on transactional dinners are often fragile.

With S$18,900 personally, I would prefer diversified uses: allocate a portion to investments (equities, bonds, or REITs), reserve some for professional development or business building (courses, software, networking events with more sustainable ROI), and dedicate a part to meaningful experiences or charitable impact. The balance between personal growth, financial compounding, and social contribution would deliver longer-term value than a dinner event.

# Singapore’s “Buffett” Dinner 💸 S$18,900 for a Meal – Would You Do It?

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Maurice Bertie
·09-26
Totally get it! $20k dinner only works if it unlocks bigger opportunities,else, diversification’s smarter.
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Norton Rebecca
·09-26
Transactional dinners are fragile. Mixing growth, finance, charity beats one-shot networking.
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cheezi
·09-25
Insightful perspective on value and investment! [Smart]
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