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Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian — 5667 episodes
What's Trending: Waste of time? Waste of money? What Singaporeans love to queue for
Sports Minutes: Jovia & Jovie Teo - the twin sisters driving Nanyang Girls’ dominance in ‘B’ division basketball
What's Trending: The end of iconic snack packagings? Or just a new norm?
The Big Story: A high-stakes reset? What to expect from the highly-anticipated Trump-Xi summit this week
The Agenda: Having your first kid in your 40s?
What's Trending: Is your colleague taking too much leave or are you taking too few?
The Big Story: Is Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal deepening the crisis and can ASEAN’s resilience plans keep up with the fallout?
The Agenda: When is the right time to get insurance?
Sports Minutes: Singapore's 2027 Asian Cup Draw; Sailors unbeaten no more
What's Trending: Work work work... The most unusual jobs in Singapore
The Big Story: Should we be worried about hantavirus? Singapore screens cruise passengers after deadly overseas outbreak
The Agenda: What it takes to be a young mum in 2026?
What's Trending: West side best side, East side best side… but what about Yishun?
The Big Story: Fixed vs Floating - Are Singapore homeowners paying more for peace of mind?
Sports Minutes: With SPL title sealed, will the Sailors now shift their attention to transfer targets?
The Agenda: Parenting styles — which one is better for the next generation
What's Trending: Single x 35, the Singaporean manga that’s hitting too close to home
The Agenda: Are millennials trying too hard to "stay relevant"?
The Big Story: Can’t land your first job? Manpower Minister says don’t worry
What's Trending: Michael Jackson Flash Mob With Traditional Costumes
The Big Story: SG-MY taxis via Grab go door-to-door from May 4. Game changer or too costly?
The Agenda: Is Gen Z unemployable? Or is the workplace the real problem?
Sports Minutes: Jesús Casas on Sailors' SPL title win, assessment so far and vision for the club
What’s Trending: Snooze to win? Seoul's power nap contest exposes a sleep crisis
The Big Story: Unpacking PM Wong's May Day Rally 2026 - What workers can expect in the coming months
The Agenda: DRZY's take on being a role model for Gen Zs
What's Trending: Friendster is back, a viral bus moment sparks debate, and dating gets a government glow-up
Money Matters: We made our presenter cry live on air - Here’s what really happened
The Big Story: What makes the best employer in Singapore today?
What’s Trending: Is this Singapore’s cutest HDB block? And is shrinkflation sneaking into your grocery cart?
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asian currencies favoured over high-yielders right now?
Market View: (SPECIALS) The Final Market View after 4 years; Fed Chair Jerome Powell to stay on as governor, ECB, BoE rate decisions in focus next; Oil prices vaults to four-year highs, Asian shares down on geopolitical risks; A lowdown on Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta’s earnings, expectations ahead of Apple’s results; Samsung’s chip profit soars 48-times due to AI spending frenzy; DBS, Wilmar, Sheng Siong, CDL to watch
The Big Story: UAE exits OPEC - Is this a big blow to the oil cartel?
Wealth Tracker: Is the silver market more dependent on paper than physical metal today?
What’s Trending: The ‘do-nothing’ job that pays $80k and a dessert the size of a skyscraper
Market View: UAE exits OPEC and OPEC+; Jerome Powell’s last FOMC meeting as Fed chair; US corporate earnings remain resilient amid Middle East conflict; Tech shares down on WSJ report on OpenAI missing internal targets, possible impact on big techs reporting overnight; CapitaLand Investment, Mapletree Industrial Trust, Aspial Lifestyle to watch
The Big Story: “Don’t Be a Bystander!” - What should you do when you witness a sexual crime?
Wealth Tracker: Where capital is going next in Asia's changing investment landscape
What’s Trending: Workers now getting leave to take care of sick pets, and would you pay to take a nap during your lunch break?
Market View: Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady despite hawkish split; Asian shares down, oil up as investors mull geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East; Meta reportedly preparing to unwind acquisition of Manus after China blocks deal; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust to watch
The Big Story: Another attack on Trump? What the latest attempt says about political violence and political messaging
Wealth Tracker: What’s behind the sudden reversal in precious metals after Q1 peaks?
What’s Trending: Would you use a car toilet… or spend $2.3m on a World Cup ticket?
Market View: Investors mull stalled peace talks on Middle East war; Nikkei hits record high on earnings; Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple – US big tech earnings to watch this week; Central bank decisions from Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE in focus; Keppel, Addvalue Technologies to watch
What’s Trending: Would you $30,000 for a wedding cake and trust a viral aluminum foil door hack?
The Big Story: Malacca Strait levy talk - Could it ever actually happen?
Wealth Tracker: Why US buyers are returning to Japan stocks
Market View: Asian markets mixed as investors mull extension of ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for three weeks; Fed, ECB, BoJ, BoE rate decisions due next week; Meta, Microsoft plan cuts, buyouts that may affect 23,000 jobs; S-Reit earnings in focus; ST Engineering, Sheng Siong, CapitaLand Investment to watch
The Big Story: 72% say hawker culture is under threat from energy shocks, but can Singapore save it?
What’s Trending: Drake hid his upcoming album in ice... Also, would you be okay if AI replaced your favorite actors?
Wealth Tracker: What does AI mean for cash-flow durability in private credit portfolios?
Market View: S&P 500, Nasdaq closed at new record highs, earnings from GE Vernova, Boeing and Tesla in focus; Asian shares retreated from record highs as investors took profit; Japan’s Nikkei crosses key 60,000 level for the first time; Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology; Keppel, City Developments Limited to watch
The Big Story: Peace… or pause? US extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely with no deal in sight
Wealth Tracker: Why more dual-income, no-kids households are turning to private property
What's Trending: Japan pays singles $125 to date… and China workers get paid rain leave?
Market View: Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Asian markets traded mixed; Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing; Meta reportedly said to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training; SpaceX has deal for right to acquire Cursor for US$60 billion; DFI Retail Group, Hong Leong Asia to watch
The Big Story: Hiring freezes, benefit cuts, how far will Singapore firms go as energy costs bite?
What’s Trending: A high-paying but dangerous job… and who lost an $8 million ring at Coachella?
Wealth Tracker: Is Singapore ready to become Asia’s precious metals trading hub?
Market View: Asian stocks gain on hopes of new round of US-Iran talks; Apple names John Ternus as next CEO; Hello Kitty creator Sanrio to make Nintendo Switch 2 party game; China’s youth jobless rate rises to 16.9% in March; Keppel Reit, Seatrium to watch
The Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?
Wealth Tracker: How are Asia’s private wealth portfolios being reshaped right now?
What’s Trending: Should customers pay for ‘oil & gas surcharge’ at hawker stalls… and why do we want robots to outrun humans in marathons?
Market View: Oil rises 5% on renewed tensions in the Middle East after US seizes Iranian ship, Asian market reaction; iQIYI goes all-in on AI content in big overhaul; Singapore urges banks to fix security gaps amid concerns over Anthropic’s Mythos AI; S-Reit earnings, reports from 3M, GE Aerospace, Boeing in focus this week; Wilmar International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to watch
Market View: Netflix shares fall on downbeat forecast, departure of co-founder; Apple’s iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1 per data; Asian stocks down but oil prices below US$100 on peace deal hopes; Singapore’s key exports up 15.3% in March, exceeding forecasts; OpenAI reportedly set to spend more than US$20 billion on Cerebras chips; Yangzijiang Maritime to watch
Wealth Tracker: Is cash king again amid geopolitical shock?
The Big Story: Caning, suspensions... Singapore schools get tougher on bullying, but will it make a difference?
What's Trending: Would you study BBQ in university? Also… why are people smuggling ants?
The Big Story: Can autonomous shuttles turn Singapore into a 24-hour city?
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are turning to boutique wealth managers
What’s Trending: No grooming allowed on MRTs in Singapore? Plus, SBTI... the viral test millions are taking to get roasted
Market View: Most Asia markets advance on peace deal hopes; Strong quarterly earnings from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley in focus; China’s economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook; TSMC’s profit surges 58% on AI-driven chip demand; Olam Group, Keppel DC Reit to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why gold isn’t rising in a time of crisis
What’s Trending: Is it fair for restaurants to charge for ‘outside drinks’...and are these new bunk beds on planes for economy passengers?
The Big Story: Are you overqualified for your job? 1 in 5 workers are
Market View: Asian stocks track US rally on Iran peace push; Analysts cite construction, defence among sectors to watch in Singapore amid geopolitical tensions; China’s growth seen rebounding in early 2026; JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup’s earnings in focus on Wall Street; F&N, Yangzijiang Maritime to watch
Wealth Tracker: Which emerging markets are most exposed to oil volatility?
The Big Story: Can a stronger Sing Dollar help ease the cost of living pressures from the Iran conflict?
What’s Trending: Lego-style Iran war memes target Trump… and people pay $1,000 to read with strangers
Market View: Asian stocks up on US-Iran deal hopes even as Hormuz blockade took effect; Singapore tightens monetary policy for first time since 2022, GDP up 4.6% in Q1, missing forecasts; Goldman Sachs’ results and expectations for latest corporate earnings season; CATL reportedly considering up to US$5 billion share sale in Hong Kong; Oiltek International, Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, Koh Brothers
Sports Minutes: Last-minute mayhem in the Singapore Premier League; Kai Whitmore edges a step closer to representing the Lions
The Big Story: Why is Trump issuing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that he says he wants reopened?
Wealth Tracker: Is $100 Oil just the beginning?
What’s Trending: Has Coachella become a money trap… and why has this ‘Belieber’ broken a Guinness World Record?
Market View: How would a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz work?; Oil prices jump above US$100; Gold tumbles amid rising inflationary risks; Singapore may tighten monetary policy as oil shock lifts prices; Katrina Group, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Under the Radar: What are the key opportunities and barriers of growth for biofuel providers? CEO of Hong Kong-based EcoCeres spills the beans.
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s 13% fare subsidy enough to stabilize school and care transport services?
Wealth Tracker: How should HNWIs invest to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment?
What’s Trending: Did Artemis II’s commander manifest his dream to the Moon? And would you go to Singapore’s first cake rave?
Market View: Asian stocks ticked up early on but gains capped as traders questioned the durability of US-Iran ceasefire; China’s factories jolt back to inflation on Iran war price shock; South Korea holds rates steady; Fast Retailing’s shares hit record after boosting profit outlook; SGX, CDL to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go from Jakarta — What should we know about the 13 AI-powered product features announced at GrabX 2026?
The Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?
What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?
Market View: Has oil’s biggest drop in 6 years marked a turning point for equities?
Sports Minutes: St Andrew’s rejoice after B Division final win secures redemption against ACS(I)
The Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible?
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s S$1 billion support package enough to tackle costs from the Middle East conflict?
Wealth Tracker: From triceratops to tech fortunes, how are investors managing extraordinary assets in Singapore?
What’s Trending: From South Korea’s bookstore dating craze to a Chinese teahouse gone viral for keeping celebrity leftovers
Market View: Markets rally on a two-week ceasefire - Is this relief or risk mispriced?
The Big Story: Flying from Singapore from April 15? What you need to know about the new power bank rules
Wealth Tracker: Stablecoin volume just crossed $33 trillion. What’s next for investors?
What’s Trending: Would you be okay with a septic truck as your wedding convoy? Also, you can get paid for taking bad photos in Iceland
Market View: Are markets facing a ceasefire breakthrough or a supply shock at Hormuz in 48 hours?
Sports Minutes: Albirex Niigata’s stunning comeback derails BG Tampines Rovers' title charge; Alam Shah’s continued struggles at Tanjong Pagar
The Big Story: How will Singapore’s special committee tackle supply and food price impacts of the Middle East conflict?
Wealth Tracker: Are we seeing a comeback to GARP investing?
What's Trending: The ‘Singapore Pokedex’ that could save you from a sting and why everyone suddenly wants to do HYROX
Market View: Stocks rise after report of ceasefire talks between US, Iran, Investors continue to mull Trump’s promised assault on Iranian infrastructure; Citigroup pushes back Fed rate cut timeline after strong job numbers; Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year; FOMC March minutes, February personal income, and March CPI – what should investors prioritise this week?; Olam Group, Geo Energy Resources to watch
The Big Story: Trump’s prime-time address on Iran - Victory speech or unfinished war?
Wealth Tracker: If investors aren’t selling US assets, where is the ‘Sell America’ trade happening?
What's Trending: China's laser highways are real… and Gmail is finally letting you change your cringe email
Market View: Trump’s address on Iran war sends Treasury yields, oil prices higher and Asian markets lower; Australia’s regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience; ST Engineering, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, CapitaLand Investment to watch
The Big Story: HDB prices fall for the first time in 7 years. Is this the break buyers have been waiting for?
Wealth Tracker: Has the safe-haven trade in gold and silver broken down?
What's Trending: An empty Hari Raya green packet shock & plants that judge your life?
Market View: Does OCBC’s break above $22 signal more upside for Singapore banks?
Sports Minutes: Forrest Li’s SEA pledges $50 million to Singapore football as the Lions clinch a homecoming win
The Big Story: Medical cost inflation to hit record high - Will healthcare become less affordable in Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: With 47% of supply in the red, is a Bitcoin drop toward US$50,000 next?
What’s Trending: Why would someone steal 413,000 KitKat bars? Also, would you send your dog to school for $2,200?
Market View: Is the Fed targeting the right indicators by prioritising jobs over inflation pressures?
The Big Story: Is this just about oil? Why Trump wants to seize control of Iran’s Kharg Island
Wealth Tracker: How should investors allocate to art as banks expand advisory and lending?
What’s Trending: Have you heard of the "office air" theory? Also, AI can be your next travel hack!
Market View: Remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, New York Fed boss John Williams in focus; Global investors digest more developments on the Middle East conflict; Stocks dive in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise; Japan steps up yen intervention threats, signals rate-hike chance; DBS, Sembcorp Industries, Jardine C&C to watch
Sports Minutes: From Footballer to HYROX Athlete, how the finish line has become Shannon Stephen's new final whistle
Under the Radar: How is Stripe tapping on the increased adoption of agentic commerce and stablecoins for growth in APAC? Its Chief Revenue Officer for APJ Region sheds light on the matter.
The Big Story: Are airfare hikes enough to offset Asia’s jet fuel shock?
What’s Trending: A 92-foot waterfall is for sale! And Alaska Airlines splits up Brenda Song’s family
Wealth Tracker: Is a stronger Singapore dollar driving the rise of digital SGD?
Market View: Trump’s decision to extend ultimatum to strike Iranian power plants by 10 days, Asian markets track global rout; OpenAI's US ad pilot exceeds US$100 million in annualised revenue in six weeks; Australian, NZ dollars hit two-month trough; Keppel, GuocoLand to watch
Sports Minutes: Ikhsan Fandi on bagging the goals, building momentum & Bangladesh clash
Market View: Asian shares fall as investor digest updates to Middle East conflict; Nvidia-backed Reflection AI reportedly seeks US$2.5b at US$25b valuation; Hyundai Motor aims to double China sales, launch 36 new models in North America; Gap plans to open 50 China stores, return to Hong Kong in 2026; Singapore factory output sees shock 0.1% dip in February; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust to watch
Market View: Asian shares rise, oil prices fall on Middle East ceasefire reports; SK Hynix files for US listing; Pop Mart reports largely in-line revenue driven by Labubu; SIA, F&N to watch
Sports Minutes: Irfan Fandi on return to the Singapore national team, overcoming injuries & club future
The Big Story: 40..60-storey HDB 'megatowers' .. Is this the future of Singapore's housing?
What’s Trending: Is “forest bathing” the new way to unwind? And which country topped the World Happiness Rankings?
Wealth Tracker: Should you turn to alternatives, especially in times of uncertainty?
Market View: Conflicting signals on situation in the Middle East – how are global investors taking in the news?; Oil price outlook in focus; Alibaba unveils new chip design to meet surging demand for AI; Japan’s inflation slips below BOJ’s target for the first time since 2022; Mixue reports 33% jump in profit; Singtel to watch
The Big Story: Is Singapore ready to face climate change while geopolitical tensions stall the world?
Wealth Tracker: Markets keep climbing, but are investors getting complacent?
What’s Trending: Creepy boss surveillance .. and an AI vehicle so futuristic it does your work while driving
Market View: Asia markets drop on Trump, Iran threats; Singapore’s February core inflation accelerates to 1.4%; Luxury brands from LVMH to Kering defy slowdown with more new store openings in Europe; Meta’s Zuckerberg reportedly developing AI agent to help with his CEO duties; Kpop agency HYBE shares drop after boyband BTS comeback concert; Lendlease Global Commercial Reit to watch
The Big Story: If less than 1% comes from the Middle East, why are food prices rising in Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: Can alternative energy provide a hedge against the latest oil shocks?
What’s Trending: Will BTS surpass Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour? Also, why did Enhypen fans target a pension fund?
Market View: Alibaba targets US$100 billion of cloud, AI revenue in five years; Nvidia to sell 1 million chips to Amazon by end of 2027 in cloud deal; Rupee breaches 93 per dollar to hit record low; Dollar slips, Asian markets slide as Iran war spurs hawkish rate rethink; Hongkong Land, Suntec Reit, Singtel to watch
Sports Minutes: Jordan Webb on his failed Lions dream, search for Stags closure & starting afresh
The Big Story: Should AI be grading our papers?
Wealth Tracker: Gold demand surges in Singapore - Should you buy gold too?
What’s Trending: Your politician may know how to fly a plane! Yet, this family made a $3,000 flight mistake
Market View: Fed holds rates, sticks to prior projections for one cut in 2026; BoJ holds rates as widely expected; Micron’s heavy factory spending overshadows booming memory sales; Apple’s China smartphone sales jump 23% to start 2026; Manulife US Reit, Keppel to watch
The Big Story: Will the killing of Ali Larijani shake Iran’s leadership and escalate the Middle East conflict?
Wealth Tracker: Will soaring oil prices shake up the dollar and Asian currencies?
What's Trending: World’s first robot arrested by police... and a new Dubai chocolate craze triggers scalping
Market View: Oil prices took a breather after the Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reached a deal to resume oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port; Nvidia reportedly gets Beijing’s nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China; Fed’s “dot plot” in focus overnight; What’s driving Asian shares higher today?; Ringgit hits strongest level versus Singapore dollar since 2021; Singtel to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Airbus’ assessment of its order backlog, and what are the trends supporting growth in APAC? Its President for the region spills the beans.
The Big Story: “Not NATO’s War” - Why allies are staying out of Trump’s Hormuz escort plan
Wealth Tracker: Is the Chinese Yuan likely to appreciate moderately over the next five years?
What’s Trending: Washington's fa-shoe-n mishap... and people are filming doing chores for cash
Market View: Asian shares rise as investors mull central bank decisions, Middle East conflict; Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates for second time this year, Fed, ECB, BoE, BoJ rate decisions in focus next; More from Nvidia’s GTC event in San Jose; Singapore’s February key exports growth slows to 4%; SIA, Singtel to watch
The Big Story: Is Singapore’s retrenchment notice lead time leaving workers vulnerable?
Wealth Tracker: How should investors navigate geopolitical ‘War Buzz’ in 2026?
What's Trending: Would you pay 85¢ to win a $3M house .. and a trash bag shocks the red carpet?
Market View: With oil surging past $100, what risk does it pose for Asian markets?
Sports Minutes: Surprises in the Singapore Premier League as by chance or by choice, several players and clubs experience a renaissance of sorts
Under the Radar: How is Wegovy and Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk navigating the next battleground for anti-obesity medication with its GLP-1 oral pills, and how far is it diversifying beyond metabolic health to manage long-term risks?
The Big Story: Asia is cutting work weeks, closing schools to save fuel - Should Singapore consider this too?
What’s Trending: There are two Katy Perrys…? And a GPS sent one fan to the wrong football game
Wealth Tracker: Where to invest now? Navigating oil shocks, rate risks and the AI boom
Market View: US trade probe into 16 major economies; MTI disputes US trade surplus claim; Oil heads for weekly gains despite US sanctions waiver on Russian oil; Alibaba debuts OpenClaw app; 15 SGX stocks that gained over 5% as the market slumped; ST Engineering to watch
Sports Minutes: Raihan Rahman on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, Alam Shah’s trust & Jaguars’ milestone
Wealth Tracker: How are fund managers navigating Asia’s AI-driven rally in 2026?
The Big Story: Will the IEA’s 400 million barrel release ease the energy crunch? How prepared is Singapore?
What’s Trending: Ride-hailing drivers may be compensated for cancellations… and who is the world’s richest billionaire?
Market View: Oil surges above US$100 again as Iraq halts ports, IEA release fails to quell rally; Asian markets skid on rising oil prices; SGX’s February performance hits highest securities daily average value in six years; Nissan, Uber, Wayve unveil robotaxi tie-up; China reportedly orders immediate ban on March fuel exports; Del Monte Pacific, UI Boustead Reit to watch
The Big Story: Asia braces for fuel crunch amid Iran war - How bad could it get?
Wealth Tracker: The end of exclusive investing? How blockchain is unlocking private markets
What’s Trending: The 5¢ spare coin that could be worth $15 … and the workout that might cost you your hearing
Market View: Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever; Asian markets react to news on oil release; Meta to acquire Moltbook; Jardine Matheson, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict
Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth
What’s Trending: Is laughing while driving really dangerous? And could you recognise Barbies by touch?
Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous day’s peak; China’s exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch
Sports Minutes: Running the rule over SPL recruits as the domestic title race takes shape
The Big Story: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader and how might his rule change the US‑Iran war?
Wealth Tracker: Why gold & silver are the new first investment for Gen Z and Millennials
What's Trending: Would you live with your parents to splurge on luxury? And is this energy habit causing you to fight at home?
Market View: Oil’s 70% surge – Are markets entering correction territory?
The Big Story: Does Donald Trump really have the power to pick Iran’s next leader?
Wealth Tracker: Is gold still a safe-haven amidst the Middle East conflict?
What’s Trending: Would you work during the holidays for cats & cash or listen to your afterlife playlist?
Market View: Are markets stuck in a tug-of-war? Oil spikes, Bitcoin wobbles and volatility surges
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailor's Varo Moreno on his interim spell as head coach, early impressions of compatriot Jesus Casas and more
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) A sneak peak into the new Disney Adventure homeported out of Singapore
The Big Story: China’s Two Sessions begins, but is their weaking economy stealing the spotlight?
Wealth Tracker: Can Asia-based investors beat the US market before it even opens?
What's Trending: Would you shop at 3am? This mall thinks you will ... and a CEO’s burger bite sparks a meme war
Market View: Bitcoin jumps past $73K - Is risk appetite returning?
The Big Story: Petrol prices on the rise amid Middle East conflict - Should you brace for higher prices if the war prolongs?
Market View: How vulnerable is the STI to the Middle East conflict?
Wealth Tracker: Are AI investments getting ahead of fundamentals?
What’s Trending: Has the teacher “cortisol” ranking trend in Singapore gone too far… and is a murder suspect gaining fans for her looks?
Sports Minutes: Ryaan Sanizal on leading Hougang United through turmoil, Tampines Rovers roots & more
The Big Story: Cancelled flights, stranded Singaporeans - Will the Middle East travel chaos worsen as the Iran conflict continues?
Wealth Tracker: Could 2026 be a defining year for Asian equities?
What’s Trending: Why are married couples calling each other “roommates” and is RAM really better than gold?
Market View: Selloff in Asia amid Middle East conflict; US, China trade chiefs reportedly set to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit; Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures; Apple launches iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air; China’s AI listings boom leaves investors flying blind; Olam Group to watch
The Big Story: What's the real reason behind US & Israel's attack on Iran?
Wealth Tracker: Are oil prices expected to stay high for days?
What's Trending: Trading card packs under fire in Singapore and Samsung’s new screen says ‘no peeking’
Market View: US-Israel-Iran conflict on Asian markets, key transit airports in Dubai, Doha severely affected; Oil surges by the most in four years; Shares of Singapore Airlines and Sats fall amid flight cancellations over the weekend; MAS on developments in the Middle East; What to watch at China’s Two Sessions this week?; CrowdStrike, Broadcom, Costco’s earnings in focus; SGX-gold miners, energy players to watch
Sports Minutes: Sušak makes history in added time to rescue a point for LCS, while SPL matches go deep into stoppage time
Under the Radar: Endowus’ Chairman sheds light on what’s next for the firm after crossing US$10B in AUM
Wealth Tracker: Are commercial space programs poised to deliver returns for investors?
What’s Trending: A candle that brings back your ex..... and a kid got shoved at Shibuya?
The Big Story: Singapore’s fertility rate at new low. Can we reverse the baby bust before its too late?
Market View: Asian shares wobble on tech valuation, geopolitical concerns; Meta reportedly signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips; Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros as Netflix walks away; Coupang swings to loss as data breach dents Q4; ST Engineering, CDL, Venture Corp, UOL, Wilmar International to watch in SG Earnings season
Sports Minutes: Aleksandar Ranković on on Sailors exit, continental woes & Singapore football
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far has Micro-Mechanics’ move to decentralise production help it navigate global trade tensions, and what are the opportunities in the global semiconductor industry? Its CEO spills the beans.
The Big Story: Is Singapore at risk of becoming a “human prop” in the age of AI?
What's Trending: Was this public figure's Instagram really deleted .. and smart underwear that counts your farts?
Wealth Tracker: Is there still an institutional appetite for Solana despite a 40% decline?
Market View: Nvidia’s results beat estimates; AI trade, earnings from Salesforce, Snowflake in focus; DeepSeek reportedly withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia; Singapore firms’ 2025 dividend payouts hit US$18.7 billion record high; AEM, Yangzijiang Financial, Seatrium to watch
What's Trending: Underwear in a hotel coffee maker ... and a flying cat road sign in Japan?
The Big Story: What did Trump’s record-breaking State of the Union address really reveal?
Wealth Tracker: Is crypto behind the gold rally?
Market View: Investors react to Trump’s State of the Union address; Japan’s Nikkei 225, South Korea’s KOSPI hit records; Positive sentiment returns to AI sector ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and after Anthropic’s product announcements; Genting Singapore, OCBC, SBS Transit, SIA, Ho Bee Land to watch
Sports Minutes: Joshua Pereira on Geylang’s struggles, life after Tomoyuki Doi & Lions’ dream
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about Orient Express’ grand comeback? CEO of Orient Express and Group Strategy Officer of its parent Accor tells us more.
The Big Story: Will Trump punish countries that “play games” with US trade deals by imposing higher tariffs?
Wealth Tracker: Could your partner's "investment bag" actually have been a smart call? Christie's Asia thinks so
What’s Trending: Are landlines making a comeback? And a coffee shop glitch made a woman a quadrillionaire
Market View: Trump warns countries against backing away from recently negotiated trade deals; White House officials reportedly seeking vows from tech executives to cover data centre costs; How should investors hedge against near-term volatilities with CBOE Volatility Index up 1.9 percentage points?; Fresh trade tangle between Japan and China; UOB, SGX-listed pawnbrokers (MoneyMax Financial Services, ValueMax) to watch
Sports Minutes: Another SPL weekend marred by consistently inconsistent officiating; Jesus Casas appointed LCS head coach
Wealth Tracker: What seasoned investors should know about building resilient wealth today
The Big Story: Is Singapore prepared for the ripple effects of a 15% US tariff?
What’s Trending: A Ramadan Bazaar’s plea to food influencers and the baby monkey Punch who melted millions of hearts
Market View: Markets in APAC shrug off Trump’s decision to hike global tariffs to 15%, traders digest US Supreme Court’s ruling to strike down Trump’s original slate of tariffs; Biggest winners from ongoing tariff developments; Singapore core inflation eases to 1% in January; From SGX-listed blue chips to Nvidia, Salesforce and Berkshire Hathaway – what are the earnings in focus this week?; UOI, Seatrium to watch
Budget 2026: From CPF boosts to expanded senior policies, are older Singaporeans getting the support they really need?
Wealth Tracker: Where should you be investing in 2026 as global markets shift?
What's Trending: Would you shake your rival's hand and an Amazon delivery in the UK led to nowhere...?
Market View: From Blue Owl Capital selling assets to Trump’s threat on Iran – what to monitor ahead of Wall Street’s open today; China AI startups surge after holiday in rotation from big tech; Nvidia reportedly close to investing US$30 billion in OpenAI’s mega funding round; Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, exemption for palm oil; SIA Engineering Company, Sri Trang Gloves to watch
Sports Minutes: Shah Shahiran on the Stags’ continental reprieve, coaching changes and more
Budget 2026: What are the biggest opportunities for mid-career workers from Budget 2026
Wealth Tracker: What makes certain watches a "blue-chip" investment?
What’s Trending: Will you use your ang bao money to buy gold and are humanoids about to do more CNY performances?
Market View: Fed minutes show officials in no hurry to cut rates; Asian stocks up, supported by tech giants after Nvidia signs multiyear deal to sell Meta millions of current, future AI chips; Samsung shares rise to record after report on higher chip price; OpenAI funding reportedly on track to top US$100 billion in latest round; YZJ Maritime, CSE Global, SIA to watch
Budget 2026: Did this year's Budget hit the mark for young Singaporeans?
Wealth Tracker: How is gold and silver reacting to US inflation and China demand?
What's Trending: Singapore wants you to stop gambling with blind boxes... and is Lunar New Year turning cyber?
Market View: Laopu Gold, CMOC shares jump on addition to Hang Seng index; Alibaba leads tech slide after Pentagon briefly shows blacklist; Singapore’s key exports up 9.3% in January; Marco Polo Marine, Thai Beverage to watch
Sports Minutes: "Uncertainty" looms as BG Tampines Rovers await ACL Two reprieve hours after sacking head coach Noh Rahman
Budget 2026: Can businesses and workers keep up with Singapore’s AI ambitions?
Wealth Tracker: The $99 Trillion Question - Why Asian families struggle to plan their wealth
What's Trending: Is it still safe to cross the Causeway amid Malaysia’s TB outbreaks?
Market View: STI drops below 5,000 points after Budget 2026; Potential SGX-listed winners and losers from Budget 2026; Anthropic clinches US$380 billion valuation after US$30 billion funding round; Expectations on how Wall Street will open with US inflation data in focus, and with Trump reportedly planning to scale back some tariffs on steel, aluminium goods; iFast, Lum Chang to watch
Sports Minutes: Emmeric Ong on retirement, referees and the recurring issues that are hindering Singapore football
Budget 2026: What were some of the hits and misses of this year's Budget?
Budget 2026: How is Singapore looking to harness the power of AI as a strategic advantage?
Budget 2026: What are the measures in place to help businesses navigate a changing global environment?
Budget 2026: Are the new measures enough to help cushion the impacts of AI, including layoffs, for workers?
Budget 2026: CDC vouchers reduced to $500 - Is this still a generous amount for Singaporeans?
Budget 2026: Did this year's budget take a more cautious tone? And how disciplined is this year’s budget?
What’s Trending: Manchester United fan goes 493 days without a haircut and people in China are treating dolls like real babies
Wealth Tracker: Are you really diversified or just stuck in your comfort zone?
Market View: Looking ahead to Singapore Budget 2026; Rebound in stock markets slows down; China’s factory deflation eased more than expected in January; ByteDance reportedly developing AI chip, in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture it; CapitaLand Investment, Wing Tai to watch
Budget 2026: What’s on Singaporeans’ wish list?
The Big Story: Rich in income, poor in wealth? Singapore’s inequality gap
Wealth Tracker: As Bitcoin’s wild ride continues, should investors hold on or bail out?
What’s Trending: You can now put your exes on the market & get ChatGPT to roast your job
Market View: The Nikkei’s rally, Singapore local banks under pressure, and the US tech rebounds
The Big Story: Can the Bhumjaithai Party form a stable government after its electoral surge?
What’s Trending: Did Trump just go bananas with the Obamas? Meanwhile, commuters are buying underwear from a vending machine
Wealth Tracker: After sell-off - Is gold poised for record highs in 2026?
Market View: Japan election shock, DBS dips, ST engineering soars, and Walmart hits $1 trillion
Sports Minutes: Overcoming traffic and turbulence, Geylang and Sailors pick up crucial wins
Under the Radar: What is next for semiconductor optics firm MetaOptics post-SGX listing and how does it assess the effectiveness of listing on the local bourse? Its CEO explains.
Wealth Tracker: Is green-chip art the rebellious new player shaking up old-school portfolios?
The Big Story: Japan heads to the polls on Feb 8. Will Sanae Takaichi, its first woman PM cruise to victory?
What's Trending: Seaweed sold out, privacy checked out - The new Korean viral snack and a building built for one super-sized family
Market View: Amazon plans to spend US$200B on AI build-out this year; Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website; Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers; Intel, AMD reportedly notify customers in China of lengthy waits for CPUs; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, NIO, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors part ways with Head Coach Aleksandar Ranković with immediate effect
Sports Minutes: Amirul Adli on swapping BG Tampines Rovers for Negeri Sembilan despite Stags' flying high
Wealth Tracker: Why Asia's investors are betting on private credit
The Big Story: Why is cancer screening participation low in Singapore? Here's why you should get screened early
What's Trending: Is JB petrol really worth it .. and are you smarter than ST's 'What’s The News' challenge?
Market View: Shares of Qualcomm, Arm fell steeply on memory shortage concerns; Alphabet’s versus AMD’s results; Baidu approves US$5 billion share buyback, plans to issue first dividend; Nvidia’s possible AI chip sale to ByteDance; Keppel, SGX to watch
The Big Story: Is it time we stop underestimating polytechnic education?
Wealth Tracker: Where the deals are - M&A trends investors should watch
What's Trending: Can your kids survive China's XXL homework .. and Macron's aviators that moved markets
Market View: PepsiCo, AMD’s earnings in focus, results from Alphabet and Amazon.com to come; Fed Governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House role; Nvidia reportedly nears deal to invest US$20 billion in OpenAI; Gold prices climb more than 2 per cent, building on best day since 2008; Singtel, GuocoLand to watch
Sports Minutes: Zulqarnaen Suzliman on his ‘reset’; leaving Sailors to join Albirex on loan
The Big Story: S$23.9B and 16.9M visitors in 2025 .. Can Singapore's tourism top that in 2026?
Wealth Tracker: Why DIY investors often undervalue what really drives their returns
What's Trending: Coke or Pepsi? Also, AI agents are having their own social lives without us…
Market View: Asian stocks, gold rebound in calmer trade, investors monitor incoming earnings from AMD, Super Micro Computer; US tariffs on Indian goods to be cut from 50% to 18%; Reserve Bank of Australia raises rates for first time in two years; SGX, Keppel, S-REIT earnings to watch
The Big Story: Will Singapore make its mark in space with a New National Space Agency?
Wealth Tracker: When the dollar weakens, what should you do?
What's Trending: Gold hidden in your old SIM card? And did Melania Trump’s movie make millions?
Market View: Sell-off in Asia amid chaotic selling in precious metals; Earnings out of Disney, Palantir, PepsiCo, AMD, Alphabet and Amazon this week; Alibaba to spend three billion yuan for Chinese New Year AI push; Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand; Looking ahead to Singapore Airshow 2026; ST Engineering, Singtel to watch
Sports Minutes: In fighting cubs and in form locals, underwhelming foreigners and under fire coaches
The Big Story: Is the PSLE stress finally coming to an end? MOE considers reforms
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin slides to US$83,000 - Is now the time to buy the dip? Or is another crypto winter ahead?
What’s Trending: Today you turn Chinese?... to K-pop fans spend $70,000 for an empty parcel
Market View: Trump endorses bipartisan deal to avert fresh government shutdown, to announce Fed Chair pick today; Apple forecasts surge of up to 16% in revenue for March quarter, Assessment of S&P 500 companies’ performance this season; China reportedly gives DeepSeek conditional approval to buy Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in January; Keppel DC Reit, NetLink NBN Trust to watch
The Big Story: The Nipah virus is back - Will this be the next outbreak?
Wealth Tracker: Should you ditch the dollar and lean to Asian currencies?
What's Trending: Weird jobs that are officially extinct .. and the lamb that's smarter than you?
Market View: Asian tech stocks set to extend month-long rally; Microsoft slides 6.5% in extended trade amid concerns about massive capex spending, Meta shares up 8% in after hours after lifting revenue and capex outlook for 2026; Apple’s earnings in focus; Fed leaves rates unchanged, June seen as next likely window for rate cut; Samsung Electronic’ Q4 operating profit more than tripled to record high; Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft reportedly in talks to invest up to US$60 billion in OpenAI; Sembcorp Industries to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about the fishballs – what should we know about DoDo’s parent Thong Siek Global and its internationalisation moves? We head down to its factory floor to find out.
What's Trending: The internet has a new ‘Karen’… and the world is 85 seconds to ending?
The Big Story: Caught your spouse cheating? Here's what you need to know
Wealth Tracker: Is Asia's whisky demand reshaping global whisky investment?
Market View: Most Asian markets up after S&P 500 index hit record overnight, investors await Fed rate decision and big tech earnings; China reportedly gives green light to importing first batch of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips; ASML’s results in focus; Gold’s blistering rally continues past US$5,200; ST Engineering, Hong Leong Asia to watch
The Big Story: What does the expansion of Retirement and MediSave Grants mean for you?
Wealth Tracker: Is the UK gemstone market entering a “golden decade” for investors?
What’s Trending: Nihilist Penguin meltdown vs. Taipei 101 thrill - What’s your mood today?
Market View: Trump to raise tariffs on certain South Korean imports to 25%; Nvidia invests US$2B more in CoreWeave; Magnificent Seven earnings in focus; China posts first annual rise in industrial profit in four years in 2025; Asian shares hit new record; STI breaks 4,900 points; OUE Reit, Nam Cheong to watch
Wealth Tracker: What will Stablecoins look like in 2030? Hot takes you need to know
The Big Story: Too good to be true? 'Bait-style' trick property agents in Singapore use to hook buyers
What’s Trending: Is pickleball old news? TYPTI, a celeb-backed sport is all the rage, along with $300 wearable LEGO Croc bricks
Market View: Big tech earnings to Fed rate decision – what should you focus on this week?; Asian markets traded mixed amid geopolitical uncertainties, chatter on Japanese yen intervention; Singdollar strengthens to strongest against USD since late 2014; Gold crosses US$5,000 mark, bolstering SGX-listed pawnbrokers, gold plays; LVMH shareholders demand clarity on succession plans; MoneyMax Financial to watch
Under the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo?
The Big Story: Carbon tax doubles - Is your electricity bill about to go up… again?
Wealth Tracker: Are private markets really ‘stable’? Should you go into secondary investments?
What’s Trending: Are BTS fans rich or just crazy? How far are they willing to go to secure concert tickets?
Market View: Wall Street extends rebound for second day; Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for S$6.4 billion over alleged debanking; Intel struggles to meet AI data centre demand; Bank of Japan keeps rates steady; Singapore’s 2025 core inflation averages 0.7%; STI hits record, driven by OCBC, UOB; The Assembly Place debuts on SGX’s Catalist board; Suntec Reit to watch
Sports Minutes: Hougang United 2.0 taking shape under the tutelage of Akbar Nawas, Panarai 'Otto' Pansiri and Walid Lounis
The Big Story: Trump's 'Board of Peace' - Can $1B buy a seat above the UN & form a new world order?
What's Trending: Whose side are you on in the Beckham family feud & can an 81-year-old be a gamer?
Wealth Tracker: Is the Yen in a free fall?
Market View: Wall Street bounces on Trump’s reversal on Greenland, Asian markets react; South Korea’s KOSPI tops 5,000pts for the first time; JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon calls Trump’s proposed credit card rate cap an “economic disaster”; Netflix’s US$83B cash deal to buy Warner Bros.; Toku’s IPO on SGX Catalist board; Info-Tech Systems to watch
Wealth Tracker: Are the wealthy rethinking their financial strategies in a shaky market?
What's Trending: Run with your boss or get fired? And, lonely in Singapore? 1 in 10 has no close friends
Market View: “Sell America” trade deepens as Trump doubles down on rhetoric over Greenland; Trump’s WEF speech in focus; Asian equity markets mostly track Wall Street losses; Gold, platinum hit records as crisis over Greenland worsens; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang reportedly visiting China for AI chips; Frasers Logistics and Centrepoint Trust to watch
Sports Minutes: Abdil Qaiyyim on joining the Young Lions, setting standards & trusting the process
The Big Story: Why did Workers’ Party just say 'No' to the Prime Minister? Can they just go without a Leader of the Opposition?
The Big Story: No peace prize, so no peace on Greenland? Is this Trump’s Art of the Deal negotiation tactic?
Wealth Tracker: Is the AI boom creating the next bond market risk?
What’s Trending: Princess-carried down the ski slopes & why 2016 is what’s hot in 2026
Market View: US Treasury yields climb to highest level in over four months; Korea Exchange’s CEO sees Kospi hitting 6,000 points; China left benchmark loan prime rates unchanged; Tourists to Japan hits record high in December; Citigroup downgrades European equities for first time in over a year; SGX to watch
The Big Story: Singapore’s AI driving circuit - Is this the future of driving assessments?
Wealth Tracker: Why APAC investors are still holding cash
What's Trending: Swipe right, and wake up in a scam? Or pay $10M and land in a hotel that's out of this world?
Market View: Trump’s Greenland tariffs; What to watch at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week; China’s Q4 GDP growth slows to 3-year low; Micron says AI-driven memory crunch is ‘unprecedented’; BoJ rate decision, US PCE Price Index, Earnings from Netflix, Johnson & Johnson and Intel in focus; Yangzijiang Maritime, Raffles Education, AEM, Keppel REIT to watch
Sports Minutes: Izwan endures nightmare debut while the Sailors continue their dream start
The Big Story: What career options are emerging for poly graduates beyond full-time employment?
Wealth Tracker: New money, new rules? How family offices are reinventing wealth
What’s Trending: An idol joins rap show in a box, a cookie that’s sending pistachio prices up & a YouTube video that’s 140 years long
Market View: AI boom regains momentum, bolstering Asian stocks; Malaysia’s economy grew 5.7% on year in Q4 2025; Ford reportedly in talks to use BYD batteries for overseas factories; TSMC eyes smaller tech gap between US and Taiwan chipmaking fabs; Keppel, SIA to watch
Sports Minutes: Youssef Ezzejjari on joining Tanjong Pagar, four-goal heroics & targets for 2026
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas - All about CES 2026 and Lenovo Tech World from product launches, key announcements, executives’ take on AI and more
What’s Trending: Hour-long alarms haunting Tiong Bahru, a retirement home for Gen Zs & what’s inside our safe deposit box?
Wealth Tracker: Is AI everything in 2026 investment portfolios?
Market View: Oil prices, gold retreat as Trump calms Iran fears; Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips; Alibaba to link Taobao shopping to main AI app; Bank of Korea stands pat; UOB, Sembcorp, Advanced Systems Automation to watch
The Big Story: PM Wong ousts Pritam Singh as LO. Who will lead the Opposition now?
What’s Trending: Barbie's bold new look, a maximalist BTO & an app to prove that you're not dead for S$1.50
The Big Story: Live from Parliament - Pritam Singh, stay or go?
Wealth Tracker: Could Gold keep rising if tensions surrounding Venezuela escalate?
Market View: What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s tariff ruling?; US core CPI up 0.2% month-on-month in December; Japanese shares continue to buoy Asian equity market performance; China’s trade surplus climbs to US$1.2 trillion in 2025, rare earth exports in 2025 hit highest since at least 2014; Centurion, Olam Group to watch
Sports Minutes: Inside Singapore's first Wheelchair Rugby ASEAN Para Games journey
The Big Story: From private to public wards, what new IP rider changes mean for Singaporeans
What’s Trending: Crying horses to crying to a paid stranger & would you bet $40 on your relationship?
Wealth Tracker: Is 2026 the year digital assets go mainstream or bust?
Market View: “Sell America” trade lifts regional indices, but sentiment tested by Trump’s Iran tariff threat; Nikkei at record high, Yen drops to weakest level against USD since July 2024 on snap election bets; SK Hynix to invest nearly US$13B in chip packaging plant in South Korea; Trump team reportedly nears Taiwan trade deal; Vin’s Holdings to watch
The Big Story: Could Pritam Singh lose his role as Leader of the Opposition?
Wealth Tracker: Why you should invest like a viking
What's Trending: Paying 220% more in groceries, sky turns hot pink in Birmingham & will pickleball haters approve of quieter balls?
Market View: Fed served with DOJ Subpoenas; TSMC Q4 profit poised to soar 27% as AI demand drives growth; UOB on the three safe haven assets to hedge against risks; SGX to watch
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors win third Singapore Cup in final marred by BG Tampines Rovers gaffe
Under the Radar: How is Experia tapping growth seen in the APAC MICE market with Singapore Airshow 2026 and the inaugural Space Summit 2026?
The Big Story: Expect selective hiring in 2026 - What jobseekers need to know
What's Trending: Adidas' jacket sparks appropriation debate, family refuses to give up paid seat for elderly & is paying 10 cents for toilet use too much?
Wealth Tracker: Is the dollar losing its grip? Or is that an exaggeration?
Market View: Is AI still in a hype phase, or are markets starting to get more realistic about what AI can and cannot deliver?
The Big Story: Farmer, plumber, lift technician - Low-status jobs? Not for these Gen Zs and Millennials
What’s Trending: School lunch stirs debate, saving up $70,000 to see BTS & your laksa delivered to you by a drone?!
Wealth Tracker: Why human judgement still matters in wealth management amid the rise of AI
Market View: Analysts turn bullish on consumer stocks - How strong will this trend play out in 2026?
Sports Minutes: Bailey Wright & Trent Buhagiar ahead of Singapore Cup final between Lion City Sailors & BG Tampines Rovers
Market View: Is the Singapore market today compelling as both a growth and income play for 2026?
The Big Story: Can you afford the latest gadgets of 2026? Memory price surges say ‘maybe not’
Wealth Tracker: Should US-Venezuela conflict matter to Asian investors?
What's Trending: Cockroach funeral, a holiday just for Irish women & a $100,000 fine for recruiters who ghost
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas - A first look into CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026
Sports Minutes: With an AFC Pro License secured, what next for Albirex's assistant coach Jaswinder Singh?
Market View: 2026 market outlook - Does the current market cycle still have legs?
What’s Trending: A 12-year-old gamer quits school, Maduro goes viral in Nike & a tuna sells for millions
The Big Story: “We NEED Greenland” - What else do you need, Trump?
Wealth Tracker: Why demographics and technology matter for investors
The Big Story: Was Trump's capture of Maduro legal? Does the US have the right to “run” Venezuela?
Wealth Tracker: How Singaporeans are redefining retirement, one "mini-break" at a time
Market View: Markets end 2025 strong - But is 2026 about to test investors?
What’s Trending: A proposal straight out of a fairytale, China’s baby-making bet & how much can you ‘steal’ in one minute?
Sports Minutes: Andrea Verolino on lifts the lid of refereeing in Singapore, VAR controversies and overcoming scrutiny
The Big Story: SG's economy doing well with 4.8% growth, but are Singaporeans feeling it?
Wealth Tracker: Is there going to be a tech bubble burst in 2026?
Market View: Stocks in Asia kickstart 2026 on positive note; KOSPI hits record high, Samsung Electronics says customers praised competitiveness of HBM4 chip; Singapore’s economy expanded 4.8% yoy in 2025; Taiwan, South Korea led rebound in Asia’s manufacturing activity; Looking ahead to Wall Street open; Nio, Mandarin Oriental to watch
What’s Trending: Stranger Things leaves fans cold, baby names get creative & a dad stumbles into Monopoly glory
Sports Minutes: Recapping the highs & lows of 2025; Revealing our wish list for 2026!
Wealth Tracker: Did silver fare better than gold in 2025?
Market View: Looking ahead to 2026; S&P 500 Index up over 17% in 2025; China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly grew in December; TSMC says it started mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm chips; SUTL Enterprise to watch
What’s Trending: What was the most viral story of 2025?
The Big Story: Don't know where to go to ring in the new year? We've got you covered.
Wealth Tracker: Will we see a continuous moderate growth in property prices in 2026?
Market View: Precious metals extend losses, Asian equities fluctuate in quiet trade; Meta Platforms to acquire Manus; US reportedly approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026; ST Engineering, Keppel to watch
What’s Trending: Would you pay 10 cents for a plastic bag & What would the future look like in 27 years?
The Big Story: What really works against back-to-school illnesses
Market View: PM Wong to deliver Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement on Feb 12; Asian markets mostly up in quiet post-Christmas trade, Fed minutes in focus this week; Bitcoin breaks above US$90,000 as traders bet on New Year rebound; China to pay interest on digital yuan; Keppel, Keppel DC Reit to watch
Wealth Tracker: Did the Singdollar outperform this year?
What’s Trending: K-pop Idol fired, NS allowance woes & a wedding gift wishlist from someone you knew 10 years ago?!
The Big Story: Ex-PM Najib found guilty in 1MDB case - Where does this leave Malaysia's political future?
Market View: Asian markets inched higher in holiday-thinned trade; Gold pushes higher, silver hits record amid US-Venezuela tensions; Singapore factory output rises 14.3% yoy in November; Japan to quadruple spending support for chips, AI in budget; Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Reit to watch
Wealth Tracker: Singapore’s guide to tokenised funds. Is this the next major shift in investing?
What's Trending: Grandma refuses to buy Christmas presents, a YouTuber with an overly generous bonus & a professor takes your exam for you?!
Wealth Tracker: Which Asian currencies were the biggest winners of 2025? Who were the losers?
Market View: Santa Claus rally sets in with S&P 500 index logging record close; US Q3 GDP grows at 4.3% yoy, topping expectations; Looking ahead to 2026; Asia’s performance for 2025; Manulife US Reit to watch
What's Trending: Secret Santa leaves a kid crying, Robin Hood raids leave elves on naughty list & dogs save Christmas
The Big Story: Can Thailand and Cambodia seek a way back to peace?
Wealth Tracker: Tequila on the rocks - Why 2025 shook the hottest spirit market
Market View: Singapore’s consumer prices held steady in November; Indonesia to sign trade tariff agreement with US in January; Nvidia reportedly aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February; CapitaLand Investment, Ever Glory United to watch
What's Trending: A graduation full of memes, bread becomes Singapore's iconic food & a woman's ex-fiancé sues her for eating too much malatang
The Big Story: Why Prime HDBs loses steam, while Plus flats see uneven demand
Wealth Tracker: Did the art market go through a healthy reset in 2025?
Market View: Asian markets rally, gold hits record high on US unemployment data; China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending; South Korea’s chip sector masks weakness in other exports; Uber teams up with Baidu to start robotaxi trials in UK; Seatrium, CNMC Goldmine to watch
What's Trending: How much is enough to put in a wedding angbao & a snowman as tall as a six-storey building - and that’s not an exaggeration
Under the Radar: Singlife Financial Adviser’s CEO sheds light on growth in Singapore’s insurance industry, concerns surrounding investment-linked policies and what they mean for the firm.
Wealth Tracker: Why are Asia’s wealthy going all in on crypto?
The Big Story: Is ByteDance's secret deal about to save TikTok from a US ban?
Market View: Asian markets up on below-forecast US inflation; Bank of Japan hikes rates to 30-year high; US reportedly launches review of advanced Nvidia AI chip sales to China; Nike’s China playbook; OpenAI seizing early lead in education market; Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust to watch
What's Trending: Christmas queen loses her crown, your old air-con might be worth gold & socks on Singapore streets?
The Big Story: Is China’s digital yuan a new tourist tool or a financial power move?
Wealth Tracker: What should investors take note as tokenized funds go retail in Singapore
Market View: (SPECIALS) The AI boom, US Fed rate uncertainty and China’s economic transition away from property and heavy investment – the three themes weighing on investors in 2025
What's Trending: Politician armpit fights, airborne rats, and AI saying ... ‘I Do’ in Japan
Market View: Singapore’s exports jump 11.6%, led by pharma and electronics
Wealth Tracker: 2026 ahead - Who gains and who loses in emerging markets?
The Big Story: 5G interference with aircraft on the radar - Should travellers be concerned?
What's Trending: 2025's words get sloppy, savage Secret Santa & one man's laziness leads to another's happiness
Market View: Is Japan’s mixed PMI signaling caution or opportunity for investors?
The Big Story: ComCare’s numbers dropped - Are families now really better off?
Wealth Tracker: How are HNWIs investing in 2025 and what changes in 2026
What's Trending: Disney's making people buy snakes, PM Wong's Spotify Wrapped unveiled & one man rejects a $1.3M offer
Market View: China’s industrial numbers miss expectations - Is this a warning sign for investors?
The Big Story: Will Singapore’s pay rises and bonuses meet your expectations in 2026?
What's Trending: Taylor Swift gave away millions, Dracula wants your money & someone on SQ is mad about cake
Wealth Tracker: How should investors reset their portfolios for a more uncertain 2026?
The Big Story: Should the US have access to travellers' social media history? Will social media checks affect travel to the US?
Wealth Tracker: Why emerging market bonds are the fixed income star of 2025
Right Business: From love to legacy, designing rings that tell your story
Market View: Asian equities track record day on Wall Street on Fed rate cut, higher than expected initial jobless claims reading; Oracle, Broadcom earnings, Disney-OpenAI deal in focus; Softbank Group reportedly studying potential acquisitions surrounding data centre operator Switch; Lululemon’s CEO Calvin McDonald to step down; CDL, UOL, GuocoLand, Hongkong Land to watch
Right Business: This company turns your life story into a one-of-a-kind song
The Big Story: More retrenchments, fewer jobs - Is Singapore’s job market in trouble for 2026?
Wealth Tracker: 61% of Singaporeans are now in crypto. Are you missing out?
Market View: US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 25bps as expected, but with unusually high number of dissenters; Fed’s “dot plot” indicates one more quarter point cut in 2026; Oracle shares sank on lower-than-expected quarterly revenue; Grab and Charge+ teams up to build EV charging network in Vietnam; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Ultragreen.ai; Leong Guan to watch
The Big Story: Is Japan’s megaquake warning a sign the ‘Big One’ is near? And should your Japan trip be on hold?
Right Business: Rebooting recovery, how Rebee Health is changing physio at home
Wealth Tracker: The hotspots of the ultra-rich
Market View: Last look at US Fed rate expectations, market movements ahead of FOMC meeting; SK Hynix exploring possibility of New York stock listing; Amazon plans to invest over US$35B in India by 2030; Broadcom, Oracle’s earnings in focus; Golden-Agri Resources, YZJ Maritime, Centurion Accommodation Reit to watch
The Big Story: Searching for Singapore’s unsung heroes - Singaporean of the Year 2025
Wealth Tracker: Risk, reward, and waiting? How are investors navigating November’s markets?
Right Business: Grailmaker's mission to put customised tools in the hands of visually impaired users
Market View: Trump allows Nvidia to export advanced AI chips to China; Asian markets down amid jitters about Fed rate trajectory; Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 3.6 per cent; Google’s first AI glasses with Gemini to arrive in 2026; OCBC to watch
The Big Story: Why tensions between Thailand and Cambodia are spiralling again
Wealth Tracker: Inside Asia’s most crucial wealth transfer yet
Right Business: Bright futures in rural India? Solar solutions revolutionizing agriculture and livelihoods
Market View: Asian markets drift as investors gear up for latest FOMC meeting; China’s trade surplus tops US$1 trillion after exports rebound, Politburo vows to keep fiscal, monetary policy stances; Trump on the review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal; Sembcorp Industries, MetaOptics to watch
Under the Radar: What is underpinning Revolut’s aggressive expansion plans and what role will Southeast Asia play in this regard? Its CEO of Singapore and Southeast Asia explains.
Wealth Tracker: Don't get it wrong - Gold and gold mining funds are not the same
The Big Story: What’s driving the rise of hidden youth homelessness in Singapore?
Right Business: From personal scare to powering India’s fastest-growing women’s health app
Market View: US September PCE Price Index in focus tonight; Singapore retail sales up 4.5 per cent year on year in October; China chipmaker Moore Threads soars in Shanghai trading debut; Positioning one’s portfolio amid low yields for T-bills; Reserve Bank of India cuts key repo rate by 25bps; CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Sheng Siong Group, Sunpower Group to watch
The Big Story: Pritam Singh's verdict is out - What's next for his leadership?
Market View: Latest US ADP data shows 32,000 posts lost in November; Nvidia and Gain AI Act; Paramount reportedly hikes Warner Bros breakup fee to US$5 billion; Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities; DFI Retail Group, Singapore Land Group to watch
Wealth Tracker: Want to invest in anti-aging? Here’s where the money is going
Right Business: How can companies stay ahead of sustainability rules? SystemEarth shows how
Market View: Will the Santa rally survive weak China data and shifting Fed expectations?
The Big Story: How tourist attractions are becoming the next big stage for Singapore’s buskers
Wealth Tracker: How tokenisation could open access to new types of investment opportunities
Right Business: Drowning in tabs and tools? AgnesAI brings AI-powered collaboration into one seamless workspace
Market View: How are Fed rate-cut expectations and Japan’s rising yields shaping Asia’s market outlook?
Wealth Tracker: Is $5000 the next target for gold?
The Big Story: How does Airbus’ A320 recall impact holiday travel and airline operations?
Right Business: How Deep Insight Labs is accelerating your investment workflow
Sports Minutes: How 8-year old Singaporean skater Chloe Chua is blazing a trail for the local sports scene
Wealth Tracker: Where is the US dollar heading next?
The Big Story: No phones at school from 2026. Can teens go a whole school day without them?
Right Business: Heard of a buffet-in-a-box experience? Here’s how treatsure is inspiring more conscious and sustainable consumption
Market View: How should investors read China now? From Vanke’s warning signs to rising tech revenues and policy uncertainty
Wealth Tracker: Why Chinese investors are focusing on clean energy/tech and climate solution funds
The Big Story: What the Word of the Year "6-7" reveals about youth slang
Right Business: Made in SG, made for you - The rise of homegrown beauty & wellness culture
Market View: Markets in Asia fluctuate with the US on Thanksgiving break; CME Glitch hits stock futures; Singapore’s real income growth improves to 4.3% amid low inflation; Core inflation in Tokyo brings BOJ closer to a rate hike; OCBC, ASL Marine
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee officially named Singapore Men's National Team Head Coach
The Big Story: Hong Kong on fire - Investigating the city’s worst blaze
Right Business: Reimagining rice waste - The regenerative solution boosting Cambodia’s smallholder farms
Wealth Tracker: Money moves by machine? 100% of young Singapore investors are turning to AI
Market View: US Federal Reserve’s “beige book” of economic conditions; South Korea’s central bank keeps rates on hold; Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets; Alibaba’s new Quark AI glasses; IHH Healthcare, UOB to watch
The Big Story: What Singapore employees want from return-to-office plans
Wealth Tracker: How a regulated token corridor could redefine capital flows across Asia
Right Business: Tradition carried forward - The women sustaining Singapore’s kueh heritage
Market View: Gains in global equities after tepid US data raises Fed rate cut hopes; Talks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s successor; Singapore’s factory output jumps 29.1% in October, boosted by pharma surge; Apple set to become top phone maker in the world; Seatrium, NIO to watch
Sports Minutes: “Asian Cup Qualification inspires us!” - Head Coach Firdaus Kassim on the U22 SEA Games Mission
The Big Story: Why tourists are spending less on shopping and more on experiences
Right Business: Preserving tradition, the legacy of Singapore’s kueh heritage
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are piling into Asia-Pacific real estate
Market View: Dovish comments by Federal Reserve officials boost odds of a December rate cut; Asian markets up on rate cut hopes; Thailand posts widest trade deficit since early 2023; WeRide narrows Q3 net loss; Keppel, CapitaLand Investment to watch
The Big Story: Singapore unveils a new tool to combat deepfakes in 2026 - Will it really keep us safe?
Wealth Tracker: How BLOOM could change investing in Singapore
Right Business: The all-in-one platform unifying Southeast Asia’s logistics
Market View: Risk appetite bolstered by New York Fed boss John Williams’ remarks on room for further rate adjustment in December; Alibaba’s Qwen app draws over 10 million downloads in week after relaunch; Singapore’s core and headline inflation pick up in October; GoTo Group CEO Patrick Walujo to step down; Jardine Matheson, BRC Asia to watch
Sports Minutes: Singapore’s Ethan Brown on serving a different kind of ‘National Service’
Under the Radar: What should we know about the bold strides made by ComfortDelGro in rolling out Autonomous Mobility services in Singapore?
The Big Story: Tensions spark between China and Japan - How far will Beijing go? And can Tokyo handle it?
Wealth Tracker: How much could your money really grow in 2026?
Right Business: Dignity for our pets - Inside Singapore’s new aftercare movement
Market View: Markets tumble as US labour market data fails to provide clearer rate outlook; Asian markets track global rout; Japan approves 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to mitigate inflation pain; Foxconn’s chairman says firm can make 1,000 AI racks a week; ComfortDelGro, Hongkong Land to watch
The Big Story: LTA announces more planned MRT closures - What will this mean for commuters?
Wealth Tracker: A $2.5 Billion comeback - What’s driving Southeast Asia’s PE revival?
Right Business: Helping gaming studios understand what really drives ad performance
Market View: Nvidia’s blowout earnings; CEO Jensen Huang’s comments on supply of Blackwell chips to meet demand; Asian markets rally on Nvidia’s earnings, Samsung, SK Hynix, TSMC, SoftBank enjoy gains; SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing highway; Hong Kong’s stock rally faces test given year-end expirations of share-sale restrictions; Manulife US Reit to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is Singapore Airline’s golden playbook for the future? (feat. Chief Commercial Officer Lee Lik Hsin and NUS MBA Programmes Vice-Dean Professor Jochen Wirtz)
The Big Story: Singapore’s Lions made history with a roaring win against Hong Kong
Wealth Tracker: Heading to JB soon? It might cost you more than you expect.
Right Business: Struggling to translate formal documents? Bluente is here to help professionals' translation needs
Market View: Concerns over circularity of AI deals after Microsoft and Nvidia commit to invest up to a combined US$15 billion in Anthropic; Asian markets down over worries of possible AI bubble, Fed rate uncertainties; Nvidia’s earnings in focus; Temasek’s CEO Dilhan Pillay on hedging costs amid USD weakness; Singtel’s outage affects over 1,600 users; Coliwoo, LHN to watch
Sports Minutes: Ilhan-inspired Lions make history, but will Gavin Lee and Hariss Harun be the ones to lead our Lions at the 2027 Asian Cup?
Wealth Tracker: Why some family legacies fade and others last for generations
Right Business: Who gets to drink safely? Komodo Water fights for clean water in Indonesia
Market View: Selloff on Wall Street, Asia as investors await Nvidia, Walmart, Home Depot’s results, fret over prospects of December rate cut; GlobalFoundries to acquire Singapore’s Advanced Micro Foundry; Apple iPhone’s sales surge in China; Yangzijiang Financial in focus amid Yangzijiang Maritime Development’s mainboard debut; SGX to watch
The Big Story: Will the Lions roar their way into the Asian Cup and make football history?
The Big Story: ERP rates to go up by $1 at 4 locations from Jan 2- Can higher ERP truly tame peak-hour congestion?
Wealth Tracker: The investment boom behind America’s new electric grid
Right Business: Need an agent to solve your business needs? Agent Stack delivers the perfect agents for your business
Market View: Looking ahead to Nvidia, Walmart’s earnings; Japanese tourism, retail counters down on China-Japan diplomatic spat; Asian markets struggle on Fed rate concerns; Japan’s economy contracts for first time in six quarters on tariff hit; Singapore’s key exports surprise again with 22.2% surge in October; ST Engineering to watch
Sports Minutes: Hariss Harun & Safuwan Baharudin on leading from the front as Singapore chase history in Hong Kong
Sports Minutes: Glenn Kweh on Thai exploits, finding his goal-scoring touch & hong kong clash
The Big Story: Coca-Cola's AI Christmas ad sparks backlash. But why does the internet hate it?
Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth and affluent individuals are increasingly looking towards IULs
Right Business: How a planner is changing the way people think about goals and growth
Market View: Fed’s Musalem, Kashkari, Hammack voice concerns over moving rates while inflation remains stubbornly high; China’s industrial output in October grew 4.9% yoy; Disney seeking to bring ESPN sports brand to Asia; Vietnam’s sizzling pop culture; Sats, StarHub, Singapore Airlines, Venture Corp, First Resources, Bumitama Agri to watch
Sports Minutes: Lessons learnt from Singapore's 3-2 loss to Thailand, ahead of 'winner-takes-all' clash against Hong Kong?
The Big Story: A pay rise recommendation from NWC - But will it really make a difference?
Wealth Tracker: Record-breaking prices in alternative investments - What they reveal about the market
Right Business: The designer weaving Singapore’s story into high fashion
Market View: US Government shutdown lifted - An overhang for markets, for now?
The Big Story: When businesses shut overnight, who protects the workers left behind?
Wealth Tracker: Are stablecoins the new form of money?
Right Business: The start-up story and why bootstrapping still works in Singapore’s high-cost economy
Market View: What would a possible reopening of the US government mean for US data releases and Asia markets?; Fed Governor Michael Barr’s comments on AI and economic transformation at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025; SoftBank sells Nvidia stake for US$5.8B; Laopu Gold, Trip.com and Baidu’s SDR listings on SGX; Singtel, F&N to watch
Sports Minutes: History-making Sailors Women inspired by men’s continental heroics ahead of AWCL debut
The Big Story: New sustainable aviation fuel levy from Oct 2026 - Why do you need to pay more to travel?
Wealth Tracker: Tokenised vs Traditional Stocks: What’s the real difference and why should investors care?
Right Business: Can children enjoy STEM and excel at it? Exploring a spiral-based learning journey
Market View: Senators on Capitol Hill passed compromise US budget measure; Apple reportedly delaying next version of iPhone Air; Intel CEO to oversee firm’s AI efforts after executive departs for OpenAI; Klook files for US IPO; Boustead, Yoma Strategic, Jardine Cycle and Carriage, CSE Global, mm2 Asia to watch
The Big Story: Is this the end of the longest government shutdown in US history?
Wealth Tracker: Is the silver market at a state of seizure?
Right Business: Helping guide founders through the complexities of growth, expansion, and fundraising
Market View: Warren Buffett’s farewell letter, Occidental Petroleum’s results in focus; Asian equities up on hopes that US government shutdown is nearing an end; China’s internet platforms reportedly quietly reviving consumer lending ; Singapore blue-chip earnings due this week; SingPost, Singtel, Yangzijiang Financial to watch
Sports Minutes: Tajeli Salamat on mistakes, missed opportunities, misunderstandings and misguidance
Under the Radar: From a mirror glass producer in the 1600s to a leader in building materials – Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia’s CEO sheds light on the importance of the two markets and the firm’s strategic priorities for the future.
The Big Story: Does Elon Musk deserve his new trillion dollar pay package or is this ‘$1 trillion for failure’?
Right Business: How a Singapore AI powerhouse reads the internet to drive business growth
Wealth Tracker: Gold and and its impact on de-dollarisation
Market View: Fed comments on rates; Asian equities track Wall Street losses; Tesla CEO Elon Musk's US$878B pay plan; US reportedly blocking Nvidia’s sale of scaled-down AI chips to China; China’s exports unexpectedly slumped in October; OCBC’s Q3 earnings beat expectations; Shares of Singtel surge to new high on Bharti Airtel sale, talks for data centre deal; CapitaLand Investment, Genting Singapore Limited, Yangzijiang Financial to watch
Sports Minutes: When motherhood meets match day; how this family bonds through the beautiful game
The Big Story: Online abuse? Singapore’s new law lets victims fight back
Wealth Tracker: Is offshore wind the next big investment?
Right Business: Roblox and learning? Why game-based learning is transforming how kids learn
Market View: US ADP private payrolls jumped far more than expected; Majority of US Supreme Court justices queried Trump’s ability to impose his tariffs; Asia claws back some of yesterday’s hefty losses; DBS and UOB’s earnings in focus; Coliwoo’s first day performance on the SGX; Shares in Pony.AI, WeRide tumble on Hong Kong debut
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How far is Asia a bright spot for H&M as US tariffs bite, and what’s next for the firm? H&M’s President for East Asia & Greater China weighs in on the matter.
The Big Story: Singapore’s toughest move yet? Will caning deter scams here?
Wealth Tracker: Which sectors are leading the Asia REIT rally?
Right Business: Heard of #HuntTheMouse? How Sqkii turns fun into engagement
Market View: Selloff in Asia on stretched tech valuations, South Korea down as much as 6.2%, Tokyo’s stock index tumbles 4.5%; China confirms suspension of 24% tariff on US goods, retains 10% levy; Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China’s economy is expected to surpass 170 trillion yuan in five years; SIA Engineering, Manulife US Reit to watch
Sports Minutes: Cadillac’s preparations for Formula 1 entry; Strategy, Stars, and the road to 2026
The Big Story: “Ignored Evidence?” - Inside Pritam Singh’s bid to overturn his conviction
Wealth Tracker: How to make a record breaking portfolio like Temasek
Right Business: How Bunjang is connecting fans worldwide to authentic Korean collectibles
Market View: Market movements as OpenAI signs US$38B deal with AWS, Fed officials’ mixed comments on rate outlook; RBA holds cash rate at 3.6%; South Korea to triple spending on AI; 240% rally in SK Hynix shares prompts Korea Exchange to warn investors; China calls on US to avoid ‘red lines’ after reaching tariff truce; China Aviation Oil, Wee Hur to watch
The Big Story: Can Singapore’s top universities fight against Chinese agencies peddling fake admissions?
Wealth Tracker: Should you still remain upbeat about gold?
Right Business: How one founder turned his personal health challenges into a revolutionary nutrition brand
Market View: From fried chicken to technology counters - what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to South Korea means for the country; Asia’s movements on the back of easing China-US tensions, Fed rate cut, Healthy earnings from Apple, Amazon; Sheng Siong shares hit all-time high; CapitaLand and Mapletree reportedly mulling merger; Asia’s factories stumble as US tariffs hit order books; McDonald’s, AMD, Qualcomm – Earnings to watch this week; Jardine Matheson to watch
Sports Minutes: Nicky Melvin Singh on his injury-ridden journey back to football; from NS to NUS, SPL2 to SPL
The Big Story: What can readers expect from The New Paper’s merger with Stomp?
Wealth Tracker: Is the luxury sector on the brink of a crisis or a comeback?
Right Business: When to save, when to replace? Why natural teeth still matter in the age of implants
Market View: Apple, Amazon’s results beat expectations; Tokyo climbs despite Nissan’s tumble, BYD fell by more than five per cent after Q3 profit slump; Disney’s networks went dark on Google’s pay-TV platform YouTube TV after failed negotiations; China’s factory activity shrank for a seventh month in October; Wilmar International, Sheng Siong, Yangzijiang Financial to watch
Sports Minutes: Ahead of the 2025 SEA Games, Netball Singapore are hoping to make a big impression on home soil at the Nations Cup 2025
Wealth Tracker: How should you build your gold exposure now?
The Big Story: China's new influencer policy - no degree, no talk. Should Singapore do the same?
Right Business: Tired of click-work? Meet the AI automating manual bottlenecks for enterprises
Market View: Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea concludes; Fed cuts rates by 25bps, BoJ holds rates; Nvidia hits US$5 trillion valuation; Meta, Microsoft’s capital spending, Alphabet beat revenue expectations; US-South Korea trade deal, Samsung reports 32% rise in Q3 operating profit; OpenAI reportedly laying groundwork for juggernaut IPO at up to US$1 trillion valuation; Mapletree Industrial Trust to watch
The Big Story: Ahead of Trump-Xi meet, does China have the upperhand?
Wealth Tracker: Is private credit the future of Asia-Pacific real estate financing?
Right Business: Struggling to sound natural online? CClarity is the AI that writes like you
Market View: Trump expresses optimism in meeting with China’s Xi; Optimism surrounding US tech sector, Nvidia’s updates at GTC, Qualcomm’s new AI accelerator chips, AMD-US Department of Energy US$1B supercomputer and AI partnership; Look ahead to Fed’s rate decision; Toyota says it did not explicitly promise Trump new US$10 billion investment in US; Malaysia’s ban on raw rare earths exports; Amazon to invest another US$5 billion in South Korea data centres; Keppel Reit to watch
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee's goalkeeping conundrum, Singapore Cup's new seeded format & Spence's eligibility for Singapore
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is DBS capitalising on the exponential growth in real-world asset tokenisation? The Chief Commercial Officer of DBS Digital Exchange spills the beans.
The Big Story: Will China and ASEAN's upgraded free trade pact reshape Asian economies?
Wealth Tracker: How will digital currencies reshape Asia’s financial markets?
Right Business: Struggling with shift schedules? StaffAny is here to simplify it
Market View: Trump, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi ink rare earths deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China and Asean upgrades free trade pact; Amazon reportedly planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs; SGX ETF market hits record S$16.3 billion AUM in Q3; Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, Seatrium to watch
The Big Story: How is Singapore setting an example amid global delays in submitting the COP30 2035 climate targets?
Wealth Tracker: Are your investment strategies keeping up with your retirement dreams?
Right Business: The platform that aligns buyers, sellers, and real estate agents in perfect sync
Market View: Asian equities surge on US-China trade deal breakthrough, KOSPI, Nikkei breach key milestones; Trump on five-day Asia tour with stops in Malaysia, Japan, South Korea; Magnificent Seven, S-REITs earnings lookahead; Toyota’s September output grows for fourth straight month; ASL Marine, NoonTalk Media to watch
Sports Minutes: How Netball Singapore is uniting passion, pride and performance on home soil with the Nations Cup 2025
Under the Radar: Dentsu’s Singapore CEO on the firm’s rapid internationalisation and M&A moves, addresses reports of potential sale of international business
The Big Story: What the Megan Khung case taught us about protecting children in Singapore
Wealth Tracker: Gold sees its steepest drop - Can it still reach $5000?
Right Business: When a doctor stops treating patients and starts rebuilding healthcare
Market View: Trump says all trade talks with Canada are terminated; White House confirms Trump-Xi meeting on the sidelines of Apec Summit in South Korea; Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group to buy ExxonMobil’s Singapore retail fuel stations; China deepens push for tech-self reliance ahead of US talks; ST Engineering, Sabana REIT to watch
Sports Minutes: Could Singapore's search for a national team coach be scuppered by Indonesia's own hiring plans?
The Big Story: Lawyer fined for an AI 'fake case'. Is this a warning for the legal world?
Wealth Tracker: Where in the world are your investment returns coming from?
Right Business: Creating creative and healing acne patches to turn spots into confidence
Market View: Tesla’s earnings miss – what’s next for other Magnificent 7 players?; Crude prices up as Trump threatens Russian giants, Asian markets mixed; Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.4% yoy in September; Chagee’s premium positioning amid competition; Sabana Reit, Singtel to watch
The Big Story: Heist of the decade? Will France get back the jewels stolen from the Louvre?
Wealth Tracker: Is sustainability now the real driver of property value?
Right Business: How a kampung girl built the systems powering Singapore's MRTs and labs
Market View: Asia’s movements given uncertainties surrounding planned Trump-Putin meeting, US earnings season; Singapore to announce more details of “Value Unlock” programme in November; STI could rise to nearly 10,000 by 2040: DBS Report; Nikkei trims losses after sources say PM Sanae Takaichi preparing large economic stimulus to tackle inflation; Airbus opens second jet assembly line in China; CNMC Goldmine, Soilbuild Construction to watch
Sports Minutes: Singaporean stars (...and VAR) steal the show in Matchweek 4 of the Singapore Premier League
The Big Story: Another global internet outage - Will these disruptions happen again?
Wealth Tracker: Is the Magnificent 7 outdated? Is it now time for the “Fab Four”, the “Big Six”, or even an “Elite Eight”?
Right Business: Turning home cameras into elderly care companions
Market View: Positivity in Asia as Trump tones down trade rhetoric; Mineral producers in Sydney up on deal to ramp up rare earth shipments to the US; Tokyo hits new high after Sanae Takaichi reaches deal to form new coalition; Sea’s Forrest Li sees path to US$1 trillion market cap with help of AI; Arm expands AI licensing program to boost on-device AI market share; Netflix, Coca-Cola, Tesla and Intel’s earnings in focus; Jardine Matheson to delist Mandarin Oriental, Hong Leong Asia to watch
Wealth Tracker: Can Singaporeans finally break the three-generation wealth curse?
The Hot Seat: Do you need a degree for better job opportunities?
Right Business: The eyewear brand proving that staying small can still mean growing strong
Market View: Concerns over US banking sector filters through to Wall Street, Asian markets, VIX Volatility index hit highest since May; Nio shares rebound 7% from initial plunge after GIC lawsuit alleges inflated revenue; Singapore’s key exports chart surprise 6.9% rise in September; Keppel to watch
Sports Minutes: Geylang International and Jungfrau Punggol sign a 3-year partnership that could reshape Singapore’s football pathways
The Big Story: You could be fined for causing nuisance in the bus. Will Singapore commuters finally behave?
Wealth Tracker: Why Asian investors are turning to US private credit’s middle market
Right Business: Could this be the next leap in smart home cleaning technology?
Market View: Asian equities up as investors mull US-China trade war, digest Fed’s latest “Beige Book” of economic conditions; JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon on “cockroaches” in the financial sector; Anthropic reportedly aims to nearly triple annualised revenue run rate next year; TSMC ADR premiums top two decade highs, Samsung Electronics’ shares hit all-time high; Temasek, Nvidia, Blackrock part of group striking US$40 billion data centre deal to fuel AI boom; Soon Hock Enterprise, SIA to watch
The Big Story: Is Singapore's CPF really one of the best pension systems in the world?
Wealth Tracker: Is the rush into mutual funds a smart move?
Right Business: Opening an onsen at 19? Joya Onsen Cafe’s teen boss says it’s the opposite of zen
Market View: US bank earnings in focus; China deflation eases in September; Intel announces new AI chip for data centre; CNMC Goldmine, Centurion to watch
Sports Minutes: Crucial win over India sees Singapore take control of their Asian Cup qualification destiny
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) BUGATTI’s CEO and President Mate Rimac on what’s next for the firm as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the iconic Veyron
The Big Story: How to make use of your SkillsFuture credits before it expires Dec 2025
Wealth Tracker: How is K-Beauty transforming the private markets landscape?
Right Business: Making tech work for people through story-led videos and AI-powered workflows
Market View: Wall Street rallies as Trump tempers rhetoric against China, Asia fails to track advance; Tech firms boosted by Broadcom-OpenAI deal; Singapore GDP up 2.9% yoy in Q3, MAS keeps monetary policy unchanged; Silver prices hit all-time high; Japanese equities struggle amid political turmoil; Mapletree Logistics Trust to watch
The Big Story: Is the Gaza war really over?
Wealth Tracker: Why are young investors turning to wine?
Right Business: When ‘good’ isn’t good enough. Is the age of AI killing your marketing campaign?
Market View: Selling hit APAC markets following renewed US-China trade fears, Asian currencies slip to weakest levels since May; Malaysia sees ringgit on path to strengthen below RM4 per USD; InnoTek surges 23.6% on Nvidia order wins; UOL, Singapore Land Group to watch
Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on turning pain into points, making up for his misses and a burning desire to keep Singapore's Asian Cup qualification hopes alive
The Hot Seat: Does the bystander effect reveal a lack of empathy?
Wealth Tracker: What’s driving the record inflows into bonds and gold funds in China?
Right Business: What if you had a soft-spoken, Korean ‘oppa’ wellness coach to keep you motivated 24/7?
Market View: Middle East ceasefire, US government shutdown weigh on global investors; US SEC offers relief for IPOs stuck in limbo during shutdown; The Stock Exchange of Thailand mulls easing rules to boost market liquidity; China tightens grip on rare earths; Seatrium, Top Glove to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Dassault Systemes’ CEO on Asia as a growth market amid a changing world order, and how the generative economy will reshape the growth trajectory of the firm.
Sports Minutes: Lions left licking their wounds, as late mistake leaves Asian Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread
The Big Story: Cat A COE premium blasts past a new record of $128,105. How much higher can COE prices go?
The Big Story: High turnover, same pay. Are Singapore firms playing it safe with 2026 salary increases amid high turnover?
Wealth Tracker: Is your money working hard enough?
Market View: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang on AMD-OpenAI deal; Oracle’s cloud margins on Nvidia chips — have the AI rally gone too far, and too soon?; HSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private at US$37B valuation; Chinese stocks up after weeklong break; Netflix to bring video games to TV service; Keppel Reit to watch
The Big Story: Job Offers or a Scam? Singapore firm draws police scrutiny over Cambodian Resort links
Wealth Tracker: Is jewellery the next big alternative investment?
Right Business: Froyo fever? How the viral Yo-Chi is winning Singapore’s sweet spot
Market View: The Singapore Dollar hits its strongest level against the Yen - What does this mean for currency strategies?
Sports Minutes: Jonan Tan on maiden Singapore call-up, playing in Portugal and the SEA Games
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee on the need for calm, composure and courage as Singapore prepare for India double-header
Wealth Tracker: Could Singapore’s first retail equity fund change how locals invest?
Big Story: Why are Singapore teachers working longer hours than their global peers but spending less time in class?
Right Business: AI that turns real-time consultations into faster, more accurate clinical documentation
Market View: Are we entering a new phase of the AI boom? Dissecting OpenAI's power to move shares
The Big Story: Despite bans, why do illegal ride-hailing between Singapore and Malaysia still thrive?
Wealth Tracker: Is Asia’s credit resilience here to stay?
Right Business: This company is treating AI less like a chatbot and more like a digital colleague you can trust
Market View: Tokyo’s Nikkei surges over 4 per cent on fiscal dove Takaichi’s election win; Gold tops US$3,900 for first time on safe-haven demand; Stellantis reportedly planning US$10 billion in US turnaround investments; Challenges S-Reits face in adopting an internal management model; AEM to watch
Under the Radar: The ice-cream brand loved by Warren Buffett, Mark Cuban – What should we know about Dairy Queen’s aggressive international expansion plans?
Sports Minutes: Russell seals historic win at the Singapore Grand Prix, while the Lions aim to make history against India
Sports Minutes: Sami Hyypiä on Singapore national team vacancy, Liverpool's wobble and more
Right Business: This company turns wedding headaches into "I do" moments you’ll remember
The Big Story: F1 declares 2025 SG Grand Prix as the first ever 'heat hazard' race, but what does that mean?
Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth investors are turning to tangible assets
Market View: Stocks to watch as Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars into town; DBS gains S$26 billion in value, widens lead against OCBC; Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion pay plan faces pushback; Applied Materials warns of sales hit from latest curbs on China; Singapore’s retail sales up 5.2% in August, surpassing expectations; UOL, Singapore Land Group in focus
Sports Minutes: Singapore Grand Prix Preview; from on track action to off track entertainment, we break it all down!
The Big Story: Remembering Jane Goodall - What legacy does she leave behind?
The Big Story: Too noisy for HDB estates? Singapore hotels cash in on the pickleball boom
Wealth Tracker: Is Singapore’s tough stance on crypto a risk or opportunity for investors?
Right Business: A Singapore mall built on waste? How 680k chopsticks and 1,000 kilos of PET found new life
Market View: US ADP payrolls reading show firms shedding 32,000 posts in September; Shares of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix up sharply after initial agreements to supply chips to OpenAI’s Stargate project; Seoul, Taipei led rally in Asia on Samsung-SK Hynix-OpenAI deal; Apple reportedly shelves Vision headset revamp to prioritise Meta-like AI glasses; Yangzijiang Financial, Cordlife to watch
The Big Story: US H-1B shakeup - Why Singapore could be the new hotspot for global talent
Wealth Tracker: Is the bull run in markets also leaving strategists struggling to keep up? How you can beat the game
Right Business: What Singapore SMEs can learn from Le Petit Society’s regional strategy and PayPal partnership
Market View: US government shuts down; Asian factories struggle as soft China, US demand takes toll; Japan’s top trade negotiator says Trump’s US$550 billion demand won’t weaken yen; Pfizer’s drug price cuts and Trump’s tariff reprieve; Coliwoo, Leong Guan lodge preliminary documents for SGX listings; Singapore overtakes London in ranking of world’s busiest IPO destination
Sports Minutes: Spence on assists, ambitions and adapting to top-flight football in the Singapore Premier League
Right Business: The student startup taking the pain out of veterinary paperwork
The Big Story: 72 hours on the clock - How likely is Hamas going to accept Trump-Netanyahu's 20-point proposal?
Wealth Tracker: Could these dividend-paying stocks save your portfolio in 2025?
Market View: Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, higher tariffs on wooden products, proposes 100% duty on films made out of the US; A possible US government shutdown looms – what could be different this time around?; Shares of China’s Zijin Gold International soars on Hong Kong trading debut amid record gold prices; Boeing reportedly in early stages of developing 737 MAX replacement; UOB to watch
The Big Story: Singapore's population rises to 6.11 million, but who’s really fueling the increase?
The Big Story: Can Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump pull Israel back from the brink of global isolation?
The Big Story: After hundreds of arrests, can visa talks rescue South Korean firms in the US?
Wealth Tracker: Can AI drive stocks amid weak growth?
Market View: US August PCE Price Index in line with expectations; US September non farm payrolls release in focus, potentially postponed by possible US government shutdown; Gold surpasses key US$3,800 per oz level; CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit, Sony Financial Group’s trading debuts; Singtel, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch
Sports Minutes: FIFA sanctions over falsified eligibility documents sends shockwaves Malaysian Football
The Big Story: Parliament wraps up President’s Address debate - Will more flats and the right conditions expand BTO access?
Wealth Tracker: Gold & Silver on the rise - Should you join the rally?
Market View: Trump slaps new US tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture, 100% duties on branded drugs; Asian markets down on better-than-expected US GDP numbers, Fed rate uncertainties, and US tariff threats; Singapore factory output slumps 7.8% in August; SingPost, Sheng Siong to watch
Right Business: - How Amber Lounge turned F1 celebrations into a luxury experience
Sports Minutes: Wheelchair Rugby’s journey of grit, growth and the road to ASEAN Para Games
The Big Story: In Parliament today - Why 40? Should we lower the cut-off age for SkillsFuture mid-career support scheme?
Wealth Tracker: The Fed cut rates, so why are yields still rising?
Right Business: How Third Hemisphere is rewriting the PR playbook
Market View: Chery Automobile rocketed over 13% in Hong Kong trading debut; White House tells agencies to gear up for job cuts in shutdown; LVMH reportedly ramping up expansion in South Korea; Some BoJ board members called for resuming rate hikes at July meeting; OCBC, Singtel, F&N to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Flying to Shunde, China to uncover what’s Under the Radar about Chow Tai Fook Jewellery’s operations and expansion plans
The Big Story: In Parliament today - Can VERS avoid the ‘lottery effect’ while HDB tackles skyrocketing rents?
Wealth Tracker: Why did the US dollar surge after the rate cut?
Right Business: What print shops gain when they automate pricing and quoting
Market View: Investors mull high valuations on Wall Street, mixed Fed messaging on interest rates; Alibaba unveils most powerful AI language model; IMF says South Korea should maintain accommodative fiscal, monetary policy settings; Looking ahead to US August PCE Price Index; Seatrium to watch
Sports Minutes: Refereeing calls, red cards & roulettes from MW3 in the Singapore Premier League
The Big Story: In Parliament today - Are young graduates getting real opportunities or just temporary traineeships?
Wealth Tracker: Going for Gold - How does gold affect a classic 60/40 portfolio?
Right Business: The tea experience that goes beyond flavours and into purpose
Market View: Nvidia to invest up to US$100B in OpenAI; Looming US government shutdown; Gold prices climb to record high ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech; Taipei jumps over 1%, TSMC up nearly 3% on Nvidia-OpenAI deal; Singapore’s core inflation yoy falls to lowest since Feb 2021 in August; Keppel to watch
Right Business: A new kind of real estate career - Built like a business from day one
Wealth Tracker: Which under-the-radar trends could reshape investing in 2025?
The Big Story: In Parliament today - Singapore signals recognition of Palestine as a state, not an issue of "if" but "when"
Market View: 4% CPF interest rate floor for Special, Medisave, Retirement accounts extended till Dec 2026; Trump’s H1-B visa crackdown; Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway fully exits BYD, Chery Automobile reportedly set to price HK IPO at high end of marketed range; Asian markets fluctuate, Tokyo lead gains with slow sell-down of ETFs; Trump, Xi to meet in South Korea; SGX, Singtel to watch
Under the Radar: 25 years of StarHub – Its CEO sheds light on acquisition of MyRepublic’s broadband business, changing competitive landscape, and vision for long term growth.
Right Business: How this company is making higher education possible for the underserved
The Hot Seat: Should Singapore allow foreign domestic workers to take on part-time work during their rest days?
Wealth Tracker: Why now is one of the most attractive moments in the last 15 years to invest in fine wine
Market View: Fed’s dovish shift ripples through Asia; Taiwan edges ahead of South Korea in GDP per capita
The Big Story: Travel turmoil ahead? South Korean airport workers' strike from Sept 19 to Oct 9 puts millions at risk of delays
Wealth Tracker: S$5 Billion Boost - What investors should watch in Singapore’s equity market
Right Business: Why chopsticks might be the key to hands-on STEAM learning
Market View: Nikkei at an intraday high - What's driving this boost? And how are markets reacting to the Fed's first rate cut?
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Thales Singapore’s CEO sheds light on global aerospace and defence spending momentum, new cortAIx AI centre in Singapore and more
The Big Story: Need a tenant? Vape syndicates are using young renters as their fall guys
Wealth Tracker: What strategies are redefining legacy planning in Singapore?
Right Business: The women transforming Singapore's idea of a ‘good life’
Market View: Asia stocks on a high, but could potential US interest rate cuts derail the momentum?
The Big Story: When investments go wrong, can you sue your relationship manager?
Wealth Tracker: Can tokenisation unlock more for investors?
Right Business: The technology behind robots that can perceive and orient unknown objects
Market View: How will Stephan Miran’s appointment to the rate-setting FOMC weigh on the Fed’s upcoming decision?; Expectations on Fed’s dot plot, USD movements; Jack Ma reportedly on a mission to “Make Alibaba Great Again”; Flagged talks between Trump and Xi; SIA to watch
The Big Story: Nepal's Gen Z have toppled the government. So what happens now?
Wealth Tracker: Are LNG Markets still a smart bet for investors?
Right Business: The all-in-one platform helping businesses manage multi-currency accounts and global payments
Market View: Rate decisions from FOMC, BoJ, BoE in focus; US-China talks on trade, TikTok divestment heads into second day; China’s economic activity slowed more than expected with sharp slump in investment; Seatrium, Jardine Cycle & Carriage to watch
The Hot Seat: Can you grow your money through ILPs?
Right Business: Why Vibefam is more than a scheduling software for health, wellness, and beyond
Wealth Tracker: Was that really the market correction?
Market View: US August core CPI up 0.3% m-o-m as expected, markets extend record highs; SGX to launch index tracking non-STI constituents; SK Hynix’s shares up 5.9% to record on AI memory milestone; CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit’s public offer 535 times subscribed; Meituan launches new AI agent app; Hong Leong Group, Yangzijiang Financial to watch
The Big Story: It’s Apple's thinnest iPhone ever… But do people really want an iPhone Air?
Wealth Tracker: Why are investors most active on Monday mornings?
Right Business: Turn your personal audio into keepsake vinyls? This Katong studio makes custom records
Market View: US PPI fell month-on-month for the first time since April; ECB rate decision in focus; Japan, Taiwan and South Korean markets set new highs on tech boost; STI hits a peak, driven by DBS; Chipotle Mexican Grill to venture into Asia; AI-simulated Fed meeting showed political pressure polarising board; UOL, Sing Holdings to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – What is the state of the global shipping industry and how are governments balancing the conflicting demands of economic growth versus supply chain resiliency?
The Big Story: Was the Israeli strike in Qatar a reckless gamble for Israel and the US? Or was it just reckless?
Wealth Tracker: Is gold eyeing the $4,000 level?
Right Business: Singapore’s first coworking space dedicated to artisans, craftsmen, and makers
Market View: Record day on Wall Street after US jobs growth revised down by 911,000 through March; South Korea’s KOSPI at record high, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng at four-year high; DBS shares hit all-time high, pushing STI to new record; China’s consumer prices slid in August; Asian tech firms along Apple’s supply chain benefits from launch of new iPhone lineup; Crude extends gains after strikes in Qatar
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – Where is the world at in the energy transition journey and how can the global industry and the marketplace support net zero efforts?
Wealth Tracker: What makes now the right time to look at China’s equities?
The Big Story: What’s behind the weakening of Singapore’s hiring outlook in Q4 2025?
Right Business: Could community-based travel be a better alternative to traditional vacations?
Market View: Nasdaq’s record close; Asian investors react to political uncertainty in Japan, Indonesia Finance Minister’s exit; Reserve Bank of India steadily reduced purchases of US Treasuries, increased gold buying even before Trump’s tariffs; Gold surges to record high above US$3,600/oz; Tencent reportedly considering first public debt offering in four years, joining the dim sum run; MetaOptics’ surges 25% on Catalist debut; Thakral, SGX to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) APPEC by S&P Global Commodity Insights – co-President Dave Ernsberger sheds light on key discussion topics, state of the energy market and the macro outlook ahead
The Big Story: Who will be Japan’s next prime minister now that PM Shigeru Ishiba has resigned?
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are eyeing APAC’s biotech hubs
Right Business: What it takes to build a borderless USD bank and how PEXX is making it possible
Market View: US labour market weakness fuels bets of 25bps rate cut in Sept; Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign; China’s export growth slows to weakest in six months as shipments to US plunged; Opec+ agrees to raise oil production from October; Earnings by GameStop, Adobe, and China’s gathering of its 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee in focus this week; CapitaLand Investment, Keppel to watch
Under the Radar: How has Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s strategy evolved through its stapled structure and what is the outlook of the European office and logistics property market? Its CEO tells us more.
Market View: Weak payrolls data raise questions about the strength of the US economy
The Big Story: Singapore's 15th Parliament begins. What should we take note of?
Wealth Tracker: Which metals are poised to outperform?
Right Business: From 2 hours to 2 clicks: How 18-year-old founders helping creators win the scroll war
Wealth Tracker: How can investors optimise fixed income?
Right Business: Why data and AI integration matters now for ASEAN businesses
Market View: More on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffs; NASDAQ proposes stricter listing rules; Trump to host tech CEOs in newly renovated White House Rose Garden; China’s financial regulators reportedly considering cooling measures for stock market amid rally; STI hits new intraday high; Keppel, Keppel DC Reit, Oiltek to watch
The Big Story: CareShield Life payouts set to rise in 2026, but does it really ease long-term care burdens?
The Big Story: Parade or power move? Reading between the lines of China’s Victory Day show
Wealth Tracker: Is the Yuan’s strength here to stay?
Right Business: 65 years on - How Camfil is leading the way in clean air and sustainability
Market View: Google not required to sell Chrome in antitrust victory; Kraft Heinz’s split, Nestle CEO’s exit and earnings due from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Salesforce – what to watch out of the US and Europe tonight?; OpenAI agrees to buy product testing startup Statsig for US$1.1B; Private sector economists a shade more optimistic about Singapore’s full-year growth; Boustead Singapore, Keppel Infrastructure Trust to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go with the “Raging Bull” – Automobili Lamborghini’s Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann on its new Temerario model and how sustainability will turbocharge the firm’s growth.
The Big Story: Why are nepo babies in the Philippines at the center of public outrage amid flood control scandals?
Right Business: Kucing, the proptech challenger set to shake up Singapore's property market
Wealth Tracker: Can Singapore’s retirement strategy learn from Australia?
Market View: Gold glitters to new high amid questions over Fed’s independence, trade uncertainties; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confident that Supreme Court will uphold Trump’s sweeping tariffs; China-led bloc to set up development bank; Chinese margin trades surge to record; Alibaba’s stellar results and movements in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng; DBS, ComfortDelGro, ST Engineering, Nio to watch
Market View: Asia facing divergent trends in manufacturing and property markets
Right Business: How Evren is transforming the way remote teams work securely
The Big Story: After deadly protests, Prabowo slashes lawmaker perks. But will it be enough to calm Indonesia?
Wealth Tracker: How investors can identify if the market is trending or choppy
Sports Minutes: Mustafic Fahrudin on his appointment as interim assistant head coach, working with Gavin Lee and upcoming assignments against Malaysia and India
Market View: Nvidia forecast in line with estimates but below hopes - What should investors watch?
The Hot Seat: Is it fair to treat social initiatives as a mandatory responsibility for hawkers?
Wealth Tracker: Why coffee prices just hit its highest in a decade
Right Business: From Singapore to Saudi, Dyna.ai is redefining AI in banking across SEA and MENA
Sports Minutes: Vying for a National Team call-up, Jared Gallagher is eyeing stability & success with Albirex Niigata
The Big Story: What role will the United Nation’s new AI panel play in shaping policies worldwide?
Wealth Tracker: Can earnings resilience and AI gains outpace rising market risks?
Right Business: Investing in play? How Ambitionz is shaping the AI-driven gaming economy
Market View: Nvidia’s quarterly earnings beat expectations, shares slip on stalled business in China; Asian market movements; Bank of Korea holds policy rates for a second straight review; Coffee drinkers face new jolts amid tariff-fuelled price hike; CapitaLand Investment, Singapore Paincare to watch
Sports Minutes: Viral post on the omission of youth footballer sparks debate on priorities, entitlement & sacrifice in Singapore football
The Big Story: Are crackdowns on illegal workers making a real difference for platform workers in Singapore?
The Big Story: KrisFlyer raises miles needed for flights to Europe, US. Does redemption still make sense?
Wealth Tracker: What does the push for electrification mean for the future of investing?
Market View: Options traders pricing in about US$260 billion swing in Nvidia's market cap post earnings; 50% US tariffs on some Indian imports come into effect; China’s Ping An Insurance eyes more investment in high-yield stocks; Wall Street investors look past Trump’s move to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook; Prudential, SingPost to watch
Sports Minutes: Sailors continue to look sluggish as the 2025/26 Singapore Premier League season officially gets underway
Right Business: How teams can boost workflow collaboration by using AI the right way
The Big Story: Can Tribecar’s ‘Le Blu Frenchy’ relaunch give BlueSG a real second life?
Wealth Tracker: Buying a property for your kids? There might be more risks that you think
Market View: Trump fires US Fed governor Lisa Cook, threatens 200% levies on China if Beijing curbs exports of rare earth magnets; Top Chinese trade negotiator to travel to Washington; Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers; Thomson Medical Group, Frasers Property to watch
The Big Story: Will $100 in Culture Pass credits change how Singaporeans experience the arts?
Wealth Tracker: How do FOMO and social media influence values-based investing?
Right Business: Sniffs, snuggles and happy tails? Inuhomes, where every pup feels at home
Market View: Looking ahead to Nvidia’s earnings; Asian markets up on Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, rate cut hopes; Oil prices edge higher after Ukraine attacks hit Russian energy sites; Singapore’s core and headline inflation slowed in July; OCBC, SIA to watch
Sports Minutes: Daniel Goh on leaving Albirex Niigata, returning to Balestier Khalsa and vying for SPL minutes
Under the Radar: What should we know about Red Hat and its partnerships with AMD and Nvidia in the age of generative AI?
The Hot Seat: Should Gen-Z slang be included in the dictionary?
Wealth Tracker: Is 2025 the year Asia’s investment landscape shifts?
Right Business: Rethinking impact investing through measurable climate outcomes
Market View: Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in focus; Postal services cut off parcel deliveries to the US with Trump’s de minimis exemption coming to an end; Nio’s shares up over 9% on new ES8 SUV, Tesla raises prices of Cyberbeast; SingPost’s Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% yoy; LHN, Dezign Format to watch
The Big Story: How does extreme bullying escalate among young children?
Wealth Tracker: Can Asia’s bond markets outperform in a world of volatility?
Right Business: More than flights - Ethiopia-Singapore ties deepen in trade and travel
Market View: Global investors digest FOMC minutes, US steel and aluminium tariffs hike; Baidu’s share underperformance; South Korea reportedly set to unveil about US$150B in US investment plans; Sats, Great Eastern to watch
The Big Story: The Projector shuts down - Is there still room for indie cinema in Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are flocking to hard assets
Right Business: Transforming careers for older workers through hands-on digital training
Market View: Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu; Global tech rout – Nvidia, Palantir, Oracle; Grab system glitch pushes Singapore fares to US$1,000; Xiaomi intends to sell first EV in Europe by 2027; CapitaLand Investment, Lum Chang Creations to watch
Sports Minutes: From an uncertain future to an unexpected lifeline; Shahdan Sulaiman speaks up
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What’s next for enterprise identity security firm SailPoint after raising US$1.38B in its upsized NASDAQ IPO? And why is Asia Pacific and Singapore a bright spot for the firm?
The Big Story: Why do youths turn to vaping as a coping mechanism?
Wealth Tracker: What’s fueling the return of meme stock mania?
Right Business: Why smart scheduling matters for shift-based teams
Market View: Global market movements ahead of Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Positive diplomatic signals towards ending Russia-Ukraine war; SoftBank to buy US$2B in Intel stock, move weighs on Japan’s Nikkei; Shein reportedly considered relocating HQ to China to ease path for Hong Kong IPO; OpenAI launches cheapest ChatGPT plan in India to chase growth; iFast, Yangzijiang Financial, Marco Polo Marine to watch
The Big Story: National Day Rally - What does the lack of big moves say about PM Wong’s leadership approach?
Wealth Tracker: Who’s leading the race for oil in Asia-Pacific? And what does it mean for investors?
Right Business: Pumpin' the beats with beans
Market View: Asian markets up ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks; Japan’s Nikkei hits record high today; Singapore key exports fall worse than expected in July, shipments to US plunge 42.7%; Google agrees to A$55M fine for anti-competitive deals with Australian telcos; Klook reportedly taps banks for US IPO; iFast, Frasers Hospitality Trust and Frasers Property to watch
Sports Minutes: BG Tampines Rovers thump Lion City Sailors to set the tone for the upcoming Singapore Premier League season
The Big Story: Can the Trump-Putin peace summit in Alaska change the course of the Ukraine war?
Wealth Tracker: Why is global capital rushing back into Asia-Pacific real estate?
Market View: China’s factory output hits eight-month low - is the recovery at risk?
Right Business: The half-Singaporean bringing UK’s first food maze to Singapore
The Big Story: Haidilao’s Clarke Quay closure marks 4th exit in Singapore. A warning sign for other big F&B chains here?
Wealth Tracker: USD surges against SGD - A turning point for markets?
Right Business: Rolling up success - How a job loss sparked a baking empire in Singapore
Market View: Foxconn’s earnings in focus; Japanese Yen up against USD after Bessent said BoJ was “behind the curve” in fight against inflation; Bitcoin hit record high on rate cut bets, financial reforms; Lenovo reports better-than-expected profit as firms ramp up PC purchases ahead of US tariffs; ST Engineering tumbles 6.4% despite better first-half; CapitaLand Investment’s shares down 4.3% on H1 earnings
Wealth Tracker: SGX trading roars in July - What’s driving the surge?
The Big Story: In Singapore’s biggest money laundering case, who gets to buy the seized luxury watches, handbags, and gold?
Right Business: The new way gamers find and play with teammates
Market View: India PM Modi reportedly likely to meet Trump in US next month; US July CPI in line with expectations; China pledges more financial support for consumption with interest rate subsidy; Singtel’s Q1 net profit soared 317.4% yoy; CDL, Yangzijiang Financial’s earnings to watch
Sports Minutes: After a standout season for the Lion City Sailors, Hami Syahin is hungry for more
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model, and how far is Asia the next battleground for AI innovation and adoption? Its MD for international markets spills the beans.
Wealth Tracker: From Tariffs to Tailwinds - Where Asia’s markets go from here
The Big Story: Simba snaps up M1, StarHub seals MyRepublic - Could this trigger a price war?
Right Business: How OtterHalf helps tech companies scale with fractional marketing
Market View: US-China trade truce extended; China reportedly urges local firms to avoid Nvidia’s H20 processors; US CPI in focus; RBA cuts main cash rate by 25bps to two-year low; StarHub to buy remaining stake in MyRepublic’s broadband business
Wealth Tracker: Ticking Time Bomb - Why a US tariff may shake up the watch world
The Big Story: Was NDP 2025 the best parade yet? What made SG60 unforgettable
Right Business: Why can apples be more than just a snack
Sports Minutes: Is Son Heung-Min Asia's greatest ever footballer?
Market View: Nvidia and AMD reportedly agree to give US govt 15% of revenue from sales of advanced chips to China; Asian markets higher on hopes of US-China trade truce extension; Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska on Friday; Intel’s CEO Tan-Lip Bu to visit White House; Keppel to divest M1’s telco business to Simba Telecom; Thomson Medical Group to watch
Under the Radar: How is PUMA navigating US-China trade tensions and what should we know about the shoemaker’s latest brand refresh?
Wealth Tracker: What should you really look for when choosing a new investment Fund?
The Hot Seat: Is the Singaporean dream still the 5Cs?
Right Business: What’s after Labubu? There's Fuzozo, the AI-powered collectible
Market View: Japan’s Nikkei rallies on US trade deal hopes, optimism on SoftBank and Sony; Intel’s chief responds to Trump’s call for his resignation; Over 30 companies in SGX’s IPO pipeline; Shares of STI constituents, semiconductor firms down on new US tariffs; Sembcorp’s earnings to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why are corporate bonds gaining momentum in today's investment landscape?
The Big Story: Is this the end of BlueSG? What the Aug 8 shutdown means for users
Right Business: What if you could hire a hero to get any errand done instantly?
Sports Minutes: Forrest Li & his team share their vision and vigour to resurrect Singapore football
Market View: Trump’s chips exemptions – how are global and Asian markets reacting to the news?; DBS shares soar to record high on marginally higher Q2 earnings; UOB’s Q2 net profit falls 6% yoy; Lyft’s shares slide on revenue miss - clues on US discretionary spending
Right Business: This company is betting on mushrooms to fix our food system
Wealth Tracker: Did Trump crash the copper market?
The Big Story: Public transport use below pre-pandemic levels - What can help drive its recovery?
Market View: Trump strikes positive tone on China, warns of hitting pharmaceuticals with tolls that could reach 250%; AMD’s China concerns overshadow upbeat sales; Cathay Pacific makes first Boeing order in 12 years; Keppel, Sats to watch
Sports Minutes: Not all heroes hold trophies, some hold cameras. Ashok Kumar is one of them
Wealth Tracker: How are Asian markets portrayed as Financial Hubs?
Right Business: What happens to photography when AI enters the frame?
The Big Story: Will Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review future-proof our economy?
Market View: Singapore’s retail sales up 2.3% yoy in June; Record number of Chinese companies seeking US listing; Growth in India’s services sector accelerates to 11-month high in July; Gold prices up on weaker US dollar and jobs data; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, S-Reits earnings to watch
The Big Story: What is judicial mercy? Could Ong Beng Seng still face a jail sentence?
Wealth Tracker: Which thematic trends will drive real opportunities in 2025?
Right Business: Can custom nail polish be the future of beauty?
Market View: Trump fires top Labor Department official on market-shocking weak US non farm payrolls reading; BYD shares fell in Hong Kong on sputtering monthly sales growth; Oil prices extend declines as Opec+ agrees to hike output in September; CDL to watch; SG and global earnings in focus
Sports Minutes: Harhys Stewart on choosing Kosovo over comfort zones, Ogura's impact and paving the way for other Singaporeans
Market View: Trump announces tariff rates on India, Taiwan, Thailand and Canada, gives Mexico 90-day reprieve; Asian investors react; Apple forecast revenue for the current quarter well above Wall Street’s estimates; US July non farm payrolls in focus; OCBC, Jardine Matheson Holdings to watch
Right Business: Could AI be the career copilot you didn’t know you needed?
Wealth Tracker: What does tariff uncertainty mean for the future of gold?
The Hot Seat: Should younger workers focus on salary or opportunity?
Sports Minutes: More foreign players; Setback for local talent or step up for the SPL?
Right Business: He sold one startup. Now he’s building a decentralized trading revolution
Wealth Tracker: What makes Europe’s defense sector a compelling investment opportunity now?
The Big Story: A look at the Toa Payoh flat fire - What caused it? And does insurance cover the damages?
Market View: Federal Reserve keeps rates steady; Wall Street AI heavyweights add combined half a trillion dollars in stock market value after strong earnings from Meta and Microsoft; OpenAI reportedly hits US$12B in annualised revenue; US trade deal with South Korea, Trump’s latest tariff salvo on India, Brazil; Grab reported Q2 2025 earnings of US$35M, reversing earlier losses; Seatrium, Keppel, S-Reits to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How is Citibank Singapore tapping growing wealth creation in Asia? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
Wealth Tracker: What Sim Lian’s top bid of S$1,432 psf ppr for Holland Link site says about the market
The Big Story: Could Russia’s quake trigger the Pacific’s next big tsunami disaster?
Right Business: What if your plants could reward you for taking care of yourself?
Market View: Trump says India may get 20% to 25% tariff but not yet final; Global market movements ahead of big tech earnings, Fed rate decision; Samsung’s big Tesla order; Tesla reportedly signs US$4.3B deal with LG Energy Solutions; Hotel Properties Limited, Keppel Reit to watch
Wealth Tracker: Gold’s New Era - Can the rally sustain beyond $3,000?
The Big Story: Will the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire hold? Did Anwar, ASEAN & the US pull off a rare peace deal?
The Big Story: Teen births are on the rise in Singapore. What’s going on?
Market View: Asian markets down as optimism over US-EU trade deal fades; China’s govt spending hit highest in nearly two decades; USD strengthens against SGD; Apple to shutter a retail store in China for the first time; SIA reports 58.8% drop in Q1 FY2026 net profit
Sports Minutes: Eye-catching names on the Singapore head coach shortlist, but will reputation trump relevance?
Wealth Tracker: Going all in? Here’s why that could be your biggest investing mistake
The Big Story: Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole - What caused it? And who’s liable?
Right Business: From manpower to smart management, YY Group is bridging talent, technology & operations across borders
Market View: US-EU hammers out “biggest-ever” deal to avert trade war; China’s AI firms announce new industry alliances to build domestic ecosystem amid US curbs; Japan expects only 1% to 2% of $550 billion US fund to be investment; What to expect ahead of Fed decision, US tariff deadline, earnings from Apple, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft; AEM, SIA to watch
Sports Minutes: Empty seats at the Festival of Football spark online debate about ticket prices
Under the Radar: How does Seatrium’s CEO assess the Offshore and Marine player’s turnaround strategy?
The Hot Seat: Is it time to overhaul Singapore’s COE system to better account for social equity?
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are pouring money into tequila
Right Business: Notion is on a mission to make work less painful
Market View: Trump and Powell bicker over Federal Reserve’s renovation cost; Alphabet’s earnings shine, Tesla’s sales suffer biggest fall in decade; Asia’s rally runs out of steam; Sony buys strategic 2.5% stake in Bandai Namco; Keppel DC Reit to watch
Sports Minutes: Journeyman to Jaguar, Aaron Evans on why he chose to embark on a Singaporean adventure with Tanjong Pagar United
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What exactly is a Chief of Staff? CoS of xcube and CoS of HSBC Singapore explain.
The Big Story: Recycling in Singapore falls to historic low of 11%. Are Singaporeans giving up on recycling at home?
Wealth Tracker: Can Gold, Silver, and Platinum outrun the markets?
Market View: Talks of trade deals between US and EU, US and South Korea; ECB rate decision in focus; SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit, up 69% yoy in Q2; ST Engineering, Mapletree Logistics Trust, S-Reits to watch
Right Business: What women really need from mentorship and how to deliver it
Wealth Tracker: Why are Singaporean investors betting big on Thailand?
The Big Story: Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba denies resignation rumours. Can a trade deal with the US be potential lifeline?
Market View: US-Japan trade deal in focus; Shares of Japanese, South Korean automakers surge on optimism surrounding trade; Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba tipped to announce resignation by end of next month; Alibaba launches Qwen3-Coder said to be its most advanced coding tool to date; SG Earnings season underway; DFI Retail Group up 12.7% on profit boost
Sports Minutes: "We're ready to go one better!" - Geylang International's Nikola Ignjatovic and Raiyaan Noor on the Eagles' ambition
Right Business: Can AI really predict cyberattacks? How Mantua is putting it to the test
The Big Story: Got your SG60 vouchers? Here’s what to do next
Market View: S&P 500 index ends above 6,300 points for the first time, earnings season underway; RBA Meeting Minutes; China’s Cosco reportedly eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports; OpenAI, Softbank’s Stargate reportedly aiming to build small data centre by year-end; CapitaLand Investment, GHY Culture & Media to watch
Wealth Tracker: Are Gen Alpha proving to be better investors?
Right Business: How BOVEM is shaping the new standard in men’s grooming
The Big Story: Are singles and second-timers getting more chances in HDB’s July BTO exercise?
Market View: MAS to allocate S$1.1B to three asset managers to invest in Singapore stock market; Microsoft issues alert to businesses, governments about server software attack; Alphabet, Tesla and Coca Cola’s earnings in focus this week; Japanese Yen movements after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on; Lum Chang Creations’ SGX Catalist debut, S-REITS to watch
Sports Minutes: Setbacks to comebacks, Jacob Mahler and Joel Chew ready to rise with BG Tampines Rovers
Wealth Tracker: Is Pop Mart still a buy or has the market gone too far?
Right Business: How Therapin Is redefining wellness one breath at a time
The Hot Seat: Are weight loss drugs worth the risk?
Market View: Squid Game helps Netflix beat Wall Street Q2 earnings targets; Japanese investors nervous ahead of Sunday’s elections, doubling of rice prices in June; US set to impose 93.5% duty on China battery material; DBS, Food Empire, OCBC, Wilmar International to watch
Wealth Tracker: Tariffs, Inflation, and Growth - What investors need to know for 2025
Right Business: What if your breast milk didn’t have to expire? Wonderbewbz found a way.
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors signal their intentions with a flurry of eye-catching additions
The Big Story: Can we stop the K-pod crisis in Singapore before it's too late?
Market View: Trump not firing Fed Chair Powell, to send tariff letters to over 150 countries; TSMC reports better than expected 61% jump in profit for June quarter; China pledges to rein in “irrational competition” in electric vehicle sector; Alimentation Couche-Tard withdraws US$47B offer for Seven & i Holdings; mm2 Asia, Amara Holdings to watch
Wealth Tracker: Can short-term fixed income be the safe harbor in volatile markets?
Right Business: Why a single-LLM AI isn’t enough for businesses
The Big Story: Shorter wait times, new estates - Should you apply for July’s BTO launch?
Market View: US-Indonesia trade deal in focus; Hong Kong tech rally; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls China’s open-source AI a “catalyst for global progress”; Lookahead to US PPI numbers; SIA, CDL to watch
Wealth Tracker: Are rich investors ready to back Southeast Asia’s startups?
Right Business: How Singapore's consumer tech ecosystem is building a blueprint for a circular economy in Southeast Asia
Sports Minutes: Christian Nørgaard and Riccardo Calafiori talk Arsenal ambitions and Singapore's Festival of Football tour
The Big Story: Deal or Bluff? What Trump’s 50-Day threat means for Russia
Market View: Trump warns Russia’s trading partners of steep tariffs if Moscow fails to end war on Ukraine within 50 days; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said to skip a G20 meeting in South Africa; China’s economy grew 5.2% in April-June; Nvidia plans to resume sales of H20 AI chip to China; China Medical System’s secondary listing on SGX; BRC Asia, Frasers Centrepoint Trust to watch
Wealth Tracker: Is private credit the next safe haven for yield and protection?
Right Business: From breast milk to ashes, custom heirlooms that tell your unique story
Market View: Investors mull Trump’s tariffs on EU and Mexico; EU looking to deepen trade agreements with Asia; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang to hold media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday; Bitcoin crosses US$120,000 level; China’s exports rose more than expected in June; Industrial S-Reits, NTT DC Reit’s IPO in focus; SGX, OCBC to watch
The Big Story: Who is Nick Adams? Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia raises eyebrows
Wealth Tracker: Can investors turn emissions into opportunity?
Right Business: Helping unlock cross-border careers for Gen Zs
Under the Radar: How far will Salesforce’s Agentforce platform reshape its growth trajectory in ASEAN?
The Hot Seat: Will the revised 4-year SSD holding period inflate or stabilise Singapore’s property market?
Market View: S&P 500, Nasdaq hitting fresh peaks despite Trump’s 35% tariff warning on Canada, comments to impose blanket tariffs of up to 20% on most other countries; Asian market movements today; PBOC adviser urges 1.5 trillion yuan stimulus to counter US tariffs; Analysts say GoTo’s stock is poised for rebound; OCBC Helen Wong’s retirement; Singtel, Grand Venture Technology to watch
Wealth Tracker: Is de-dollarisation a real threat or just market noise?
Right Business: This is the soft skill that’s redefining success in the workplace
Sports Minutes: Will FAS' bold changes to the Singapore Premier League boost quality or hurt locals?
The Big Story: Teeing off on uncertainty - What the loss of golf courses in Singapore signal for players and clubs
Market View: Nvidia becomes first company to clinch US$4 trillion market cap; Trump’s 50% tariff on goods from Brazil; Fed Minutes reveal officials see cuts coming, but split on pace; Bank of Korea holds rates; OpenAI reportedly close to releasing AI-powered web browser; DBS, Singtel, ST Engineering in focus
The Big Story: Ambassador or amateur? Was Dr Anjani Sinha having a bad day or is he an unfit nominee?
Wealth Tracker: Can alternative investments unlock new opportunities this year?
Right Business: How this institute is helping mid-career professionals get a fresh start
Market View: Trump threatens 50% tariff on copper imports, warns levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, Asian investors’ reactions in focus; China’s producer deflation deepens to worst level in almost two years in June; US FOMC Minutes due overnight; OCBC, Great Eastern, Mapletree Industrial Trust to watch
The Big Story: "No more tariff extensions" - Are tariff-hit countries calling Trump's bluff?
Wealth Tracker: Is the office market being reinvented or simply reset?
Right Business: Why Collektr believes the future of collecting is live and online
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Highlights of Temasek Review 2025 as told by CFO Png Chin Yee
The Big Story: Are we rethinking family? What’s behind Singapore’s drop in marriages and births in 2024
Market View: US President Donald Trump’s tariff letters to 14 countries; RBA leaves cash rates unchanged in a surprise move; Shenzhen Stock Exchange reportedly urged brokers to speed up applications for companies to list on the ChiNext Board; SIA, SGX to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why the ultra-rich are increasingly parking their gold in Singapore
Right Business: Why EVs are the key to smarter and faster deliveries
Market View: Tariff woes return as Trump prepares to send tariff letters to trade partners, Extra 10 per cent to for countries aligning with BRICS; Oil prices slip over 1% after Opec+ hikes output by more than expected in August; Trump slams Elon Musk’s new political party; Top 10 best performing stocks on STI; Del Monte Pacific to watch
The Big Story: The changes in SkillsFuture 2026 and what it means for you
Wealth Tracker: Crypto goes mainstream - What this means for HNWIs
Right Business: The go-to platform for salary transparency in Asia
The Hot Seat: Is a zero tolerance policy for AI needed for the future of academia?
Market View: SGX-listed property developers in focus as investors digest higher Seller’s Stamp Duty rates; Info-Tech System shares rise 9.2% in trading debut; Singapore’s retail sales up 1.4% yoy in May; Trump’s tax package clears final hurdle in Congress, the US President to start sending letters to trade partners
Wealth Tracker: What’s driving family office success in 2025?
Right Business: The platform dedicated to pet influencer marketing
The Big Story: From pedals to penalties? LTA enforces pedestrian-only path ban from July 1, but is this move fair for cyclists?
Wealth Tracker: How do you turn climate risk into investment opportunity?
Market View: US-Vietnam trade deal, Asian market movements in focus; US ADP private payrolls unexpectedly down in June; Trump’s deadline for trade deals looms – could deals isolate Chinese firms from global supply chains?; Microsoft to lay off 9,000 people; Trump administration lifts chip design export curbs; Seatrium, Ban Leong Technologies to watch
Right Business: Skip the code, scale the business - Singapore’s AI hack to growth
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) How will the full acquisition of Tim Ho Wan by Jollibee Food Corporation help the dim sum restaurant chain achieve its growth ambitions?
Wealth Tracker: Where does the AI market currently stand?
Right Business: How Nanyang Biologics is improving drug discovery using AI
The Big Story: Are you confident in identifying deep fakes? Think again.
Sports Minutes: Back from retirement, Singapore’s most-decorated para swimmer Theresa Goh aiming for greatness...again!
Market View: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” scrapes through Senate; STI strikes above 4,000 points; Asian market movements ahead of Trump’s trade deadline, Tokyo in focus; Alibaba Group adding new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines; Intel’s new CEO reportedly exploring big change to chip manufacturing business; Yangzijiang Financial, Nio to watch
The Big Story: Thai top court suspends Prime Minister - Is this a big blow to Paetongtarn’s government?
Market View: Are the diverging PMIs in South Korea and Japan a warning for Asia?
Wealth Tracker: Greenback in retreat, but what’s gaining ground?
Right Business: How GoRental goes beyond the grid with clean energy that moves
Market View: China’s factory PMI hits 49.7 - can manufacturing sustain this rebound?
Right Business: How Herbal Pharm earned Singapore’s trust in natural wellness
The Big Story: Singapore's Blood Crunch - Can raising the first-time donor age limit help?
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin as a mortgage asset - Is this a new lending era?
Sports Minutes: Talking Trent Buhagiar & BG Tampines Rovers' rebuild under Akbar Nawas
Under the Radar: How is GE Aerospace doing one year on as a standalone company, and how is it navigating an uncertain operating environment?
The Hot Seat: Is it the parents or school's responsibility to counter bullying?
Wealth Tracker: Where exactly is capital flowing for HNWI in 2025?
Market View: US-China trade truce; White House on possible extension of Trump’s trade deadline; Softbank Group’s Masayoshi Son’s ambition to make group into biggest platform provider for “artificial super intelligence” within next 10 years; Nike reported sharply lower quarterly profits; AEM, Aztech Global to watch
Sports Minutes: Kai Whitmore on his Singapore dream, visiting the Lion City & honouring his grandfather's legacy
Right Business: How GIVMI's caffeine mints are changing the energy supplement industry
The Big Story: Behind the NDP 2025 show - How will this year's event honour 60 Years of Singapore? (ft. Charlie Lim)
Market View: Trump considering candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell; NASDAQ’s standout performance, Nvidia hits record high at valuation of about US$3.76T; Shell denies reports of merger with BP; Xiaomi’s first electric SUV launch, Foxconn reportedly nears deal to supply electric busses to Mitsubishi Fuso Truck; SIA, Sembcorp Industries to watch
Wealth Tracker: With dollar doubts growing, how are investors shifting their FX strategy?
Right Business: Meet The LFG POD: The world’s first unmanned studio, straight out of Singapore and into the $300B creator economy
Market View: Trump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s relatively flexible tone on rate cuts; Bank of Japan officials split over rate pause, inflation risks; Sembcorp, ST Engineering to watch
The Big Story: 80,000 new homes in Singapore - How ambitious is the URA's Draft Master Plan 2025?
Wealth Tracker: New crypto rules - Are stablecoins still a good investment?
Right Business: Moving made less stressful through personalized solutions
The Big Story: Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire. But is the truce already cracking?
Market View: Asian shares up, oil down after Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire; Trump says US interest rates should be lowered by at least 2 to 3 percentage points, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress in focus; Jensen Huang starts selling Nvidia’s stock under US$865M plan; OCBC, Lum Chang to watch
Wealth Tracker: Can emerging markets continue their monthslong rally?
Right Business: The microbiome-friendly skincare you didn’t know you needed
Sports Minutes: Tsutomo Ogura departs as Gavin Lee takes interim charge of Singapore. So what next for Forrest Li's FAS?
Wealth Tracker: How wealthy investors are viewing precious metals in the current market
The Big Story: US enters Israel's war against Iran. What is Iran's next move?
Market View: US launches strikes against 3 nuclear facilities in Iran, Asian investors mull possible Iranian retaliation; Commercial airlines weigh the suspension of Middle East flights; Tesla’s robotaxi launch; Singapore’s core inflation at 0.6% yoy in May; OCBC, Fu Yu Corporation to watch
Right Business: A breakthrough for mental health in Asia
The Hot Seat: Should home-based businesses be better regulated?
Wealth Tracker: Should investors bet on a nuclear revival?
Market View: Asian shares up as imminent US attack on Iran appears to have been forestalled; China’s warning on blind box toys; Air India warned for flying Airbus planes with unchecked escape slides; DBS expects economic value from AI use to surpass S$1B this year; SingPost to watch
Sports Minutes: Mike Phelan on loyalty, legacy, leadership and life inside Manchester United
Right Business: What it takes to build a creative business around a dying craft
Wealth Tracker: Fed hold rates steady again - What does this mean for US exceptionalism?
Market View: Fed holds rates for fourth straight meeting, dot plot shows two 25bps cut this year; Shell CEO on the impact of the Israel-Iran air war; Apple reportedly expressed interest in tapping generative AI to speed up design of custom chips; Dozens of staff at StanChart reportedly laid off in Singapore, jobs offshored to India; DBS, UOB to watch
The Big Story: Man shot near SAF live-firing zone - What are gazetted areas and what happens if you enter?
Right Business: Should you switch to dissolvable cleaning tablets instead?
Market View: Markets expect officials to hold rates at FOMC meeting; Investors fret over the possibility of more direct US military involvement in Israel-Iran air war, Asian market movements; JD’s founder vows to speed up overseas foray; China consumers’ rush for subsidies; Economists slash Singapore growth forecast to 1.7%; Thakral Corp to watch
The Big Story: Can Trump successfully call for Iran’s unconditional surrender?
Sports Minutes: Desmond Ong on Gavin Lee’s departure, his tenure as chairman & the road ahead
Wealth Tracker: With listcos exiting, are private markets the new haven for investors?
Right Business: The agency that only gets paid when you profit
The Big Story: Can self-driving vehicles transform Singapore’s public transport system?
Market View: Global equities down as fighting between Israel and Iran enters fifth day; Bank of Japan holds rates as expected, to slow pace of reduction in bond purchases next year; World Gold Council survey shows central banks favour gold to USD for reserves; OpenAI executives reported considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behaviour in partnership; SIA to watch
Wealth Tracker: Should more companies follow MicroStrategy's Bitcoin approach to reap more rewards?
Right Business: Pawsitively revolutionary - How PupUp is redefining puppy parenthood in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Singapore’s Thiruben Thana Rajan on Breaking Records, Chasing Medals, and Telling His Own Story
Market View: Expectations ahead of US Fed, BoJ, BoE rate decisions; China’s factory output growth hits six-month low in May; US reportedly pushing Vietnam to decouple from Chinese tech; Paris airshow opens under cloud of Air India crash; SGX-listed oil and gas firms up on oil price rally, conflict in the Middle East; Suntec Reit, ESR Reit, Sabana Industrial Reit, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust to watch
Wealth Tracker: Oil volatile amid Iran-Iraq tensions - But could prices fall to $40s?
The Big Story: Is the Israel-Iran conflict the biggest test for world leaders at the G7 summit?
Right Business: Shaping the future of impact investment in Asia’s venture landscape
Under the Radar: 99 Group’s CEO Darius Cheung on the opportunities and challenges for proptech firms in Southeast Asia and how short-term volatilities could weigh on demand
The Hot Seat: Challenges of being a modern dad in 2025
Wealth Tracker: What if our dad was the CIO? What investment advice would he give us?
Market View: Global markets dive, oil prices surge on escalation in hostilities in Middle East; SIA shares down on Air India crash; OCBC’s mobile app hit by outage; AMD unveils new AI server for 2026; Wall Street analysts rush to up price targets on Pop Mart International Group
Sports Minutes: “Keep watching my game, Abah” - Rosnani Azman on how her love for her late father fuels her fight on and off pitch
Right Business: How tailored events can bring your team closer together
The Big Story: New changes to the Road Traffic Act from today - What it means to you
Market View: Trump threatens to impose unilateral tariffs on partners, Asian market reaction; Meta reportedly poaches top engineers from multiple tech firms; Grab prices and increases convertible notes offering to US$1.5B; CapitaLand Investment, Aspen to watch
Wealth Tracker: What makes the APAC region a fertile ground for disrupting legacy payment infrastructure?
Right Business: The platform that is making supply chains more predictive and dynamic
The Big Story: Jetstar Asia closure - Turbulence ahead for the low-cost carrier industry?
Sports Minutes: Singapore emerge victorious after a bruising battle in Bangladesh
Market View: US, China set up framework towards trade pact after London talks, Asian market reactions; Qantas shutting down Jetstar Asia; Tesla tentatively planning to offer rides on self-driving robotaxis to the public from 22nd June; Koh Brothers Eco Engineering to watch
Wealth Tracker: 1 SGD = 1 USD? Will we see this soon?
Right Business: The female disruptor making AI work for the rest of us
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency player Ripple’s strategic plans for APAC? Its President spills the beans.
Market View: Can OCBC convince investors on Great Eastern Holdings?
The Big Story: US-China trade showdown - Where do the talks stand after Day 2?
Wealth Tracker: How Web3 and AI are opening new doors for early-stage investors
Right Business: The new way to buy & sell motorbikes
The Big Story: Can Trump legally deploy National Guard troops in Los Angeles protests?
Wealth Tracker: Are alternative investments going mainstream?
Market View: Asia rallied on fresh China-US trade talks; China’s factory gate deflation worst in 22 months; Japan confirms GDP contraction; Meta reportedly in talks for Scale AI investment that could top US$10billion; OCBC, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Right Business: Startups with soul - Young entepreneurs helping elders & ex-cons
Sports Minutes: Song Ui-Young on Lions return, upcoming duel in Dhaka & Kyoga Nakamura partnership
The Hot Seat: Should wage transparency be the norm?
Market View: Row between US President Donald Trump and Tesla’s Elon Musk; “Very positive” talks between Trump and China’s Xi; Lookahead to US May non farm payrolls report; Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean to become chairman of Temasek Holdings in October; OCBC, Keppel DC Reit, Jardine C&C; NetLink NBN Trust to watch
Wealth Tracker: How will the REIT landscape evolve in the near future?
Right Business: How Happie is changing the way families stay hydrated
Sports Minutes: Ikhsan revels on his goal-scoring return against Maldives; Safuwan reveals uncertainty surrounding club future
The Big Story: Why is my pet acting this way? A look into your pet’s mental health
The Big Story: $52k bid on rental of a GP clinic - Will high rents trickle down to patients?
Wealth Tracker: When will Gold lose its sparkle?
Market View: US ADP payroll report shows private sector jobs up 37,000 last month, sharp slowdown from April; Fed’s Beige Book study in focus; Asian market movements in relation to US data; Citigroup to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China; Singapore retail sales up 0.3% yoy in April; Thai Beverage, Far East Orchard to watch
The Right Business: Allen Law’s $70 million quest to extend the human healthspan
Market View: Asian markets react to higher US steel, aluminium duties; Expectations ahead of US May ISM Services PMI release; South Korean stocks, won surge on the back of Presidential election results; Australia’s real GDP up 0.2% in March quarter; CapitaLand Investment, Nio to watch
The Big Story: No VEP, No Entry? How will Malaysia’s new rule affect Singaporean drivers?
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What is the NRF’s role in shaping conversations in the APAC retail ecosystem and how is this achieved through NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific?
Wealth Tracker: What's driving the industrial real estate boom in Southeast Asia?
The Big Story: Lee Jae-myung becomes new South Korean president - but can he govern?
Sports Minutes: Ikhsan & llhan Fandi on their club future & desire to ‘prove a point’ with Singapore
Right Business: From burnout to breakthrough - Why businesses need proactive mental health systems
The Big Story: Who will be the next president of South Korea?
Wealth Tracker: Up up and away! Space stocks to watch in 2025 and beyond
Market View: Simmering US-China tensions in focus; Gold edges up to hit near four-week high; China’s factory activity shrinks for the first time in 8 months in May; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Oxley Holdings to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What can visitors see at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific? One of its organisers, Comexposium, gave us an overview.
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Lotte Retail's Group CEO gives an inside look into the firm’s business at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific
The Big Story: China's defence minister absent at Shangri-La Dialogue - A tactical retreat or a diplomatic misstep?
Market View:Trump’s doubling of steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, Asian markets react; Samsung Electronics reportedly nears wide-ranging deal to invest in Perplexity AI; ECB rate decision, US non farm payrolls, JOLTs report in focus; Grand Venture Technology, DFI to watch
Wealth Tracker: 'Sell America' - Are we just getting started?
Right Business: Shaping the future of early intervention services
Under the Radar: Payments unicorn Nium on its Singapore headquarters and how it is positioning for exponential growth worldwide
Sports Minutes: Celebrating the best in class of the 2024/25 Singapore Premier League season
The Hot Seat: Is raising rental prices, even for F&B businesses, essential for economic growth?
Wealth Tracker: How would Warren Buffett invest in Singapore-listed stocks?
Market View: Trump is pressuring the Fed - Will rates move this time?
Right Business: How AI-enhanced copy is turning content into revenue
Sports Minutes: Peter de Roo on questioning the status quo and challenging comfort zones to resurrect Singapore football
The Numbers Game: How Jennie’s favorite Korean snack sparked a $136 million craze
The Big Story: Was Elon Musk ousted from the White House?
The Big Story: Mental disorders are now Singapore’s top health burden for adolescents
Market View: US trade court blocks Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs; Nvidia’s forecast beating results; Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Seatrium
Wealth Tracker: Unlocking alternative investment potential in Singapore
The Right Business: Singapore’s secret to sharper suits? Made Suits, made better.
The Numbers Game: How a Star Wars quiz became an HR nightmare
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What to watch at OpenAI’s 1st Forum in Asia, and what to know about its museum partnership with the Peranakan Museum
Market View: Nvidia’s earnings in focus; China planning overhaul of commodities market to attract global investors; Tencent’s subsidiary snaps up stake in SM Entertainment; Singapore’s real wages up at a faster rate of 3.2% in 2024; OCBC, Amara to watch
Wealth Tracker: What are the consumer trends that shaping the luxury market?
The Big Story: Singapore’s real wages rose 3.2% in 2024, highest since Covid-19. But how sustainable is this trend?
Sports Minutes: "It takes a lot to be a football manager!" - Joe Hart on Ange Postecoglu, Pep Guardiola & Arne Slot
The Right Business: How can parents tackle the homework generation gap? The Mum-Educator bridging today’s learning divide
The Numbers Game: The Ponzi Scheme everyone fell for in 1920
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 2 – What to watch in the refreshed Smith Street?)
The Big Story: Can ASEAN aim for 100% tariff-free trade to boost integration efforts?
Market View: Nvidia’s earnings lookahead, Shares of BYD extend losses amid sweeping price cuts; Yen rose against the greenback after BoJ’s boss signals intention to raise rates if economy performs as expected; EU, China trade officials said to meet again early next month; HSBC culls over two dozen analysts; Sembcorp to watch
Wealth Tracker: How does Singapore’s digital wallet ecosystem compare to other “investor darlings” in fintech?
The Right Business: How Foundation Healthcare is connecting care and reshaping private healthcare
The Numbers Game: The collapse of the Lehman Brothers
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) What should we know about the rejuvenation of Smith Street in Chinatown? The director of business planning at Singapore Land Authority spills the beans. (Part 1 - Objectives of the rejuvenation)
Market View: Trump threatens tariffs on Apple, smartphone makers including Samsung Electronics, extend deadline for trade talks with the EU; OpenAI to set up first office in Seoul; Singapore’s manufacturing output up 5.9% yoy in April; Sats, Japan Foods to watch
The Big Story: Banned from Harvard? What does this mean for Singaporean students?
Wealth Tracker: Is holding cash riskier than stock market investing?
Right Business: Modernizing household services in APAC
The Hot Seat: Are Singaporean athletes underappreciated?
Wealth Tracker: Is long-term investing still ideal in an age of uncertainty?
Market View: Trump’s trade negotiators reportedly pushing the EU to make unilateral tariff reductions on US goods; UBS Global Wealth Management raises year-end target for S&P 500 to 6,000 points; Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.7% in April; Japan’s core consumer inflation hit 3.5% in April, fastest annual pace in over 2 years; YZJ Shipbuilding, Metro to watch
The Numbers Game: The silver market collapse of 1980
The Right Business: Rents up, shutters down. Are Singapore landlords pricing out F&B dreams?
Market View: G7 finance leaders attempt to downplay disputes over Trump’s tariffs; Bitcoin surpasses US$110,000; US tax bill in focus; Singapore’s economic growth forecast kept at 0-2% for 2025; Singtel, CapitaLand Ascott Trust to watch
The Big Story: Trump’s Star Wars 2.0? The $175b 'Golden Dome' plan to defend America
Wealth Tracker: How are tariff risks changing the calculus around clean energy investments?
Right Business: How is HomesToLife designing for real homes and real needs?
The Numbers Game: Why did Donald Trump's sneakers sell for $9000?
The Big Story: Cabinet Reshuffle - Is this the ‘strongest team’ for Singapore?
Right Business: A health platform that puts women first
Wealth Tracker: Is gold still the most reliable hedge in a volatile world?
Market View: Beijing condemns new US warnings on use of AI chips made in China; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang praises Trump’s move to scrap some AI export curbs; Singapore’s central bank chief on US dollar-based assets; US tax bill in focus; CapitaLand Investment, City Developments to watch
The Numbers Game: The story behind the TIME 100
The Big Story: Why is there a resurgence of COVID-19 cases?
Market View: CATL opens 13% higher in HK trading debut; PBOC cuts two key rates to historic lows; RBA cuts main cash rate to two-year low; Apple’s supplier Foxconn to invest 1.5B rupees in India unit; DFI Retail Group to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why were these SG stocks most sold and bought amongst retail investors amidst volatility?
The Big Story: WP's Andre Low and Eileen Chong the two new NCMPs - What will they bring to the table?
The Numbers Game: The man who spent $20k to live like a dog
Right Business: Rethinking your approach to financial legacy
The Big Story: How are trade talks with the US playing out for Singapore?
Market View: What to watch at Computex AI Exhibition; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on NVLink Fusion, new Taiwan HQ; Scott Bessent on downgrade of US credit rating; Asian shares fall on mixed China data; Alibaba slumps on report over potential US scrutiny over Apple AI deal; Sinarmas Land, Creative Technologies to watch
Wealth Tracker: Will the US dollar decline further? Is it time to sell?
The Right Business: Reinventing Kep - The story behind Jeff Moons’ Knai Bang Chatt
Under the Radar: From Ornamental fish to aquaculture and pet accessories – How is Qian Hu positioning for the future?
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors fall at the final hurdle as Sharjah FC clinch ACL two crown
The Hot Seat: Are Singapore’s laws enough or must we do more to protect stray animals?
Market View: Alibaba sheds over 4% on disappointing rise in Q1 revenue; Chinese big tech earnings in focus; Walmart’s CEO warns of price increases caused by Trump’s tariffs; Singapore’s NODX up 12.4% yoy in April; SIA’s record full-year profit; Ossia International, NetLink NBN Trust, Sats, Singtel to watch and more
Wealth Tracker: How to select the best ETF for your investing needs
The Right Business: Elice, Korea’s trailblazer in AI education for next-gen technological skill
The Numbers Game: You can dine with President Donald Trump for $5 million
Wealth Tracker: Are Altcoins poised for a widespread rally?
The Big Story: Blindness after Juvelook procedure - Just how risky is your injectable aesthetics treatment?
Market View: Nvidia-backed CoreWeave looking to spend US$20-23B this year on AI infrastructure, data centre capacity; SingPost shares plunges nearly 12%; Genting Singapore, ComfortDelGro to watch; Starbucks reportedly kickstarting process to sell stake in China business; Walmart, Applied Materials’ earnings in focus
Wealth Tracker: How to invest with cross-asset trading strategy
The Numbers Game: The man who gets paid $80k to do nothing
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 3 - Activities to take part in as a shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway)
Right Business: Helping secure data in a multi-cloud landscape
Market View: Saudi Arabia pledges US$600B worth of US investments, agreements said to include huge chip deal for Nvidia and AMD; Cooling US inflation and impact on US markets; Microsoft to cut 6,000 workers; Food Empire, BRC Asia to watch
The Big Story: Trump seals $142bn arms deal, vows to lift Syria sanctions. What's his Middle East goal?
Right Business: This company is changing the way B2B payments are being made
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 2 - Warren Buffett’s Retirement)
Sports Minutes: Will the Lion City Sailors end their historic ACL Two campaign on the ultimate high?
GE2025: Darryl Lo on what GE2025 revealed about running as an independent candidate
Wealth Tracker: "The Founder Effect" - What is it and how can we use it to make better strategic and financial decisions?
The Big Story: India-Pakistan ceasefire holds. But, for how long?
Market View: Investors cheer US-China trade truce, overnight rally on Wall Street; Asian market movements in focus; Gold prices held steady amid growing risk appetite; What to expect ahead of US CPI release, earnings from Alibaba, Walmart, Applied Materials; Thai Beverage, SIA Engineering to watch
Right Business: A new approach to property maintenance
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Travelling 50 hours to Berkshire Hathaway’s Shareholder Meeting in Omaha (Part 1 - Heading to Omaha)
The Hot Seat: Did social media overhype expectations for change in GE2025?
Market View: Trump’s trade talks - US-UK’s "breakthrough" deal, so what’s next for China?
Wealth Tracker: The rise of BTCFi - navigating the next investment frontier in Bitcoin
The Numbers Game: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's $308k calligraphy
Right Business: How AI is transforming ESG from burden to business advantage
GE2025: Jeremy Tan looks back on his political campaign, shares his plans for his future
Market View: DBS’ profit slips 2% - What drove the dip and can we expect a rebound?
Wealth Tracker: Is decentralized finance the new path to global financial equity?
Right Business: AI laws are evolving fast in APAC - Is your business ready?
The Numbers Game: The man who took 20 years to restore the Great Wall of China
Market View: UOB’s Q1 profit ended flat - Should investors worry about this?
The Big Story: Who will be the next pope?
Wealth Tracker: Where is crypto wealth moving? Which are the top cities for 2025?
Right Business: Reimagining plant-based food for Asian palates
The Numbers Game: Would you pay $8,600 for a scoop of ice cream?
Market View: Is the 5% drop in Berkshire Hathaway a sign of bigger issues?
Wealth Tracker: How to invest in startups in green energy and next-generation technology
GE2025: Plot twists, voter shifts & bold outcomes - now everyone’s asking, what’s next?
Right Business: From plastic to fantastic - How is Semula breathing new life into your plastic waste?
The Numbers Game: Why this photograph sold for $4.3 million
Market View: Singapore dollar surges 5.3% - What’s fueling the Singapore dollar’s rally?
GE2025: Another victory for the ruling party - What do the results mean, and where did the opposition parties fall short?
Wealth Tracker: What is CFD trading and why might it work in today's market conditions?
Right Business: How this business is reinventing resale of your pre-loved gadgets
The Hot Seat: What is the holistic approach to mental health?
Market View: Tech giants report earnings - did they meet expectations?
Wealth Tracker: Why are sports investments attractive amongst wealth investors?
Right Business: How this company is hiring talent through a hands-on approach in the digital sector
The Numbers Game: Why this substance costs $84 trillion a gram
The Numbers Game: What does being born in 2004 mean for this year's elections? | GE2025
Market View: China’s PMI dips below 50 - should markets be concerned?
GE2025: Serial numbers on ballot papers - Can your vote be traced back to you?
Wealth Tracker: How can investors be sure the whiskey cask they’re investing in actually exists and is priced fairly?
Right Business: The role of automation in building better workplaces
The Numbers Game: The battle for the 97 seats in Parliament | GE2025
The Right Business: Boulder Planet's mission to save the Earth through climbing
Market View: HSBC’s US$3B share buyback after Q1 profit falls 25%; Shein hikes US prices by as much as 377%; Expectations ahead of US March PCE Price Index release; Amara surges 27% to reach all-time high on privatisation offer and more
Wealth Tracker: How Singaporeans are spending smart and traveling smarter
GE2025: Halfway through the hustings - which political parties are throwing the sharpest punches?
The Numbers Game: The rise of 11 new constituencies in GE2025 | GE2025
Market View: Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon’s earnings, March’s US PCE Price Index in focus; Singapore’s growth outlook turns more cautious; Local lenders take advantage of recent weakness in share prices to buy stock; Yangzijiang Financial Holding, ST Engineering to watch; Airbus reaches final agreement with Spirit AeroSystems Holdings on asset takeover
Right Business: $1T digital economy? How Zetrix is backing ASEAN’s digital identity evolution
Wealth Tracker: What’s in store for Southeast Asia's fintech potential and which are the trends to watch?
The Numbers Game: Hougang's resistance since 1991 | GE2025
GE2025: What is the Fullerton rally? Unpacking a weekend at the hustings
Under the Radar: What should we know about Southern Alliance Mining’s diversification into rare earth mining?
The Hot Seat: What do Singaporeans really want from GE2025?
Market View: China’s government reportedly considering suspending 125% tariffs on some US imports; Results from Intel, Alphabet; IMF cuts GDP growth forecast for Singapore this year; SIA’s partnership with OpenAI; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Suntec REIT to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why deal making activity is ramping up in Asia and what you should take note of
The Numbers Game: What $13,500 gets you in GE2025 | GE2025
Right Business: Bringing genetics into everyday healthcare
Market View: Trump reportedly considering reducing Chinese car part tariffs; China to allow overseas investors access to more sectors; Alphabet’s earnings in focus; Keppel, Mapletree Logistics Trust to watch
The Big Story: Investment scams are on the rise - Here's how can you keep yourself protected
Wealth Tracker: How younger Singaporeans are investing differently
The Numbers Game: The three-cornered fight for Ang Mo Kio | GE2025
Right Business: Is this AI-powered app the future of weight loss?
Right Business: How is Anglo Caregivers redefining eldercare experience in Singapore?
Market View: Change in Trump’s stance on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, trade with China; STI performance on Nomination Day; IMF projects global growth to slow to 2.8% in 2025 – poorest showing since Covid-19 pandemic; Intel reportedly poised to cut over 20% of staff; Tesla reports 71% drop in Q1 profits; S-Reits, Keppel Reit in focus
Wealth Tracker: Why 2025 is a balancing act for wealthy investors
GE2025: It's Nomination Day - The biggest surprise moves by heavyweights, a walkover & multi-cornered fights
The Numbers Game: The PAP's 61.24% vote share in GE2020 | GE2025
The Big Story: The Legacy of Pope Francis
Market View: Asian stocks battle to hold ground abit fallout from Wall Street; One last look at Tesla before its earnings release; Air India on taking Boeing planes rejected by Chinese carriers; Roche’s US$50 billion in the US; S-Reits, Frasers Centrepoint Trust to watch
The Big Story: One day to Nomination Day - is the stage set for all parties?
Wealth Tracker: Should investors stay overweight in fixed income markets?
Right Business: Helping businesses stay one step ahead of IT-related issues
Market View: USD slides amid Trump’s push against Fed’s Powell, Impact on global equities; China warns countries against striking deal with US at its expense; Flurry of new economic forecasts, data points amid fallout from new US tariffs; Alphabet, Intel and Tesla’s earnings in focus this week; CDL, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch and more
The Big Story: The weekend before Nomination Day - How did the parties gear up?
Sports Minutes: Is Goal 2034 a realistic target for Singapore football? And how will the UTR! project aid this aim?
Wealth Tracker: Is the diamond market losing its shine?
Right Business: Creating robots for mapping and autonomous navigation
The Big Story: The genetic revival of dire wolves
Market View: TSMC logs forecast beating 60% surge in quarterly profits; Tokyo’s trade negotiations with the US, Powell’s comments in focus; Stargate reportedly weighing future investment in the UK; Singapore’s NODX up 5.4% yoy in March; CapitaLand Investments’ launches its first Reit in China; Keppel DC Reit’s Q1 DPU up 14.2% yoy
Wealth Tracker: Are private assets the new safe haven for 2025?
The Numbers Game: How credit cards were born
Right Business: Supporting long-term recovery through trauma-focused care
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors reach a historic ACL Two final, so is the treble truly loading?
GE2025: One week until Nomination Day - How are the parties preparing?
Market View: Magnificent 7 lose steam – can tech still deliver in 2025?
Sports Minutes: John Arne Riise on Slot’s instant impact, Liverpool's impending coronation and the future of the Reds' fullbacks
Wealth Tracker: What should investors be doing during the 90-pause of Trump Tariffs?
Right Business: Can AI and gamification help hospitality companies empower their workers?
The Numbers Game: The message behind Damien Hirst’s $8 million shark
Market View: LVMH misses expectations - What's behind the luxury slowdown?
Wealth Tracker: Attractive investment opportunities for investors in the current market
Right Business: The company behind end-to-end visibility in agri-trade
GE2025: Parliament dissolved, Polling Day slated for 3 May - What's coming next?
The Numbers Game: Do cats really have nine lives?
Market View: Tech stocks spared from the recent tariff blow - Is this a sign of relief or more volatility ahead?
GE2025: Election season in full swing - What you missed over the weekend
Wealth Tracker: Why strategies like Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging (EDCA) are especially effective in volatile markets
Sports Minutes: Bernard Tan on his tenure as FAS President, his troubles & his legacy
Right Business: The role of AI in modern emergency care
Under the Radar: What should we know about Central Food Retail’s efforts to transform itself into a “Truly World-Class Omni-Channel Food Retail” player? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
The Hot Seat: Could Trump's tariffs turn out to be beneficial for Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: Investing in your future using your NSF Allowance
Market View: From $7 trillion loss to 10% surge - US markets react to Trump’s rollercoaster tariff moves
Right Business: Helping entrepreneurs simplify financial admin with automation
The Numbers Game: A clock that will tick for 10,000 years
The Big Story: Will Trump's tariff pause bring relief? Why are critics calling it 'market manipulation'?
Market View: Trump hits pause on tariffs, markets rebound - a sign of relief or a temporary fix?
Wealth Tracker: Is the data center market an attractive investment opportunity?
Right Business: How this business is creating innovative activewear for athletes with a "Warrior Mindset"
The Numbers Game: Why your first million is the hardest to achieve
Sports Minutes: Advantage Lion City Sailors after 2-0 first leg ACL Two win over Sydney keeps their unprecedented treble hopes alive
Market View: How are Trump’s tariffs shaping the economic landscape of ASEAN?
Wealth Tracker: Is whisky still worth investing in after the 10% tariff?
The Big Story: Recession not ruled out for Singapore. How will the newly formed task force handle tariffs fallout?
Sports Minutes: Wheelchair Rugby is more than just a game - it’s a movement with muscle and meaning
Right Business: GenAI meets portfolio - Nextvestment is simplifying investment complexity
The Numbers Game: What does it take to be on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list?
The Big Story: China vs US - How much further will trade tensions between the two superpowers escalate?
Market View: STI down 12% over two weeks – a crisis or a buying opportunity?
Wealth Tracker: Gold's shining brighter and brighter, but what about silver?
The Numbers Game: Would you spend $6.2 million on a banana?
Right Business: Asia’s safari craze is here—A2A Safaris is already ahead of the pack
The Big Story: The 60-day countdown for South Korea begins - Who will be the next president?
Market View: Trump's tariff trouble - Singapore stocks plunge, REITs hold steady – What's the play?
Wealth Tracker: Investors favoured European markets up until Trump Tariffs - What about now?
Sports Minutes: Akram Azman's meteoric rise - Sailors, Singapore, and seizing the moment
Right Business: The modern approach to classical pilates techniques
The Hot Seat: Are personal trainers a luxury or a necessity?
Market View: S&P 500 logs biggest daily dip since 2020; Trump’s auto tariffs kicks in – impact on global carmakers; AppLovin submits bid for TikTok assets outside of China; Far East Orchard, BYD HK SDR to watch
Wealth Tracker: If the trade war drags on, which APAC markets stand to suffer more?
The Numbers Game: Singapore's $7 billion commitment to parenthood and marriages
Right Business: The app that lets you learn a language just by taking pictures
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) In the family business - Hong Leong Asia’s CEO on the firm’s growth, governance and succession planning processes
Sports Minutes: Danelle Tan on overcoming injury, life in Brisbane and lessons from Borussia Dortmund
The Big Story: How will Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs impact Asia and Singapore?
Wealth Tracker: Should you be putting your cash into Money Market Funds?
Market View: Trump announces 10% universal tariffs on top of additional duties for certain countries; Asian markets tumbled on the news; STI bucked regional trend; China, EU to retaliate; Gold hits record high; OCBC, Stoneweg E-Reit to watch
Right Business: Small businesses, big moves - How Edenity is unlocking SME potential
The Numbers Game: Senator Cory Booker's 25-hour historic speech
GE2025: Who are the fresh faces joining Singapore's election lineup?
Market View: Trump to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs at 4pm ET – who will be the biggest gainers and losers?; EU says it has “strong plan” to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs; Walmart reportedly pushing Chinese suppliers to cut prices to offset tariffs; Grab receives street-hail service operator licence; Sembcorp, SingPost to watch
Wealth Tracker: Will oil prices likely be lower in 2025?
Sports Minutes: Ignatius Ang on the elusive Singapore National Team call-up and the viability of football as a full-time career
Right Business: Streamlining skincare for modern lifestyles
The Numbers Game: The 2% Rule in investing
Market View: Donald Trump's tariffs - will this push trade tensions even further?
The Big Story: What employers and employees need to know about the future of employment law
Wealth Tracker: Gold prices set another record, but is it sustainable?
Right Business: The CEO reinventing playgrounds one swing at a time — because joy is serious business
The Numbers Game: The significance of Singapore's 60th year
The Hot Seat: Are resumes still relevant in 2025?
Market View: STI crosses 4,000 points mark for the first time; US PCE Price Index in focus; Trump’s tariffs propels gold to record high; Hong Kong derivatives trading surges to highs previously not seen; Sinarmas Land, NIO to watch
Wealth Tracker: What are the key trends to drive corporate real estate markets this year?
Sports Minutes: Netball Singapore's newly appointed Head Coach Tara Steel & CEO Daniel Ho on the road ahead for the sport
Right Business: Spotting the silver lining in the fragmented mental wellness world.
Market View: Trump’s new auto tariffs rock US, Asian carmakers; Movements in Toyota, Honda and Hyundai’s shares; Microsoft reportedly abandoned data centre projects set to use 2 GW electricity; mm2 Asia’s Cathay Cineplexes closes Jem outlet as landlord seeks S$4.3M in rental arrears and more
The Big Story: Trump seeks trade deal over TikTok, but will China play ball on tariffs?
Wealth Tracker: Crypto’s volatility - The right mix of risk, patience, and a good song
Right Business: From hits to TikTok to a billion-dollar empire—Jason Derulo tells us all
The Big Story: How will 'Signalgate', the leaked war group chat hurt US President Trump?
Wealth Tracker: Is the current over-representation of the US financial assets in global indices peaking?
Market View: US adds six subsidiaries of Inspur Group to export restriction list; GameStop’s board approves the addition of bitcoin as what it calls “treasury reserve asset”; CATL receives China’s approval to proceed with Hong Kong share sale; Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Digital Core REIT to watch
Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) Tata Consultancy Services’s Global President of Manufacturing on recent collaboration with Salesforce, and new factory in Toulouse, France
Right Business: The Singapore enterprise delivering fresh water to the world's most urgent spots
Sports Minutes: : Singapore's stalemate against Hong Kong; lessons learnt and the road ahead
The Big Story: From pollution to solutions - Can China clean up its global reputation?
Market View: Easing fears over Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs; Xiaomi’s US$5.5B mega share sale to expand EV business, Hyundai's US$21B US investment; Alibaba’s chairman warns of ‘bubble’ in AI data centre buildup; Indonesia rupiah declined to weakest since Asian Financial Crisis and more
Wealth Tracker: What does a perfect asset allocation for the current market look like?
Right Business: How Agridence is enabling the global transition to a greener, more ethical commodities industry
The Big Story: Mass protest expected in South Korea - Where to avoid if you’re travelling there
Market View: Shares of DFI Retail Group jumped 5.8% on sale of Singapore food business; Singapore’s core inflation dipped to 0.6% yoy in February; Jack Ma-backed Ant reportedly achieves AI breakthrough; Investors gearing up for US Tariffs in April; UOB, Nio to watch and more
Wealth Tracker: A move away from Mag 7 - Which sectors are investors rotating to?
Right Business: How this company is turning empty walls into thriving farms
Under the Radar: How does early stage startup investing platform and angel syndicate A2D Ventures work exactly?
Sports Minutes: Perry Ng on attaining Singapore PR status, and Jordan Emaviwe on bringing his club form to the National Team
The Big Story: What's the cause of the delay in Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment verdict?
Market View: Nike’s earnings beat expectations; Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks to fix panels; China’s imports of US cotton, cars, and some energy products plunge amid trade tensions; Japan’s core consumer prices up 3% yoy in February; Top Glove, Prudential, Fu Yu Corporation to watch
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are increasing short bets on Asian currencies
Sports Minutes: Singapore’s Kabir Anurag on chasing his dream of Formula 1 glory
Right Business: A safe haven for aging and special-needs pets
Market View: US Fed holds off rate cuts, expects two cuts in 2025; Trump says Fed would be better off cutting rates; Impact of Fed rates local banks, S-REITs; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on Intel; SoftBank Group to acquire Ampere Computing in US$6.5B deal; China holds benchmark lending rates steady; Sembcorp to watch
The Big Story: Home at last. How an 8-day mission turned into a 9 month space stint
Wealth Tracker: How OPEC’s surprise adds to risks of lower oil prices
Right Business: How does AI help solve the SME lending crisis?
The Big Story: Will Trump and Putin's energy truce lead to real peace?
Market View: Expectations ahead of Fed rate decision; Bank of Japan holds rates; Private sector economists on Singapore 2025’s growth; GoTo reiterates stance amid Grab buyout rumours; ST Engineering, Centurion, SIA to watch; OpenAI’s US$100B first Stargate site to hold up to 400,000 Nvidia chips
Wealth Tracker: Handbags, watches, classic cars - top performing luxury investments: How are the wealthy viewing luxury items as an investment class?
Right Business: ConcreteAI - laying the foundation for a smarter, stronger future in construction
The Big Story: Another end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. How far are we far from peace in the region?
Market View: US retail sales; Lookahead to Nvidia’s annual developer conference, FOMC Meeting; Chinese tech stocks surged; Sembcorp Industries responds to report on talks of possible privatisation, asset sale; Shares of Nio up 16.7% on CATL partnership and more
Wealth Tracker: Are crypto markets in bear territory?
Right Business: The company behind the AI-powered assistant that speaks sign language
Sports Minutes: Forrest Li confirms candidacy for President, as the Football Association of Singapore calls for elections on 28 April
GE2025: Is the newly created Punggol GRC the "kingmaker" in this year's election?
Market View: China’s “special action plan” to boost consumption; Global CEOs reportedly said to meet Chinese President Xi; FOMC Meeting in focus, earnings due from Nike, FedEx this week; US retail operator of Forever21 files for bankruptcy; SG NODX up 7.6% in February; Keppel, Sats to watch
Wealth Tracker: A looming ‘Trump Stagflation’ - What does this mean for your portfolio?
Sports Minutes: Liverpool's pain is Newcastle's gain, as the Geordie's end 70-year trophy drought by clinching the English League Cup
Right Business: The company helping Singaporean homeowners avoid renovation anxiety
The Hot Seat: Is thrifting too expensive and overhyped?
Wealth Tracker: SGX-listed small caps that you need to take note of
Market View: Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, cognac and other alcohol imports; Foxconn’s quarterly earnings miss; Shein’s executive chairman says firm remains committed to go public; Sembcorp, SingPost to watch
Right Business: This company is using lasers to power the internet
The Big Story: Thinking of travelling with your power bank? Beware of the new bans
Market View: US CPI growth slows in February; Shifting global supply chains amid Trump’s tariffs; CDL shares up 4% after Kwek Leng Beng discontinues lawsuit against son; LVMH’s Sephora reportedly overhauls Asia leadership and more
Right Business: How this business is opening up a new chapter for senior professionals
Wealth Tracker: Are we in a stock market rotation?
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors defeat Sanfrecce Hiroshima to seal a spot in the ACL Two semi-finals
The Big Story: Who is Anji Sinha, Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Singapore?
Market View: Sweeping 25% levies on US aluminium and steel imports come into effect; VIX volatility index at highest since August; OpenAI launches developer tools to build advanced AI agents; Where in Asia to stretch your Singdollar furthest?; Cathay Pacific Airways, GuocoLand to watch
Sports Minutes: Still Aerion's Head Coach Jeremy Chiang and Lila Tan on the club's unique identity, aims and their personal ambitions
Wealth Tracker: Should you remain heavily invested in the crypto despite the recent dips?
Right Business: AI's role in the future of accounting
GE2025: 15 SMCs and 18 GRCs - How will the electoral landscape change?
The Big Story: What does ICC’s arrest of Rodrigo Duterte mean for his political future?
Market View: US-China talks reportedly stuck at lower levels; Wall Street sell-off amid recession worries, NASDAQ down 4% overnight; STI down 2% with trio of local banks lower; Implications of issues surrounding Chocolate Finance; SGX, DFI Retail Group to watch
The Big Story: Can Chocolate Finance regain customer confidence after withdrawal issue?
Wealth Tracker: How to invest with Trust Bank's TrustInvest with just 5 taps in 5 minutes
Right Business: Reinventing urban parking for a smarter future
The Big Story: Can Canada’s next Prime Minister win the trade war against Trump?
Market View: China’s tariffs on US farm goods take effect; Hong Kong and Chinese markets react to tariffs and falling Chinese consumer prices; US February Nonfarm payrolls, labour market outlook in light of DOGE layoffs; Chocolate Finance temporarily suspends withdrawal due to “high demand”; Hongkong Land, Keppel to watch and more
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors handed a stay of execution in their ACL Two quarter-final, while Kadir Yahaya’s return as UTR’s Director of Football
Wealth Tracker: Is now the time to invest in bonds?
Right Business: What businesses always get wrong about leadership
Under the Radar: Avex Asia on representing IPs such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma and Sonic The Hedgehog, and tapping into trends shaping the brand licensing industry
The Hot Seat: What makes a successful woman?
Market View: How will Trump’s tariff affect Southeast Asia?; Asian markets tumble despite Trump delaying some tariffs on Canada and Mexico; NetLink NBN Trust, ComfortDelGro, SGX to watch; Nissan board reportedly set to meet, to discuss CEO Uchida’s fate
Sports Minutes: How 'Kak Fizah' went from healing footballers to shattering stereotypes
Wealth Tracker: The power of female investors, redefining wealth in the world of finance
Right Business: By Invite Only's Trixie Khong on empowering women with her elegant jewelry
Market View: From SATS to Japan’s Bond Yields and Alibaba's AI Surge
The Big Story: Should we be concerned of the new HKU5-CoV-2 virus?
Right Business: The future of non-invasive cancer screening
Wealth Tracker: Why wealthy investors are buying into hotel investments
Market View: China’s two sessions - Premier Li Qiang announces around 5% GDP growth target for 2025; Trump’s address to Congress, calls for end to US$52B semiconductor subsidy programme, comments on DOGE, tariffs, Alaska pipeline; CDL, SGX stocks to watch
The Big Story: Singapore explores caning as a deterrent for scammers
Wealth Tracker: Inflation hedges other than gold you should consider
Right Business: Turn sweat into savings - This bacteria-killing technology helps businesses save up to 986 litres of water a year
The Big Story: How reliant is Ukraine on US weapons after Donald Trump halts aid?
Market View: US President Donald Trump slaps more tariffs on Chinese, Mexican and Canadian goods; Asian markets down on new US tariffs; What to watch at China’s two sessions; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch; Tencent’s Yuanbao AI chatbot vs DeepSeek in China
Wealth Tracker: Is gold overvalued? Can you still benefit if you invest now?
Right Business: Who says space is out of reach? This Singapore startup is bringing it closer to home
Wealth Tracker: Is 2025 likely to be the 'great pivot' to Chinese tech stocks?
Market View: Shares of CDL down 7% upon trade resumption; UOI, Haw Par, Japfa among counters to watch; Trump announces five digital assets he expected in new crypto reserve; Baidu reportedly planning to offer about 10 billion yuan of offshore bonds; BYD posts another jump in monthly sales in February; What to watch this week
The Big Story: The Trump-Zeleksky showdown - Are we far from peace in Ukraine?
Sports Minutes: Sailors in Sanfrecce, Singapore Cup review & the Women’s Premier League kicks off
Right Business: How Wubble.ai uses AI into custom soundtracks for brands
The Hot Seat: Is Singapore's nightlife scene phasing out?
Market View: More on ongoing saga at CDL; Olam shares down 11% on steep profit decline; ComfortDelGro among stocks to watch; China opposes Trump’s latest tariff threats; US PCE Price Index preview; ByteDance, Meta and more
Sports Minutes: Geylang International’s Coach Ratna Suffian & Farah Nurzahirah on defying the odds and expecatations in Women's Premier League
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin News: Bitcoin drops to a 3-month low & is Dawgz AI the next big crypto?
The Right Business: Unlocking tech opportunities for all women
The Big Story: Singaporean of the Year 2024
Wealth Tracker: How you can earn 8.5% fixed returns with tequila cask investments
The Big Story: Can we expect more multi-way fights in GRCs this GE2025?
Market View: Nvidia’s Q4 revenue up 78% yoy; Trump on tariffs on EU; Hong Kong main stock index crosses above 24,000 points; Saga surrounding CDL; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s 2H net profit up 50.5% yoy; CapitaLand Investment’s 2H net profit of S$148M
Right Business: Ex-lawyer turned tech founder works to make the online world safer for children
The Big Story: A father and son tussle taken to court - Is CDL's future at risk?
Right Business: Transforming real estate with AI agents—Proplens leads the way
Wealth Tracker: Crypto sell-offs - Is this the end of the boom or a start of a new winter?
Market View: Nvidia earnings lookahead; OCBC’s net profit up 4%; Battle between billionaire Kwek Leng Beng and son Sherman Kwek for control of CDL; Singapore’s manufacturing output grew 9.1% yoy in January; DeepSeek reopens access to core programming interface, competition with Alibaba
Sports Minutes: "It's painful to see!" - Ryan Giggs on Liverpool's dominance and Manchester United's demise
Market View: Trump’s tariffs on China - How much of a ripple effect could this have on Asian markets?
The Big Story: DBS to reduce 4,000 contract and temp jobs in 3 years. Is AI taking over roles?
Wealth Tracker: Should you be rethinking your retirement plan?
Right Business: This company is replacing pills with dissolvable films
The Big Story: Resign for Ukraine's NATO membership? Zelensky’s latest power play
Market View: SGX shares on a rally - Does this signal that moves to revitalise our local stock market will be effective?
Wealth Tracker: Is the SG stock market as bad as it's made out to be or are we overlooking some hidden gems that offer great returns?
Sports Minutes: Can anyone stop the Lion City Sailors from clinching the Singapore Premier League title?
Right Business: How is VFlowTech solving energy’s biggest problem
Under the Radar: How does M Mobility define its business and what is its relationship with Foxconn-backed MIH Consortium?
Wealth Tracker: Can gold prices hit US$3,000 in March?
Market View: Impact of US-Russia talks on Ukraine war, disappointing Walmart results on equities, gold; Seatrium registers first full-year profit; Hong Kong gains on Alibaba’s 11% surge; Bubble tea chain Mixue to raise HK$3.45 billion in HK IPO; Standard Chartered’s earnings
Sports Minutes: Why Singaporean boxer Danisha Mathialagan walked away from a career in healthcare to chase sporting glory
Under the Radar: (SPECIAL) SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit’s take on preparing the company for a digital world
Right Business: How can second gen leaders perform a successful second act for their family businesses?
Market View: Investors’ reaction to latest Fed minutes; Seatrium Offshore Technology wins tender; SingPost’s FYQ3 group operating profit down 23.8%; Tax incentives to get fund managers to list on the SGX; Grab posts net profit of US$27M for Q4, beats estimates; Global Earnings to watch - Alibaba, Walmart, Airbus, Lenovo
The Big Story: What the polling district changes mean for GE2025
Wealth Tracker: Watch prices down, but are Rolex and Patek still ticking as a smart investment?
Right Business: This company is driving the change in corporate transportation
Market View: How are Singapore stocks reacting to Budget 2025?
Budget 2025: How effective are the new business support measures in driving growth and innovation?
Sports Minutes: How Grapplemax is serving as the home of pro wrestling in South East Asia, making wrestling accessible to the masses
Wealth Tracker: What's the hype about the Hype token? Is it bringing a new era to the crypto world?
Right Business: Solar power, now available with the click of a button?
Budget 2025: How practical is the measure in getting more Singaporeans to upskill and reskill in a formal setting? And what's in store for businesses to further advance in this year's Budget?
Budget 2025: How can Budget 2025 enable Singapore's green transition & inclusivity?
Budget 2025: Can this year's Budget tackle Singaporeans' cost-of-living concerns?
Budget 2025: Up to $800 vouchers, tax rebates & baby gifts, is the SG60 package for everyone?
The Big Story: What Singaporeans can look forward to in Budget 2025
Wealth Tracker: Why are Gen Zs and Millennials falling behind their older counterparts in building their retirement future?
Market View: South Korea suspends new downloads of DeepSeek; Tencent shares surge on Weixin beta testing launch; Chinese President Xi meets Alibaba’s Jack Ma and others; Singapore’s January NODX charts surprise 2.1% yoy decline; ComfortDelGro on scam allegations surrounding subsidiaries; SIA Engineering’s Q3 net profit up 42% yoy and more
Sports Minutes: Another week, another VAR debacle in Singapore Football. And could Forrest Li really become FAS President?
Right Business: This company is helping businesses scale faster with smarter finance
The Hot Seat: Is swiping still the key to finding love in 2025?
Wealth Tracker: What is the winning ETF strategy for 2025? How should investors ride the ETF wave?
Market View: Singapore’s economy grew 4.4% in 2024; MAS’ proposed introduction of tax incentives to spur listings, impact on SGX and iFast; Trump tasks economics team to devise plans for reciprocal tariffs; Apple and Google restore TikTok to app stores; ThaiBev’s revenue up 2.4% yoy
Sports Minutes: Matt Silva on rising to the challenge of joining Tanjong Pagar United, his motivations & ambitions
Right Business: Turning dead batteries into an electric powerhouse
The Big Story: How scammers are on the lookout to break your heart this Valentine's Day
Market View: US consumer inflation tops forecasts – Trump blames Biden for the unexpected acceleration; Singapore’s median household employment income up 1.4% in real terms in 2024; OpenAI plans to simplify AI products; Seatrium jumps after MOU with BP; Jolibee shares jump and more
Wealth Tracker: Why investors are increasing their attention to “old economy” stocks
Right Business: Finding love at the top? Date High Flyers for the High-Net-Worth
Market View: Powell says Fed not in a hurry to cut rates; Expectations on US January CPI and PPI numbers; Alibaba surges 8.6 per cent on report that it is working with Apple to roll out AI feature in China; Warner Bros agrees to develop “Harry Potter Studio Tour” in Shanghai; SGX and Wing Tai Holdings to watch
The Big Story: Will the Gaza ceasefire deal hold?
Wealth Tracker: How do you spot the next big cryptocurrency?
Right Business: How The Lumenere Group is elevating luxury experiences to new heights
The Big Story: Elon Musk $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI - Not worth it for Altman?
Wealth Tracker: Can you invest in your own co-living building in Australia?
Sports Minutes: 19-year-old footballer arrested after punching incident at Singapore Premier League Under-21 match
Market View: Trump signs 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, reiterate reciprocal tariffs, Elon Musk- led group’s US$97b offer for control of OpenAI; BYD shares briefly hit highest intraday price on record; McDonald’s revenue numbers; Paragon REIT, GuocoLand to watch
Right Business: From Bubble Bump to Poolball, the company sparking Singapore’s playful side
2025 BUDGET PREVIEW: How will the Budget support businesses and SMEs to sharpen Singapore’s economic competitiveness?
Wealth Tracker: Should you pull out your investments from the AI world?
Market View: Trump announces tariffs on steel, aluminium imports, promises reciprocal tariffs, impact on Asia; Nippon Steel down most in four months; STI breaks new record; DBS crosses above S$46 and more
Sports Minutes: Ryhan Stewart's ruffles a few feathers as the Singapore Premier League delivers goals & drama yet again!
Right Business: How SIXiDES is reinventing renovation through AI
Under the Radar: From metal shop to automotive giant – Peugeot on brand positioning and tapping the electrification trend
Wealth Tracker: What's driving the crypto boom in APAC markets?
Right Business: How Prelude Health is helping you track your perimenopause journey
The Hot Seat: Is it expensive to raise a child in Singapore?
Market View: Expectations ahead of US nonfarm payrolls release; Lyft and Anthropic ties up on AI tools for customer service; Gold prices on track to log sixth straight weekly gain; Consortium proposing to take Seven & i Holdings said to tap Citigroup, BOA for financing; ST Engineering, Fraser & Neave, Singtel to watch
Sports Minutes: 2-time NBA Champion Chris Bosh opens up on the Dončić-Davis trade, LeBron James’ reaction & the NBA Rising Stars Invitational
Sports Minutes: FAS’ General Secretary Chew Chun-Liang opens up on his role, his previous experiences and his vision
The Big Story: How is the Racial Harmony Bill redefining race relations in Singapore
Wealth Tracker: Should investors be concerned about waning corporate climate commitments?
Market View: US Postal Service’s U-turn on ban on parcels from China, HK; Google’s new class of cheap AI models; Workday’s cuts about 8.5% workforce; Singapore attracted S$13.5B in fixed asset investment commitments in 2024; SGX, CapitaLand Investment to watch
Right Business: Reel in the future of food – ImpacFat hooks you up with the world’s first cultured fish fat
Market View: US Postal Service temporarily suspends inbound parcels from China and HK: Impact on JD, Alibaba; China blacklists Calvin Klein’s owner; Japan’s nominal wages rose at fastest pace since 1997; Disappointing reports from Alphabet, AMD and more
The Big Story: Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan - Is this the wildest idea yet in US-Middle East diplomacy?
Sports Minutes: How Parabowls Singapore is looking to redefine inclusivity & be a catalyst for social change
Wealth Tracker: What are the key trends that are set to shape markets in 2025?
Right Business: This Singaporean app making a real difference in the lives of families
Market View: Trump delays tariffs on Mexico, Canada by a month; China announces additional 15% on coal, LNG imports from US; OpenAI and Kakao to form strategic partnership; CapitaLand Investment, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Lendlease Global Reit to watch
The Big Story: Is China's DeepSeek panic overblown? Are they using smuggled AI chips from Singapore?
Right Business: This company is using mushrooms to replace plastics
Wealth Tracker: What’s reigniting the gold rally?
Wealth Tracker: How are oil prices reacting to the latest slew of Trump tariffs?
Market View: Asian markets and SGX down, Taiwan’s Taiex slid over 3% on Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico; Taiwan to support firms intending to relocate to the US; Elon Musk’s plans for Department of Government Efficiency; China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly declined in January and more
The Big Story: Trump the Tariff Man is back - Could we see a world trade war on our hands?
Sports Minutes: The opening weekend of the 2025 Singapore Cup is marred by yet another VAR controversy
Right Business: This company is helping keep your browser one step ahead of hackers
The Big Story: What caused Washington DC plane crash? Why is Trump blaming DEI & Democrats?
Market View: Fed holds rates, officials in no rush to cut; Outlook for DeepSeek amid concerns over privacy, US chip export restrictions and allegations from OpenAI; Apple’s profit beat estimates; South Korean stocks down; Samsung Electronics' operating profits up 129.85% yoy in Q4, but down on quarterly basis; Singtel, SIA to watch
Wealth Tracker: Digital currencies & Trump 2.0, a new era of financial disruption?
Sports Minutes: How 1896 Travel is giving weekend warriors a glow up like no other, with pro-level away day experiences
Right Business: Ditching college to transform Southeast Asia’s business media
Wealth Tracker: Hong Kong positioning itself as a precious metals hub - what does this mean for the market?
Market View: How should we read into DeepSeek’s rise? – NASDAQ down 3.07% overnight, Nvidia’s market cap down nearly US$600B; Impact of DeepSeek on Singapore data centre Reits; DBS acquires additional stake in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank; Look ahead to US Fed Rate decision
Right Business: This femtech company is changing the way we view menopause
The Big Story: How to spot scams this Chinese New Year
Wealth Tracker: Can lab-grown diamonds provide better investment returns than real diamonds?
The Big Story: Schizophrenia, breaking the stigma of a misunderstood condition
Market View: Investors mull China’s launch of DeepSeek; US earnings lookahead: Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, Qualcomm, Apple, Visa, Intel; US Fed decision in focus; SGX-listed US office Reits surges in past week on Trump’s return-to-office order; Keppel granted licence to build subsea cable from SG to US; Japfa’s privatisation offer
Sports Minutes: Upsets galore in the Singapore Premier League as the Stags stumble while the Sailors steal a march
Right Business: FailSafe, the shield blockchain needs for a safer digital future
Under the Radar: What’s next for COURTS now that it is under Yokohama-based Nojima Corporation?
The Hot Seat: Should companies do away with executive chairman roles?
Market View: Trump would “rather not use tariffs” against China; Oracle, Apple, Google’s divergence on serving TikTok; Bank of Japan hike rates to highest since 2008 global financial crisis; MAS eases monetary policy setting; Keppel DC Reit, OUE Reit’s DPU and more
Wealth Tracker: What are some of the hottest Web3 technologies VCs are looking at?
Sports Minutes: Manchester-born Hasney Aljofree on his role as Head of Coach Development & Education with the Football Association of Singapore
Right Business: How Ayurveda inspired a skincare brand
The Big Story: Singaporean dance crew conquers the Korean stage
Wealth Tracker: Which digital asset should you watch for 2025? Bitcoin? Solana? Stablecoins?
Market View: S&P 500 hits record high; SK Hynix’s posts record quarterly profit; Saudi Arabia reportedly planning US$600B in new US investment, trade; Asian shares up on Beijing’s move to direct capital from insurers into stocks; CapitaLand Investment’s Ascott signs 16 new properties; Mapletree Industrial Trust’s Q3 DPU up 1.5% yoy
Sports Minutes: How Koach Hub is transforming football by making data-driven metrics accessible to the masses
Right Business: The AI edge in cancer diagnosis
Under the Radar: FedEx’s Asia Pacific President sheds light on growth in Asia and its shifting of regional HQ from Hong Kong to Singapore
The Big Story: Are we closer to Singapore's General Election? Electoral boundaries committee now formed
The Big Story: Minister of State Sun Xueling unpacks Singapore's new scheme to keep children healthy in the digital age
Wealth Tracker: The down to earth guide to investing in space
Market View: Trump announces US$500B private sector investment in AI infrastructure featuring OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle; ByteDance reportedly planning to spend over US$12B on AI in 2025; US Earnings season - Netflix, Charles Schwab; Gold prices climb to fresh 11-week high; US SEC’s new task force for crypto regulations; SG REIT Earnings and more
Right Business: From drones to urban mobility? Spectronik's on a mission to democratize Hydrogen fuel cells
Wealth Tracker: How are the ultra-rich getting richer? What can we learn from them?
The Big Story: Inside Trump's inauguration - Is this the start of the 'Golden Age' of America?
Market View: Global investors react to Trump’s Day One in office; Trump withholds China-specific tariffs on his first day, signs executive order to delay TikTok ban by 75 days; Shares of Country Garden jumps 11% after resuming trade; TSMC evacuates factories following earthquake in Taiwan; Sembcorp Industries to watch
Right Business: The new face of fertility care and holistic family planning
Under the Radar: What should we know about Italian pharmaceutical giant Menarini’s growth story in APAC and how important are partnerships to the firm?
The Big Story: Cost of living tops Singaporeans' concerns ahead of general election
Market View: Markets rally ahead of Trump’s inauguration; TikTok starts restoring service in the US after Trump’s assurance; Possible Executive Orders by Trump that could move markets and meme coin $Trump; Outlook for SGX-listed marine stocks; CDL, Frasers Property counters to watch
Sports Minutes: The Singapore Premier League returns, so what did we learn of the contenders & pretenders?
Wealth Tracker: Will gold shine even brighter this year?
Right Business: Creator of AI-driven celebrity digital marketing
The Hot Seat: Does the price of an engagement ring matter?
Market View: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang expected to miss Trump’s inauguration; China’s economy grew 5% for full-year 2024, Asia market reaction; Singapore’s December NODX up 9% yoy; CDL achieves total divestments of over S$600M in 2024; Mapletree Logistics Trust to divest property for S$11.2M
Wealth Tracker: What’s been fueling the uptick in oil prices? Can it last?
Right Business: The Singapore BaaS firm democratizing digital banking services
Sports Minutes: The Singapore Premier League returns, but will clubs live up to fan expectations?
Market View: TSMC’s profit topped estimates with 57% rise in December quarter; Asian markets extends global rally on below forecast US inflation, healthy bank earnings, ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; Apple dethroned as China’s biggest smartphone seller; SIA’s passenger numbers up 7.1% yoy in December and more
The Big Story: Thailand's tourism entangled in Chinese TV actor’s abduction
Wealth Tracker: Will the bullish sentiment remain for coffee prices?
Right Business: The role of AI in creating a happier workplace
The Big Story: TikTok users' defiance leads to the rise of another China-owned app, RedNote
Market View: Trump to create External Revenue Service to collect tariffs, duties and all revenue from foreign sources; TikTok reassures US employees ahead of ban deadline; US December CPI expectations, bank earnings lookahead, Ho Bee Land sparks bidding war for Australian property developer AVJennings; CapitaLand Investment, SIA Engineering to watch
Wealth Tracker: How Trump's return could shape the future of tequila investments
Sports Minutes: Noor Ali on Geylang International’s season, aims for 2025 & his future at the club
Right Business: How Mimin powers AI-driven conversations
Under the Radar: Neptune Robotics on tackling biofouling on ship hulls and its expansion into Singapore
Market View: Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang embarks on China tour during Beijing antitrust probes and AI curbs; Chinese officials reportedly discussing sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as a possible option; ARM Holdings developing long-term strategy to hike prices; India’s inflation eases in December; SingPost, First REIT to watch
The Big Story: How is the Workplace Fairness Bill fostering a more inclusive workforce
Wealth Tracker: How can investors better position their portfolios in a highly unpredictable world?
Right Business: Leading the change in men’s health
The Big Story: How will LA recover from its biggest wildfire in history?
Market View: Outsized US Dec nonfarm payrolls; TSMC set to report 58% leap in Q4 profits; US bank earnings, inflation expectations; China’s trade surplus at record high ahead of Trump’s return to White House; Stoneweg E-Reit, Grand Venture Technology counters to watch
Sports Minutes: Robert Eziakor takes interim charge of Hougang United in their hour of need. Is he the answer to the Cheetahs’ struggles?
Wealth Tracker: How investors can see higher returns and lower volatility with this global diversifier
Right Business: The founder helping Singaporean youths battling eczema
Under the Radar: What should we know about data analytics software firm Qlik’s Asia business and its recent moves to expand in the region?
The Hot Seat: Why does your boss want you back in the office?
Market View: Nvidia criticised new chip export restrictions; Expectations on US nonfarm payrolls; Shares of Bloks Group soars 82% in HK IPO; DBS retreats from record high, trio of banks down; Sats, SGX and more
Sports Minutes: Noh Alam Shah on returning to Tanjong Pagar as interim head coach, lessons learnt in Japan and more
Right Business: The school dropout who build an AI startup at 19
Wealth Tracker: How far can the US dollar go in 2025?
The Big Story: Love or Lie? Singapore saw more sham marriages in 2024
Market View: Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes; Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance; Asian markets struggle amid tepid lead from Wall Street; China’s consumer prices stall in 2024; Cash offer for Suntec REIT; Tan Chong International expects unrealised loss of HK$29M
Wealth Tracker: Should you ditch the Trump Trade?
Right Business:The company sparking the future of EV charging in Singapore
Under the Radar: How does Temasek’s Azalea Investment Management assess the outlook for private markets in 2025?
The Big Story: Can the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone live up to its targets?
Market View: Trump’s remarks on Panama Canal, Greenland; Big techs roll out red carpet for Trump; AWS to invest US$11b in Georgia; DBS shares reach S$45 for the first time; Micron to invest US$7b in Woodlands advanced packaging site; Shares of Centurion hits all-time high amid plans that it is exploring a REIT listing and more
Wealth Tracker: Why ‘Fartcoin’ may be the next memecoin on your radar
Sports Minutes: Boris Kopitovic on leaving BG Tampines Rovers, possibility of representing Singapore & moving to Bali United
Right Business: A new era of supply chain transparency
The Big Story: HMPV cases are rising across Asia. Should you be worried?
Wealth Tracker: Can the bullish momentum continue to build for Gold, Silver, Platinum?
Market View: Nvidia shares hits record high, CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at CES 2025; What to watch at CES 2025; Trump denies curbed-tariffs report; US blacklists Tencent, CATL for alleged links to the Chinese military and more
Right Business: A Tinder-like app to find the perfect co-founder for your business?
Under the Radar: How is Bain & Company helping firms manage their key priorities entering into 2025, and how does the consulting giant define its role in the age of AI? Its Chairman for Southeast Asia sheds light on the matter.
Wealth Tracker: Will it be a disappointing year for Singapore’s bond market?
Market View: What to watch ahead of US Nov JOLTS report, Fed minutes; Asian currencies fall to two-decade low against USD; SG Banks; SingPost cautions sale of Aussie assets not done deal; Interest in upcoming Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone; Mapletree Logistics Trust divests Malaysia property for RM 31.5M and more
The Big Story: Will mortgage loan rates in Singapore continue to come down in 2025?
Right Business: Driving businesses with video analytics
The Hot Seat: Should we save early?
Wealth Tracker: How will inflation trends impact fixed income markets for 2025?
Market View: Tesla reports first fall in yearly deliveries; US mortgage rates climb closer to 7%; Duty-free spending slump 29.3% in Hainan, implications on luxury players; Singapore’s retail sales unexpected down 0.47% yoy in November; Keppel DC REIT divests data centre in Cyberjaya
Sports Minutes: Adam Swandi on his glittering career that was cruelly curtailed by a heart condition, and what the future holds
Right Business: The start-up founder turning trash into treasure
Market View: Possible impact of New Orleans attack, Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel on US markets; Apple offers rare discounts in China; Singapore’s economy expanded 4% yoy in 2024; SingPost hires Group COO; Nio delivers record 72,689 vehicles in Q4 2024; South Korea sharply cuts economic growth forecasts and more
The Big Story: The revamp of Direct School Admission scheme - Why it's MOE's priority for 2025
Wealth Tracker: Is there a 100% winning strategy that successful traders use?
Right Business: The ex-investment banker helping Singaporeans access home services more easily
Wealth Tracker: Should you start investing in physical gold?
Market View: SGX, Asian stock movements for the year, Wilmar International buys Adani’s stake in Adani Wilmar; Dasin Retail Trust’s requisition notice; China unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in Beijing; Gold’s 26% advance for the year
The Big Story: Will Singpost be able to recover from its latest scandal?
Right Business: Are you consuming more calories from salad? This homegrown company has a secret ingredient
Market View: Jeju Air’s shares lowest on record after deadly air crash; Santa Claus Rally fades off, NASDAQ, S&P 500 drop over 1%; 3 things to look forward to in 2025; OCBC agrees to sell entire stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance; SingPost says senior executives terminated were given opportunity to be heard and more
The Big Story: Was a bird strike the true cause of the Jeju Air plane crash?
Wealth Tracker: How investors are playing the ‘Squid Game’ in stock markets
Right Business: How Anchanto went from startup to global e-commerce leader
Sports Minutes: Singapore bow out of the semi-final, but was the ASEAN Championship a success for the Lions?
Market View: Saxo’s Outrageous Predictions for 2025 - out-of-the-box predictions on Trump 2.0, Nvidia, Chinese stimulus and more
Sports Minutes: Late heartbreak for Singapore leaves the Lions with a mountain to climb in Vietnam
Market View: Toyota gains over 5% after new reports on doubling ROE; Koh Brothers Eco Engineering, ComfortDelGro, SingPost; China refrains from rate cut; What to watch in 2025?
Market View: TSMC shares touch record high; Microsoft reportedly works to add non-OpenAI models into 365 Copilot products; ASML sells ‘Lego’ model of most advanced chip machine to workers; Seatrium awarded contract by BP Exploration and Production, Sembcorp Industries joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Market View: Cooler-than-expected US PCE numbers; Trump favouring letting TikTok operate in the US for at least a little while; SingPost terminates three senior management staff on handling of whistleblower report and more
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee on Singapore's qualification to the ASEAN Championship semi-finals
The Hot Seat: Should the government regulate art?
Market View: Expectations ahead of US PCE numbers; Odds of US government shutdown; Earnings from FedEx, Nike; Beijing calls on AstraZeneca to expand R&D investment; Japan’s core inflation accelerated in November; CapitaLand Investment sells stapled securities in CapitaLand Ascott Trust and more
Sports Minutes: Onwards and upwards for the Singapore Lionesses?
Wealth Tracker: How are high expectations of growth in markets affecting investors' portfolios?
Right Business: The company making a device surgeons say is “game-changing”
Market View: US Fed cuts rates by 25 bps; Fed Chair Powell on Bitcoin; Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged; Chinese banks raise new mortgage costs for first time in 3 years; Layoffs at Yeo Hiap Seng amid Oatly’s closure and more
Wealth Tracker: How can you protect your wealth in an inflationary bust?
Right Business: How robotics is driving warehouse efficiency
Market View: Last look at Fed rate expectations, Will Trump be a “Deal Maker-in-Chief” or a global “Tariff Man”?; Honda Motor and Nissan Motor reportedly to enter merger talks; Sembcorp Industry’s new India project and more
Sports Minutes: Singapore’s qualification hopes hang in the balance after 4-2 defeat to Thailand
Wealth Tracker: What will 2025 bring for currency markets?
Under the Radar: Making sense of Ray-Ban maker Essilor Luxottica’s focus on wearable technology with Meta, its acquisition of Supreme and more
Right Business: Tailored suits for women, by women
Market View: NASDAQ’s record close; Trump praises Softbank’s decision to invest US$100B in the US; TikTok’s CEO Chew met Trump at Mar-a-Largo weeks before US ban; Rate decisions by US Fed, BoJ, BoE, impact on USD, JPY and GBP; SIA’s passenger traffic and more
Right Business: Building a global boxing brand with Spartans Boxing Club
The Big Story: Why travel insurance should be your first booking
Wealth Tracker: How are younger generations reshaping the concept of wealth?
Market View: Expectations for the Federal Reserve, BoJ and BoE ahead of rate decisions; Asian markets down on China’s retail sales slowdown; South Korean’s market after lawmakers impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol; Outlook for Euro and Europe given uncertainties in Germany and France; UOB’s Leong Yung Chee to succeed Lee Wai Fai as CFO and more
The Big Story: Are we seeing more knife-related attacks in Singapore?
Sports Minutes: Shahdan Sulaiman on ‘surprise’ call-up, AFF Championship so far, assignment against Thailand and his future
Wealth Tracker: Investment strategies leveraging the best of TradFi & DeFi
Under the Radar: How is CDG ENGIE navigating complexities in its quest to expand regionally?
Right Business: This company is pioneering animal-free lactoferrin
The Hot Seat: Does going to a good school really matter?
Sports Minutes: Fans lament "toothless" showing despite Singapore's 2-1 win over Cambodia
Wealth Tracker: Does buying 1-ounce gold bars make sense in today’s market?
Market View: Broadcom’s better than expected Q4 profit; Amazon donates US$1M to Trump’s inaugural fund; China’s Central Economic Work Conference; US wholesale inflation accelerates unexpectedly and more
Right Business: This startup is redefining preventive healthcare with AI
The Big Story: Should we be concerned of Disease X spreading?
Market View: US Yellen urges Trump administration to maintain dialogue with China; Lookahead before ECB rate decision, US Nov PPI; Apple reportedly working with Broadcom on first AI processing server chip; M&As targeting HK-listed firms at highest level since 2017; Gold higher for a fifth straight session and more
Wealth Tracker: What alternatives will surpass Big Tech's Mag 7 as AI frenzy slows?
Right Business: This company is casting change for fracture care
Under the Radar: Why is Taiwan-based Cathay United Bank expanding in Singapore?
The Big Story: Can bigger fare discounts reduce morning peak-hour MRT congestion?
Market View: From 10 septillion years to 5 minutes – Google’s new Willow quantum chip and impact on tech sector; Lookahead to US Nov Inflation; TikTok offers users money to spend time on app; China’s toolkit to respond to potential trade war with the US; Divestments at Aims Apac Reit, Keong Heong Construction
Wealth Tracker: How do stablecoins make money in 2025?
Right Business: This company is helping SMEs thrive in Southeast Asia
Market View: China signals bolder stimulus; Crypto volatility picks up as Trump-fulled rally fizzles; Mondelez reportedly exploring takeover of Hershey; DBS appoints Han Kwee Juan as Head of Institutional Banking; Hai Leck’s proposed privatisation; Carro swaps growth for profitability
The Big Story: Why you should think twice before getting a massage
Wealth Tracker: Will a stronger-for-longer US dollar put more pressure on Asian currencies?
Right Business: This company is breaking the period pain cycle
Under the Radar: How does Cloudflare navigate increased competition and lower enterprise spending and what are the opportunities ahead?
The Big Story: With Syria's Assad gone, what does it mean for the Middle East & the world?
The Big Story: As Yoon Suk Yeol escapes impeachment, is South Korea set for more turmoil?
Market View: US non farm payrolls; Trump’s first formal TV interview; Volkswagen’s labour woes; South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol averts impeachment; CapitaLand China Trust, StarHub; China’s Nov consumer inflation hits five-month low, outlook ahead of economic work conference; Jack Ma’s special appearance and more
Wealth Tracker: Bitcoin finally hits $100,000 - What’s next?
Right Business: This company is turning microalgae into the new superfood
Right Business: This former banker bought an island in Indonesia to build a hospitality business
Market View: Wall Street banks predict biggest China rate cuts in a decade; Intel appoints two chip veterans to board; Musk’s xAI raised US$6b in new capital; SingPost placed on CreditWatch negative by S&P; Property tycoon Gordon Tang and wife Celine offer to buy all units of Suntec Reit; Sembcorp Industries, OKH Global and more
Wealth Tracker: Why should you start investing in aged tequila
Under the Radar: What is Web 3.0 mobility and where does TADA and ONiON Mobility fit in MVL’s bigger business?
The Big Story: From decree to defeat - South Korean President up against impeachment and treason
Market View: Bitcoin above US$100,000 for the first time; STI rises to near record high; Fed Chair Powell on relationship with Bessent; South Korean policy makers urges calm in financial markets amid political upheaval; Robinhood Markets to set up regional HQ in Singapore and more
Right Business: Introducing a new era of investment deals
Wealth Tracker: What makes a jewel rare and investible?
The Big Story: Will Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law lead to his political downfall?
Market View: How South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration and lifting of martial law decree changes the risk profile and outlook of assets in South Korea; MarcoPolo’s 2H net profit; Gold prices ahead of US jobs data, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and more
Wealth Tracker: What’s stopping Bitcoin from hitting the $100,000 mark?
Right Business: This robot is solving your last-mile delivery challenges
Under the Radar: Why is Jebsen & Jessen expanding through M&As in Southeast Asia? Its Chairman spills the beans.
The Big Story: HIV self-test kits - Health hazard or life saver?
Wealth Tracker: How has the allocation of investments shifted post-US election for Singaporean and Hong Kong investors?
Market View: US latest crackdown on China’s economy; PBOC chief signals support for China’s economy; STI hits 3,800 mark; ExxonMobil reportedly mulling sale of Singapore gas stations; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures another US$2.6b in contracts, woes surrounding Dasin Retail Trust
The Right Business: The startup empowering pawrents to feed their pets better
The Big Story: Joe Biden pardons his son - Is this an abuse of power?
Market View: Possibility of a 2024 Santa rally; US to launch 3rd crackdown on China’s semiconductor industry in three years; China’s factory activity expanded at fastest pace in 5 months in November; Stellantis CEO steps down amid dispute over strategy; SingPost officially proposes to sell Australian business for A$1b and more
Wealth Tracker: Is the US dollar losing steam from its initial highs?
The Right Business: The ex-finance gal creating healthy Asian pantry staples
Under the Radar: OpenAI’s MD for international markets Oliver Jay on its Singapore operations, potential of generative AI and future research direction
The Hot Seat: Should the retirement age in Singapore be removed?
Wealth Tracker: Is it all doom and gloom for luxury investment markets?
Market View: Tokyo consumer prices up 2.6% in Nov, implications for BOJ; HSBC reportedly pulling back from credit card business in China; Chinese EV makers face resistance in European EV market; IHH Healthcare’s Q3 net profit; Nam Cheong hot stock of the day; Digital Core Reit clarifies on Frankfurt data centre stake acquisition
Right Business: AI meets healthcare: The startup developing ChatGPT for health & wellness industry
The Big Story: Losing Jakarta - What does this mean for Prabowo?
Market View: US Oct PCE Price Index; Meta’s Zuckerberg joins Trump at Mar-a-Lago; Real incomes in Singapore rebounds in 2024; DBS’ MOU with Japan Finance Corporation; Shares of PEC up 11.4% on possible share deal and more
Right Business: This company is cleaning up our oceans
Under the Radar: Ninja Van’s CEO on moving into B2B delivery and cold chain businesses, challenges in operating within the logistics industry now
The Big Story: Why China is seeing a surge in mass killing attacks in recent months
Sports Minutes: How football provided a sanctuary and gave hope to 17-year old Denilson
Market View: Trump picks Jamieson Greer as trade envoy, Impact on Asian equities, USD movements; Lookahead to US PCE Price Index release; CrowdStrike raises annual revenue and profit forecasts; MAS’ Financial Stability Review; SingPost in talks to divest Australia’s business;
Right Business: This app is easing finance managers' workflow
Wealth Tracker: Is investing in an Hermes' Birkin bag better than investing in S&P 500?
Wealth Tracker: How do fine wine investments differ from other alternative assets?
Market View: Trump vows to slap 10% tariffs on China, 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada; Asian markets’ reactions; Qualcomm’s interest to buy Intel reportedly cooled; Singapore’s factory output up 1.2% yoy in Oct and more
Right Business: A snack where motherhood and munchies collide
The Big Story: “No guarantee the PAP will win” - What’s at stake at the next GE?
Sports Minutes: Blake Ricciuto on Tanjong Pagar’s troubles, life after leaving Singapore and more
Wealth Tracker: How HNWI are buying into art investments
Market View: Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary; US Oct PCE Price Index, earnings lookahead; Singapore’s Oct core inflation at 2.1% yoy; RHB upgrades SG bank stocks; Adani dollar bond prices down to almost one-year lows and more
The Hot Seat: Should there be a maximum age limit for drivers in Singapore?
Sports Minutes: An athlete’s playbook for corporate success
Market View: Apple reportedly developing a more conversational Siri assistant; Upgrade to Singapore’s full year GDP forecast; Japan’s inflation slows slightly in October, outlook with stimulus package; Thai Beverage’s full year net profit down 1% yoy and more
Wealth Tracker: Tap into Amundi's new low-cost index funds with your CPF savings
Right Business: The business of sleep - From managing daily stress to tackling persistent insomnia
Under the Radar: In the business of love – Match Group Asia’s CEO on what success means for the firm and helping people tie the knot in Japan
The Big Story: Should 'finfluencers' in Singapore be licensed and regulated?
Market View: Adani Group's companies lose ~US$22B in market value on news of Gautam Adani’s alleged bribery scheme; Nvidia’s latest revenue beat; Bitcoin closes in on historic US$100,000 mark, Trump’s team reportedly mulling crypto-specific White House post and more
Wealth Tracker: Licence to Collect - A love for James Bond kickstarted this premium whisky investment
Right Business: This mobility tech startup offers on-demand bus-sharing powered by AI
Under the Radar: NCS NEXT on transformation and how generative AI would reshape the focus of its earlier strategic reset
The Big Story: Why MBTI is the new put down in South Korea
Market View: Nvidia’s earnings preview; Trump set to interview Warsh, Rowan for Treasury Secretary post; Asia’s performance amid prospect of escalation of Russia-Ukraine war; Bitcoin breaks US$94,000 mark; Keppel DC Reit and CapitaLand movements
Right Business: A fashion brand that's redefining mobility
Market View: Is a StarHub-M1 consolidation finally on the Horizon?
Sports Minutes: Singapore's AFF Championship preparations hit a speed bump, but what did we learn from the two friendlies?
Sports Minutes: How this 48-year old redefined ageing to be crowned a world champion
The Hot Seat: Is a 4-day work week really feasible in Singapore?
Market View: US auto stocks down after report of Trump wanting to end EV credit; Disney’s strong quarterly results; Fed’s Powell says no rush to cut rates; ComfortDelGro’s net profit up 15.2% for Q3 and more
Wealth Tracker: Is it all doom and gloom for the metals market under a Trump presidency?
Right Business: What does the future of microbiome treatments look like?
Sports Minutes: Singapore rev up AFF Championship preparations with 3-2 win over Myanmar
Market View: US Oct inflation; Foxconn earnings; Comments from Fed officials; Jardine C&C, StarHub earnings; Brokerages reported surge in trading activity among SG investors, Tesla, Coinbase, Trump Media, Nvidia, Amazon and AMD among those traded; Amazon.com launches ‘Haul’ to compete with Temu
The Big Story: A trillion dollar climate deal on the line - Is this realistic or too ambitious?
Wealth Tracker: How to invest in your favourite music
Right Business: Revolutionising local sustainable & premium water solutions
Market View: Trump names Elon Musk to co-lead Department of Government Efficiency; Luxury watch prices vs Bitcoin movements; SoftBank becomes first Nvidia customer to build supercomputer based on new Blackwell design; Earnings from Singtel, StarHub and more
The Big Story: Will Elon Musk working with Donald Trump give him more power?
Sports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on Singapore's striking conundrum and AFF Championship preparations
Wealth Tracker: Are NFTs dead?
Right Business: How Godpawrents aims to lower Singapore’s pricey pet-sitting rates
The Big Story: Can this new law stop stubborn victims from sending money to scammers?
Wealth Tracker: Should you only invest in high quality, rare diamonds for better returns?
Market View: Single’s Day Sales, expectations ahead of Alibaba, JD.com’s earnings; Grab beats expectations, returns to the black,CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust divests 21 Collyer Quay; Tesla’s stock up 39% since US Presidential elections and more
Right Business:This stroke survivor started a football tour agency to make your Premier League dreams come true
The Big Story: What verdict can we expect from Pritam Singh’s trial?
Wealth Tracker: Key art pieces investors and collectors are looking out for
Sports Minutes: From cancer survivor to competitive swimmer, Annie Yam's story of resilience
Market View: US President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Tesla, Trump Media and US markets; Asian markets’ movements on China’s stimulus plans; SIA posted 59% yoy fall in net profit for Q2, expects passenger yields to continue to moderate and more
Right Business: AI can make good music, but can it make great ones that strike a chord with listeners?
The Hot Seat: Should court hearings of political figures be live-streamed?
Sports Minutes: All you need to know ahead of the Singapore Squash Open
Market View: What should you look out for as Singapore banks trade at their peaks?
Wealth Tracker: Crypto Trump trade - Should you 'never sell your Bitcoin'?
Right Business: The mommy app that means business
Market View: With Trump returning to office, what’s the immediate impact on China?
Right Business: From kitchen experiments to Singapore’s first energy-boost gummy
Wealth Tracker: SGD hit by US Elections - Will it weaken further in the coming months?
The Big Story: What are the current problems of China’s healthcare system? And how is this Singaporean doctor-scientist addressing them?
[SFF 2024 Special] Panel on Roadmap for AI and Quantum with DBS and PayPal
[SFF 2024 Special] Top Fintech Trends to Watch with HSBC and Singapore Fintech Association
Market View: How will US elections impact the SG market going forward?
Sports Minutes: How the 'SGX Cares' initiative is working towards giving back to the community
The Big Story: Donald Trump declares victory. What's next?
Wealth Tracker: Will a Trump 'red sweep' be negative for S-REITs, Chinese exposure stocks?
Right Business: This startup is connecting companies to their deskless workforce
The Big Story: Early polls down, but more Republican votes. Does this secure a Trump win?
Market View: Which STI sectors are most sensitive to a Trump or Harris Presidency?; Movements in Asia ahead of US elections; Implications of US Presidential election outcome on the Japanese Yen and Nikkei 225; SIA set to spend S$1.1B to retrofit A350 fleet and more
Wealth Tracker: What asset classes stand to benefit under a Trump or Harris presidency?
Right Business: Supercharging construction industry's productivity with AI
Sports Minutes: Could Geylang's Doi be on course to eclipse Grabovac's goals record?
Wealth Tracker: Is Gold an investor’s best friend ahead of an unpredictable election?
Market View: Too-close-to-call US Presidential Elections; Would China’s stimulus package be determined by US election outcome?; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang asks SK Hynix to bring forward supply of HBM4 chips; Genting Singapore hot stock of the day and more
The Big Story: How emotions may lead you to bad investments
Right Business: The woman making silk accessible for adults, kids, and pets
Under the Radar: The many shades of Pantone - its President sheds light on the firm’s business model, collaboration with Nespresso, Porsche, and colour trends
The Hot Seat: Kamala Harris v Donald Trump - Who is better for Singapore?
Sports Minutes: Singapore Vandas crowned Queens of the continent, ending 10-year wait to clinch the Asian Netball Championship
Market View: Levels to watch for US equities in Nov; Market reaction to US Sep PCE, BOJ rate decision; Earnings out of Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft; Singtel hot stock of the day; Wilmar International’s Q3 net profit down 19% yoy and more
Wealth Tracker: Why wealthy investors are betting on Kamala Harris
Right Business: How is this defence tech company revolutionising military operations?
[SFF 2024 Special] Market View: Singapore’s fintech story, Fintech investment strategies and What to watch at Singapore Fintech Festival 2024
Sports Minutes: Has hindsight proved that both Erik ten Hag & Hyrizan Jufri were the wrong appointments for their respective clubs?
Spill the Tea: The “Most Offensive” ‘Wicked’ poster
Under the Radar: Digital Core REIT’s CEO on the impact of AI boom on data centre demand and how Southeast Asia could be a bright spot
Culture Club: Singapore’s first horror-themed art jamming studio
What’s Trending: Broccoli may just reduce your risk of getting cancer
Spill the Tea: Why India’s new laws to protect food safety is outraging to some
Market View: Prospects of a Trump vs Harris presidency and implications of equities; US earnings season, Movements in Asian markets; Outlook for Japanese yen, equities; CDL Hospitality Trusts, Japfa back in the black; ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming is China’s richest person in new annual rich list
Culture Club: The beauty of blending luxe and nature
R.I.C.H: What’s the road like to artistic freedom?
What’s Trending: The real Chalamet amongst a crowd of lookalikes
Spill the Tea: What was Trump’s biggest mistake during his presidency?
Sports Minutes: Could the 7-a-side format be the way forward for Singapore football?
R.I.C.H: Is the 'Ugly Shoe' trend worth the hype?
Under the Radar: Making carbs great again – Alchemy Foodtech on scaling the business, the importance of Singapore as a testbed and prospects in greater China
Market View: US earnings lookahead – Magnificent Seven, McDonalds and more; US Presidential elections; UOL, SingLand on Thomson View’s en bloc sale; iFast shares hit eight-month high; Singapore’s inflation outlook; Boeing, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT and more
What’s Trending: The GRATEst cheese robbery has Jamie Oliver on the case
Spill the Tea: Is it too simple to represent Malaysia?
Sports Minutes: Startup to smash hit, how WTT has revolutionized table tennis?
Market View: Sats, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust - Big movers on the STI today
R.I.C.H: Can real estate lead the way in sustainable urban transformation?
Culture Club: Say no to boring watches. These are the best art-inspired timepieces
What’s Trending: A groundbreaking find on Hong Kong’s Port Island
What’s Trending in Finance: Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 in Hong Kong - How do startups tap growth opportunities, scale and manage challenges
Spill the Tea: Should this Nobel winner’s book be banned from all school libraries?
R.I.C.H: How this entrepreneur help amplify women's voices
Culture Club: Road to eco-friendly beauty
Under the Radar: Mermaid Maritime’s COO on post-pandemic recovery, what volatilities in oil prices mean for the firm, positioning for a greener future and outlook ahead
Market View: Tesla shares jump on profit beat - Will there be more upside from the rest of the Magnificent 7?
What’s Trending: Now you can get a Bachelor’s Degree in becoming an Influencer
What’s Trending in Finance: Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 in Hong Kong - VC trends to watch, support for HK startups
Spill the Tea: Emily in Paris or Emily in Rome?
Sports Minutes: With the Eagles flying high, does Noor Ali get the credit he deserves?
R.I.C.H: Your overall well-being is more than just smiles
Market View: Nvidia on a record high - Is the AI-hype back?
Culture Club: Stunning places to discover in Japan off the beaten path
What’s Trending: 10 websites blocked in Singapore on potential hostile disinformation
Market View: Fed Officials want to see slower pace of rate cuts; S&P500, Dow come off all-time highs; China’s youth jobless rates falls in September; Global Earnings to watch; Seatrium bags S$100m worth of contracts; Meta to start using facial recognition to crack down ”celeb-bait ads”
Spill the Tea: Canadian bubble tea brand tastes controversy after cultural appropriation questions are raised
Under the Radar: AMD on innovation cycles, big tech spending and the evolution of AI architecture in the next five years
R.I.C.H: How to make lifelong learning fun
What’s Trending: Is McDonald’s endorsing Trump after his latest stint?
Spill the Tea: Can Musk really buy people’s votes?
Sports Minutes: From grassroots to grand slams, powering athletes through partnerships
Market View: Earnings lookahead - SREITs, UOI, IBM, Coca Cola, Boeing, Tesla, Amazon, SK Hynix; Gold prices scale record; Bitcoin up on ETF inflows; SingPost, CD, Sabana Reit; Malaysia GDP up 5.3% yoy in Jul-Sep period
R.I.C.H: The path towards core confidence
What’s Trending: Matching shoes with man’s best friend with Crocs
Spill the Tea: Are Trump’s watches really Swiss-made?
Sports Minutes: Two defeats from two at the Lion City Cup, but not all doom and gloom?
Market View: China’s GDP grew at slowest since early 2023 in Q3; PBOC kicks off two funding scheme to pump as much as 800b yuan into stock market initially; Gold prices topped US$2,700 an ounce on escalating conflicts in Middle East; TSMC shares in Taipei hit record high; SGXRegCo lifts moratorium on UOB Kay Hian’s; Keppel DC REIT’s Q3 DPU up 0.4% yoy
Under the Radar: GetGo’s CEO on changing aspirations for car ownership on its business strategy
Culture Club: The Michelin chef placing modern British food on the map
What’s Trending: Robot shark makes a big splash, but not a big hit with visitors
Culture Club: Singapolitans and Sunsets
R.I.C.H: The man planting seeds of healing in Woodlands
Spill The Tea: Al Pacino couldn't handle his money
Market View: TSMC’s forecast beating 54% jump in Q3 profit; Nestle revamping operating structure, Layoffs reported at Meta; Airbus, McKinsey said to cut jobs; China’s housing policy briefing; Sembcorp Green Infra bags wind-solar project in India; Yeo Hiap Seng further buys shares in Vitasoy; SG Sep NODX up 2.7% yoy; Malaysian Budget 2025
That's How!: How to know if you should be a notary
What's Trending: Who let the wolves out?
Market View: Sell off in ASML shares amid disappointing 2025 forecast, Impact on US, European, Asian markets, TSMC, Tokyo Electron, Advantest; STI movements; SIA’s passenger capacity for Sep up 9.7%; CDL Hospitality Trusts acquiring upscale boutique hotel in Exeter; Food Innovator Holdings’ IPO on SGX Catalist; Qualcomm vs Intel; Trump’s crypto platform’s launch
Spill The Tea: Is Shawn Mendes addicted to Instagram?
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors’ Aleksandar Rankovic on his team’s identity, managing expectations & his will to win
That's How!: How to know if you should be a lawyer
Under the Radar: Inriskable on helping professionals dig up information on non-listed companies in Singapore, Hong Kong and China
R.I.C.H: Can tech solve the puzzle of engaging young learners?
What's Trending in Business: LIVE on the Grand Reveal of Disney Adventure cruise ship
What’s Trending: China’s new fluffy employees
Spill The Tea: One believer is enough
Market View: Record close on Wall Street, Dow closes above 43,000 for the first time; Nvidia closed at all-time high; Chinese banks reportedly set to trim rates of 300 trillion yuan of deposits; Oil prices extend losses; Developments at DynaMac and ST Engineering
That's How!: How to know if you should be a veterinarian
Culture Club: New food and collaboration - what else is next for Brasserie Astoria?
What's Trending: Rihanna's sweet gift
Spill The Tea: A melody towards marriage
That's How!: How to know if you should be an engineer
Under the Radar: Y Combinator, Softbank-backed Social commerce startup Aplikasi Super on making FMCGs accessible in rural Indonesia
Market View: China’s Lan Fo’An briefs on stimulus; Dow, S&P saw record on Friday; SG GDP up 4.1% yoy in Q3, no change to monetary policy; TSMC expected to report 40% jump in Q3 profits; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Sasseur REIT
R.I.C.H: This millennial skipped university to be a cobbler. Now he's a thriving entrepreneur
Culture Club: Revolver's South Asian twist
What's Trending: Would you buy a Diwali Barbie?
R.I.C.H: Are you in or out?
Culture Club: A little less convo, more cocktails please!
Spill The Tea: Pickle juice and Diet Coke?
Sports Minutes: Kickboxer Valencia Yip's story of resolve and resilience
That's How!: How to ask for a letter of recommendation
Market View: US September CPI; Seven & i to split into two to fend off takeover; ByteDance lays off 700 workers from Malaysia unit; Tesla’s two door robotaxi; AMD to start production of new MI325X AI chip; Singapore’s monetary policy; China’s stimulus and more
What's Trending: The effect of Hurricane Milton to zoos
Market View: Minutes of September’s FOMC Meeting; Comments from Fed President Mary Daly; Lookahead to Tesla’s Robotaxi launch; Singtel’s cloud AI offerings for sensitive sectors; Metro acquires freehold prime office property with Sim Lian; Ennoconn Corp’s offer for Nera Telecommunications
Spill The Tea: Was American Idol the right move?
That's How!: How to handle criticism at work
Under the Radar: LinkedIn’s APAC MD on the role of its algorithm in balancing supply and demand of content, focus on videos and AI
Culture Club: One of Singapore’s fastest-growing shoe brands started from a living room
R.I.C.H: Hopelessly devoted - A celebration of Olivia Newton-John
What's Trending: One journalist falls victim to a travel scam - What you should note
Spill the Tea: TikTok faces a lawsuit
Sports Minutes: 14-year old Singaporean go-karter Kareen Kaur on her dreams of racing in F1
Market View: Open AI set to open Singapore office by years’ end; Singtel’s phone line disruption; SGX Securities Turnover; Alimentation-Couche-Tard ups offer for Seven & i Holdings and more
R.I.C.H: How to go from stress to success
That's How!: How to tender resignation
What's Trending: A technician's mistaken masterpiece
Spill The Tea: Is the new Joker movie a flop?
Market View: China’s spending plans fell short of expectations, investors return from Golden Week Holiday; Foxconn building world’s largest Nvidia superchip facility; Short sentiment weighs on SGX-listed semiconductor plays and more
R.I.C.H: She was an orphan. Now she's helping other kids through tech
That's How!: How to write a retirement speech
Under the Radar: AXS’ Group CEO sheds light on the evolving payments landscape, acquisition of stake by Tower Capital Asia, partnership with Unionpay
Culture Club: Reimagine the art of luxury rug-making
What's Trending: The latest buzz on bees tracking
Spill The Tea: Can soccer players get banned and fined?
Market View: Blockbuster US jobs report; Hotel Properties Limited and Lum Chang; Qian Hu reaches seven-year high on leadership change; Samsung Electronics’ profit expectations; Layoffs at Samsung, Dyson; Seven & i reportedly strengthening its hand in takeover battle; Oil prices and more
Culture Club: Is Singapore's fine-dining scene is in hot soup?
That's How!: How to showcase strong work ethic
R.I.C.H: How this founder turned pixels into profit
What's Trending: When will Mount Everest stop growing?
Spill The Tea: Did Melania Trump really make a mistake?
Sports Minutes: From Bristol to Brunei, meet Jamie Mcallister!
R.I.C.H: The hospitality veteran who continues to brew success with Puzzle Coffee
That's How!: How to negotiate salary via email
Market View: Will China’s biggest stock rally in 16 years turn to bust?
Culture Club: The Jewels of Jaipur have landed in Singapore
What's Trending: Where can you taste the Krabby Patty in real life?
Spill The Tea: Iswaran sentenced to 12 months’ jail - Is this enough?
R.I.C.H: How does reading forge lasting connections?
Market View: Is October a pivotal month for US stocks?
Culture Club: What to expect in this year's Singapore River Festival
What's Trending: A look into Nintendo's new museum
Spill The Tea: Does Snapchat know who the next US President is?
Sports Minutes: All you need to know ahead of the 2024 Lion City Cup!
That's How!: How to write a problem statement at work
R.I.C.H: The value of mid-career education
Market View: Will there be continuous cheer for S-REITs?
Culture Club: The secret to 'forever new' luxury bags
What's Trending: Did fans beat the bots for Coldplay tickets in India?
Culture Club: Singapore's very own distillery for uniquely local spirits?
RICH: From O-level failure to Singapore's very own king of toilets?
Spill The Tea: Fortnite faces downloading issues
Market View: Are local banks’ dividends sustainable following Fed rate cuts?
That's How!: How to write a proposal letter
What's Trending: South Korea's oldest pageant queen
Spill The Tea: Lana Del Rey's thrifted wedding dress
Sports Minutes: Another weekend, another SPL goalfest!
Market View: The Bond Market - Is it worth buying today?
That's How!: How to maintain a conversation
Under the Radar: MSD on its Singapore Tech Centre and the importance of innovating and collaborating with local ecosystem players and startups
R.I.C.H: How this entrepreneur redefine networking
Culture Club: Ready to play? From CAPCOM to Baldur’s Gate 3 at Gamescom Asia 2024
What's Trending: Would you buy a Donald Trump watch?
Spill The Tea: Why was Naomi Campbell disqualified?
Sports Minutes: F1 Academy racer Jessica Edgar on breaking the stereotypes on females in motorsport
That's How!: How to know if you should become an entrepreneur
Market View: Expectations on US August PCE Price Index; Chinese stocks to register best week since 2008 on stimulus measures; Divergence in movements of Yangzijiang counters; Wilmar International hot stock of the day; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to issue new units; US government’s US$8.5 billlion funding for Intel
What's Trending: Is too much caffeine good for you?
Spill The Tea: Is the Wuthering Heights casting okay?
Market View: Tech-led rally in Asia, Micron’s earnings; OpenAI reportedly discussing making company a for-profit business; First Sponsor raises S$244m from rights issue; Hanwha vs Dyna-Mac; Singapore’s factory output far outstrips economists’ median forecast; Smaller Ikea outlets across China
Under the Radar: Toys “R” Us Asia’s CEO on tapping the “kidult” segment with collectables and changing the future of play
That's How!: How to know if you should become a doctor
R.I.C.H: Success — A result of luck, hard work, or both?
Culture Club: What's the ideal wedding look for mothers?
What's Trending: How do you send your cat memes?
R.I.C.H: The keys to mental health and wellness
Spill The Tea: Murdoch entrusts his empire to whom?
Sports Minutes: Ryhan Stewart on his attempts to play in Europe, lessons learnt and signing for Albirex Niigata
Market View: US Fed governor Michelle Bowman on inflation, US consumer confidence; OpenAI reportedly pitched to Biden Administration on massive data centres; Gold prices hovered near record highs; MAS CTREX panel; PBOC snips medium-term lending facility
That's How!: How to not crack under pressure at work
Culture Club: Rediscover confidence & dare to wear your skin bare
What's Trending: Have you heard of this giant baby penguin?
Spill The Tea: MrBeast underfed show participants?
Market View: China’s unveils biggest package yet to boost property market; Meta AI chatbot to use John Cena, Kristen Bell’s voices; RBA rate decision, impact on Aussie dollar; DFI Retail Group divests stake in Yonghui Superstores to Miniso; Levi Strauss pushes back on revenue target
Under the Radar: Lenovo’s APAC President on how AI PCs would be the boost for the global PC industry, and its plan to gain a foothold in the space
That's How!: How to know if you should become a pilot
R.I.C.H: The right way to practice philanthropy
Culture Club: The recovery of Singapore's local dining scene
What's Trending: What can we look forward to Tamagotchi's comeback?
Spill The Tea: Is Doja Cat engaged?
Sports Minutes: 17-year old Singaporean Christian Ho moves one step closer to F1 dream!
That's How!: How to know if you should become a teacher
Market View: Singapore’s August inflation higher than expected; CapitaLand’s Ascott to open 28 properties across SEA in 2024; SGX’s new CFO; Malaysian Ringgit set for best quarter since 1973; Morgan Stanley vs SK Hynix; What to watch this week – US PCE, earnings from Micron, Costco, H&M
R.I.C.H: How this ex-commodities trader became one of Paris' leading voices in Asian cuisine
Culture Club: UltraLuxe, the greatest niche luxury festival returns to Singapore
What's Trending: An unlikely passenger on board
Spill The Tea: Oprah controls her content
Sports Minutes: 2024 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Preview
That's How!: How to know if you should become a therapist
Under the Radar: Whisky auctioneer Whisky Hammer on volatilities in whisky prices, its Hong Kong backer, and opportunities in Asia
Market View: Singapore Grand Prix on hospitality plays; CPF interest rate for Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts raised to 4.14%; OpenAI latest fundraising round; Bank of Japan holds rates; TalkMed, CapitaLand Ascott Trust and OUE Reit
R.I.C.H: The man lighting up Singapore's Formula One Night Race
What's Trending: Would you buy a Disney-themed home?
Spill The Tea: Did Julia Roberts' brother apologise?
Culture Club: The Affordable Art Fair is back
Market View: US Fed’s outsized 50bps cut; rates to be 2.75 to 3 per cent in 2026; Market reactions; SK Hynix shares plunge on Morgan Stanley downgrade; Oiltek’s new contracts; Nintendo and Pokemon sues Pocketpair; Boeing furlough tens of thousands of employees and more
That's How!: How to sound smarter at work
R.I.C.H: A leader's ultimate career move - what could it be?
What's Trending: Would you pay for this new Louis Vuitton keychain?
Culture Club: New art exhibition called "Spirit of Life" in Singapore
Spill The Tea: Is Miley’s song paraphrased?
Sports Minutes: Fuelled by the fans, Lion City Sailors launch 'Champions in Blue' music video
R.I.C.H: Love & Listing? The power couple taking over Singapore's luxury real estate
That's How!: How to know if you should become a real estate agent
Market View: Last look at expectations ahead of Fed decision - 25bps or 50 bps; Meta reportedly facing hefty fine in EU; Chanel buys building in Paris shopping district; China’s MLF; Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust’s credit ratings and more
What's Trending: This hippo is taking over the internet
Spill The Tea: Meghan Markle was cropped out
R.I.C.H: Limitless vision towards mental health
That's How!: How to deal with gaslighting at work
Market View: Will Singapore stocks rally even after the US cut rates?
Culture Club: Celebrity chef Varun Inamdar opens restaurant at Orchard
What's Trending: New Zealand's Bird of the Year
Spill The Tea: Scooter Braun has some advice
Sports Minutes: Double delight for the Sailors, with women's team crowned champions while men's team go top of the table
R.I.C.H: Helping those with special needs find their place in the world
Market View: US Fed Rate cut - 25bps or 50bps?; Tiktok on divestment of Chinese ownership; DFI’s Giant to close Toa Payoh Supermarket; Goldman Sachs, Citigroup lower projections for China’s full year growth; Japanese yen hit 140.43 per dollar and more
That's How!: How to deliver bad news at work
Under the Radar: What does the movement of capital mean for Paragon Capital Management? Its CEO sheds light on the matter.
Culture Club: Singapore's first dedicated Champagne bar
What's Trending: A sneak peek of Festival of Ideas 2024
R.I.C.H: Selina Lo bounced back regardless of her setbacks
Spill The Tea: Bachelorette star shakes it off
Sports Minutes: Singapore's Yip Pin Xiu on her Parisian Paralympic heroics, insatiable hunger to win & future plans
Market View: US August PPI; European shares jump on ECB rate cut; Leadership changes at CapitaLand Investment, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to acquire stake in subsidiary of Tsuneishi Group; Sam’s Club, Lululemon defy China’s consumption dip and more
That's How!: How to have a career back up plan
What's Trending: What do people leave behind in hotels?
Spill The Tea: Is Taylor really a stager?
Under the Radar: How does Mondelez assess the success of the business after being spun off from Kraft Foods? What are some future growth drivers?
That's How!: The voice behind your favourite characters - Can you be that voice too?
Market View: Lookahead to ECB’s rate decision, Adobe’s earnings; US August CPI lowest since Feb 2021 on annual basis; Hawkish BoJ policymaker calls to raise rates to at least 1%; China on securing EV tech; Hanwha makes offer for Dyna-Mac and more
Culture Club: Experience the taste of Southern Italy in Singapore
What's Trending: Live horses in vet school? That's neigh-ew!
Spill The Tea: Does Beyoncé need visuals?
Market View: Impact of US Presidential debate on Wall Street, Bitcoin; OpenAI reportedly planning to release “Strawberry”; Singapore’s full year economic growth forecast rises to 2.6% for 2024; Mapletree Logistics Trust, Del Monte Pacific, What to watch ahead of US CPI and PPI numbers
That's How!: How to delegate at work
R.I.C.H: Meet the ex-lawyer planning Singapore Grand Prix's coolest after-parties
Culture Club: Have you ever heard of an ube cream liqueur?
What's Trending: Taylor's swift stance towards Kamala Harris
That's How!: How to be a brand ambassador
Spill The Tea: Linkin Park’s dismal line-up
Under the Radar: What does CapitaLand Investment’s Southeast Asia business entail? SEA Investment CEO Patricia Goh spills the beans.
Market View: Market sentiment ahead of US Trump-Harris presidential debate; US banks’ capital requirements; Battle of the smartphone makers – Apple, Huawei and more; China’s exports grew at fastest pace since March 2023, imports missed forecasts and more
Culture Club: The perfect combination of happiness & jewellery
What's Trending: This dog is the next footvolley superstar
Spill The Tea: Ri-Ri, Naomi, no more besties?
Culture Club: Travel tips for Singaporeans during the 'low peak' travel season
R.I.C.H: From influencer & engineer to beauty entrepreneurs
Market View: Big miss on US nonfarm payrolls; Apple’s event on 9 Sep, reportedly used Arm chips in new iPhones; Global tech selloff; SGX securities turnover up 22% in Aug; Digital Core Reit proposes to up stake in data centre in Germany and more
That's How!: How to write a song
What's Trending: Did Nikocado Avocado's social experiment work?
Spill The Tea: Kim Kardashian’s son’s YouTube rules!
Sports Minutes: Perry Ng on his dreams of representing Singapore, the timeline to attaining citizenship & playing for Cardiff City
Market View: One last look at expectations for US nonfarm payrolls; Seven & i turns down Alimentation Couche-Tard’s US$38.5B bid; Qualcomm reportedly exploring possibility of buying portions of Intel’s design business; Merger of two Chinese state backed brokerages, creating leader with US$230B in assets; UOB prices bonds; Nio narrowed Q2 loss by 16.7%
That's How!: Beating 'imposter' syndrome
R.I.C.H: This entrepreneur built a coffee empire from the ground up
Culture Club: A new way of authenticating your pearls
What's Trending: Spain-gle and ready to mingle
Spill The Tea: Sorry boss, going on a date
That's How!: Does this workplace have red flags?
Market View: How should investors react to Intel’s chip-making process?
Culture Club: Is AI the future of movie-making? What about humans?
What's Trending: Can Anna Sorokin groove her way back to spotlight?
Spill The Tea: What’s the deal with dynamic pricing?
Market View: Massive sell-off in tech stocks, Nvidia dow nearly US$280B in value; Movements in Asian chip stocks TSMC, SK Hynix, Samsung; SIA, Cathay Pacific Airways, Rolls Royce and Airbus A350s; CapitaLand Investment and outlook for REITS, property developers; Bitcoin’s slide amid risk-off mood
Under the Radar: What are the key drivers of growth for ByteDance’s super app for enterprises Lark?
That's How!: How to have effective money conversations
R.I.C.H: Meet the CEO by day, Master Athlete by night
What's Trending: Should your fridge undergo a makeover?
Culture Club: The world of vintage spirits & traditional Asian beverages
Spill The Tea: Is Bread Street Kitchen slipping?
That's How!: Kid savvy money hacks
Market View: Cathay Pacific cancels flights after discovering faulty component on A350s, CapitaLand Investment sells 50% interest in Ion Orchard to CICT; South Korea’s consumer inflation weakest in 3.5 years in August; UK consumers versus “double dip shrinkflation”
R.I.C.H: How do you take $500 and turn it into $15 million?
Culture Club: The CEO forging the way for the Asian fashion industry
What's Trending: Barbie's 65th pink and glazed celebration
Spill The Tea: Can AI clone our voices?
Market View: US hotel workers launch strike over long weekend; Latest PCE Price Index; Nio’s earnings; Sats’ Worldwide Flight Services Holland proposes to acquire Menzies Wold Cargo (Amsterdam); OKX Singapore gets major payment institution licence from MAS and more
That's How!: Reducing financial stress
Under the Radar: From thermometer to medtech solutions – How is Japanese medical equipment maker Terumo Corporation executing its "From Devices to Solutions" innovation strategy?
R.I.C.H: A woman who rebooted her way to success
Culture Club: Reviving heritage through bilingual stories
What’s Trending: Can you multiply two 50-digit numbers without a calculator?
Spill The Tea: Not very demure, not very mindful trademark battle
Sports Minutes: How Floorball is growing from strength to strength here in Singapore
Market View: Dow closes at fresh record high; US PCE Price Index Expectations; SIA receives approval for FDI into entity resulting from Vistara - Air India merger; Uber “committed” to South Korean market
That's How!: Using CGM for diabetes
R.I.C.H: A daughter’s bright idea which led to success
Culture Club: Three-time world pizza champion on what makes the perfect slice
What's Trending: Top 15 finalists of Miss Universe Singapore 2024 revealed
Spill The Tea: Were these boy bands cheated?
That's How!: Do opposites attract in a workplace?
Under the Radar: Multimedia entertainment studios Moment Factory sheds light on opportunities in the billion-dollar immersive entertainment market; project portfolio including Changi Airport Terminal 2’s The Wonderfall and Las Vegas Sphere
Market View: Is the slide in Nvidia’s shares warranted?; 94th birthday present for Warren Buffett; SGX earnings - Prudential and PEC; Will S-Reits outshine banks with Fed rate cuts; China’s empty office glut supercharges Hilton’s expansion plans
Culture Club: This genius twist on a traditional Asian snack is a must have
R.I.C.H: A leader’s vision beyond the classroom
What's Trending: What makes Billie Eilish's records 'eco-friendly'?
Spill The Tea: Will Rachel’s outfit, be yours?
Sports Minutes: Deadline day looms large in the European transfer market, so who needs what?
Market View: Keppel Infrastructure Trust’s S$200M private placement; Wing Tai’s net loss widens to S$99.2M; Alibaba’s impending inclusion in Stock Connect; Seven & i seeks government protection after US$38 billion approach; Last look at Nvidia and CrowdStrike before earnings; Gold prices near record high
That's How!: The warning signs to know if you're getting quiet fired
R.I.C.H: A woman who is bridging gaps and smiles
Culture Club: Rina Lee's bling tells the stories of self-love, strength and courage
What's Trending: '10,055km miles to see you, Adele'. A night to remember for one Singaporean
Spill The Tea: Channing Tatum airs out dirty laundry
Market View: What Nvidia, chip titans can tell us about big tech AI spending, AI rally; Fed Mary Daly, Thomas Barkin on interest rates; Oil prices movement; SGX counters Silverlake Axis, RE&S, privatisation, and reviving interest on SGX and more
Under the Radar: What is Stripe’s take on the fragmentation of the APAC payments landscape?
That's How!: Building mental resilience through sports
R.I.C.H: Superstar sisters wrapping tradition on a plate
Culture Club: What's the livestream craze about?
What's Trending: A burglar's modern Epic
Spill The Tea: Baby baby baby aww - the new J.B.
Sports Minutes: How do the Lion City Sailors & Manchester United overcome their 'identity crisis' issues?
That's How!: How to invest in art
R.I.C.H: Actress, Entrepreneur, Philantrophist - what else can Carolina do?
Market View: Powell says “the time has come” for rate cuts; Apple vs Google; Starbucks’ over 170,000 possible drink combinations; Singapore’s factory output up 1.8% yoy in July; Shangri-La Asia posts 28.1% yoy decline in net profit and more
Culture Club: CUBA is here to change your idea of Malay food
What’s Trending: TikTok cucumber craze puts Iceland in a pickle
Spill The Tea: Which path did KSI choose?
Sports Minutes: Albirex Niigata's skipper Ho Wai Loon on Kazuaki Yoshinaga's struggles, and the road ahead for the White Swans
Under the Radar: AVEVA on acquisition by Schneider Electric, new “CONNECT” industrial intelligence platform, opportunities in Southeast Asia
That's How!: How to survive a job rejection
R.I.C.H: A Disney collector couple’s magical treasures
Market View: SG core inflation cools more than expected in July; Alibaba to upgrade HK-listed shares to primary status; Apple to allow EU iPhone, iPad users to delete App Store; Comments by BOJ’s Ueda, Expectations on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and more
Culture Club: Keeping the kebaya alive with renowned designer Raymond Wong
What's Trending: New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for work commute?
Spill The Tea: Podcasters make HOW MUCH?
Market View: US Fed minutes; StarHub appoints DBS group exec as independent director; Xiaomi shares up some 8.5% after reporting fastest pace of quarterly revenue growth; LVMH cuts hundreds of staff in China and more
That's How!: Your next viral video to become an internet sensation
R.I.C.H: Depression, blindness & money problems didn’t stop this entrepreneur
What's Trending: Cristiano Ronaldo's new YouTube channel shatters world record
Spill The Tea: These A-listers can’t stay together
Sports Minutes: More money, more problems? Assessing Boehly's Blues as uncertainty looms over Chelsea
Market View: Walmart reportedly looking to sell stake in JD.com; Circle K and 7-Eleven; Netflix saw 150% surge in upfront ad commitments; Sats hot stock of the day after returning to the black and more
Under the Radar: Why is Glico so focused on making nut-based confectionery?
That's How!: Manifest your success - Dream big on your vision board
R.I.C.H: A beauty entrepreneur’s blueprint of success
Culture Club: Afro-Asian zero-waste fashion for the culturally curious
What's Trending: This AI-generated cat is having a meowment on the internet
Spill The Tea: Do Swifties really endorse Trump?
Market View: What to watch at the Jackson Hole Symposium; Harris and Trump on US taxes; Bank of Thailand’s rate trajectory with new PM; Earnings expectations from US retailers Target, TJX and more
That's How!: Keep your head up - How to stay positive during a job search
Culture Club: Should you consider a holistic approach to your pet’s health?
What's Trending: Does switching off from your job boost productivity?
Spill The Tea: They’re rags-to-riches stories?
Sports Minutes: Hassan Sunny's international retirement sparks search for his successor for Singapore
That's How!: Mastering a new language
Market View: Ducks in a row or Canary in a coal mine?
What's Trending: A British boy band getting the K-pop treatment?
Spill The Tea: Katy didn’t do what’s necessary
Sports Minutes: Cycle of Peace, Singapore's first-ever charity car park race, aiming to raise funds for terminally ill patients
That's How!: How to start a franchise
Market View: The market rout is over - Are traders now flocking back into risk assets?
R.I.C.H: The power of 'joy' and leading with heart
What's Trending: Would you put up an advertisement of yourself?
Culture Club: Is Hong Kong's bar scene the best in Asia?
Spill The Tea: Swifties upset about her new figurine
That's How!: Will you BTO with me? Can you even afford to?
Market View: Can we see some S-REITs spring a rally in the near future?
Culture Club: Healthier options at Harry's Singapore
What's Trending: What vegetable are you?
Spill The Tea: An unexpected end to an upcoming movie
Sports Minutes: Netball Singapore undergoes rebranding ahead of Mirxes Nations Cup title defence on home soil
Culture Club: The ultimate coastal getaway just 90 minutes from Singapore
Market View: US PPI a pleasant surprise - Will the US CPI give the same?
R.I.C.H: Two sisters sharing one dream
That's How!: Vulnerability unplugged - How to rock your authentic self at work
What's Trending: Olympics putting a break on this one sport
Culture Club: A luxe 8-course private dining in a HDB?
Spill The Tea: Is Suga's drunk driving incident covering up something bigger?
That's How!: Find your dream job with the enneagram
Market View: Are investors buying Japanese stocks amid cheaper valuations?
R.I.C.H: "I fell in love with TED talks" - The community builder inspiring good
What's Trending: Guess who's back with the bronze?
Spill The Tea: An Olympic nightmare - why was this athlete stripped of her bronze medal?
Sports Minutes: Magic Marko sparks Hougang's resurgence
R.I.C.H: A genius troublemaker's secret to success
Culture Club: Newest cocktail bar takes flight at the heart of Orchard
That's How!: How to invest in crypto (safely!)
Market View: Can the STI recover or is the worst yet to come?
What's Trending: The new superhero protecting our little red dot
Spill The Tea: Is it true that it never rains on National Day?
That's How!: Time to switch off & stop being a workaholic
Under the Radar: How did Singapore’s oldest Hainanese coffee shop brand thrive while retaining a slice of Singapore’s past over the years? GM of Killiney International spills the coffee.
R.I.C.H: How this former delinquent turned his life around
Culture Club: Viral sensation ‘The Pantry Boy’ & Entrepôt celebrates National Day
What's Trending: Where to watch Singapore National Day fireworks 2024
Market View: DBS Q2 net profit up 6% yoy; Venture Corp’s net profit down 11.7% yoy; Outlook for Europe-focused S-REITS; Chinese exports climb 7% yoy in July; BoJ on market volatility, implications on Yen; US earnings – lookahead to Walt Disney’s report; Breakdown of Airbnb, Novo Nordisk’s earnings
Spill The Tea: Is MrBeast's nice guy empire crumbling?
Sports Minutes: Nur Muhammad Asis, the FIRST Singaporean to join a Portuguese top-flight club
That's How!: From Couch to CEO - How to start your home-based business
R.I.C.H: Cashing in on casks? What to know about investing in liquid gold
Culture Club: From Seoul to Singapore, celebrating our fashion identity
What's Trending: Would you buy designer pooch perfume for your dog?
Spill The Tea: What’s brewing for Tom Cruise?
That's How!: Feeling stuck at your job? Here's how to get unstuck
Under the Radar: From gas cylinders to EV charging – Union Gas Holdings on diversifying service offerings as customers tap the electrification trend
Market View: Markets movements post global rout; Nikkei 225 up 10.24%; SGX movements; Sembcorp Industries earnings down 11% drop in net profit; Outlook for pure-play US office REITS in SG; BOJ’s monetary tightening draws criticism; Nvidia hits engineering snags; Co-founder of OpenAI leaves for rival Anthropic
R.I.C.H: How does one collect smiles?
Culture Club: Singapore’s first electric motorcycle company
What's Trending: A hotel room with a stunning view? Here's the catch
Spill The Tea: Why was Zac Efron hospitalised?
Sports Minutes: A two-horse race emerges in the Singapore Premier League
R.I.C.H: How one man revived the kampung spirit
Culture Club: Singapore’s upcoming fukusa exhibition
Market View: Stocks deep in the red after nonfarm payrolls miss and amid woes of US recession; Q2 Earnings from Berkshire Hathaway; Earning lookahead for Walt Disney, Sony, SoftBank, Novo Nordisk; Frasers Property, SGX and more
That's How!: From Zero to Saas Hero - Building your dream software company
What's Trending: ‘Main character’ energy. These Olympic shooters go viral
Spill The Tea: Former presenter Don Lemon sues
Sports Minutes: Syazwan Buhari on Tampines Rovers’ unbeaten start to the season, his form and National Team ambitions
Market View: Intel to cut over 5% of workforce; US tech earnings, Apple beats forecast; Disappointing US data, lookahead to nonfarm payrolls release; OCBC Q2 net profit up 14%; Seatrium marks turnaround with net profit of S$36 million for 1H
That's How!: How to recharge based on your personality
Under the Radar: Overcoming language barriers with AI - German translation startup DeepL on future growth, backing by Mark Zuckerberg’s Family Office fund and expansion in Asia
Culture Club: A taste of French and Japanese romance on a plate
R.I.C.H: Brewing a local brand into a multi-million dollar international business
What's Trending: The mural sending love and support to Singapore’s 2024 Paris Olympic athletes
Spill The Tea: Will Leo settle down?
Market View: Fed holds rates, hints at Sep cut; UOB, SIA, Keppel earnings; Nikkei movements amid BoJ hike; Stellar results from AMD, Preview of Apple’s earnings; Stocks to watch amid Paris Olympics
That's How!: Ace your next job interview
R.I.C.H: A collector's chamber of Harry Potter collectibles
Culture Club: A bucketful of chocolate treats
What's Trending: Why TV and food might not be a good mix
Spill The Tea: Ambani gifts galore
Sports Minutes: Could Ilhan Fandi’s move to BG Pathum and Izwan Mahbud’s return to the first team spark revivals in their respective careers?
That's How!: Learn to drive
Under the Radar: Beyond the Banyan – Banyan Group’s founder Ho Kwon Ping on shoring up share prices, brand positioning, further expansion and family business succession
Market View: Microsoft’s disappoints on cloud revenue front; HSBC’s US$3b share buyback; Airbus unveils sharply lower Q2 profits; Great Eastern’s net profit up 45% yoy; SG earnings to watch; Last look expectations ahead of US FOMC meeting
R.I.C.H: One risk was all it took for a sweet outcome
Culture Club: Is budgeting for a dream home still possible in today’s economy?
What's Trending: Another symbolic icon in this year's Olympics
Spill The Tea: Opening ceremony woes
Market View: Outlook for S-REITs; Sheng Siong posts 7% yoy rise in net profit; Toyota’s global production tumbled; Apple vs Alphabet vs Nvidia chips; Expectations for Microsoft, AMD earnings; Netflix reportedly testing interest for bond sale and more
That's How!: Unleashing your inner rapper - The art of rapping
R.I.C.H: How to succeed? "Choose your pain", says this successful entrepreneur
Culture Club: Who are the folks responsible for lighting up Singapore's landmarks?
What’s Trending: Where you can experience Temple Run in real-life
Spill The Tea: Performers are protected against AI
Sports Minutes: Kyra Elise Taylor, the UTR Scholar who is aiming to emulate Danelle Tan
Market View: US Earnings expectations – Microsoft, AMD, Uber, Airbus, Meta, Amazon, Boeing; Upcoming US Fed Rate Decision; US PCE eases from May’s yoy figure; Seatrium hot stock of the day on earnings guidance; SIA Engineering Company’s earnings up 23% yoy; SG Earnings expectations and more
That's How!: Checkmate - your ultimate guide to playing chess
Under the Radar: What is Emirates SkyCargo’s assessment of global and Singapore air freight demand amid port congestions?
R.I.C.H: This collector loves Iron Man 3000
Culture Club: What happens if you combine crepes and creme brûlée?
What's Trending: Good bye, Iron Man! Hello, Dr. Von Doom!
Spill The Tea: J.D. Vance in hot tea
Market View: TSMC tanks, plays catch up to global tech rout; Chinese EV makers team up with EU players to get around hike in duties; US PCE expectations; iFast reports 346.1% rise in Q2 earnings; S-REITs performance; MAS leaves monetary policy settings unchanged
R.I.C.H: From founder to CEO & quitting. How do you leave it all behind?
That's How!: Make the perfect self-tape for your ticket to Hollywood
Sports Minutes: Shanti Pereira on 2024 Paris Olympics, injury struggles and her recent engagement
Culture Club: Local handcrafted jewellery brand is crafting with purpose
What's Trending: Would you dare try a Fluffy Coke?
Spill The Tea: Is the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix entertainment line-up disappointing?
That's How!: Using price optimization to generate more revenue
Under the Radar: L’Oreal Singapore on being at the intersection of beauty and technology and its move to tap the luxury segment
Market View: Tech-led sell off on Wall Street, NASDAQ, S&P 500’s worst session since 2022; LVMH Q2 sales and Bernard Arnault’s wealth; S-Reit Earnings; SK Hynix’s highest quarterly profit since 2018
R.I.C.H: Can you really retire by 40?
Culture Club: Michelin chefs unite in a celebration of camaraderie
What’s Trending: Who’s the real inventor of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?
Spill The Tea: Will Musk Deliver?
Sports Minutes: Firdaus Kassim on his appointment as Lion City Sailors’ U21 Head Coach & his time with Hougang United
R.I.C.H: Is it hard to succeed in the entertainment industry?
Market View: Mixed earnings from Visa, Tesla, Google’s Alphabet; US political uncertainties on mega caps like Tesla, on USD; OpenAI’s safety leader works on new research project; South Korea’s appetite for luxury goods; Sabana REIT’s DPU down 16.8% yoy; Hutchison Port Holdings’ earnings
That's How!: Be a Radio DJ
Culture Club: Investing in the Big Four? Rubies, emeralds, diamonds or sapphires for your next bling?
What's Trending: Can this year's Olympics athletes bring a piece of history home?
Spill The Tea: Kamala’s Pop-Star Inspired Re-Brand?
Market View: Investors return to US tech shares; Trump trade; US PCE expectations; Singapore’s headline and core inflation slows more than expected in June; Expectations on MAS’ next move and more
Under the Radar: Supernal on agreements with EDB, CAAS and the role of Singapore in building an ecosystem of support infrastructure, creating regulatory frameworks for urban air mobility networks
R.I.C.H: Too old to model? Never!
Culture Club: A taste of Southern Italy in Singapore
What's Trending: Would you fall for Istanbul's ice cream trick?
Spill The Tea: Does this mean Trump’s Triumph?
Sports Minutes: Why a ZERO TOLERANCE policy is needed to eradicate racism in football
Market View: Implications of global tech outage on markets, US President Joe Biden drops out of presidential race, US Earnings preview and more
R.I.C.H: Can you turn comedy into a career?
Culture Club: A new staycation destination at New Bahru
What's Trending: Who are the next sushi superstars?
Sports Minutes: Loh Kean Yew on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics
Spill The Tea: A mockery is costly
Spill The Tea: Alleged abuse of Australian greyhounds
Market View: Nasdaq’s worst day in more than 2 years. Rug pull sell off or buy the dip opportunity?
Culture Club: Where you can get your next vintage pieces
What's Trending: Scientists use karaoke to find out what makes us blush
Spill The Tea: Bobby Locke almost never lost?
Market View: Small caps, big returns: What’s driving small-cap performance?
R.I.C.H: Achieving success beyond the borders
What's Trending: Has one of the world’s rarest whales washed up on a beach?
Culture Club: Breakdown of what each bling means
Spill The Tea: Is AI fueling uncertainty?
Market View: Dispelling this one misconception about stock market peaks
R.I.C.H: How crucial is a stable mental health in order to achieve success?
Culture Club: Elevate your wrist game; custom straps for collectors, by collectors
What's Trending: Not good enough for Olympic gold? Pick a new sport
Sports Minutes: How and why did it all go wrong for Kazuaki Yoshinaga at Albirex Niigata?
Sports Minutes: Spain reign supreme as England fall short once again
Spill The Tea: Kate Torres has been sentenced
R.I.C.H: A woman on a mission; from corporate world to climbing mountains
Under the Radar: Making OrangeTee more productive to capture younger homebuyers - its CEO on how the agent-centric business is revamping internally to pursue future growth
Market View: Astrea 8 bonds IPO - how does it fit into an income investor’s portfolio?
Culture Club: You may have heard of crookies but have you heard of bubble gum croissants?
What's Trending: Was the attempted assassination on Donald Trump staged?
Sports Minutes: Dorcas Chu on the Lionesses’ upcoming match against Macau, overcoming her ACL nightmare & career aspirations
Spill The Tea: Should K-pop be AI created?
Market View: Singapore’s Q2 GDP beat; Mapletree Logistics Trusts on negative rental reversions in China; TSMC Q2 results could fuel rally; Softbank acquires Graphcore; Boeing vs Korean Air; Tesla’s frenetic rally
R.I.C.H: "I'm busy, I don't have time for hate"- A girl boss' mindset
Culture Club: The scentimental power of fragrance to life your spirits
What's Trending: Beauty and the... Bots
Spill The Tea: Ambani wedding-Yay or Nay?
Market View: Testimony by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, US CPI and Sep rate cut projections; Vietnam Airlines as world’s best-performing airline stock; Movements in V2Y, Second Chance Properties, Keppel, Keppel DC Reit and more
R.I.C.H: Passion without structure is just chaos - Erwan Heussaff
Under the Radar: How are legacy firms in the maritime industry tapping the startup ecosystem for future growth – Wilhelmsen sheds light on the matter.
Culture Club: How the legacy of Titoudao is impacting Singapore’s theatrical landscape
What's Trending: The hottest property in town
Spill The Tea: Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial begins.
Sports Minutes: Quah Ting Wen on her ‘shock’ Olympics omission, how it could have been dealt with better and the road ahead
R.I.C.H: How this doctor transformed his clinic to a Pop Mart paradise
Market View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at rate cut; Yoma Strategic clarifies on reports against Exec Chairman; Sats restructures gateway services business; China’s June CPI disappoints; Baidu shares jumps popularity of robotaxis; Tesla’s weightage on Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF and more
What's Trending: Are you the next Miss Universe Singapore?
Spill the Tea: Where is Clinton Kane from?
Under the Radar: Behind American Standard, Grohe - LIXIL on growth opportunities in the plumbing fixtures industry, role of Singapore market amid lower global home sales and property slump in China
Culture Club: Ladies, step in style with your perfect solemate
Market View: Temasek Review 2024 – How will elections, geopolitical tensions globally influence the state investors’ investment decisions, and what is its stance on Generative AI?
What's Trending: Tokyo elections with the wackiest candidates
Spill the Tea: Should stray dogs be euthanised?
Sports Minutes: Lion City Sailors continue their trend of flattering to deceive. Are we right to expect more?
Market View: NASDAQ, S&P 500 hit records on Friday; US nonfarm payrolls for June; CapitaLand India Trust on Fitch BBB- rating; SIA and Garuda Indonesia on JV agreement; Million-dollar HDB flats; TSMC rose to intraday record high in Taipei; Euro slips on snap French elections
R.I.C.H: Do you have what it takes to be ‘CEO material’?
Culture Club: Wallich the 9th awaits you at this ultra-lounge
What's Trending: Bride Beliebers going "That Should Be Me"
Spill the Tea: U.S. cities can punish homelessness.
Sports Minutes: Bernice Wong, the FIRST female general manager of an SPL club
K-Experiences: The Evening Runway crew is releasing a new K-Pop hit single?!
Under the Radar: How far is precision manufacturer Fu Yu Corporation seeing the green shoots of growth post-strategic review?
Market View: If US job data solidifies a September rate cut, can markets rally for the rest of the year?
R.I.C.H: A collector who has Disneyland in her own bedroom
Culture Club: Hop through the Shades at this four-story cocktail playground
What's Trending: Puppy love? Dog weddings on the rise in China
Spill the Tea: Fake News Alert!
Market View: DBS, UOB, OCBC shares swell up - Will they continue to rise?
R.I.C.H: Udderly self-made boss keeping the ice-cream business cool
Culture Club: Vietnamese cuisine with a low-key modern spin at Lộ Quậy
What's Trending: Why's the Empire State building beefing with The Chicago Bean?
Spill the Tea: Should older actors de-age?
Sports Minutes: From Buangkok to Brunei, the FIRST Singaporean team to compete in a regional futsal league
Market View: Jerome Powell on reaching 2% inflation target by 2025, 2026; Wall Street optimism; Singapore banks maintain rising trajectory, DBS, OCBC soars to record highs; China’s services activity expanded at slowest pace in eight months; EU draws up plans to impose custom duties on cheap goods from Temu, Shein and more
Under the Radar: Sony Music Entertainment on ASEAN pop culture, Singapore as a live music hub, relationship between record labels and streaming, social media platforms, stance on AI
R.I.C.H: Why the young and wealthy are fueling demand for art
Culture Club: Where you can unleash your inner Tarzan
What's Trending: Would you try sweet cup noodles?
Market View: Markets ahead of Powell’s speech; Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Roaring Kitty vs Chewy; HK-listed Chinese property firm surges; Samsung workers to strike; UMS acquires 2.2 hectares land in Penang; Oiltek International’s subsidiary bags new contracts
Spill the Tea: Myka Stauffer, a real mommy?
R.I.C.H: From $70 in the bank to successful businessman - Building a business to survive
Culture Club: What's the best type of beer to pair with your meal?
What's Trending: How two friends bounced back
Culture Club: How much should you really spend on an engagement ring?
Spill the Tea: Dua Lipa, a real Singer?
Sports Minutes: Running the rule on the ‘challengers’ at the Euros & the Singapore Premier League
Market View: Trump, Biden debate over golf and politics, implications on Trump Media; French elections, implications on euro; Del Monte’s net loss for Q4 widens; SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong’s S$8.1M salary; Japan’s Q1 GDP revised down and more
What's Trending: There's a dog with six legs?
Spill the Tea: Can Kevin defend him?
Sports Minutes: Are foreign coaches the answer to Singapore football's woes?
R.I.C.H: The 16 habits to make you rich
Market View: Are markets pricing in a Trump win after the first presidential debate?
What's Trending: Europe paying big money for bigger screens
Spill the Tea: Is it worth it?
Market View: Nervousness ahead of US PCE index; ValueMax and Well Chip’s IPO on Bursa Malaysia; Serial Achieva begins SGX trading, shares down ~86%; Asian currencies slump to weakest in over 19 months; Duty free shopping in Hong Kong; US Presidential debate
K-Influencer: Where to get your halal fix in Korea
Under the Radar: Geneco spills the beans on the secret recipe to remain competitive in Singapore’s Open Electricity Market, whether wholesale prices are stabilising, and what the green wave means for energy retailers
R.I.C.H: The rise of robots — The future or present of business?
Culture Club: Tucking into the Michelin Guide Singapore 2024 results
What's Trending: A lost pup's 1000-mile adventure
Spill the Tea: Dr Disrespect has been sacked
Sports Minutes: Irfan Fandi on his struggles with injuries, move to Port FC & time with BG Pathum
Market View: Google reportedly to showcase new AI features, updates to Pixel and Android at August’s special event; OpenAI to delay release of “Voice Mode” feature; Fed Governor Michelle Bowman not ruling out rate hikes; ST Engineering broke ground for new data centre and more
R.I.C.H: The X factor to make it big in the luxury industry
Culture Club: This bar is going from aisle to ale
What's Trending: Samsui woman debate — who has the mural high ground?
Spill the Tea: AI is being sued
R.I.C.H: A $5 million Pokemon card? Should you be investing in Pokemon?
Market View: Nvidia’s shares entered correction territory, US$430B wiped off market cap, Selloff in Broadcom, Qualcomm, ARM, TSMC; European football revenues; Real wages in Singapore up 0.4% in 2023, Jasper Investments and more
K-Entertainment: Is Jennie hitting back at YG Entertainment with a new diss track?
K-Influencer: An influencer with a compassionate quest
Under the Radar: Why are Turkey, Kazakhstan bright spots for brokerage firm Phillip Nova? Its CEO tells it all.
Culture Club: Can I get a glass of muggle-tini?
What's Trending: The world's ugliest paw-geant
Spill the Tea: India’s exam system is corrupt
Sports Minutes: From Champs to Chumps, can Albirex salvage their SPL season?
Market View: US profit-taking, Nvidia down; ByteDance, Broadcom reportedly working on developing advanced AI processor, Trump-Biden Presidential Debate, Prudential’s US$2b share buyback, Singapore’s May inflation meets expectations and more
Culture Club: A hotel where past meets present
What's Trending: Why Krispy Kreme is not making Friends
R.I.C.H: This CEO left her job to bring the dog-tor right to your pets!
Spill the Tea: Did Disney take the Mickey?
Sports Minutes: Hassan Sunny on his new found fame in China, Singaapore's goalkeeping future and Albirex's struggles
K-Food: Hwasa's yet another viral food - Greek Yogurt Peach
Under the Radar: Why did OUE REIT rebrand itself from OUE Commercial REIT and how far will growth be driven by its hospitality and retail properties looking forward?
Market View: US initial jobless claims down, Nvidia down 3.54% gives up world’s most valuable company title to Microsoft; Keppel Reit prices A$175m green notes; Paragon Reit’s disposal of The Rail Mall; Guzman Y Gomez’s stellar IPO on ASX and more
Culture Club: How this atelier is weaving in traditions in its products
What's Trending: A competitive eater's unfinished beef
Market View: How Nvidia passed Microsoft in market cap to become the most valuable public company
Spill the Tea: Fancy an AI Movie?
R.I.C.H: Is leaving the 9-5 life worth the risk?
Market View: Softbank’s Masayoshi Son ready for next big bet; NASDAQ boosts scrutiny of investors in IPOs from China, HK; Netflix ramps up local production in Southeast Asia; Frasers Hospitality debuts in Taiwan and more.
K-Entertainment: Some old K-dramas that you might want to re-watch
What's Trending: What you need to know about Japan’s flesh-eating bacteria outbreak
Culture Club: Stop getting scammed by IDs & contractors in Singapore
R.I.C.H: Is 40 the new 20? How to go from retrenched to reinvented
Spill the Tea: What goes around comes around
Culture Club: Can tokenization unlock art’s hidden wealth?
K-Food: How to make flat dumplings to satisfy your midnight cravings
Under the Radar: Patek Philippe on Watches and Wonders, the importance of retaining creative control of the firm, and what growing Swiss watch exports means for it
What's Trending: How dangerous is the oil spill that's affected Singapore's waters?
Sports Minutes: Basketball in Shopping Malls? Why? Or rather, why not!
Spill the Tea: Why is Adobe being Sued?
Market View: Seatrium hotly traded amid “Operation Car Wash” investigations; ST Engineering on S$100m order wins; Hong Kong to end practice of shutting markets during typhoons; Foxconn reaches NT$200 share price goal; Bitcoin slid to one-month low and more
R.I.C.H: Should wine collecting be your next investment?
K-Slang: '슬세권' (seul-se-gwon)
What's Trending: Kevin, the Great Dane's greatest fear
Culture Club: Sustainable luxury is all the rage. But how does it actually work?
Market View: Microsoft will not roll out AI-powered “Recall”; Singtel’s Optus Mobile to defend proceedings filed by ACMA; Soilbuild Construction’s shares hit 5-year high on Tuas contract wins; BoJ holds rates, to reduce bond buying and more
Spill the Tea: Yes! Swifties moved the earth!
Sports Minutes: Finding strength from struggle; a Father's Day special
Under the Radar: Singlife’s Group CEO on the firm’s move to provide comprehensive insurance for dementia, preventative care amid ageing population
K-Food: Insta-worthy cafes in Seoul to check out on your next trip
R.I.C.H: How this man raised the bar to success
Culture Club: Sudu-licious Malay cuisine by Chef Ilya
What’s Trending: Is Samyang noodles too hot to handle?
Spill the Tea: Aussie Star Supports Trump
Market View: S&P 500 closes above 5,400 for the first time, Cooler-than-expected US May inflation, Jerome Powell on not cutting rates, Ant Group spent record 21.2 billion yuan on research, Broadcom stock split and more
K-Experience: Why #Wonyoungism is a no for me
R.I.C.H: Is this man's collection Lego-ing well?
Culture Club: Who’s chiming in? It's the TENG Company’s melody
What's Trending: How this cat skated into the world record books
Spill the Tea: Delusional singer or negligent hospital?
Sports Minutes: Is it ACTUALLY coming home in 2024? Wes Brown weighs in on England's chances of Euro 2024 glory
Market View: Last lookahead to US May CPI, Fed’s June decision; China’s May inflation, Apple nearly overtake Microsoft as world’s most valuable company on AI announcements, Oracle’s deals with Google, OpenAI; Raspberry Pi’s IPO and more
Under the Radar: Openspace Ventures’ Hian Goh on what a deepening funding winter means for VC firms, screening for the next unicorn amid the AI craze and cashing out on investments like Love, Bonito
K-Entertainment: Dating scandals that have rocked the K-industry of 2024
Culture Club: In your Glow Up era? Get refreshed at Glow Festival Singapore
R.I.C.H: Was it worth leaving e-commerce for e-journals?
What's Trending: What washed up on Oregon's shores?
Spill the Tea: Yes, Big T-Shirt Billie Eilish
R.I.C.H: Can celebrity photographers turn into industry leaders?
Market View: Apple and OpenAI’s partnership vs Elon Musk; Movements ahead of US FOMC, CPI; SIA’s compensation for passengers of turbulence-hit SQ321 flight and more
K-Influencer: Is rural Korea an untapped frontier for aspiring English teachers?
Culture Club: How is Zapateria keeping the Philippines' shoe capital alive?
What's Trending: How is piglet yoga melting hearts and stress
Market View: Hotter-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls, Apple’s WWDC, September Fed cut expectations ahead of FOMC meeting; Euro drops on election risk; Alibaba Investment sold shares in SingPost and more
Spill the Tea: Can Taylor’s friends be normal?
Sports Minutes: Making plans this June holidays? How about watching hockey at Sengkang?
R.I.C.H: Can you become a millionaire from owning company equity?
Under the Radar: What remains of White pepper crab maker No Signboard after selling its trademark, and what is the firm doing to turn its business around?
K-Slang: What to say if you want to end a conversation
Culture Club: Pack for the planet. Travel with style & sustainably
What's Trending: Can an alligator be your emotional support animal?
Spill the Tea: Questions about memory upset Biden
R.I.C.H: “I ran out of options of failing so I started succeeding" - Antonio Sustiel
Market View: ECB’s first rate cut in 5 years; US nonfarm payrolls; Boeing’s departing CEO to testify before US Senate; MSCI China climbed 24% from January low; Nio’s adjusted net loss widens in Q1 and more
K-Entertainment: Coming in hot - ATEEZ, NewJeans, Aespa top charts
Culture Club: How to travel the world with no money and love it
What’s Trending: Incredible news! Edna Mode creates your next supersuit
Spill the Tea: Zachary Quinto- an “entitled” celebrity
Market View: Nvidia crosses US$3 trillion market cap; Antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia; ADP private payrolls May report; OUE Reit, UG Healthcare, Jasper Investments, Oxley; China’s national chip fund reportedly should raise over US$47.5b
K-Influencer: How this influencer is revealing all her family's secret recipes to spread the Korean heritage
Under the Radar: How far is ComfortDelGro anchored in Singapore and the taxi business? Its Chairman Mark Greaves sheds light on the matter.
Culture Club: YeoDaughter proves batik never goes out of style
What's Trending: Fur-some take on this year's Met Gala looks
Spill the Tea: James Corden upset at airport
R.I.C.H: How an entrepreneur built a multi-million dollar empire with only $250K capital
Market View: US JOLTS and STI movements; OCBC and Seatrium; Bitcoin poked above US$70,000 again amid drop in Treasury yields; Nike’s layoffs in Europe, Microsoft, Google reportedly cutting staff at cloud units
K-Food: Must-try Korean pastries
Culture Club: How absurd can your dining experience get?
What's Trending: A spoon solving your salty problems
Spill the Tea: Critics against North West
Market View: India’s General Election, impact on Nifty 50, conglomerates like Tata, Adani; US Manufacturing ISM and concerns on economy; South Korea’s inflation cools in May; Intel’s new chip launch and more
K-Experiences: Is making Kimchi hard?
Under the Radar: From the offshore and shipyarding business to becoming a healthcare player – Catalist-listed AJJ’s transformation into the burgeoning medtech sector
R.I.C.H: Will this couture jacket collection go down in history?
Culture Club: #Staycay plans? Try the world's largest Mercure hotel right in SG
What's Trending: Can you become a lawyer by knowing Taylor Swift all too well?
Spill the Tea: Threatening comments found on TikTok
Culture Club: Be transported to Europe at this exotic specialty mart in SG
R.I.C.H: What does it take to become A MASTER OF WINE?
K-Slang: How high is your spice tolerance? Do you have ‘맵부심’ (maep-bu-shim)?
Market View: Gamestop surges 90% in premarket trade thanks to ‘Roaring Kitty’; Rolex raises prices for some precious metal watches in the UK; AMD speeds up introductions of new AI processors; Nio’s record monthly delivery numbers in May and more
What's Trending: Fishing for fortunes - A couple’s lucky $100k catch
Spill the Tea: Who invented the dish that’s world-famous and eaten by government ministers?
Sports Minutes: From Thames to Tampines? How two Italian-Argentine brothers are eyeing a slice of Singapore football!
Market View: Foxconn expects 40% share of global AI severs market; Donald Trump convicted, impact on Trump Media & Technology Group; US PCE index expectations; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Old Chang Kee, Nio, AEM and more
R.I.C.H: How can you heal your money trauma?
K-Entertainment: The 8 Show - When do you want to end the show?
Under the Radar: Initiating handshakes between private and public organisations in the space economy – Space Faculty on opportunities in the space consulting industry
What's Trending: Digging deep into this fossil hunter's dream
Culture Club: Expired makeup may just be your next art tool
Spill the Tea: One of the world’s biggest botnets has been taken down
K-Experiences: How would you like a K-Pop Idol makeover done by a celebrity make-up artist?
R.I.C.H: How to go from a mess to a clean success
Market View: Earnings from Sats, OCBC to invest HK$1.5b in Greater China; Google to invest US$2b in Malaysia, Sony on Crunchyroll and anime, Link Reit calls for HK to resume multi-entry visas from Shenzhen and more
Culture Club: Demon Slayer-inspired cocktail? A Dragon Ball Z cocktail? This bar has it all.
What's Trending: Will you go "I'm Lovin' It" to Mcdonald's new sweet treats?
Spill the Tea: The dark truth behind truffle hunting
Sports Minutes: Two Singaporean NTU students win internship at Red Bull’s Formula One HQ
Under the Radar: How will Razer Fintech’s rebranding to Fiuu help it move away from its gaming heritage and be a leading force in the future of digital payments? – Its Executive Chairman Limeng Lee sheds light on the matter
Market View: IMF raises China’s growth forecast, Apple’s first store in M’sia, Vietnam’s inflation at 16-month high; Singtel and STT Telemedia Global Data Centre, Yoma Strategic’s earnings, CDL buys over Delfi Orchard
K-Food: Are you hungry for Hansik?
R.I.C.H: How this CEO is changing the education world with AI
Culture Club: Wander to the world of watches - Highlights of Watches and Wonders 2024
What's Trending: How much would you pay to be Home Alone
Spill the Tea: Minors are employed unfairly as Jasmine pickers
Market View: Seatrium net order book of S$25.8B; Boustead Singapore’s H2 net profit up 64%, China’s investment fund for semiconductor, Expectations on US PCE, Eurozone inflation numbers and more
R.I.C.H: How do the rich invest in their health?
K-Influencer: Ever thought of staying in Korea for over a month?
Culture Club: How to make hot bids like a pro
What's Trending: Stolen history at the British Museum - Who did it?
Market View: Seatrium’s clinches S$11b worth of contracts, Great Eastern’s minority shareholders on OCBC’s takeover bid, Yangzijiang Financial moves into maritime sector, Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Samsung boss and more
Spill the Tea: A customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter
Sports Minutes: Questions remain despite 'feel good factor' for both Tsutomu Ogura & Erik ten Hag
R.I.C.H: A look into what a thriving lifestyle looks like
K-Slang: Another day, another work day - ‘내또출’ (nae ddo chul)
Under the Radar: Transformers, MONOPOLY, Play-Doh maker Hasbro on IP licensing, power brands that drive growth, money up for grabs in the movies and entertainment space
Culture Club: i Light Singapore is back and it's bright
What's Trending: Was Keanu Reeves really spotted in Thailand washing dishes?
Spill the Tea: The singer Sean Kingston has been sued for breach of contract and fraud.
Sports Minutes: "I'd love to play for Pep Guardiola!" - former Citizen Shaun Wright-Phillips
Market View: Nvidia reportedly cut AI chip prices to fight Huawei, Meta and Alphabet vs Hollywood studios; Singapore factory output declines, Jardine Matheson’s earnings and more
K-Food: What makes South Korea's Tanghulu different?
R.I.C.H: How to wheel your way into diecast collecting
Culture Club: Saving the planet, weaving one denim at a time
What's Trending: Who outshined the celebrities at Cannes this year?
Spill the Tea: Art that Damien Hirst created may have been painted later than stated
R.I.C.H: What ELSE is under this entrepreneur's success journey?
Market View: US FOMC Minutes, Nvidia’s blowout earnings, Singtel sinks into the red, SIA’s shares down on deadly turbulence-hit flight, Singapore’s April inflation and more
K-Influencer: Do you really need a 10-step Korean skincare routine?
Under the Radar: Moroccan-based phosphate fertiliser maker OCP Group on how climate change influences demand, opportunities in Southeast Asia and more
Culture Club: Would you take a private jet with your pets?
What's Trending: How about a free getaway to Bali with Trust?
Market View: Possible US$200B swings on Nvidia’s earnings, Tencent suspends Dungeon & Fighter Mobile shortly after debut, Mismanagement at Red Lobster, SIA-Garuda Indonesia partnership, OUE’s off-market share buyback and more
R.I.C.H: Timeless pieces may be your next rich investments
Spill the Tea: Automakers caught for non-complianceCarmakers are not self-policing well enough and still buying parts from a firm that uses forced labor. Congress passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act law in 2021 but thousands of BMW mini coopers were imported into the U.S. with components from the same firm.
Culture Club: Won’t you take me to F*nkytown? – Funkiest cocktails in Bangkok
K-Experiences: So you think you can dance... to K-Pop?
Culture Club: Blue hands & a love for dye - The Art of Indigo Dyeing
What's Trending: ChatGPT says it's not Scarlett Johansson's voice... but is it?
Spill the Tea: The Tokyo District Court rejected an application by Ryan Abbot, about a device that was generated by AI.
Sports Minutes: City crowned Premier League champions, while the Jaguars struggle in the Singapore Premier League
Market View: Nvdia’s earnings and FOMC minutes expectations, Elon Musk launches SpaceX internet service for health sector in the US; RE&S’ privatisation, Super Hi surges 46% on NASDAQ IPO
R.I.C.H: How to turn chai-ldhood dreams into reality?
K-Slang: 중꺾마 (joong kkyuk ma)
Under the Radar: Carpool app Ryde’s Founder and Chairman Terence Zou on the firm’s NYSE IPO and concerns over profitability
What's Trending: Are you pine with paying $400 for a pineapple?
R.I.C.H: Play for Good with the man behind SG's ‘supercar vending machine’ & a philanthropist on a mission
Spill the Tea: A young man has been suspected of cheating during Waseda university’s entrance exam
Sports Minutes: "Klopp's farewell season hasn't gone to plan!" - Luis Garcia on Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool legacy
Market View: Profit taking in the US, Walmart’s sales up 3.8% on the quarter, Gazelle Ventures’s offer to acquire No Signboard’s shares; HK’s tech driven rally and more
K-Experiences: Why your scalp might be more important than you think
Culture Club: A new studio tumbling into Singapore’s music scene
What's Trending: An attempt to break a world Dino-record ends in chaos
Spill the Tea: Did Bobi, the dog, really live for 31 years?
Market View: Cooler-than-expected US April’s CPI pushing Wall Street higher, close to 8 months bonus for eligible SIA employees, Tencent climbing by most in over three weeks and more.
R.I.C.H: How Rich is this dog’s lifestyle? Is it sky-high?
K-Entertainment: What unusual pets do K-pop Idols own?
Under the Radar: Behind the clothes sold in Macy’s, Walmart – Singapore’s Ghim Li on the importance of vertical integration, growth trends in clothing OEM and ODM, impact of the green push on top and bottom lines
Culture Club: Crocodile & Kangaroo meat - What makes a good diet for your pet?
What's Trending: Is it a panda or a pooch?
Spill the Tea: @haleyybaylee, famous TikToker, causes celebrity “Blockout”
Sports Minutes: Was Joseph Schooling right to retire at the age of just 28?
K-Entertainment: Queen of Tears - Is it based on a true story?
R.I.C.H: What's the stepping stone to a tile business?
Market View: US April CPI expectations, Index counters down on MSCI deletion, Chinese government reportedly considering buying millions of unsold homes
Culture Club: Would you ever try 'beanless' coffee?
What's Trending: How PM Lawrence Wong will write the next chapter of the Singapore story
R.I.C.H: Can selling collectibles lead into a successful business venture?
Spill the Tea: Bird Flu has been found in some 20% of U.S pasteurised milk samples
Market View: “Roaring Kitty's" return and impact on meme stocks; US April CPI expectations; Chinese tech earnings: Alibaba, Tencent and more.
K-Influencer: Looking to book a trip to South Korea? Visit Korea Travel Fair 2024!
Under the Radar: How rewarding is it for Unilever International to build inroads to serve remote and secondary markets?
Culture Club: Want a traffic-free, greener holiday? Get off the beaten track
What's Trending: How a 14-year-old's letter witnessed history
R.I.C.H: How can a Barbie collection become a KEN-vertible investment?
Spill the Tea: Joseph Muscat finds himself in scalding hot tea over corruption scandal
Market View: S&P 500 breaks downwards trendline, plus earnings from Genting Singapore, SIA Engineering, Frasers Property, ST Engineering
Sports Minutes: The Singapore Premier League kicks off in earnest, who caught the eye?
K-Slang: Your next coffee order - "One 'ah-ah' please"
Culture Club: Cheers to World Cocktail Day — Sip in style at Sora Bar
What's Trending: Willy Wonka's sweet reality
Spill the Tea: Rat remains found in Pasco bread
Sports Minutes: Malaysian football on high alert after spate of attacks on three players
Market View: OCBC’s earnings, offer to take insurance arm Great Eastern private, plus – what does Europe’s rush for rate cuts mean for the US?
K-Entertainment: Illit - Are they the next hot group?
Under the Radar: How far will safety incidents at Boeing, jet delivery delays in the industry open up opportunities for world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer Embraer?
R.I.C.H: What does it take to be a best-selling author, model & businesswoman?
Culture Club: Design your home with "feeling first”, not just looks
What's Trending: Justin and Hailey Bieber: From the song Baby to baby bump
R.I.C.H: Women watch collectors changing the wrist game
Spill the Tea: Are the Prince and his father forever doomed?
Market View: Why is semiconductor equipment maker AEM Holdings down to a four-year low today, plus more on Frasers Hospitality Trust, China exports, BoE rate decision, Disney+, Warner Bros Discovery, Arm, Uber and Airbnb
K-Influencer: Do you have what it takes to be a K-pop super fan girl?
Culture Club: Taste the world without leaving Singapore
What's Trending: Katy Perry didn’t attend the Met Gala… or did she?
Sports Minutes: Adrian Pennock on Ipswich Town's Premier League promotion; Brunei DPMM's SPL ambitions
Spill the Tea: Are Boeing jets properly inspected?
Market View: What does TikTok’s suing of the US federal government mean for other media/tech counters in the US, and what does UOB’s results mean for trio of local banks on SGX?
R.I.C.H: From hedge funds to the nautical world, get bougie & boogie on the water
K-Food: Quench your thirst at 3am with Hwachae
Under the Radar: Gojek Singapore’s GM on driver supply crunch, path to profitability and whether players in the ride hailing industry can achieve sufficient economies of scale
Culture Club: How to make the perfect drink
What's Trending: Which Pokémon was recently caught?
Spill the Tea: Are coffee pods toxic?
R.I.CH: The Art of Wealth — Crafting generational wealth with your art collection
Market View: SG Reits earnings, Tokyo Disney Resort’s 320 billion yen expansion; Apple reportedly developing homegrown AI chips
K-Experiences: Do you know your colour?
Culture Club: A $26k glass exercise bike? When did fitness become a luxury item?
What's Trending: Can a baguette get any longer?
K-Slang: 농협은행 (Nonghyup Bank)
Spill the Tea: This airline sold tickets to already cancelled flights
Sports Minutes: Could the Lion City Sailors be in for season of domination in the Singapore Premier League?
Under the Radar: SGX-listed HRnetGroup’s Chief Corporate Officer sheds light on the recruitment and staffing landscape, lowering revenues and improving margins
R.I.C.H: How one groomer turned his PAWssion to a million dollar business
Market View: Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s 2024 AGM, Singtel Optus’ new chief and more
Culture Club: The Perfect Pair — Mother-daughter duo's famed jewellery business
What's Trending: You can't spell caffeine without AI
R.I.C.H: Where to park your money? Invest in classic cars
Spill the Tea: What did the CFOs do that was so scandalous?
K-Influencer: How do you stand out at a K-Pop audition?
Culture Club: How about a weekend getaway to Siem Reap?
Market View: US April nonfarm payrolls, Apple and Live Nation Entertainment’s earnings, DBS’ disruption post record earnings and more
What’s Trending: Will your luggage be a lost case in Japan?
R.I.C.H: Are private members clubs worth it?
Spill the Tea: How an ex-husband almost didn’t let Harry Potter happen
Sports Minutes: From Bedok to Burnley, a Singaporean who went from Public Service to the Premier League
Culture Club: This 'accidental' entrepreneur's secret sauce to success
K-Slang: 디토 소비 (Ditto Sobee)
Market View: DBS’s net profit up 15% yoy to S$2.95b to mark new high
What’s Trending: $19 for Cartier diamond earrings?
Culture Club: Elliott Danker says goodbye, goes off air
Sports Minutes: Of fond farewells and fresh new beginnings
Why It Matters: Creating a safer mobile app environment
China Perspective: What are the outcomes of Blinken's second visit to China?
Culture Club: Road to fitness amidst lifestyle as an ambassador
Sports Minutes: Is Klopp's farewell tour at the risk of implosion after Salah fallout?
Washington Report: Blinken in the Middle East, Biden starts the clock for ByteDance
Why It Matters: Cohesive approach to AI, would compliance eventually be replaced by AI?
Culture Club: More than just raw fish. Poke Theory on navigating evolving customer needs
Culture Club EXTRA: Artyzen Singapore, infusing maximalist design with hyperlocal sensibilities
Why It Matters: Are organizations in Singapore confident in managing cyber risks?
Culture Club: Indulge into the exclusive private club world in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Liverpool lose ground in the Premier League title race after derby defeat
Why It Matters: Helping people with autism to integrate better in the employment landscape
Sports Minutes: Revolutionizing golf as we know, it's LIVGolf and it's returning to the Lion City!
Culture Club: A luxury lounge built to the same scale as NASA’s Apollo 11 space capsule
Why It Matters: Giving our e-waste a second chance
Regional Round Up: Najib's saga continues, will it affect his chance for house arrest?
Culture Club: Bankside Yards, UK’s first major fossil-fuel free mixed-use development
Sports Minutes: The quest to find the next Joseph Schooling
Why It Matters: Beating inflation, how can businesses deal with increasing cost of things?
China Perspective: Has China divided the EU? Is cooperation on the cards?
Market View: Singapore’s inflation numbers; CapitaLand Ascendas Reit’s higher average rental rate, Keppel Reit’s net property income up 7.2% yoy in Q1; Gojek, ComfortDelGro Taxi to dispatch untaken ries to each other’s platform; Bubble tea craze vs Chabaidao’s nearly 40% slump in HK debut; Reuters report on Chinese entities acquiring advanced Nvidia chips in server products made by Super Micro Computer, Dell, Gigabyte Technology
Under the Radar: Saxo’s founder and CEO Kim Fournais sheds light on investors sentiment, pricing revamp and changes in leadership at the investment firm
Culture Club: Earth Day 2024 - Thrifting in Singapore with a sustainable fashion expert
Sports Minutes: Drama and delusion takes centre stage as Derby day awaits in the FA Cup final!
Why It Matters: Challenges faced by brands when it comes to AI and customer data
Washington Report: US House passes $129.3b Ukraine, Israel aid package. What’s next?
Market View: DBS’s green loan to ComfortDelGro, sale of shophouses; Wilmar International subsidiary’s tank terminal facility hit by missile; Sheng Siong’s capital allocation priorities; SGX earnings season; Tencent shares rallies most since Feb; Tesla cuts prices, Chery Automobile Thailand plant; US earnings lookahead
Sports Minutes: "FA Cup progress could make or break ten Hag!" - Wes Brown on Manchester United's underwhelming season
Why It Matters: Unlocking the future with GenAI & Cloud Solutions in APAC & Singapore
Culture Club: “Quailia”, a new bird currently only available in Singapore
Market View: Rising Middle East tensions on oil prices, airline counters and global markets; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s net property income up 6.3% yoy; Keppel DC Reit reports 13.7% yoy drop in Q1 DPU; UOB Chief Executive on ROE target; Apple said it removes WhatsApp, Threads from App Store in China; SK Hynix, TSMC to collaborate on next generation high bandwidth memory chips
Under the Radar: Trip.com’s COO on China’s travel recovery, booking recovery in Japan; partnerships with AirAsia’s CapitalA
Sports Minutes: The Singapore Badminton Open returns to the Lion City!
Market View: Apple’s Tim Cook in Singapore; LG Electronics to raise up to US$1b in US dollar bond deal; Elon Musk asks shareholders to make him richer; CDL and Delfi Orchard’s S$438m collective sale; Cordlife’s police report against former employees, private placement; DFI retail group puts last two SG properties on market
Culture Club: Exploring South Africa, trends in the world of luxury travel, especially for families with kids
Why It Matters: Biggest skincare trends, Asian skin versus Western skin types
Sports Minutes: How the Karim Family Foundation are walking the talk to serve a greater purpose
Culture Club: The mastermind behind luxury hotel designs around the world
Market View: Jerome Powell on recent data and confidence needed to lower rates; Singapore’s March NODX down 20.7% yoy; ASML earnings down amid China-West tensions; Morgan Stanley reportedly planning to streamline operations in China; CDL sold 65 units at The Residences at W Sentosa Cove Singapore in a week; Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit’s Q1 distributable income down 8.8%
Why It Matters: Is Singapore really the most boring country?
Regional Roundup: Vern's apologises, explains controversial shoe logo
Under the Radar: From cherry supplier to cherry wine and juice maker - Frederiksdal’s founder on how a slump in cherry prices kickstarted the firm’s transformation process
Sports Minutes: "Liverpool only have themselves to blame!" - Heskey on the Reds' recent struggles
Culture Club: Jump into the world of large-scale inflatable installations at ION Orchard
JUST IN: PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong
Market View: STI performance amid global tensions; SIA’s passenger numbers up 20.7% yoy; China’s GDP grew 5.4% in Jan-Mar; TSMC’s expected to report 5% rise in Q1 profits; Billions up for grabs in Tokyo’s real estate sector, driving attention of activist funds; Microsoft and Google to pour billions into AI
Why It Matters: What Estonia can offer to support one's digital nomad lifestyle
China Perspective: 'Nobody can stop 'family reunion' with Taiwan'
Sports Minutes: 'Neverkusen' no more as Xabi Alonso leads Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga glory
Culture Club: Climbing the c-suite corporate ladder, what makes a good leader?
Market View: JPMorgan, Citigroup, Wells Fargo – US Bank earnings; PBOC leaves one year MTF unchanged;Middle East tensions; Apple’s Tim Cook in Vietnam; Singapore developer’s sales highest in 4 months; Elite Commercial Reit’s to expand investment strategy; Seatrium on Shell partnership ; Sabana Reit on requisitioned EGM
Why It Matters: Does Singapore have what it takes to cultivate global leaders?
Under the Radar: Patents in a Snap - Innovation intelligence unicorn Patsnap’s Co-founder on global growth and Japan as a bright spot
Washington Report: Iran didn't heed Biden’s warning not to attack. Will Israel do the same?
JUST IN: DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15
Sports Minutes: How this 70-year old is redefining active ageing!
Culture Club: From a hobby to satisfy his wife's love for steak to a business
Market View: Tamer US PPI; Gold hits record high; SG GDP grows 2.7% yoy in Q1; MAS stands pat at Apr’s monetary policy; BOK kept rates steady after election setback; Jardine C&C’s new non-executive independent director; Sabana Reit on requisitions for third EGM; Singtel, Viettel on new submarine cable system
Why It Matters: The future of customer service through AI conversations
Sports Minutes: The event that has tempted Joseph Schooling 'out of retirement'!
Market View: US March CPI comes in hot, Impact on JPY and Asian equities; CDL’s subsidiary selling 58 units of The Residences at W Singapore Sentosa Cove; Fraser Property expects significant fall in 1H profits; China’s CPI barely increased; Foxconn reportedly considering rotating chief executive system; Adobe reportedly begun procuring videos to build AI text-to-video generator
Why It Matters: A genetic disorder that can lead to early heart disease, even in 10-year-olds
Euro Watch: How the EU wants to reshape its asylum system. Will it solve Europe's migrant crisis?
Under the Radar: From making activewear for Under Armour, Puma and The North Face to becoming an investment holding firm - What’s next for Sing Lun Holdings post merger of apparel business with HK’s Crystal International Group
Culture Club: From lawyer to BJJ trainer, how professional career has played into shaping passion for BJJ
Market View: US March inflation expectations; Trump Media & Technology Group down as much as 12% on Mon; Seatrium, Global Invacom registered losses for three straight years; Competition among SG, US, HK, London to attract IPOs; Cordlife on cryogenic storage tanks at risk of being affected by temperature excursions
Why It Matters: Singaporeans not getting a good night's sleep, can we do something about it?
China Perspective: Janet Yellen wraps up visit to China, did she cause a stir?
Sports Minutes: The plot thickens as Liverpool drop points to Manchester United in their hunt for the title!
Culture Club: The effectiveness of influencer marketing, tackling scepticism around it
Market View: US March Nonfarm Payrolls up 303,000; Lookahead to US Corporate Earnings; Keppel’s first close for its sustainable urban renewal fund; Straits Trading sells industrial property in South Australia; AMRO on China’s growth, sensitivity of Asian growth to China; HSBC engages over 200 overseas funds to establish presence in India ahead of India's entry into global debt indexes; Luckin Coffee, Cotti Coffee vs Starbucks Coffee in China
Why It Matters: Combating cybersecurity risks 'differently'
Washington Report: First US-Japan-Philippines summit in April. How will China react?
Under the Radar: Singtel and Grab-backed digital bank GXS on increasing the stickiness of savers, regional progress and business projections
Why It Matters: Navigating Singapore's tech talent landscape in 2024
Why It Matters: Is AI companionship good for mental well-being?
Sports Minutes: Ray Parlour on Arsenal's title push, Arteta's brilliance and Rice's impact
Market View: Samsung Electronics expects Q1 operating profit to jump over 10 fold yoy; Yellen visits China, concerns over China’s overproduction; Elon Musk gives away free blue checkmarks on ‘X’; Singapore’s Feb retail sales; GuocoLand and CDL on land bids, developer’s appetite to replenish land bank; Construction of MBS project targeted to complete by Jul 2029
Culture Club: Why third culture cuisine is more than just a trend
Sports Minutes: Why the SCC Soccer 7s is the place to be at this weekend!
Market View: Gold surges to record high on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments; Google reportedly considering charging for new AI-run, “premium” features; TikTok Shop and Tokopedia complete system integration; Cromwell E-REIT’s divests property in Poland; Best World Intl propose to cancel shares
Culture Club: What Is vacation ownership, its advantages
Under the Radar: Behind your Burritos – Guzman Y Gomez Singapore on the role of Singaporean market, consumer appetite, possible impact of firm’s IPO on franchisees
Culture Club: What a “plug-and-play” concert hall looks like. how will it sets the stage for future concert experiences
Regional Roundup: Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions, will other countries in the region follow suit?
Sports Minutes: Does Schooling's legacy deserve to be tarnished by drug scandal?
Market View: Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 yrs and impact on TSMC, UMC; Tesla Q1 deliveries tumbled, but take back top EV seller spot from BYD; Fed’s Loretta Mester, Mary Daly on rate cuts; Singtel denies media reports on Optus; Dyna-Mac secures contracts, net order book at record S$896m; Singapore’s manufacturing sentiment inched up in March
Culture Club: The Initial Sama, it's more than just a co-living space in Singapore
Market View: Isetan Singapore soars as much as 150% on privatisation offer; UOB lowers rates on savings account; Australian shares hit all time high, investors mull RBA minutes; China’s Xiaomi surged on EV launch; FDI to China down to 23-year low; McKinsey offers some staff 9 months pay to leave company; Microsoft-backed Rubrik reveals US$354m net loss in IPO filing
Why It Matters: Why is cybersecurity readiness declining significantly in Singapore amid rise of AI?
Under the Radar: Refurbished tech gadget marketplace Reebelo’s APAC CEO on the firm growing gross merchandise value 12X over two years, role of APAC vs the US
China Perspective: Why Taiwan's ex-president wants to promote peace in China
Sports Minutes: Joseph Schooling on his decision to retire, the highs, the lows and the road ahead
Why It Matters: How market intelligence can help with online sales growth
Sports Minutes: Squeaky bum time in the Premier League as Liverpool steal a march on Arsenal & City
Market View: Powell on Feb PCE being ‘along the lines’ of what Fed wants to see; China’s CaiXin PMI; Swatch’s CEO on Chinese customers hesitating amid higher prices; SingPost’s new SG CEO; Keppel, Keppel Infrastructure Trust on Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant; ComfortDelGro’s Metroline won contracts worth ~S$720m; Asia Pacific IPO momentum
Sports Minutes: How the JSSL 7s shaped the futures of the Fandis, Danelle Tan & even Gavin Lee
Culture Club: How Hilton is transforming hospitality careers for women
Why It Matters: The link between migraines and hole in the heart
Euro Watch: How will Putin respond to the deadly Moscow concert hall attack?
Market View: US PCE index expectations; Protracted property downturn in China eats into balance sheet of state banks; Impact of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on insurance premiums and shares of shipping counters; Amazon investing an additional US$2.75b in Anthropic; ESR Logos Reit, Banyan Tree and sustainability-linked loans; Seatrium’s trading halt, former executive charged with paying bribes to further business interests in Brazil
Under the Radar: CEO of ready-mix concrete innovation firm Pan-United Corporation on concrete demand for 2024 and the firm’s move to transform into a IP provider amid rising costs
Sports Minutes: Brave Lions beaten in China, so what next for Ogura?
Market View: EU Digital Markets Act vs Apple, Google and Meta; McDonald to sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts; Universal Music Group struck distribution deal with rights to Kpop Group BTS; Changes in UOB’s management; Yen slides to weakest level in ~34 years; Cordlife’s requisition notice from TransGlobal Real Estate Group, CFO arrested
Why It Matters: The consequences of data loss
Regional Roundup: Dr M's sons say their 98-year-old father is target of probe
Sports Minutes: Do defenders get the credit they deserve?
Culture Club: Gamifying maths education
Market View: Singapore’s factory output up 3.8% yoy in Feb; Shares of Lum Chang down over 10%, MD David Lum attended interviews with CPIB; China’s battery manufacturer CATL doubles down expansion; US Consumer Confidence, PCE Price Index expectations; Jerome Powell vs Raphael Bostic on rates; Donald Trump one of world’s 500 richest people
Why It Matters: Tax scams 2.0, new wave of tech-enabled tax scams
Under the Radar: Using sound recognition to protect the elderly – Soundeye on working with nursing homes, government agencies and growth in ageing economies
China Perspective: US, UK accuse China of cyber attacks on politicians and companies
Sports Minutes: Ferrari flourish in Australia, while Mercedes continue to meander towards mediocrity
Culture Club: Cultivate confidence: Redefining the future of work
Market View: Singapore’s headline inflation rose to 3.4% yoy in Feb; Sabana Industrial REIT establishes internalisation committee; Cordlife tabling seven ordinary resolutions at general meeting; Best World to delist from SGX; Taylor Swift vs UOB card billings; China to treat foreign companies like domestic peers; Japan’s ambition to become a major financial hub
Why It Matters: 'Rebuilding Loyalty', how Gen Z and millennials are set to spark luxury revolution in Asia
Washington Report: Wild week for Trump. What to expect from Trump's trials & tribulations
Sports Minutes: Singapore show signs of renewed belief to steal a point against China
Market View: US data on jobless claims, manufacturing PMI, sales of existing homes weigh on markets; Marco Polo Marine’s subsidiary inks agreement with Siemens Gamesa; Four Cordlife Group’s directors and former CEO arrested; No Signboard sell trademarks, to rebrand; Alibaba Group raises US$357.8m through sale of Bilibili securities; Cathay Pacific, IndiGo and the reshuffle in the aviation industry
Under the Radar: Ad-tech unicorn Moloco on its US$2b valuation, growth drivers and business risks amid data protection trends and tech crackdowns
Sports Minutes: Who is your ALL-TIME favourite Singapore footballer?
Why It Matters: Skills Singaporeans and businesses should prioritise in the AI boom
Euro Watch: What the Kate photo controversy is really about
Market View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell on data vs bigger inflation story; Olam Agri’s offer to acquire Namoi Cotton; No Signboard’s controlling shareholders to sell shares; US on Microsoft Bing in China; Fashionistas sue Hermes in California over Birkin bags
Sports Minutes: Ilhan Fandi on Ogura's impact ahead of Singapore's showdown with China
Culture Club: Is your kitchen renovation a good investment or a waste of money?
Market View: US FOMC meeting, dot plot - does the Fed still expect 3 rate cuts this year?; Samsung Electronics’ shares surged the most in 6 months on news report on Nvidia buying its chips; CapitaLand Investment, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust’s bonds; Chinese banks maintained benchmark lending rates; Prudential reports 43% yoy rise in new business profit
Why It Matters: Is working from home causing the biggest cybersecurity challenges for businesses?
Regional Round Up: Will going "Malaysia First" save the ringgit?
Under the Radar: Chipsafer’s quest to trace livestock and to prevent disease and Cattle theft
Culture Club: Singapore Yachting Festival 2024 sets sail in April
Market View: BOJ’s historic move to end negative rate policy; RBA rate decision, FOMC meeting expectations; SingPost’s strategic review; Singtel to launch GPU as a Service; Manulife US REIT manager’s change in leadership; Nvidia expands collaboration with BYD and other EV automakers
Why It Matters: Addressing the challenge of access to therapy for the elderly in Singapore
China Perspective: Chinese in Singapore urged to ‘stay away’ from gambling, where is this warning coming from?
Sports Minutes: The magic of the cup as Manchester United end Liverpool's quadruple hunt!
Culture Club: How entrepreneurs can make the best possible exits, strategic journey of selling off businesses
Market View: Apple reportedly in talks to build Google’s Gemini AI engine in iPhone; Surprise 0.1% yoy drop in SG Feb NODX; STI movements, Dasin Retail Trust’s movements; Sats’ sale of Maytag Aircraft; UOL and SingLand sold 74% of Watten House; Some 90% of BOJ watchers see risk of officials ending negative rates; China’s industrial output up much faster than expected; Vinfast founder launches EV charging venture
Why It Matters: Understanding brand value, why are some companies forgetting this important aspect?
Under the Radar: Applied Materials on navigating a challenging business operating environment; innovation, new machine and role of Southeast Asia
Washington Report: Will the US ban TikTok? Who could buy the app from China’s ByteDance?
Sports Minutes: Is this Southgate's final England shot, with Mourinho lurking?
Culture Club: Bacardi's annual cocktail trends report, what to expect across Singapore’s bars and cocktail scene
Market View: Surprise bump in US Feb PPI, Impact on STI; No Signboard resumes trading after over 2yrs, shares down 90% in early trade; Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust acquires stake in logistic assets in Germany; Great Eastern, Sabana Reit vs minority shareholders; US reportedly plans to award over US$6b to Samsung Electronics; TSMC’s shares surged over 110% from Oct 2022 - are shares overbought?
Why It Matters: Digital security to protect against critical infrastructure in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Swinging for success in Singapore!
Culture Club: Armenian Street Party celebrates the love for Peranakan food this March
Market View: US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved bill for ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban; SIA’s cooperation with Garuda, possible issuance of 10-yr dollar bond; Singtel clarifies on reports of Optus sale; Job vacancies in Singapore inched up in Q4 2023; Alibaba Group reportedly plans to invest US$1.1b in South Korea; Nestle faces formal demand from investors to improve amount of healthy food sold
Why It Matters: Creating a seamless patient journey from diagnosis to treatment in the cancer care continuum
Under the Radar: A digital family office for all - Google CEO Sundar Pichai-backed Arta Finance on its quest to become the next tech unicorn
Euro Watch: What can the world expect from six more years of Vladimir Putin?
Culture Club: Chefs Uncut - Asia's chef's story series premiers on Netflix
Sports Minutes: Gavin Lee "very honoured" to join Ogura's backroom staff
Why It Matters: Tips for homeowners to smoothly navigate renovations
Regional Roundup: To host or not to host, Malaysia's dilemma with Commonwealth 2026
Market View: Investors react after US Feb CPI rose 0.4% mom; Private sector economists raised forecast for Singapore’s 2024 growth; Bitcoin around US$72,000; OKX’s in-principle approval in Singapore; Sports, music lessons see drop in demand in China, Cathay Pacific’s first annual net profit in 4 years; Toyota to raise wages
Sports Minutes: How a 14-year old Singaporean is taking the e-racing world by storm
Culture Club: The only luxury bags worth investing in - Chanel vs Hermès
Market View: US Feb CPI expectations; US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump on TikTok, Meta; Keppel on Data Centre Fund II’s deal to purchase data centre in Tokyo; SGX to launch short-term interest rate futures linked to Sora, Tona; AI frenzy prompts Chinese investors to pile into Foxconn Industrial; Jollibee Foods to expand exponentially in China, triple net income in 5 years
Why It Matters: Getting into the minds of Singaporean gamers
China Perspective: Highlights from the recently concluded 'Two Sessions'
Under the Radar: Standard Chartered’s Singapore & ASEAN CEO on the impact of Fed cuts on Net Interest Margins; China exposure; Importance of Trust Bank
Washington Report: What does Joe Biden’s State of the Union say about his politics?
Why It Matters: Building your e-commerce strategy should be as easy as ABC
Culture Club: IWD 2024 - Building a diverse tech future with Temus
Sports Minutes: An era-defining rivalry; Klopp versus Guardiola
Market View: US Feb non-farm payrolls; Japfa decline to comment on speculation of privatisation deal; CDL’s share buybacks; Singapore’s local business sentiment hits one-year high in 2Q2024; Chinese regulators asks large banks to enhance financing support for Chinese Vanke; Nintendo, Illumination says Mario will hit silver screen again in 2026
Sports Minutes: Hype to heartbreak, footballers who failed to live up to their potential
Culture Club: Looking for authentic German food? Here's Singapore's first Berlin-style restaurant
Market View: DFI Retail Group’s earnings up 437%; Hongkong Land reports full year loss of US$582.3m; Mandarin Oriental International’s underlying profit up 966%; ECB holds rates, Christine Lagarde hints at June rate cut; US President Joe Biden vows to raise taxes on wealthy Americans, large companies, Boeing to make safety a bigger metric for employee bonuses
Why It Matters: What's next for Singapore's Smart Nation journey in AI?
Under the Radar: IWD Special - Zora Health on the intricacies behind bridging the fragmented fertility services market
Sports Minutes: Singapore long jumper Tia Rozario on her leap of faith
Culture Club: Mindfulness leadership, leading a team with agility, adaptability, and resilience
Euro Watch: Why was Apple hit with a landmark $2 billion fine from the EU?
Market View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony; Over 75% of S-Reits saw DPU fall on-year; Great Eastern on minority shareholder’s proposed resolution; Wing Tai’s US$1b debt issue; China’s exports grew much faster than expected; Google’s changes to meet EU tech rules; Bitcoin prices briefly crosses US$69,000 mark
Why It Matters: International Women's Day 2024 - The urgency of closing the gender gap in healthcare
Sports Minutes: Simona Halep's 4-year doping ban reduced to 9 months. What next?
Culture Club: PetExpo’s 10th Anniversary Edition debuts brand new aqua zone for aquatic hobbyists
Why It Matters: Buying private properties at a young age, is that possible in Singapore's landscape?
Market View: Singtel’s Optus fined; Nio’s narrower loss for Q4 FY2023; DBS CEO Piyush Gupta’s pay cut; Chinese investors’ rush abroad; Saudi Arabia increase prices of main oil grade to Asian buyers; Meta’s Facebook, Instagram disruptions; Pringles demand
Regional Roundup: Is China a reliable 'key ally' for Malaysia?
Under the Radar: Maritime tech startup Pyxis’ quest to electrify coastal vehicles in ports
Sports Minutes: Why the upcoming Singapore Smash is for more than just table tennis fans
Market View: CDL close to sealing Hilton Paris Opera Hotel deal; China’s 2024 GDP growth target at ~5%, implications on SGX counters; Haidilao International to launch franchise model; Are investors risk-averse ahead of Powell’s testimony, JOLTS report
Why It Matters: Are LED lights worth the investment?
China Perspective: China scraps Premier's annual news conference in surprising move
Sports Minutes: Three-horse title race gathers pace as City down United to close the gap at the top
Culture Club: Keeping up with the fintech scene evolution
Market View: S&P, NASDAQ at all time high on AI optimism; Great Eastern’s minority shareholders’ proposal; Olam Group acquires feed supplier; Japan’s Nikkei surpasses 40,000 for the first time; China skips premier’s NPC briefing; Elon Musk sues Sam Altman, OpenAI
Why It Matters: Describing a 'typical' Singaporean internet user
Under the Radar: From serving the Italian military to civilians – Panerai on its positioning over the years and what that means to its product pipeline and expansion plans
Sports Minutes: Forget Taylor Swift, it's the SCC Hockey Sixes weekend!
Culture Club: Taking her family’s 100-year-old bakery into the next generation
Market View: US PCE Price Index up 2.4 yoy in Jan; ComfortDelGro’s earnings; IHH Healthcare’s quest for organic growth; New home prices in China rose slightly in Feb; BoJ’s Ueda on inflation vs 2 per cent target; EV Battle - Tesla’s incentives in China, BYD to deepen presence in Japan
Why It Matters: Geo-compliance is critical in 2024 as regulators take a more active role in mobile app security
Sports Minutes: Bart Ramselaar on signing for the Lion City Sailors, playing for Erik ten Hag and winning the Eredivisie
Culture Club: Want more vacations in 2024? Here are some financial planning tips for your travel plans this year
Market View: AEM’s net loss of S$20.9m; ST Engineering’s, Sats net profit; Malaysia’s Ringgit outlook; Alibaba Group Holding slashes prices by as much as 55%; Seven & i Holdings bets on bigger stores, doubles variety
Why It Matters: Should the younger generation care about chronic pain?
Euro Watch: Qatar to invest €10bn in France. How will Europe's second-biggest economy benefit?
Sports Minutes: Righting the wrongs to rebuild bodybuilding in Singapore
Culture Club: Five Footway Festival 2024 - Experience the lives of old Chinatown
Market View: OCBC’s Q4 net profit up 12% yoy; Earnings from City Developments Limited, CapitaLand Investment, PropNex; Olam’s shares up 10% on earnings; China’s thrifty shoppers and impact on stock counters; US Q4 GDP, PCE Price Index expectations, Fed officials to speak; Apple gives up plans for self-driving car
Why It Matters: Insights into the broader landscape of obesity and undernutrition, tackling the double burden of malnutrition
Under the Radar: How far has the increased adoption of generative AI solutions translated into greater hardware services demand at Procurri?
Sports Minutes: Singapore Youth League, a game changer for grassroots football?
Culture Club: Preserving the value of your wine investment with Winebanc
Market View: STI movements; Hong Kong budget expectations; StanChart suspends new investments by clients in China via into offshore products via a quota-based channel; China Everbright, Shanghai Zhida, Samsonite; Japan’s inflation beat forecasts; Chinese passenger airlines allowed to boost flights to the US
Why It Matters: Avoiding disputes in business - what can companies do?
Under the Radar: What does MICE operator Experia’s growth story look like after the Singapore Airshow 2024?
China Perspective: The secret world of China’s hackers for hire
Sports Minutes: Klopp & the kids overcome the odds to win the cup!
Culture Club: How one woman in tech changed crime solving for the Singapore Police Force
Washington Report: What is 'Super Tuesday', the day that could shape the 2024 US election?
Market View: Singapore’s Jan industrial production; Seatrium, Great Eastern’s and Raffles Medical’s earnings; DBS and Sheng Siong’s to engage SMEs; Ant Group vs Citadel Securities for Credit Suisse’s investment bank venture in China; Mark Zuckerberg’s Asia tour
Under the Radar: Making cables for MRT lines, Jewel Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay – Tai Sin Electric on building a new product line amid the pandemic and future regionalisation plans
Sports Minutes: With INEOS now made official, what can Manchester United fans expect?
Culture Club: Remember the old Zouk? It's now a restaurant called Jiak Kim House
Why It Matters: Gen AI and security coming together to fight worldwide cybercrime
Market View: Singapore’s inflation eases in Jan; Singtel net profit down 12.5%; Genting Singapore shares down 10% on disappointing Q4 results; SG earnings season; Grab slid most in over 9 months on poorer outlook; Reddit files for IPO on NYSE; Nvidia shares surges 16% besting Meta’s historic gains
Sports Minutes: Who is Tengah FC, and why their bid to join the Singapore Premier League hangs in the balance
Culture Club: Surprising destinations to consider in 2024
Market View: UOB’s Q4 net profit up 21.8%; Wilmar International’s earnings; S-Reits’ distributions; Asian markets mostly up on forecast topping results from Nvidia; Taiwan chip firms expanding to Japan
Why It Matters: Why isn’t getting protected against critical illness a bigger priority for Singaporeans?
Euro Watch: The death of Alexei Navalny , a reminder of Putin's paranoia?
Under the Radar: How did the creators of the world's first dog bed snag investments from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner?
Sports Minutes: How the Budget 2024 financial boost will help emerging sports in Singapore
Culture Club: Banyan Group’s evolution from tourism to real estate with largest luxury housing project in Phuket
Regional Roundup: Will Malaysia's govt help private entities revive the KL-SG high-speed rail?
Why It Matters: Will Singaporeans take upskilling seriously with Budget 2024's SkillsFuture upgrade?
Market View: SIA’s Q3 performance disappoints; Sasseur Reit’s Q4 DPU up 8.7% you, First Sponsor’s profits down 96.8%; Asian markets down, investors awaiting Nvidia earnings; FOMC minutes expectations; Banks overhaul, CitiGroup lifts CEO Jane Fraser’s pay by 6%
Under the Radar: How important are strategic partnerships to affiliate marketing and fintech firm Fave?
Sports Minutes: Could Solskjaer be the one to rescue Bayern? And why are Newcastle inflating Ash('s)worth?
Market View: Sembcorp Industries’ 15% yoy rise in net profit; Grab and Gojek reportedly restart merger talks; China lowers 5Y loan prime rate; Japanese firms log record quarterly profits; Toyota Motor affiliate reportedly cheated on engine emission tests; What to watch at ECB’s non-monetary policy meeting
China Perspective: Can China’s homegrown airliner compete with Airbus and Boeing?
Why It Matters: How technology is making construction safer
Culture Club: 'Her Courage Leaders Summit' to empower women entrepreneurs
Why It Matters: The transformative impact of AI in customer engagement
Under the Radar: What are the opportunities for startup venture Silicon Box as chiplet adoption rises?
Sports Minutes: Times up for Thomas Tuchel?
Market View: 13 SGX-listed firms that could benefit from Budget 2024; Olam Group’s review on Nigerian unit; Elite Commercial Reit posts 40.9% drop in H2 DPU
Under the Radar: Scaffolds for bone regeneration – ASX listed Osteopore on being included by South Africa’s insurance scheme and deal with Temasek-linked InnoVentures to commercialise products in China
Post Budget Exclusive: Did Budget 2024 fulfil Singaporeans' wish lists?
Sports Minutes: Derby day awaits for Netball Singapore!
Market View: SG NODX and GDP numbers; Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit down over 30%; SG Budget expectations; Taiex jumped to record high on TSMC surge; Airbus earnings and delivery plans; Well-known funds jumped into Nvidia at end of 2023
Why It Matters: A misunderstood condition affecting countless women globally
Under the Radar: Behind your salmon and trouts - an inside look into Danish aquaculture engineering firm Assentoft Aqua
Sports Minutes: From Mattar to Melbourne, Singapore's Venetia Lim on her move to Australia
Culture Club: Viva La Veste! Masculine fashion throughout French history
Why It Matters: Dating icks and conversation killers, how do people in Singapore find love?
Market View: US consumer prices hotter-than-expected; SGX turnover value up 8% mom; CapitaLand Investment’s new private fund on coliving, serviced residence; Rex International down 10% after warning of net loss; Rakuten Bank’s shares up almost 13% after raising profit forecast; GlobalFoundries on chip supply glut; Walmart reportedly buying Vizio for over US$2b
Regional Roundup: Anies, Ganjar or Prabowo. Who could be Indonesia's next president?
Under the Radar: Everything, everywhere all at once - BreadTalk unveils grand plan post delisting, sale of HQ to Lian Beng, new concepts and expansion plans
Sports Minutes: Blue cards, Arsenal's title tilt & Alonso's audition for Liverpool job
Culture Club: Behind the million-dollar gaming chair business, TTRacing
Market View: Nvidia briefly overtook Amazon; US January Core Inflation; S&P 500 rally – has it hit a wall?; Appetite for India IPO; Japan GDP slips to world’s 4th largest economy; Singapore’s Q4 GDP; Straco Corp’s FY 2023 net profit, expectations for CNY demand
Why It Matters: Doctor Anywhere’s ‘Hospital without Beds’ vision advances with DA MedSuites
China Perspective: Can Singapore attract more Chinese tourists with the new visa exemption deal?
Under the Radar: STACS on integrating ESG data and helping firms tap green financing, working with the MAS
Sports Minutes: Nostalgia is the name of the game as Over-35 World Cup takes shape!
Market View: S&P500 closed just shy of 5,000 mark; StarHub’s net profit up by some S$71 million yoy; Investors bullish on Uniqlo’s parent Fast Retailing; Oil prices up on concerns of broadening conflict in the Middle East; Hershey’s on price increases
Sports Minutes: Pochettino 'buys time' with FA Cup win, but will he last the season at Chelsea?
Culture Club: Attracting a robust local and foreign market amidst the recovering tourism industry
Market View: Digital Core Reit issues new units; Yoma Strategic Holdings’ revenue up 36.4% for three months to Dec; China’s consumer prices fell at fastest pace since Global Financial Crisis; Gautam Adani’s fortune back above the US$100b mark; Chip maker Arm Holdings’ climbs 26% in late trading; PayPal forecasts flat 2024 earnings; OpenAI works on new software; Disney’s acquisitions
Why It Matters: The evolution of the medical devices sector in SEA, the key to healthcare transformation
Under the Radar: How far is a "Swiss Utilitarian" positioning strategy working for Bally as it cuts its teeth in fashion?
Culture Club: A Singapore collective making chess cool again
Why It Matters: Is the 1.5-degree climate goal still realistic?
Regional Roundup: Is Najib considering a new request for full pardon?
Market View: DBS’ earnings, CEO Piyush Gupta’s pay cut; CapitaLand Investment acquires more assets in SEA; China’s SMIC on semiconductor industry; TeamViewer earnings; Ryde guarantees weekly earnings for drivers.
Under the Radar: DocuSign on resumption of in-person meetings and impact on finances; potential leveraged buyout by Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman
Sports Minutes: Will the Ferrari gamble pay off for Lewis Hamilton?
Market View: China pledges to stabilise markets after rout; Freefall in Alibaba’s shares; McDonald’s said to open 1,000 more outlets in China; DPU of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Paragon Reit; UBS Q4 earnings beat expectations amid acquisition of Credit Suisse; US, Europe banking sector outlook
Why It Matters: Crypto crime investigation tips, from start to recovery
China Perspective: Trouble brewing for China as Trump potentially makes a comeback
Under the Radar: A stock market, but for sneakers – StockX on its dynamic pricing mechanism, navigating its relationship with brands; plans for an IPO
Sports Minutes: Arsenal blow Premier league title race wide open; Chelsea go from bad to worst
Market View: Tributes pour in for late banking Tycoon Wee Cho Yaw; Pan-United Corporation’s partnership with Keppel, Shell-backed Cleantech Solar; Singapore’s retail sales down 0.4% yoy in Dec; China’s investment into BRI countries highest since 2018; Hyundai Motor explores IPO for Indian unit; Potential delays for undelivered 737 MAX airplanes
Culture Club: Refining desserts with a special White Rabbit twist
Why It Matters: Lunar New Year shopping period, how its a pivotal opportunity for Singapore retailers
Washington Report: Trump floats Chinese Goods tariff exceeding 60% if elected. More pain than gain?
Under the Radar: All about AI powered, single-serve pizzas – GOPIZZA on profitability, positioning and its aggressive expansion in Asia, US
Sports Minutes: Will Tsutoma Ogura shake off 'the baggage' from his fellow Japanese predecessors?
Culture Club: From selling kaya to empowering local home cooks. 13 local MasterChefs are already onboard
Regional Round Up: Could Anwar benefit from Najib's partial royal pardon?
Market View: DBS to merge treasury markets, equity capital markets, brokerage, digital exchange; DPUs from CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, Parkway Life Reit; PBOC provides 150b yuan of low-cost funds to housing, infrastructure projects; Amazon and Meta soars; Meta’s first dividend; TikTok vs Universal dispute
Why It Matters: Google Cloud collaborates with SG's government to establish an open and trusted global AI hub
Under the Radar: Japanese satellite startup Synspective on the growing need for earth observation, disaster management, MoUs with public sector clients in Central Asia
Sports Minutes: Have FFP rules ruined transfer windows forever?
Culture Club: From remittance house to luxury hotel at 21 Carpenter
Market View: Hawkish than expected tone from Fed chair Jerome Powell; TikTok, Meta, Snap, Discord – Big tech CEOs testifies on child safety; Keppel’s 2.5% rise in net profit for 2H23; SGX’s net profit for 1H23 down 1%; Qualcomm’s forecasts better-than-expected 2Q profits, concerns over Android sales,
Why It Matters: Helping more female leaders claim their rightful seats in the boardroom
Euro Watch: Who can beat Russia's Vladimir Putin?
Under the Radar: AIMCo, BlackRock backed Seraya Partners sheds light on its US$800m Asia-Focused Infrastructure Fund
Sports Minutes: Peter de Roo on his philosophy, plans for 2024 & the state of Singapore football
Why It Matters: It's getting too hot, time to build a sustainable future
Culture Club: Giving local performing groups a 'XReality' boost
Market View: Seatrium’s profit guidance; Guocoland’s earnings; China’s manufacturing activity; Philippines overtakes Vietnam, Malaysia to be Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy in 2023; US earnings - Microsoft, Alphabet, Starbucks; PayPal’s layoffs; Elon Musk’s pay package tossed
Regional Roundup: Did Najib get himself a partial royal pardon?
Culture Club: The driving force behind Funan's Creative Intersections: Traces of Dragons 2024
Market View: China Evergrande’s liquidation; Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, CapitaLand India Trust and CapitaLand China Trust’s DPU; Grab captures 55% of SEA food delivery market; Tencent’s Pony Ma on AI, video games; US Fed rate decision; Mega tech earnings; Elon Musk on Neuralink’s first human implant
Why It Matters: In a rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, how does AI fit in?
China Perspective: Evergrande's liquidation, what comes next?
Under the Radar: All about noodles - Tam Jai International on its quest to expand globally and into Western markets
Sports Minutes: What next for Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's shock annoucement?
Culture Club: The journey into creative production in Asia, being a survivor in life and career
Market View: MAS keeps policy settings unchanged; CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s DPU up 14.4% yoy; Hong Kong court orders China Evergrande Group’s liquidation; China approves 40 AI models for public use; Samsung Electronics to feature Baidu’s Ernie on Galaxy S24 smartphones; Red Sea shipping crisis sends waves through Asia’s fuel markets
Washington Report: US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan. How will US respond?
Why It Matters: Livestream selling, is it here to stay?
Under the Radar: Alibaba’s travel business Fliggy on travel demand before CNY, maximising GMV through partnership with Agoda, Booking.com, and odds of an IPO
Sports Minutes: Tips & tricks to avoid sports-related injuries
Market View: US GDP grew faster than expected in Q4; Frasers Centrepoint Trust closes private placement; ProsperCap’s debut, LHN Group’s contract with MOH Holdings; Cordlife’s substantial shareholders sells off 4.6m shares; Singapore’s factory output contracted 2.5% yoy in Dec; Chinese regulators grant over 100 video game licences
Why It Matters: Local organizations need to urgently prioritize investments in cybersecurity
Under the Radar: Scoot’s CCO on travel recovery, increased capacity in 2024, airfares and new Embraer fleet of jets
Culture Club: Life as a hotelier in Singapore's first boutique co-living hotel
Market View: US Fed raised rate on emergency loan programme; Elon Musk on Chinese EV makers; China cuts reserve requirement ratio for banks; S-Reits - Mapletree Logistics Trust, Suntec Reit, ESR-Logos Reit, OUE Commercial Reit, Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Sports Minutes: How the HSBC Women's World Championship is striving to make golf more inclusive
Euro Watch: India rolls out red carpet for Macron. France eyes lucrative trade deals.
Why It Matters: Feast fearlessly, guide to healthy gums this Lunar New Year
Under the Radar: Elon Musk, Astronauts and K-dramas – What’s up with Kopiko and its marketing strategies?
Sports Minutes: Who is Manchester United's new CEO, Omar Berrada?
Culture Club: 'Bring The Roof Down' as we bid farewell to Peace Centre
Why It Matters: Belgium takes over the EU presidency, aims to build a stronger Europe
Market View: Netflix’s best quarter of customer growth; Ebay cuts 1,000 roles, SAP restructures business, 8,000 jobs affected; Alibaba shares jump on Jack Ma, Joe Tsai’s share buyback; ComfortDelGro’s JV with UK’s GoAhead Group; Suntec Reit’s DPU
Regional Roundup: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probes, could it potentially be abuse of power?
Under the Radar: Behind your Jif dishwashing liquid and and Jotun paint – Norwegian conglomerate Orkla on its new operating model for value creation, ambitious CAGR
Sports Minutes: Singapore golfer Shannon Tan on turning pro after securing European Tour card, aims for 2024 & advice to budding athletes
Market View: US$38 trillion gap between US and China stocks; India’s stock market overtakes Hong Kong for the first time; BOJ holds negative rates; Singapore’s headline inflation for 2023 at 4.8% yoy; Frasers Centrepoint Trust, S-Reits outlook; Cordlife, Seatrium
Why It Matters: Impact of new cryptocurrency regulations in Singapore
Under the Radar: Valency International’s CEO on cashew processing in Nigeria, investment from with British International Investment
China Perspective: Will a 'rational' approach in 2024 work for China?
Culture Club: Reshaping Singapore's automative landscape
Why It Matters: SingPost enables real-time eCommerce logistics with Boomi
New year, New me: Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah reveals the reasons for her 'surprise' comeback to chase her Olympic dream
Market View: S&P500’s record-high close; Terralab’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing; China’s chip machinery imports soars to almost US$40b; Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang’s first visit to China in four years; Nikkei share average rallies to fresh 34 yr peak; Jumbo Group’s share buyback mandate, Silverlake Axis’s offer
Under the Radar: NousQ on serving unmet needs of ‘Glue Ear’ patients in remote areas and balancing impact, distribution costs, and profits
Culture Club: When art and food collide, how art can influence culinary creativity
Why It Matters: Why are Singaporeans less happy and satisfied with overall quality of life
Market View: TSMC’s second factory in Arizona delayed; Google’s US$1b data centre investment in UK; CitiGroup layoffs vs JPMorgan raising Jamie Dimon’s pay; Reddit reportedly going for an IPO; Bently sales down 11%; Guocoland’s consortium as sole bidder for Marina South white site
Under the Radar: Lendlease Reit’s manager on its capitalisation rate post-pandemic, its gearing ratio and reduction of tenant concentration risk
Sports Minutes: Jose sacked AGAIN; Is Mourinho losing his Midas touch?
Market View: Donald Trump a wild card for US financial markets? Charles Schwab’s CEO flags his most challenging time since Internet bubble in 2000; India, Asean+3 GDP outlook; Thomson Medical Group’s public float, Hotel Properties; YouTube cuts 100 workers, Meta’s second -in-command steps down from board
Under the Radar: Behind the Sizzle – Is the Bak Kwa business a seasonal one? Bee Cheng Hiang weighs in
Sports Minutes: Did Singapore skipper Hariss Harun vote for Lionel Messi in the FIFA Men's Best awards?
Culture Club: ART SG back for second edition, curation process, trendspotting key galleries, artists
Why It Matters: Is Asia prepared for the electric vehicle overhaul?
Regional Roundup: Is Najib on his way to getting a royal pardon?
New year, New me: National Swimmer Toh Wei Soong on the lack of support for para-athletes here in Singapore
Culture Club: Outdoor wearables to conquer your fitness goals in 2024
Market View: Tigerair Taiwan’s 10.8 months employee bonus; SIA’s passenger traffic rises; Wilmar International’s stance on corrupt practices; China’s plan for the silver economy; Assets invested into ETFs industry reaches record high; Apple to remove blood oxygen function from watches; OpenAI on fighting US election misinformation
China Perspective: China reacts to Taiwan election results
Under the Radar: Flexxon on the value behind marrying hardware and cybersecurity, Launches at CES 2024
Sports Minutes: Will KDB's return be the catalyst for City's title charge?
Culture Club: From banking to urban farming, Grobrix’s journey so far
Washington Report: What Taiwan’s presidential pick means for US-China relations
Under the Radar: How is Sri Trang Gloves Thailand positioning itself for sustainable and reliable growth post-pandemic?
Sports Minutes: Did you play void deck football growing up in Singapore?
Market View: Hotter-than-expected US December CPI; Ho Bee Land on net loss; US-listed bitcoin ETFs saw US$4.6b in volume; Chinese exports grew at faster pace in December; Tesla lowers prices in China
Culture Club: Fancy some tandoori? Explore the menu at Tandoori Festival in Raffles Singapore
Why It Matters: Creating a financially inclusive future with biometrics
Under the Radar: Inchcape on tapping ‘enormous’ potential in Indonesia through partnership with GWM, rise in electrification and Chinese OEMs and its growth plans in Asia Pacific
Sports Minutes: ‘Drive to Survive’ star & F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner leaves HAAS
Culture Club: New hotel KINN Studios spotlights mental wellness
Why It Matters: Salary trends in Singapore, factors influencing salaries across sectors
Market View: Singtel to further cut emissions; Novo Tellus SPAC to not conclude business combination; Fraser Property’s majority owners on company, asset sale; LVMH said to team up with TikTok to limit counterfeit; Google’s layoffs in digital assistant, hardware teams; US December CPI
Euro Watch: Is Germany's economy struggling in 2024?
Under the Radar: HeyMax AI on maximising credit card rewards and helping users double dip on air miles
Sports Minutes: What can Singapore learn from Malaysia, who are heading to the 2024 Asian Cup after a 17-year hiatus?
Culture Club: ARTWALK 2024 celebrates a decade of cultural exploration
Market View: Keppel’s deal with GlobalFoundries; OCBC priced in S$450m in perpetual capital securities; Japanese shares soar to highest level in nearly 34 years; Twitch reportedly set to lay off 35% staff; From Google to VinFast - what to watch at the CES tech show in Las Vegas
Why It Matters: Fixing Singaporeans' small home struggles with storage solutions
Regional Round Up: Will Indonesia's general elections be a two-round affair?
Under the Radar: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? - Mars Wrigley on the growing ‘treat and snacks’ category in Asia and getting snackers to increase their basket size
New year, New me: Ikhsan Fandi on overcoming an injury-ridden 2023, and his resolutions for 2024
Market View: S-Reit outlook for 2024; Chip sector outlook as Nvdia surges to record high close , SK Hynix’s market value expected to double; Pharma giants Merck & Co, Boston Scientific, J&J on the hunt for acquisition targets – over US$6.4b healthcare deals announced; Boeing’s 737 Max crisis deepens after United Airlines, Alaska Airlines found loose parts
Why It Matters: What New Year’s Resolutions are Singaporeans making in 2024?
China Perspective: Is China on the brink of triggering a new trade war?
Under the Radar: How far will China’s travel recovery bolster Straco Corporation’s financials and is diversification on the cards?
Sports Minutes: Who needs to splash the cash in the January transfer window, and on who?
Culture Club: From professional triathlete to successful entrepreneur in Singapore
Washington Report: Will government spending define the 2024 US election?
Why It Matters: APAC’s growing marketing trends, adapting to digital consumer’s needs
Market View: ADP payrolls; STI performance; Dynamac’s bonus issue; Manulife US Reit’s portfolio real estate valuation down 8%; Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust’s aggregate leverage ratio likely at 44.3%; More BOJ watchers pushing back predictions for end of negative rates; Outlook for oil prices
Under the Radar: Battle of the coffee chains - Kopi Kenangan’s Co-CEO James Prananto on the firm’s recipe to thrive in Singapore; future IPO plans
Market View: Minutes from Fed’s December meeting and JOLTS – when will the first rate cut come; S$250m Seatrium contract cancelled; China’s fiscal spending to rise; Japanese markets kicks off 2024 sharply lower; Amazon’s video ad push to generate extra US$5b revenue; Mark Zuckerberg sold nearly half a billion US dollars of Meta shares
Under the Radar: Fourier Intelligence on the growing rehabilitation robotics market and its humanoid robots
Market View: India’s 2024 manufacturing outlook; Tencent, Chinese rivals on signs of Beijing tamping down a backlash against harsh new regulations; US market outlook and growth outside “Magnificent Seven” stocks; Apple, Samsung and Generative AI; Mickey Mouse’s initial copyright expires
Under the Radar: Lenskart’s CEO on its quest to deliver a billion pair of spectacles over the next 10 years, its majority stake in Owndays and IPO plans
Market View: Keppel Corp delivers 61.1 per cent in shareholder returns for 2023; Singapore’s economy expanded 1.2% yoy in 2023, possible impact on S$NEER; Travel in China flourished over New Year’s holiday; Manufacturing activity remains sluggish in Asia; USD movements amid rate cut expectations; Bitcoin hits US$45,000 for first time since April 2022
Under the Radar: Animation studio Winking Studios on its IPO on SGX Catalist board and future growth plans
Market View: What should we watch out for in private credit markets in 2024?
Market View: Outrageous Predictions that would send shockwaves across financial markets in 2024
Sports Minutes: Recapping all the highs and lows of 2023!
Culture Club: Marina Bay Singapore Countdown to highlight underserved charities and communities
Why It Matters: Singaporeans more confident at spotting scams, so might we become complacent?
China Perspective: Will the results from the upcoming Taiwan elections impact China's ambition for unification?
Sports Minutes: Anfield stalemate sparks accusations of arrogance!
Culture Club: How to lead in turbulent times
Why It Matters: Singapore's top online searches for 2023 unveiled
Washington Report: Joe Biden faces impeachment inquiry. Will the US President be removed?
Culture Club: Craving for Japan’s quality produce? Agricultural experts bring them straight from local farms to your table
Market View: US Financial Stability Oversight Council flagged risks posed by AI for the first time in report; China’s home prices and retail sales; Keppel DC Reit’s Chinese subsidiary issues letter of demand to tenant; Manulife US Reit’s unitholders voted overwhelmingly in favour or recapitalisation plan
Why It Matters: Tata Communications partners with Singapore Airlines to boost user experience
Culture Club: The future of urban living at One Holland Village
Under the Radar: How does a SPAC merger work? - RF Acquisition sheds the light on its business combination deal with Singapore-based video game distributor GCL
Sports Minutes: Reviewing the thrills & spills of the 2023 domestic football season in Singapore
Market View: US Fed holds rates, signals three cuts in 2024; Country Garden to sell small sake in Dalian Wanda unit; Manulife US Reit on approvals relating to recapitalisation plans; Sembcorp Industries awarded 300-megawatt solar project from India’s NHPC
Why It Matters: Generation X, the forgotten cohort in the workforce
Euro Watch: UK PM Rishi Sunak survives the Rwanda Bill vote, but what's next?
Under the Radar: Behind your kiwifruit - Zespri on innovation, IP protection of kiwifruit varieties, and growing demand for the produce
Sports Minutes: Where to from here for Manchester United?
Why It Matters: Small homes drive self-storage investments in Asia Pacific
Culture Club: Bringing classic theatre productions to Singapore
Market View: ST Engineering acquires D’Crypt from Starhub unit; Japanese government reportedly planning to offer tax incentives to boost mass productions in EV, semiconductor devices; Zara, H&M versus Shein; Netflix releases first global midyear viewer data vs Hollywood worker strikes; US CPI unexpectedly rose in November; FOMC rate, dot plot expectations
Regional Round Up: Anwar shakes up cabinet, what can the new faces bring to the table?
Under the Radar: Restoring video feeds in real-time to enhance safety – ProHawk AI’s on its growth trajectory and working with clients like SpaceX and Boeing
Sports Minutes: Pochettino or ten Hag, who leads the Premier League sack race?
Culture Club: Art Works Gallery partners Lamborghini Singapore, showcasing exhilarating live art performance
Why It Matters: Should we retire the term “black swan events”?
Under the Radar: The startup behind 4D-printed orthopaedic casts – Castomize on the strategic value of working with hospitals, incubators, accelerators and its growth trajectory ahead
China Perspective: President Xi visits Vietnam, an emphasise that they have not lost to the US?
Culture Club: How the gaps in the healthcare system became apparent after the experience of losing a loved one
Under the Radar: Providing business coaching for the likes of LVMH, L’Oreal and Twitter – CoachHub on key drivers of growth ahead and its rapid expansion in Asia post funding from Sofina, Softbank Fund Vision 2
Market View: Japan’s economy fell faster than expected in Q3 vs Yen’s rally; Google’s Gemini AI model; November’s nonfarm payrolls expectations;From Vertex Spac to 17Live Group; Thomson Medical gets extension to restore public float; Sasseur Reit subsidiary’s extension of loan
Culture Club: Turning a 70-year-old winery into the next luxury brand
Why It Matters: Is it possible to build robots without coding? Augmentus brings 'no-code' robotics to the world
Under the Radar: How is Swift facilitating cross-border transactions and ensuring interoperability of CBDCs?
Why It Matters: Tackling staff shortages & tech for good healthcare in Singapore
Euro Watch: Can EU & Chinese leaders address trade imbalances at EU-China summit 2023?
Market View: ADP payroll numbers; ComfortDelGro raises flag-down fares for taxis; Keppel’s tie-up with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company; SIAS questions Manulife US Reit’s fundraising proposal; BoE voices concerns about US$1.6t private credit market
Under the Radar: Why is Sasa making a comeback in Singapore?
Culture Club: Connecting nations - Exclusive insight into Kazakhstan
Market View: US JOLTS report, job openings fall to over 2.5 year low; Yellen’s comments on economists’ prediction on high unemployment; China’s blue chip stocks hit 5-year lows on Moody's cut to China’s credit outlook; Nio deeper into the red, works on further cost cutting
Regional Roundup: Could Dr Sam be Malaysia's future prime minister contender?
Under the Radar: Why is Carrier Corporation transforming itself as a pure-play, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and what opportunities does it see in the HVAC market in Singapore?
Culture Club: Global luxury market to reach €1.5 trillion in 2023. Will 2024 break new records?
Market View: Has November’s rally fuelled by bets of rate cuts fizzled?; Bond outlook; Chinese Caixin/S&P Global services PMI rise to three-month high in November; Nvidia’s CEO on building network of semiconductor plants in Japan; Starbucks shares suffers record run of losses; Further upside to gold prices?
Why It Matters: Protecting your holiday cheer from cyber scams
Under the Radar: A Spotify playlist, but for food – Drigmo’s quest to build a social app around food reviews
China Perspective: Is China's third plenum in 'uncharted territory'?
Culture Club: From broadcaster to starting Singapore’s first intensive EMDR psychotherapy practice
Why It Matters: How can retailers navigate the upcoming shopping season to meet consumer demands & maximize profitability?
Market View: Will Santa Claus give us another rally in December?; Jerome Powell’s comments on gold prices; Bitcoin breaks US$40,000; SGXRegCo’s new listing requirements for active ETFs; Singtel, CDL and sustainability-linked loans; Cyberattack on Koh Brothers Eco Engineering
Under the Radar: The company that provides fragrances to Ariana Grande’s R.E.M and Calvin Klein's CK One – DSMFirmenich on the importance of its perfumery business post-merger, role of key Asian markets
Washington Report: Remembering Henry Kissinger's impact in Southeast Asia
Culture Club: Changing the Singaporean conversation around food
Market View: STI movements amid OPEC+ announcements, October’s US Core PCE price index lowest since April 2021; IHH Healthcare doubles earnings; CapitaLand Ascott Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Golden Agri-Resources, Keppel DC Reit and Suntec Reit added to the STI reserve list; Cordlife Group down over 40% after MOH notice; Outlook for Sheng Siong; US retailers on ‘keep it’ returns policies
Why It Matters: AI & analytics' role in the financial fraud battlefront
Under the Radar: From a German family business to a powerhouse for innovation, manufacturing and marketing of luxury skincare brands - BABOR BEAUTY GROUP’s Co-CEO Tim Waller on the firm’s rapid growth in the past decade
Market View: Microsoft to take non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board; Manulife US Reit down as much as 27.5%; Japan’s Nikkei rallies to best month in 2 years; Real median income in Singapore down 2.3% in 2023; Impact of Fed officials’ comments on interest rates, Chinese factory activity on STI movements
Euro Watch: How 2,500-year-old Parthenon sculptures sparked a row between UK & Greece
Why It Matters: Why talented workers are flocking to Switzerland and Singapore
Culture Club: Trends set to shape the future of hospitality design in 2024 and beyond
Under the Radar: Glints’ Co-founder Ying Cong Seah sheds light on the growing demand of cross border talent and what this means for the startup’s strategy ahead
Culture Club: A Christmas tree without branches or leaves? Millenia Walk's twist to the Holidays
Why It Matters: How will Sydney’s luxury property market hold up in 2024?
Market View: Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s comments; Berkshire’s Charlie Munger died aged 99; Manulife US Reit’s recapitalisation plan; Chinese stock investors ploughing money into ETFs at fastest pace on record; TikTok reportedly in process of obtaining e-commerce permit from Indonesia’s government
Regional Roundup: Is rejuvenation key to PKR's success moving forward?
Under the Radar: Will Neopets see its heyday again after a management buyout?
Sports Minutes: Reviewing the thrills & spills of the 2023 F1 Season
Culture Club: Mèlange spotlights South Asian fashion in Singapore
Market View: Trio of local banks to allow customers to ‘lock up savings’ for in-person withdrawals only; Sembcorp Industries’ agreements to acquire wind assets for S$200m; China’s central bank to press banks to lower real lending rates; Expectations on US PCE price index, GDP, consumer confidence; 10-year US Treasury yields slips to 4.4%
China Perspective: What's behind the respiratory illnesses surging in some parts of China
Why It Matters: Navigating through the rise of TikTok, how OTT and streaming services should adapt for future success
Under the Radar: From Bak Chor Mee to Popeyes - Fei Siong on its foray into the fast food industry and on revamping the fast food brand
Sports Minutes: Goals galore as the Premier League resumes with a bang!
Culture Club: Indie watch brand grows in US market with help from PayPal
Why It Matters: Brand value and brand strength, why should brands care about them
Washington Report: US President Joe Biden to skip COP28; Hopeful about Israel-Hamas truce extension
Under the Radar: Switchboard software on automatically directing data flows for Spotify, Orangetheory Fitness for revenue and marketing analysis
Sports Minutes: Take your first step into pro-boxing with Firstdrop Pro Fight
Culture Club: Michelin-trained chef starts meal planning subscription service for Singapore market
Market View: China reportedly weighs unprecedented builder support with unsecured loans; Strikes against Amazon in Europe on Black Friday; CDL’s higher 3Q sales; Noel Gifts International hot stock of the day; LHN Group’s transfer to SGX mainboard
Under the Radar: World’s largest brandy manufacturer Emperador on its double digit growth in Asia and North America
Sports Minutes: The parallels between business and boxing
Culture Club: Tech for travel, how does technology integrate into the business travel plans for organisations?
Market View: Singtel on Optus securing spectrum lots; Singapore’s inflation edges up to 4.7% yoy in October; Thai Beverage’s net profit down 9%; Oil extends losses after delay in Opec’s key policy meeting; More on the (supposedly) backstory behind OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s earlier ouster
Why It Matters: What WHO’s SAGE recommendations on dengue immunisation means for Singapore
Euro Watch: What the Dutch General Election Means for the EU
Under the Radar: Sega Singapore’s MD on acquisition of Angry Bird maker Rovio Entertainment, cloud gaming and tapping the brand value of Sonic the Hedgehog
Sports Minutes: Singapore's latest showing leaves us with more questions than answers
Why It matters: 100% Handmade Carpentry - This Firm’s Secret to Breathing Life into Luxury Interiors in Singaporean Homes
Market View: Latest Fed Minutes; Open AI’s Sam Altmen returns as CEO with new board; Singapore’s full year GDP growth expected at around 1 percent; Outlook for China Everbright Water and infrastructure-related firms; Sunac China Holdings secures funding for property unit from government-backed asset manager; Change of leadership in Binance
Culture Club: The rise of fintech in Italy, assurances their companies provide regarding security
Regional Round Up: Is Jokowi building a political dynasty?
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Saxo’s APAC CEO sheds light on how AI is influencing investment firms, role of wealth advisors in the age of Generative AI
Sports Minutes: Singapore Slingers' future thrown into disarray
Market View: Vertex SPAC issues new shares to Pipe Investors; Investment in thematic funds; OpenAI investors reportedly exploring legal recourse against board, board reportedly wanted to merge Anthropic with OpenAI; Fed minutes, Thomas Barkin’s comments on inflation
Culture Club: The future of art investing with tokenisation and blockchain
Why It Matters: Current state of play when it comes to regulating AI
China Perspective: Xi meets Biden, nothing accomplished?
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Visa on partnerships to ensure seamless payments, relationship with fintech players and its 30-years of experience in using AI solutions
Sports Minutes: Safuwan Baharudin on overcoming the odds to represent Singapore again
Culture Club: Losing a partner at the peak of your business, challenges moving forward
Market View: OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman ousted by board, joins Microsoft; What to watch in the latest Fed minutes; Singtel Optus’ Chief Executive resigns over Nov 8 outage; Sabana Reit’s movements; Japanese shares hit highs not seen in over 30 years
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Temus on support to help the financial industry digitalise and tap the AI trend
Washington Report: Why OpenAI Sacked ChatGPT Star CEO Sam Altman & What It Means For The AI Race
Culture Club: Glico collaborates with A*STAR to unlock the nutritional and health benefits of almonds
Why It Matters: Microsoft Digital Defense Report, espionage fuelling global cyberattacks
Market View: Alibaba Group walks back on plans to spinoff and list US$11b cloud unit; Forecast beating US jobless claims figures; Singapore NODX; Singtel on Optus outage; ValueMax on Well Chip’s application to list on Bursa Malaysia; Apple to make texting between iPhones and Androids easier
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: HSBC Global Commercial Banking’s CCO announces its partnership with Antler, months after acquisition of SVB UK
Sports Minutes: Christian Ho, the Singaporean who is on the fast track to F1!
The Good Life: Timbre celebrates 18th anniversary, what's next for the group
Market View: SIA’s passenger traffic in October up 24.5% yoy; Biden, Xi on fentanyl, dialogue about AI; Barclays attracts strong investor orders for AT1 sale; SpaceX receives approval for second launch of Starship rocket
Culture Club: Beyond Music & Football - Manchester’s Potential with Gary Neville
Euro Watch: David Cameron Makes Shock Return to British Politics. Good or Bad for PM Rishi Sunak?
Why It Matters: Cancer survivorship, how Singaporeans and their loved ones can feel more inspired and encouraged to fight cancer
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: Poland as a leading market for fintech firms, fostering collaborations with Singapore to grow the fintech pie
Sports Minutes: Singapore Squash Open returns to the Lion City!
[SFF Special] Under the Radar: YouTrip’s co-founder on its Series B funding and aggressive expansion plans to accelerate financial inclusion in ASEAN
Culture Club: From academia to innovator, winner of SLINGSHOT 2023
The Good Life: Better sleep to better health
Market View: US CPI up 3.2% yoy in October, cooler than expected; Golden Agri-Resources, Delfi’s earnings; Japan GDP contracted at annualised pace of 2.1% in Q3; Better-than-expected Chinese industrial output and retail sales; Nvidia shares extends gains for 10th straight session
Why It Matters: Why 5 in 10 Singaporeans Struggle to Buy Their First Home
The Good Life: Are smartphones the main culprit for our lack of sleep?
Regional Roundup: Syed Saddiq gets seven years jail, caning for corruption, is it too harsh?
Culture Club: Crafting Jewelry that Transcends Market Value
Sports Minutes: Football takes centre stage, but VAR still hogs the headlines!
Why It Matters: Challenges UHNWI investors are facing in the current volatile market landscape
China Perspective: Is it time for China and US to put their differences aside and focus on economy?
Market View: US October CPI expectations; US consumption activity with Walmart, Target earnings this week; Genting Singapore’s stellar earnings, Sats narrows losses for the first half of FY 2024; Fraser Property records net loss of S$74m
Under the Radar: Oracle on whether Generative AI will change the competitive landscape in the software industry
Sports Minutes: Full-time footballers, part-time fashion icons?
The Good Life: Managing shingles, is a vaccination really necessary?
Culture Club: Bold reimagination of the traditional Vietnamese cuisine
Market View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell “will not hesitate” to hike rates; OCBC’s net profit up 21.4%; ST Engineering, First Resources; Meta Platforms reportedly struck deal with Tencent to sell VR headsets in China
Why It Matters: Understanding Singapore's complex financial tech landscape
Sports Minutes: A fitting farewell as Charmaine Soh retires with ANOTHER gold medal
Culture Club: From business to economy, analysing cabin class bookings in Asia
Market View: Singtel vs StarHub’s earnings; Food Empire Holdings’ Q3 net profit declines 30.6%; Yoma Strategic sees slight improvement in H1 financials; Disney’s earnings; Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak
Why It Matters: JLABS and EDB to nurture healthcare innovation in Singapore and APAC
Under the Radar: Trellix spills the beans on the growth opportunities in the evolving security landscape; status of the firm formed through the merger of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye
Culture Club: The 39th vOilah! French Film Festival & What it Means for France-Singapore Cultural Relations
Sports Minutes: Will the return of Safuwan and Ikhsan boost Singapore's chances against South Korea and Thailand?
Culture Club EXTRA: Educating the future generation of the media industry
Why It Matters: Ways to manage a startup's financial health
Market View: SIA’s S$1.4b net profit for first half and momentum for aviation industry; Singtel’s Optus outage; Seatrium’s 148.9% yoy increase in net order book; Possibility of Ping An taking over Country Garden; Robinhood Markets missed Q3 revenue estimates; WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection
Regional Round Up: Malaysia renews backing for Hamas, will there be consequences?
Under the Radar: Is focusing on lifestyle products, and working with luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Panerai and Automobili Lamborghini the key to extending Razer’s sphere of influence?
Sports Minutes: More contro-VAR-sy, more scrutiny!
Culture Club: Tradition to Trend - The Rise of Custom Jewellery in Singapore
Market View: Frasers Hospitality Trust, Rex International; Intel shelves planned investment in Vietnam; Shares of Chinese EV makers slid on news of more affordable Tesla model
Why It Matters: Social media platforms regulation, are we entering a new era on this front?
Under the Radar: Making hotels feel like a home away from home – GUAVA Amenities on tapping the sustainability wave and the use of an “ecosystem business model”
China Perspective: China and Australia, frenemies who need each other?
Sports Minutes: Do Arsenal and Arteta have a case? Or should they get on with it?
Culture Club: Women in power, 28 years of legacy, driving synergies in the tech industry
Market View: DBS reports 16% higher net profit for Q3; Manulife US Reit, Raffles Medical Group as hot stocks; Indonesia’s Q3 GDP; Shares of Hello Kitty owner Sanrio up 11 per cent on results beat; Ant Group receives government approval to release AI powered products to public; Elon Musk integrating xAI with social media platform X
Why It Matters: The power of influence, e-commerce influencer marketing in Southeast Asia
Under the Radar: Behind the US$62b revenue global tech powerhouse - Lenovo on inorganic growth, B2B business with the likes of Formula 1
Washington Report: FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried’s Guilty Verdict & Broader Implications for Crypto Regulation
Sports Minutes: Overcoming cancer to complete TWO marathons
Culture Club: HighHouse & NOVA - Singapore's Largest Nightlife Spot to Open Post-pandemic
The Good Life: Understanding shingles, is it contagious?
Market View: Keppel Infrastructure Trust doubles distributable income; Manulife US Reit, AIMS APAC Reit; SIA Engineering Company’s 82% increase in profit; YZJ Shipbuilding’s order wins at over double of full-year target; Apple’s CEO Tim Cook reassures investors on China iPhone demand; FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried convicted
Why It Matters: What Digital Legacy Will You Leave Behind?
Under the Radar: Royal Caribbean International on what it takes for the firm to homeport its biggest ships in the region; Importance of Singapore vs China; Competition in Singapore with Disney coming into the picture
Sports Minutes: National runner Soh Rui Yong on what Singapore's sporting culture lacks
Culture Club: How Micro-Hotels Are Changing the Travel Game in Asia
Market View: Fed holds rates steady; higher Treasury yields working; MAS imposes “six month pause” on DBS essential IT changes, no acquisition of new business ventures; SingPost back in the black for 1H; Softbank pioneering new bond-type stock; Zalando and Estee Lauder’s earnings outlook
Why It Matters: Finding the balance between AI innovation and human connection
Euro Watch: Will UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's AI Summit Be A Success?
Sports Minutes: What makes Perry and Luke 'less Singaporean' than Ilhan and Ikhsan?
The Good Life with Artist, Tunku Khalsom
Culture Club EXTRA: Using social media to sell art, thriving in the art business scene in the region
Market View: Great Eastern’s new sales for Q3; Paragon Reit, Parkway Life Reit, First Reit earnings; India’s manufacturing growth; China Evergrande reportedly proposes new debt restructuring plan for offshore bondholders; Demand for Toyota vs Tesla; WeWork reportedly filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Expectations on Fed’s latest policy move
Culture Club: Live Onboard the Only Privately-Owned Residential Yacht on Earth
Why It Matters: Why the Netherlands is a great climate for Singapore businesses
Regional Roundup: Malaysia defies the US, refuses to consider Hamas as terrorists
Under the Radar: Qualcomm on assessment of global smartphone shipments and its transition into an “intelligent edge computing” firm amid the rise in Generative AI
Sports Minutes: Messi wins record EIGHTH Ballon d'Or, but is he deserving of the crown?
Culture Club: Singaporean Designs Clothes for Stroke Survivors & People With Limited Mobility
Market View: Samudera Shipping Line on Q3 earnings; BoJ loosened grip on long term rates; Boom in weight loss drugs and impact on McDonalds, Krispy Kreme; Fed Interest Rate Expectations; Malaysia PM Anwar on decoupling MYR from the USD
Why It Matters: Navigating the supply chain future, adapting and innovating to remain resilient
Under the Radar: Spaghetti, macaroni, fettuccine and linguine - Barilla on the side of the pasta business you might not know
China Perspective: Remembering the late Li Keqiang, a 'frustrated reformer' in China?
Sports Minutes: Derby day disaster, is ten Hag running out of time?
Washington Report: Israel-Hamas War; Is Global Opinion Shifting Away From US Influence?
Culture Club: The Power of Design to Transform Spaces & Lives
Market View: iFAST’s movements, DBS, Philip Securities lowered target prices on Sheng Siong; Outlook for CapitaLand group of companies; Vietnam’s textile and garment exports expected to fall 5.0-6.3% - is this in line with financials from Nike, Adidas, Zara?; S&P 500 in correction territory, implications for Singapore stock market
Why It Matters: The future of retail in SEA, leveraging AI to optimise shopping experiences
Under the Radar: Tencent Cloud on the outlook for the cloud computing market, on providing SuperApps to public and private sectors and on Web3 as a growth driver
Sports Minutes: Cycling through the Lion City!
The Good Life: Managing post stroke and rehabilitation
Market View: A look into latest financial results from Wilmar Group, Sheng Siong, CapitaLand China Trust; DBS upgrades iFast Corporation; China Evergrande reportedly held talks with holdout creditors; Amazon, Intel’s stellar earnings
Why It Matters: Consumers Want Businesses to Take More Responsibility for Mobile Scams
Under the Radar: Sheffield Green’s Chairman and CEO on its upcoming Catalist IPO and opportunities for HR recruitment as the O&G industry rides the green wave
Culture Club: Power Couple Behind Black Tap's Award Winning Burgers & Milkshakes
Sports Minutes: Singapore bowlers strike gold
Culture Club: How the private aviation market can survive the new travel world
Market View: UOB’s Q3 net profits; Singapore retrenchments hit 4,100 in Q3; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust, China approves 1t yuan sovereign bond issuance; Meta warns about outlook, Alphabet, Texas Instruments earnings
Why It Matters: Spotting gaucher disease in children, the unseen signs
Euro Watch: Will EU leaders agree on a 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza?
Under the Radar: A museum or an attraction? Museum of Ice Cream explains its positioning and its recipe for sustainable revenue growth
Sports Minutes: Maguire & Onana, the unlikely heroes for Manchester United
Culture Club: Tailor-Made Watch Straps to Elevate Luxury Timepieces
Culture Club: CHECKMATE! Appreciating the art of chess
Market View: Sembcorp Utilities and PT PLN to explore feasibility of green hydrogen production in Indonesia; DPU numbers out from Mapletree Logistics Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Far East Hospitality Trust; Vietnam reportedly planning to relax stock market settlement procedures; US Earnings, Meta and IBM set to report
Culture Club EXTRA: Charging forward to improve nutrition literacy
Why It Matters: Being a beacon for women in tech, breaking gender barriers
Regional Roundup: Malaysia stands with Palestine, backlash from the West to come?
Under the Radar: Property and Shipping – Uni-Asia’s Group CFO assesses its two vastly different engines of growth
The Good Life: The importance of financial literacy for persons living with Dementia
China Perspective: China rattles foreign firms again with Foxconn probe
Under the Radar: Amazon Global Selling’s role in boosting e-commerce sales through Amazon.com
Sports Minutes: Has Mikel Arteta self-inflicted the goalkeeping conundrum at Arsenal?
Culture Club:Painful experience of losing everything, becoming an advocate for financial literacy
The Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
Why It Matters: Mood buying and retail therapy, why is impulse buying on the rise amid cost-of-living crisis
Washington Report: Diving deep into Biden's dual-track Gaza strategy
Under the Radar: Helping manufacturers provide personalised service – Phasio’s end-to-end manufacturing interface to foster collaboration between manufacturers and customers
Sports Minutes: Why sport teaches you more than books!
Culture Club: World’s 50 Best Bars Awards comes to SG, what does this mean for us as a cocktail capital of the world
The Good Life: Factors that lead to stroke risk
Market View: Jerome Powell’s comments at the Economic Club of New York; Keppel Corp’s “stronger” Q3 net profits; ST Engineering’s unit awarded Abu Dhabi contract; DBSPayLah! Disruption; Gold prices hit three month peak
Why It Matters: Organisations considering bans on Generative AI apps, is it too extreme of a move?
Sports Minutes: Cristiano Ronaldo defies age (and logic)....again!
Culture Club: Singaporean travellers say ‘goodbye’ to revenge travels
Why It Matters: Can AI reduce the workplace tensions between workers and their bosses?
Market View: Malaysian Ringgit down to lowest level since Asian Financial Crisis; Announcements from Parkway Life Reit, Sabana Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit; Tesla, Netflix, KeyCorp, American Airlines - what to watch this earnings season; Country Garden’s bondholders seek talks; Nokia cuts up to 14,000 jobs
Euro Watch: Is the Israel-Hamas War creating tension within the EU?
Sports Minutes: F1 in schools, to inspire the next generation!
Culture Club: Making the move from hotelier to jewellery designer
Market View: Strike on Gaza hospital and impact on global markets, STI; S-Reit’s outlook for the final quarter; China’s economic growth slowed to 4.9% in Q3, IMF maintains APAC growth forecast; Visa, Mastercard drops as Fed considers revising cap on merchant fees; Near term volatilities on USD
Why It Matters: Shaping luxury kitchen & bath solutions in Asia
Regional Roundup: Israel-Hamas War, will Southeast Asia be divided?
Sports Minutes: Singapore progress, but what about the process?
Culture Club: Singapore Handbag Designer Big on Hyper-Personalisation
The Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Chef Hainanese Western Food
Why It Matters: Can Singapore’s spaces keep up with its ageing population?
Market View: Singapore’s Sep NODX; SIA posts 24.8% yoy rise in passenger traffic vs MYAirline’s collapse; Country Garden’s offshore debt, risks of default; TSMC set to report 30% slump in Q3 profits; Rolls-Royce reportedly set to cut 2,500 jobs
China Perspective: Putin visits 'dear friend' Xi, but is their partnership becoming a one-sided affair?
Sports Minutes: Singapore Aquatics celebrates it's heroes
Culture Club: ‘Being local’ as a competitive edge, gaining the favour of local artists
The Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
Why It Matters: How young e-commerce brands can effectively reach customers for growth
Market View: Rex International, RH Petrogas performance on SGX amid fears over oil supplies; DBS’ fourth disruption in 2023; China tightens rules on short selling to boost markets; J&T Express to raise up to HK$3.92b in second largest HK IPO; EV maker VinFast Auto to aggressively move into Southeast Asian markets
Sports Minutes: Age is no barrier for these goal-den girls, the walking footballers!
Culture Club: Attracting a New Generation of Fine Wine Collectors
Market View: Singapore’s GDP up 0.7% yoy in Q3; MAS’ decision to keep monetary policy settings unchanged; Keppel Corp acquires properties in Australia; Didi Global reportedly aiming to list on HK stock exchange; Forecast topping Sep US CPI data
Why It Matters: Why Can't We Stop Concert Ticket Scams in Singapore?
Under the Radar: Mito Health’s quest to make us eat, sleep and feel better with personalised health plans
Culture Club: Connecting Cyclists One Collaborative Solution At A Time
Euro Watch: Economic Ramifications of Hamas-Israel Conflict & EU's Financial Aid to Palestine
Sports Minutes: Jacob Mahler on his Indonesia exploits, and flying the flag for Singapore
Market View: Birkenstock’s US IPO and first day performance; Olitek bags new contracts; Centurion on retrofitting 5 purpose-built dorms; Creative Technologies on pre-tax losses for 3 consecutive years; OpenAI plans to introduce major updates; US September CPI
Under the Radar: Behind the Tuition Centre business – Zenith Learning Group’s quest to expand into Edtech
Why It Matters: Life as a diabetes warrior, why balance is key for diabetes management
Sports Minutes: Why the mental health of eSports athletes should be taken seriously
Culture Club: Leveraging Formula 1 to accelerate gender diversity in tech and motorsports
Why It Matters: Say Goodbye to Throwaway Culture in the Fashion Industry
Market View: Chinese property woes on SGX-listed property players; China’s 1t yuan government bond issuance and HK equity performance today; Yuan movements; Spike in US Treasury yields and impact on USD
Regional Roundup: ASEAN reacts to Israel-Hamas war
Under the Radar: FUJIFILM vs Cosmetics - How Astalift and FUJIFILM’s skincare and cosmetics brands helped the firm tide over digital disruption
The Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant
Culture Club: I fell in love with a Chanel, tips on making your first or next purchase
Why It Matters: Are data governance and data innovation at odds with each other?
Market View: Country Garden unable to meet all offshore debt payments; KakaoBank joins Grab, Singtel, Emtek to invest in Superbank; Chinese EV startup WM Motor files for bankruptcy; Samsung Electronics’ 3Q profit expected to drop 80% on-year amid ongoing global chip glut
Under the Radar: Shell on its B2B Business Mobility Business, how electrification is changing the way it serves fleet owners
China Perspective: The end of China's Golden Week holiday, did a consumption boom happen?
The Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
Sports Minutes: The fraternity responds to FAS President Bernard Tan
Culture Club: From law to lights - Challenging social expectations to pursue one’s passion
Market View: CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s EGM; Rex International and World Precision Machinery’s performance for the day; Israel and Gaza conflict, impact on oil and gold prices; S&P 500 earnings season, financial institutions’ earnings
Culture Club: From law to lights: Challenging social expectations to pursue one’s passion
Washington Report: Why is Joe Biden Building a New Border Wall Using Trump-era Fund?
Under the Radar: From assembling radio to making TVs and producing display solutions and immersive experiences - Barco’s EVP on its broad ranging business
Sports Minutes: Do you play FC24, previously known as FIFA?
Culture Club: Golden rules for food and wine pairing
Market View: NoonTalk Media on share purchase mandate; SGX board changes; Tourists flock to HK, Macau during Golden Week holiday; MUFG’s market chief flags worries on Japan’s lax fiscal discipline; Elon Musk’s X to test tiered subscription
Why It Matters: The dark side of emojis, how can emojis pose a security threat to consumers?
Sports Minutes: Contrasting fortunes for the two Uniteds, Newcastle & Manchester
Euro Watch: What Does Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Ousting Mean for US Aid to Ukraine?
Culture Club: Why API, data and technology are important for tourism businesses
Why It Matters: Commemorating 20 Years of Supporting the Less-Fortunate in Singapore
Market View: Mermaid Maritime’s new projects; US ADP Payrolls vs JOLTs report; Anthropic reportedly in talks to raise US$2b; FT report on Belgium’s intelligence service vs Alibaba hub in Europe
Under the Radar: Dyna-Mac’s CEO and Executive Chairman on its quest to help energy firms extract oil in remote areas and deeper waters
Sports Minutes: PGMOL come clean, but are we any closer to VAR clarity?
Culture Club: What Watch Collectors Can Expect From The Singapore Watch Fair 2023
Regional Round Up: Siam Paragon Shooting, is it time for the Thai government to look into its gun laws?
Market View: Robust US Jolts report; SIAS raises questions on Advance’s capital reduction exercise; Softbank’s CEO Son on Artificial General Intelligence; Arm’s on the AI boom; CM, Toyota Motor’s gains in US car sales; Expectations of Asian, US equity performance for Q4
Why It Matters: The Evolution of Italian Furniture & Design with Saporiti Italia
Under the Radar: Making colours and sounds pop in movies - Dolby Laboratories on working with cinema operators and filmmakers in APAC and the firm’s assessment of its fundamentals
Culture Club: Why Vintage Designer Handbags Are Making A Comeback
The Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Nice Rice
Culture Club EXTRA: Keeping up with time in the music industry
Sports Minutes: Shanti Pereira, Singapore's sprint queen inspires a nation
Why It Matters: Findings from Singapore’s first Resilience Study, so are we resilient?
Market View: Meta mulls charging European users ad-free Facebook, Instagram subscriptions; Biden administration warns Beijing of plans to update export curbs; TSMC lost more value than any other in Asia; Equity vs Bonds – which should you go for?
Under the Radar: What went “Under the Radar” in Google’s 25 years of operations; Investments into AI startups, Anthropic
China Perspective: Will Xi Jinping attend the APAC summit?
Sports Minutes: PGMOL's credibility erodes after yet another VAR debacle
The Good Life with Virgin Active SG's Mitch Price
Culture Club: The Role of ONE°15 Marina & the Yachting Community in Marine Conservation
Market View: STI’s first session in Q4; Seatrium’s unit refinances existing loan with new US$500m facility from Standard Chartered Bank Singapore; Singtel sells equity interest in cybersecurity arm Trustwave; Google to make Chromebook in India; Jerome Powell to speak tonight
Why It Matters: Is going viral a waste of time? Uncovering Sterra’s performative marketing strategies
Under the Radar: Elevators and Escalators – KONE Singapore’s MD on construction activity and impact on elevator, escalator demand; Diversifying into integrating robots in buildings
Culture Club: Not All Water is the Same - A Water Sommelier's Guide To Better H2O
Why It Matters: Building Towards City 5.0 – The Citizen Centric Mandate
Sports Minutes: Tampines Rovers go Thai, strike 3-year deal with BG Pathum
Culture Club: Are travellers still willing to splurge on luxury travel accessories?
Culture Club EXTRA: Speaking with confidence, leaving an impact
Market View: China Evergrande suspends trading in HK, Chinese bank earnings may fall 10% on bad loans; HSBC reportedly set to acquire Citigroup China’s consumer wealth management business; Google Pixel vs iPhone in Japan; Google, Apple and Meta’s foray into VR, AR devices
Euro Watch: How Productive is the China-EU Economic & Trade Dialogue?
Why It Matters: Spotlighting Post-Retirement Careers for Directors & C-Suites
Under the Radar: Saison Capital on investing in Pre-Seed to Series B companies, working with Stripe, and if VCs are running out of dry powder amid falling VC funding?
Sports Minutes: Angela Lee opens up on attempting suicide, and her struggle with mental health
Culture Club: Sky’s the Limit. You Too Can Be a Recreational Pilot in Singapore!
Why It Matters: A new era in the paper and packaging industry
Regional Roundup: Anwar delivers first address before UN General Assembly, did he do better than his predecessors?
Market View: Boustead Singapore directed to delist; China’s central bank to step up adjustments to monetary policy; Evergrande’s billionaire chairman placed under police control; S&P 500 corrected ~5.86% since YTD peak; US reportedly extending a waiver to chipmaker SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics
Culture Club: What Luxury Watch to Invest In That's Not A Rolex? Here Are Watch Brands That Hold Their Value.
The Good Life, Food Hunting with Shawnrick Hu at Wild Olives
Why It Matters: Does AI hurt the function of legal advice? Becoming a lawyer of the future
China Perspective: Beijing attempts to strengthen ties with South Korea, Syria
Market View: Nio denies reportable capital raising activity; EU’s probe into Beijing EV subsidies; Indonesia’s rules targeting TikTok Shopping, impact on Sea, GoTo Group; 18 news ETFs to launch in the US; JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon on US rates hitting 7%
Under the Radar: Urban-Air Port’s CEO on how its “carpark” for flying cars will shake up the eVTOL industry
Sports Minutes: After another round of the Premier League, we wonder if 'football identities' are overrated?
Market View: Sheng Siong’s expansion in China; Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s divestment; Singapore’s headline inflation; China’s property stocks down the most in 9 months; Amazon to invest up to US$4 billion in cash in AI startup Anthropic
Culture Club: Orchestrating success in the business of classical music
Why It Matters: Optimising sales and marketing efforts to target the right customer, how to do this with CRM
Washington Report: Can Congress Avoid a US Government Shutdown on Oct 1st?
Under the Radar: DFI Retail Group shares how inflation has impacted household spending on groceries and its food business in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Why Albirex Niigata becoming a 'local club' is good news for Singapore
Culture Club: SKAI's Refreshed DNA with Executive Chef Seumas Smith
Market View: Creative shares soared over 21% on tie-up with Skyworth; Delivery Hero in talks to sell foodpanda business, Grab tipped in media reports as potential buyer; MAS to raise maximum deposit insurance coverage per depositor to S$100k; Fed, BoE, BoJ interest rate decisions
In the Spotlight: Achieving harmony between operationalisation and innovation of AI and data
Under the Radar: Providing steel foundation for projects such as the landmark MBS Waterfront Apple store, Tunnels for RTS – Mlion Corporation on the impact of steel prices on top and bottom lines
Sports Minutes: Making sense of Manchester United's malaise
Culture Club EXTRA: Striving ahead in the corporate sector post MTV VJ days
Culture Club: What’s trending for spring and winter travel?
Euro Watch: From Aid Double Standards to Climate Emergency at UN General Assembly
Why It Matters: The rise of women-led businesses in the cybersecurity and tech landscape
Market View: SGX’s public consultation on proposed amendments to rules; Seven Atelier ordered to assist with investigations; US Fed leaves rates unchanged; Amazon scrapping planned merchant fee
Under the Radar: All about laboratory equipment with NYSE-listed Waters Corporation – APAC VP David Curtin explains the role of its Singapore operations
The Good Life with Miss Earth 2022, Mina Sue Choi
Culture Club: Road to advocating inclusivity, individuality and women empowerment to the society
Regional Roundup: Malaysia and China strengthen ties, will dynamics in the region change?
Why It Matters: How Singaporeans Can Invest in Ultra-Luxury Houses in Thailand
Market View: Nio prices US$1b convertible note offering; Huawei Technologies unit reportedly shipping new Chinese-made chips; Arm Holdings marks third daily decline; Will officials intervene to support the yen - implications for Singapore?
The Good Life with F1 Academy Driver, Bianca Bustamante
Under the Radar: Tapestry APAC’s President and Coach China’s CEO Yann Bozec on the integration of Michael Kors; making Tapestry an American fashion powerhouse against European rivals
Sports Minutes: Giving back to the community through SGX Cares
Culture Club: UltraLuxe 2023 Brings Iconic & Niche Luxury to Singapore
Market View: SingPost’s hikes standard mail rates by 65%; NIO to issue US$500m convertible senior notes; Sunac and Country Garden struck debt deals with creditors; US Fed’s rate expectations for Sep and Nov; Gold price movements before Fed decision
Why It Matters: Strengthening Philippines’ participation in the global supply chain scene
China Perspective: What to make of China's mysteriously missing ministers
Under the Radar: Why are homegrown firm Ion Mobility’s electric bikes for exports only and what is EnterpriseSG doing to help it generate revenue streams in Singapore?
Sports Minutes: Glitz & Glam at the Singapore Grand Prix
Sports Minutes: 2023 Singapore Grand Prix Review
Culture Club: F1 Academy driver talks life on the fast lane
Washington Report: Tough Week Ahead For US President Joe Biden
Why It Matters: Picking the wrong brand name, can it be rectified?
Market View: Singapore’s NODX falls for 11th straight month; KKR to acquire 20% stake in SingTel; CapitaLand Investment buys property in Anseong, South Korea; SIA and Scoot flies fewer passengers in August
Under the Radar: From serving World War II hero Lim Bo Seng to the modern Singaporean – How has Polar Puffs & Cakes evolved over the years? Its CEO weighs in
Sports Minutes: Will Max Verstappen finally rule the elusive streets of Singapore?
Sports Minutes: How humble Hamilton made a fan's dream come true
Sports Minutes: Get up to speed ahead of the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix
Market View: US PPI numbers on STI movements; PBOC adds 191b yuan into the financial system; ECB hikes rates by 25bps to record 4%; Walt Disney reportedly held exploratory discussions to sell TV network ABC
What Russia's Vladimir Putin & North Korea's Kim Jong Un want from each other
Under the Radar: From producing classic noodles to dumpling skins, noodle manufacturer Leong Guan expands to peripheral products; Serving food service clients like Koufu, Food Junction, Shangri-La, Sats; Geographical expansion to the US, HK, Israel
Sports Minutes: A Singaporean racing on the streets of Singapore
Market View: Prudential shelves plan for separate wealth management unit in Singapore; Possibility of Grab, GoTo facing new rules in Singapore; European Commission launches investigation on subsidies for Chinese EV makers; Mixed US CPI report - Will PPI numbers change the narrative?
Under the Radar: Faber Castell on the rising demand for stationery despite digitalisation; Diversification into cosmetics
Sports Minutes: A (rare) good day for Singapore football
Market View: Olam Group confirms bond posted for director of Nigerian unit, shares hit historical low; Thomson Medical’s public float falls below 10%; South Korea tighten rules relating to banks’ mortgage; US August CPI expectations; US$1.4b of Country Garden’s bonds extended
Regional Roundup: Thailand's new PM slammed over 'vague' policy statement
Sports Minutes: Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence
Market View: Olam Group denies allegations on Nigerian unit; Alibaba to prioritise AI and user experience, former CEO Daniel Zhang quits; US FDA authorises updated Covid-19 vaccines for Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna
Under the Radar: ACCA as a business with a turnover of over £200m; Spending power of members, partner firms; Positioning against other industry players; Accounting talent shortage in Singapore and impact on top and bottom lines
China Perspective: China's presence at G20 Summit
Sports Minutes: How will Singapore's Sailors fare in the AFC Champions League?
Market View: China’s central bank yanks yuan off 16-year low against greenback; Seatrium on net proceeds on 2021 rights issue; SK Hynix products found in Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro; Takeaways from G20 Summit in India; Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer may add up to US$500b to firm’s market cap
Washington Report: Top takeaways from Biden's trip to G20 & Vietnam
Under the Radar: Smaller engines for smaller satellites – Aliena on the need for smaller propulsion engines in satellites; On customer base including Imperial College London; Its engines hitching a ride on SpaceX; the Very Low Earth Orbit being the next area of contest
Market View: UOBKH upgrades call on CP Foods; TikTok’s Shop option launch; Apple grapples with turmoil amid growing ban among government workers in China; Fed Beige Book and comments by central bank officials
Under the Radar: Rovers, Landers, Moon, Soil and Water – ispace on designing and building lunar landers and rovers; Market for lunar missions valued at over US$100b; Positioning against bigger boys; Navigating relationships with Governments; Role of Singapore in the emerging lunar economy
Market View: mm2 Asia to subscribe for HK$19m worth of bonds by Unipact Entertainment and Productions; Potential for ASEAN digital economy to grow to US$2t by 2030; China’s export slump; Possible investment by TSMC’s into Arm’s IPO; US ISM non-manufacturing PMI - resilient or cause for more interest rate hikes?
Under the Radar: Chicken extracts, flavours and creamers – Kerry’s journey from a dairy co-op to a taste and nutrition firm
Market View: Spillover effects of Country Garden’s interest payments, on Evergrande, wider market; Short and medium term outlook for China, possible excitement over AI; Japan[‘s yen sets fresh 10-month low against the USD; Novo Nordisk’s road to become the most valuable company in Europe
Under the Radar: Construction management software firm Novade on serving large players like CapitaLand and Singapore’s A1 grade contractors ; Financials and growth trajectory as the construction industry transforms; On moving down the value chain in APAC; Presence in Ghana and opportunities in rapidly urbanising Africa
Market View: How have Singapore companies grown their dividends over the years?; Dasin Retail Trust’s notice of default; Country Garden made interest payments; RBA hold rates steady; Is cash the king now?; OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman granted Indonesia’s first golden visa
Under the Radar: Adecco on acquiring talent in the fast growing consumer market of ASEAN; Structural shifts in ASEAN economies and impact on staffing needs, talent acquisition strategy, training needs and pricing strategy; Growth trajectory for Adecco; Reshaping the future and driving innovation and sustainability through human capital creation
Market View: CDL’s acquires hotel in Osaka for 8.5b yen; Keppel Reit to replace Olam Group on STI Reserve list; Chinese stocks in Hong Kong jumped on more property support measures; Tencent, Xiaomi mobile app stores in China vs app publisher; US August non-farm payrolls, Goldilocks scenario
Under the Radar: “Fitbit-for-machines” - Auk Industries on the use of IoT hardware and software solutions to monitor activity on factory floor; Its competitive edge; Serving a wide range of customers from a Nonya confectionery shop to Fortune 500 companies; Southeast Asia’s potential given its huge manufacturing base
Market View: UBS to fully absorb Credit Suisse’s domestic bank, looking at cost savings of over US$10b; Million of dollars reportedly invested in publicly traded stocks of Adani Group via “opaque” Mauritius funds; US PCE Expectations
Under the Radar: Private Equity Real Estate firm Q Investment Partners on investing in UK, Japan residential real estate properties, interest rate differentials; Fund level IRR of 13 -20%; Criteria when evaluating potential projects; Competitive advantage; On Asian capital looking to the West for investments
Market View: Country Garden plans to issue HK$270m new shares to pay off loans; Investability of China; HKD posed for biggest monthly retreat since 1985; Safe haven gold prices hovered near three-week highs; GuocoLand’s 54.5% drop in net profit
Under the Radar: TraceTogether maker iWOW on what’s next for the firm; On its electric monitoring, smart metering and alarm systems business; Working with clients like 3M, Singtel and PUB; On global IOT market becoming a trillion dollar business by 2030; On new contracts; Performance on Catalist board; Acquisition of Roots
Market View: Thomson Medical Group’s 66.7% yoy drop in net profit; Oxley Holdings sank further into the red; China slashing stamp duty on stock trades; BYD’s profits; VinFast’s stellar NASDAQ debut – Could VinFast pave the way for more US IPOs by Vietnam tech unicorns?
Under the Radar: Viu’s secret sauce in competing in the OTT space; Competition with Netflix, Disney+; Viki Rakuten in recent years; On the next hit product offering; On password sharing; On Viu selling stake to French broadcaster Canal+ in deal worth US$300m
Market View: HPL’s plan to redevelop Forum mall, voco Orchard Singapore and HPL House; China’s Evergrande’s shares slumps 87% after 17-month halt; OCBC’s digital service outage; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole Symposium
Under the Radar: Behind our flats and apartments – Straits Construction’s COO weighs in on construction woes, company’s focus on public projects; Impact of material costs on bottom lines; Manpower shortages on progress payments; Pre-pandemic contracts; Demand for construction by public sector
Sports Minutes: Why the Singapore Tchoukball team decided to donate their prize money?
Market View: Fraser Property’s partnership with SP Group; Taka Jewellery reports 32% drop in net profit; BOJ to downscale massive monetary easing only in a year’s time; Zhongrong’s missed payments; Central bankers talk at Jackson Hole Symposium
Under the Radar: Buying and selling rice, wheat, sugar, cotton - Agrocorp on serving food manufacturers in APAC and Middle East; Locating upstream processing plants in Canada, Australia; On effect of El Nino and sky high rice prices on top and bottom lines; Plant based protein production in Singapore
Culture Club: Journey through Singapore's early years with Pullman Singapore Orchard & Dr Ivan Polunin
In The Spotlight: Navigating the hiring revolution - Singapore's 1.5 million shortfall of skilled workers by 2030
Market View: Nvidia’s record smashing results, whether stocks are overvalued; Tech stocks; Jackson Hole Symposium kicks off, speeches from Fed’s Jerome Powell, ECB’s Christine Lagarde; Citi Research raises target price on Grab; Sabana Industrial Reit’s new internal manager
Culture Club: Fa'brew'lous high-tech coffee takes flight at Changi Airport
In The Spotlight: From coast to city - Breathtaking IHG hotels opening in Asia 2023
Euro Watch: Putin tells BRICS summit Dollar’s domination of world trade will end
Under the Radar: Sun Life Singapore’s CPMO on its focus on the UHNW and HNW insurance market in Singapore; its C$1.33t AUM; Sun Life’s better-than-expected Q1 results and contribution by Singapore; Products with philanthropic element; Customer acquisition through working with HNW specialist brokers
Market View: Singapore’s yearly inflation at 4.1% in July; Expectations of MAS’ next policy move; Global investors shed Chinese blue chip stocks; Japan and South Korea’s manufacturing activity; Nikkei expected to rise nearly 8% by year end; EV market VinFast’s shares skyrocketed 109 per cent; Meta’s new AI model
Sports Minutes: FAS' Bernard Tan on why the return of the Lion City Cup is a step in the right direction for Singapore Football
Culture Club: How landscape design can address modern-day challenges in Singapore
Under the Radar: Cordlife Group CEO Tan Poh Lan on the private cord blood bank business; Whether cord blood storage generates long-term recurring revenue; Stickiness of customers; Demand across markets given price differentiation; OptiQ service and collaboration with AMILI
In the Spotlight: The future of the Singapore River precinct
Regional Roundup: Thailand welcomes new PM after political roller coaster
Sports Minutes: Manchester United part ways with Mason Greenwood
Market View: SGX RegCo on Dasin Retail Trust; Oxley’s profit guidance; Spikes in tomato, onion prices in India amid El Nino induced poor weather conditions; Softbank’s Arm files for NASDAQ IPO; S&P Global Ratings dimming outlook on US banks
Culture Club: From close protection officer to becoming former PM Goh’s security detail
Under the Radar: Sygnum Singapore’s CEO on banking licence in Switzerland; Capital Markets Services licence from MAS, in-principle approval for Major Payments Institution licence; Digital token brokerage services; Strong demand for crypto transactions by fund houses, family offices amid US banking crisis; Tokenisation of Picasso’s painting; Billion-dollar valuation
In the Spotlight: Health and hygiene landscape in ASEAN, importance of building a cleaner and healthier world
China Perspective: China sends 'serious warning' to Taiwan with military drills
Sports Minutes: The seismic impact of the 2023 Women's World cup
Market View: Singtel’s Q1 net profit down 23.1% yoy; China’s smaller-than-expected rate cut, Impact on Chinese blue chips; Citigroup reportedly mulling plan to disband its Institutional Clients Group; Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak
Culture Club: 'Are You At Risk?' - Singapore's first free lung screening program for lower-income families
In the Spotlight: Why are Gen Zs less emotionally tied to local businesses?
Under the Radar: Centurion Corporation on its 16% yoy increase in earnings for H1 FY2023; On financial occupancy for purpose built accommodation; Shortage of worker dorms in Singapore; Disposal of property in Seoul; Withdrawal of HKSE listing
Washington Report: Will Donald Trump regret skipping the first GOP presidential debate?
Sports Minutes: Team Flash making a splash with yet another regional partnership
Culture Club: Guide to Singapore Night Festival 2023
In The Spotlight: The dangers of Al hallucinations - How brands can help Al through its limitations
Sports Minutes: Why netball is on the rise once again in Singapore
Culture Club: Maintaining Brass Lion Distillery's unique brand identity, the role of intellectual property
In The Spotlight: Have passport will travel? Singaporeans' appetite for travel remains despite rising costs
Euro Watch: The collapse of the Russian ruble & its impact on Putin's war in Ukraine
Sports Minutes: Pipped to Caceido & Lavia, what now for Klopp's Liverpool?
Culture Club: Bringing motosports action to Sentosa
In The Spotlight: It’s time to make AI work for Singapore’s workforce
Regional Roundup: Did we see a rejection of Anwar's unity government at the state elections?
In The Spotlight: Why tech is reshaping brand engagement
Sports Minutes: A brave new world as the Saudi Pro League kicks off in earnest
Market View: SGX-listed Chinese property stocks/Reits – Yanlord Land Group, Dasin Retail Group; China to stop releasing youth jobless data; Semiconductor firms Frencken and UMS; Japan’s Q2 GDP - does it mask weakness in the household sector; Tesla lowers prices in the US
China Perspective: Is the new US-China tech ban not only about technology?
Sports Minutes: Hassan Sunny on becoming the first player to win FOUR league titles with FOUR different clubs
Market View: ST Engineering and OCBC; Olam Group’s 88.8% yoy decline in net profit; Singapore’s competition watchdog on Grab’s proposed purchase of Transcab; Country Garden suspending onshore bond trading, China’s shadow banking industry; SK Telekom invests in Anthropic; Rakuten Group shares surge on narrowing losses at mobile unit; Tesla cuts price of two Model Y vehicles in China
Culture Club: Is a car subscription model more flexible than traditional car rentals?
In the Spotlight: Traits of e-shopaholics, why they are important to e-commerce seller
Under the Radar: POP MART's focus on Intellectual Property (IP); Navigating relationships with designers; Working with Warner Bros, Disney, World of WarCraft to produce co-branded IPs; If POP MARTs retail expansion plans contradict with its diversification away from toy manufacturing
Washington Report: Unpacking Donald Trump & Hunter Biden's growing legal troubles
Sports Minutes: The new Premier League season beckons!
Market View: Singapore’s full-year growth forecast narrowed to between 0.5 and 1.5%; UBS to not need 9b Swiss franc backstop from Swiss government; Cooler-than-expected US CPI in July; Jobless claims data in the US; Tapestry to buy Capri Holdings in US$8.5b deal
Culture Club: The secret to longevity for homegrown brand like Sundown Festival
In The Spotlight: Sennheiser's solutions for small & mid-sized collaboration spaces
Under the Radar: The’pre-fab’ equivalent of coding – Low code platform OutSystems on client base including pharma giant Takeda and Indonesian telco Telkomsel; Demand for low code solutions amid IT talent shortage; Working with Temus on Step IT Up programme; How Generative AI impact OutSystems’ regional plans
Market View: CapitaLand Investment’s new business park development fund; CDL’s earnings; China ‘s consumer prices fell into deflation in July; Japan, South Korea’s tourism stocks on the rise on prospects of China allowing group tours to the countries; Expectations for US inflation; WeWork’s ability to stay in business, impact on markets such as New York City
Sports Minutes: As Maguire nears Manchester United exit, an end of an era or error?
Culture Club: Ditching the corporate world for cakes
Under the Radar: Behind music, concerts and A-listers the likes of Coldplay – Warner Music Singapore on published vs recorded music; Strategic value of Artists & Repertoire department; Recent financial results; Improved streaming growth; Concert boom in Singapore on music distribution decisions; Agreements with TikTok Music, Cross Ratio Entertainment
In The Spotlight: How Southeast Asia’s smaller hospitality players can stay competitive in the current boom period
Euro Watch: China-Russia differences - Is there a turning point for the Ukraine conflict?
Sports Minutes: What is the Singapore spirit?
Market View: Net interest margin outlook for Singapore banks; S-Reits’ distribution; China’s imports and exports fell much faster than expected in July; China + ASEAN and India exposure; Moody’s cut credit ratings of small to mid-sized banks; puts 6 banking giants on review for potential downgrades
Culture Club: Singapore’s first-ever physical live auction for pre-owned cars
Under the Radar: Flying an F16 without taking off – the business of retail flight simulation centres; On targeting pilot trainees and corporate clients looking for aviation-themed leadership training programmes; Higher fixed costs vs lower overheads; Size of retail flight simulator market; Positioning against flight schools, flying clubs in Singapore, Malaysia and Perth and team bonding activity providers
China Perspective: What China stands to gain from Ukraine peace talks
In The Spotlight: The future of lawyering, how legal education will change in the 21st century
Sports Minutes: Arsenal's 'statement' win over City, a sign of Premier League season ahead?
Market View: SIA to hike frequencies of flights to key destinations; Sembcorp Industries, Venture Corp; OUE Healthcare earnings down 79% yoy; Unitholders of Sabana Reit vote to remove manager; Apple’s sales slump to continue into current quarter; Warner Bro’s Barbie reaching US$1b at box office
Culture Club: ACM adds Andrew Gn’s design worn by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales to its latest special exhibition
Under the Radar: Creating, detecting and manipulating light - Nanolumi on the use of luminescent materials for TV displays; product authentication, fuel marking, bioimaging; Working with government entities, bunkering firms; Accelerating the growth of a nascent market; Backers including SGInnovate;
In The Spotlight: Digital blindspot - Can SMEs leave old-school marketing behind?
Washington Report: Donald Trump calls for judge's recusal, venue change in his 2020 election case. Will this help his case?
Sports Minutes: Are you afraid of losing your team's best player to Saudi football?
Culture Club: FIND - Design Fair Asia - The best of Asia's design industry
In the Spotlight: SG ranks 6th most peaceful country in Global Peace Index 2023, why are we not on top?
Sports Minutes: A fitting ending to Singapore's Festival of Football!
Culture Club: Farm-to-table produce - Can you grow your own food at home?
In the Spotlight: Understanding the ‘aparthotel’ model of Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore
Euro Watch: Will Russia return to Black Sea grain export talks?
Sports Minutes: What will Tiger Woods bring to his new player director role with the PGA Tour?
Market View: Fitch downgrades US credit rating to AA+; Market expects more stimulus measures for Chinese property and tech sectors; Shares of Country Garden Services jumped 20%; US earnings, S&P 500 companies surprise on the upside; Tupperware, Meme stocks; European defence stocks; US energy stocks
Culture Club: Investing in a suit, things to take note of
Regional Roundup: Myanmar regime partially pardons Aung San Suu Kyi, will she be released soon?
In The Spotlight: How businesses can responsibly harness Generative AI
Under the Radar: Straits Trading on valuations for properties in 2023; Interest rates and recessionary risks; Revenue growth vs cost management; Opportunities in Japan, UK real estate sectors; Infrastructure in Penang; Tokenisation of corporate bonds and diversifying funding sources
Sports Minutes: Stop hounding the referees!
Culture Club: NannyStreet, Singapore’s first confinement nanny marketplace
China Perspective: Why China ousted top generals from its nuclear Rocket Force
In the Spotlight: Analysing ratings and scheduling patterns for programme curation
Culture Club: Genetic testing, leading the way in preventive care for Southeast Asia
Sports Minutes: Make some noise for Liverpool...or not?
Washington Report: America’s ageing politicians. How old is too old?
Sports Minutes: Is Jordan Henderson a "Saudi sellout"?
Culture Club: The development of cycling esports as a new cycling discipline
In the Spotlight: What and how SG consumers will be eating by 2040
Euro Watch: War in Ukraine, food security and trade to be discussed in Russia-Africa summit and economic forum
In the Spotlight: Is there still a need for travel agencies, will Sotravel be a disruptor to this scene?
Culture Club: Comvita’s expansion in Singapore and their investment in HoneyWorld, a leading specialty honey retailer in Singapore
Sports Minutes: The Festival of Football takes Singapore by storm!
Market View: Fed raises rates to highest level since 2001; S-Reits’ (Mapletree Industrial Trust, CapitaLand China Trust) distribution figures; UOB’s 2Q net profit up 27% yoy; Olam Group expects “materially lower” net profits
Under the Radar: Chrono24’s CEO on positioning against Watchfinder, WatchBox, Subdial; Prices of luxury Swiss watches near lowest in almost two years, impact on earnings and operating margins; Longer term outlook; Rolex, AP’s programme to certify pre-owned watches; Investments by Cristiano Ronaldo, family investment vehicle of LVMH’s Bernard Arnault
In the Spotlight: Overcoming the barriers to technology adoption within Singapore's construction industry
Culture Club: How NextLevel’s new personality test enables people to “level up” in life
Regional Roundup: Music festival in Malaysia cancelled after misbehaviour from the lead singer of British band The 1975
Sports Minutes: In conversation with Joanna Jedrzejczyk ahead of UFC Fight Night in Singapore
Market View: Sembcorp Industries scrapping plans to sell waste management business; SIA Engineering’s net profit more than doubles for 1Q; Suntec Reit’s DPU down 27.7%; US FOMC meeting preview - what to watch; Will Elon Musk succeed in turning Twitter into a one-stop shop for the financial sector?
Under the Radar: Seoul Robotics on building software systems for self-driving cars; On its ‘Autonomy Through Infrastructure’ approach to building autonomous transportation networks; On partners including Mercedes, BMW, Qualcomm, Nvidia; On its global presence and US office in Peachtree Corner; US$25m Series B funding round led by KB Investment Company; Plans for an IPO by 2025
Culture Club: From Mine To Market - A peek inside a museum of precious stones in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Ange Postecoglou outlines his vision for Tottenham
Market View: Keppel DC Reit’s DPU for FY1H2023 up 0.04%; Chinese top leaders vow more support for economy; HKEX on charm offensive to attract companies, investments; Europe’s economic outlook; Shein sued by H&M for copyright infringement in Hong Kong; Twitter to change logo, competition from TikTok
In the Spotlight: Singaporean parents’ health and well-being face decline amid financial pressures
China Perspective: How successful were climate talks during US presidential climate envoy John Kerry's visit to Beijing?
Under the Radar: From an ailing abalone producer to a foodtech company – Oceanus’ CEO Peter Koh on cleaning up the company; Diversification into distribution, services and innovation; When growth will stabilise; Focus in Chinese market, working with state owned China Resources Wufeng Co; Deal in Uzbekistan
Culture Club: Emerging trends in aesthetic medicine
Market View: Singapore’s core inflation down to 4.2% yoy in June; India’s GDP expectations; Bain to acquire 90% of Adani Capital, Adani Housing; China to stimulate economy; Alibaba Group to not sell Ant Group’s shares; Dow Jones’ 10-day rally
Sports Minutes: Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG for Real Madrid?
In the Spotlight: Ticket scalping trends in Asia and Singapore, time to put a stop on this?
Washington Report: Henry Kissinger treated to an elaborate lunch by the Chinese government
Under the Radar: The oldest form of lending – ValueMax’s CMO on demand for pawnbroking services; Record redemptions during the pandemic; its retail, financing and gold trading verticals; Preferred types of pledges; Fed rate hikes and impact on ValueMax’s pawnbroking and gold trading businesses
Culture Club: Snoop Dogg joins forces With Novelship, how partnership will shape the sneaker culture in SEA
Market View: YangZiJiang Financial’s PE fund invests in chemical, product tanker projects; Sabana Reit’s ordinary resolution to internalise Reit management function; Grab acquires Transcab; China to boost sale of automobiles; Elon Musk’s fortune down US$20.3b
Sports Minutes: Erik ten Hag's Manchester United rebuild continues to take shape with the arrival of Onana
In the Spotlight: Do consumers trust content created by generative AI?
Culture Club: Connection and a cuppa, becoming a Gen Z boss
Market View: Keppel Corp’s acquisition of Bank of Korea’s Sogong Annex Facility; China’s lending rates; Apple testing ‘AppleGPT’; China’s lending rates, cross-border financing rules; Alibaba injects US$845 into Lazada; Netflix earnings
Sports Minutes: Taqi Jahari, the first Singaporean to officiate at both a Men’s and Women’s World Cup
In the Spotlight: Hotel, travel, retail sectors faced over 1.15 billion web attacks in the last year, why are they attractive targets?
Under the Radar: In conversation with first Singaporean CEO of HSBC Singapore Kee Joo Wong – HSBC Singapore on interest margin with Fed rate hike cycle nearing an end; FDI into ASEAN; A bigger role for Singapore as part of expansion in Asia; Acquisition of Singapore’s AXA Insurance and future deals; HSBC’s acquisition of UK arm of SVB and impact on Singapore; Priorities for HSBC Singapore
Euro Watch: Coping with Russia's pulling out of the Black Sea Grain initiative
Sports Minutes: The rapid rise of quick fit gyms in Singapore
Market View: Sakae’s executive chairman Douglas Foo to sell 20% stake for S$26.5m; GXS Bank raises deposit cap; ADB downgrading 2023 growth projection for the Southeast Asia to 4.6%; Talent war among banks, insurers in Hong Kong; US earnings season and sectors to watch.
Culture Club: Defining the Future of Work
Regional Roundup: Pita losing his round of vote to become PM
In the Spotlight: Overcoming challenges to digitalise for SMEs
Under the Radar: Into the operations of homegrown minerals and resource firm TOP International Holding; On bauxite mining; Diversification to look at trading of iron ore, copper cathode, sand and coal amid shifting global supply chains; Sustaining its 14% yoy growth rate; Future plans
China Perspective: Climate talks resume between US and China
Culture Club: Castlery celebrates 10th anniversary, how the company have stayed ahead of the curve
In the Spotlight: The impact of the IPEF agreement on Singapore businesses
Sports Minutes: Maguire stripped of captaincy, so where to from here for Harry?
Market View: SIA’s June operating results; Geely to invest US$10b in Malaysia; Lendlease to cut 740 jobs globally; World Bank president Ajay Banga’s plans to make its “balance sheet work harder”; US chip makers and officials discuss China policy
Under the Radar: Siemens’ ASEAN CEO on Siemens’ 2 billion Euro investment strategy to boost growth, innovation and resilience; S$290m investment into a new factory in Singapore; Demand from Southeast Asia; Metaverse and the rail boom on Siemens ASEAN business
Market View: Singapore key exports down 15.5% yoy in June; ESR Logos Reits dismisses “speculation” of financial distress; S-Reits earnings expected to be muted; China’s GDP up 0.8% on-quarter in Apr-June, 6.3% higher on-year in Q2; Evergrande’s earnings
Sports Minutes: Dele Alli's emotional interview, and what it will do for mental health in professional sport?
Culture Club: NEX’s eco-friendliness to cater to an increasingly environmentally conscious shoppers
In the Spotlight: How generative AI tools can level the playing field for SMEs in SG to compete with large enterprises
Washington Report: Can US and China set aside their differences to tackle the common issue of climate change?
Under the Radar: VentureBlick’s CEO on its Super Incubator model for medtech startups; Gaps in existing venture support models; Assessment of geographical markets, business verticals; Securing US$2.6m funding for startups; Launch of medical advisory business
Inappropriate relationship between Tan Chuan-Jin and Cheng Li Hui continued despite counselling: PM Lee
Culture Club: CO PLAY, a first-of-its-kind communal habitat hosting homegrown and international artists in Singapore
In the Spotlight: What’s next for the future of Esports in Singapore and SEA?
Sports Minutes: From boots to belief, giving back through the beautiful game
Market View: Hotel Properties Limited shares down with MD Ong Beng Seng caught up in CPIB probe; Singapore narrowly avoids technical recession in Q2; PepsiCo’s latest earnings; Tesla starts selling Chinese-made Model Y SUVs in South Korea
Under the Radar: An inside look into the private education business – ESSEC Business School APAC on its industry positioning; Target market; Market for global colleges, universities and professional schools to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2027; New Academy of Luxury in APAC to address talent shortage in booming Asian luxury sector
Market View: Seatrium’s green trade finance facility worth S$1.1b; China’s June exports down 12.4% yoy; McDonald’s China owners planning US$4b exit; US June inflation lowest since March 2021 US Q2 earnings; PepsiCo and Delta Air Lines; S&P closing at highest level since April 2022
Sports Minutes: Will American footballers ever be great?
Culture Club: Increasing popularity of drinks for the wellness conscious
In The Spotlight: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Is Singapore the entertainment capital of Asia?
Under the Radar: BHP’s CCO on demand of minerals such as copper, nickel, iron ore, coking coal, potash amid structural trends such as electrification, EV adoption; China’s steelmakers warning of a tough 2H2023 and impact on iron ore prices; Balancing net-zero plans and financial viability
Sports Minutes: Daniel Ricciardo returns to Formula 1
Market View: Fast Retailing’s earnings as a bellwether of China’s retail recovery; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group launches digital bank in US; Japan’s wholesale inflation slowed for sixth straight month; New Zealand’s central bank pauses interest rate hikes; US inflation expectations
Culture Club: Geneco X Daryl Aiden Yow X REFASH Collab
In the Spotlight: Understanding the evolution of cloud technology
Regional Roundup: Is Malaysia's political scene giving too much attention to Dr M?
Under the Radar: Trust Bank’s CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu on Trust Bank crossing S$1b in deposits; To become 4th largest retail bank by end 2024; To breakeven by 2025; Managing customer acquisition costs; Positioning against GXS Bank and MariBank; Interest rates vs inflationary environment
Sports Minutes: Noh Alam Shah on FAS' recommendations to improve Singapore Football
Market View: DBS sells majority stake in AXS; China signals more economic support measures; Amro cuts ASEAN+3 inflation forecast; BoK to keep policy rates unchanged; South Korea’s nuclear power-linked stocks surges on possibility of new atomic plant; US inflation expectations
Culture Club: Restoring Singapore’s reefs, the significance of coral restoration in rebuilding marine biodiversity and ecosystem health
Under the Radar: Temasek Review 2023 – CFO Png Chin Yee on portfolio value and shareholder returns; Investments in unlisted assets amid falling deal values in APAC; Outlook for Singapore firms; Views on crypto sector after FTX investment; Focus in EMEA; Views on investing in US and China; Plans for second half of fiscal year 2023.
In the Spotlight: Building cyber-resilience and digital trust in a volatile environment
China Perspective: China's influence in the Russia-Ukraine War
Sports Minutes: Why Australian defender Bailey Wright swapped Sunderland for Singapore?
Market View: China ending long-running crackdown on tech firms; Ant Group’s surprise share buyback; China’s factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years; Hong Kong’s relaxed mortgage rules; Dasin Retail Trust records net loss of S$221.5m; Janet Yellen on US recession; Mixed jobs report
Culture Club: Living with endemic Covid-19, could a rebound happen?
In the Spotlight: Tech trends that will influence your marketing strategies
Under the Radar: The South Korean startup that could rival Nvidia in AI-chip manufacturing – Rebellions Inc on making chips customised for specific AI functions; Working with TSMC on a chip for finance; Strategic value of Investors including KT Investment, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital; Capturing the momentum of silicon business shifting back to Asia
In the Spotlight: Unleashing the silver surfers, More Singaporean baby boomers are using social media platform
Culture Club: The power of brand collaborations - The LEGO Group lights up Orchard Road with a LEGO BTS Dynamite experience
Market View: Sabana Reit’s EGM and Quarz Capital; Bytedance launches new music streaming service; Samsung’s likely 96% plunged in 2Q operating profits; Chinese authorities likely to impose at least a 8b yuan fine on Ant Group; Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg - Thread and Threats; Janet Yellen in Beijing
Sports Minutes: Why the Saudi Pro League won't be Chinese Super League 2.0
Under the Radar: Behind the meat we eat – Japfa’s CEO on being vertically integrated from farm to table; ASEAN countries in the midst of “meatification", Competitive landscape; Supply chain disruptions and diversification; Financial performance amid margin compression, high inflation and African Swine Fever
Culture Club: Helping Singapore’s F&B heritage brand Ya Kun, go global
In the Spotlight: Planning for the future of Changi Airport, given T5 development
Euro Watch: NHS celebrates its 75th birthday
Sports Minutes: Prejudices preventing female growth in Formula 1
Market View: SingPost hits 7-week high; Chinese investors rush to make dollar deposits, buy Hong Kong insurance; Top Asia IPO gainers in Japan; Fed minutes; US stock market performance for 1H2023
Under the Radar: GlobalTix on the proposition of booking platforms versus online travel agencies; Having Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Airlines as clients; Offerings including dynamic pricing; Deepening presence in Asia; Demand amid post-pandemic tourism boom
Regional Roundup: Is Thailand's parliament opening going to create a new era of Thai politics?
Culture Club: McDonald’s efforts in deepening the awareness of the topic of family mental wellness
Market View: MAS posts record S$30.8b loss; UOL’s deal to sell Parkroyal on Kitchener Road; Eneco Energy’s new contract with Asia Pacific Breweries; China’s game provider NetEase’s 85% rally; Fed minutes to come
In the Spotlight: With generative AI, is Human Resources still relevant?
Sports Minutes: Fresh starts for Mason Mount & Mauricio Pochettino
Under the Radar: Varjo on serving ~25% of Fortune 100 companies including Boeing, Aston Martin; Focus on advanced VR users like astronauts, governments; Industry positioning strategy; Assessment of the nascent XR industry; Not wanting Apple’s VR headsets to fail; Competition vs collaboration; US$40m Series D funding; Valuations
In the Spotlight: Singapore's NEU Battery Materials raises $3.7m to recycle lithium from used batteries
Culture Club: The potential of genetic interventions to extend lifespan and reverse ageing
Market View: Singapore’s PMI figures; Sats and SingPost explores strategic partnership on e-commerce transhipment hub in Singapore; China to control exports of metals used in semiconductor industry; Hong Kong’s aviation sector to recover sooner than expected; Meta Platforms to launch Threads
Sports Minutes: A Singaporean baseball player in Japan
China Perspective: China on a natural gas shopping spree
Sports Minutes: Hampered by circumstances beyond one's control
Culture Club: A Singapore botanical design studio is now a florist-in-residence at luxury streetwear label Palm Angels' new Paris flagship store
Market View: OUE Healthcare proposes to delist Healthway Medical; Boost in OCBC’s ASEAN-Greater China growth plans to add S$3b in revenue by 2025; Asia’s factory activity slump; Asian refiners expecting Saudi Arabia to lower crude prices in August; Apple reportedly cutting production forecasts for Vision Pro headsets after US$3t valuation
In the Spotlight: Launching a crypto-exclusive e-commerce marketplace despite bearish market
Washington Report: What effects will the US Supreme Court recent rulings on education policies have?
Under the Radar: FedEx on air cargo demand post-pandemic; FedEx’s Q4 earnings and guidance; On IATA’s data showing global air cargo down 6.6% yoy in April; Whether demand is shifting to maritime shipping players; Removing 29 aircraft from fleet; Adding small feeder aircrafts to enhance flexibility
Culture Club: Brewnanza Fest by Brewlander, the ultimate beer festival experience
In the Spotlight: How becoming driver-centric in operations can help mitigate challenges in the e-hailing industry
Sports Minutes: Caroline Wozniacki on the comeback trail
Market View: Temasek sells 1.85% stake in SIA; China’s factory activity contracted for third straight month in June; SHEIN denies US IPO; Nike’s guidance falls below estimates; Airbnb disputes viral tweet on revenue for US property owners; Pokemon Go’s Niantic closing LA game studio, cancels NBA and Marvel titles
Under the Radar: ABB’s Singapore CFO on its 2023 order book; Demand for services across electrification, motion, process automation and robotics; Big bet on electrification; US$1m investment to open Digital Solutions and Training Centre in Singapore; ABB E-Mobility’s fund raising and potential listing and possible impact on ABB Singapore
Sports Minutes: Who's got the upper hand in the transfer market frenzy?
Culture Club: Exploring the rise of ‘quiet hiring’ in the post-pandemic workforce
Market View: UBS to cut over half of Credit Suisse’s 45,000-strong workforce; SIA’s CEO’s remuneration up 86%; Russia-based Don Agro International shares up as much as 89.5 per cent after proposing to sell crop and milk production businesses for 6.2b roubles; US reportedly mulling new AI chip export restrictions: Joe Biden says US will avoid recession
Regional Roundup: The Najib dilemma for Malaysia
In the Spotlight: How to drive industrial transformation through automation
Under the Radar: The company behind Subway and Killiney stores within Changi Airport – PALMS Food International on the benefits and challenges of operating within the airport; Diversification to the East of Singapore 11 years post-acquisition by RMA Group; Expanding service offerings; New brands to bring into Singapore; Criteria used to select F&B brands
Market View: YZJ Shipbuilding hits a near 7-month high; Baidu claims Ernie Bot outperforms ChatGPT; China’s Li Qing calls the West’s economic de-risking a ‘false proposition’; Billionaire Gautam Adani confident in conglomerate’s governance standards
Sports Minutes: Transfer market madness, who determines these prices?
Culture Club: From greasy disposables to sustainable works of art
China Perspective: China supporting Russia's hard stance against Wagner mutiny
In the Spotlight: Can AI transform the construction industry in Asia and help mitigate manpower issues?
Under the Radar: Southeast Asia’s first and only precision gut microbiome company AMILI on business verticals of microbiome sequencing and intervention; Global digestive health market to reach US$104b by 2032; Expanding research scope to look at patients undergoing cancer therapy; Funding from East Ventures; Expansion into Indonesia
Market View: China’s growth, developer defaults, Yuan weakness; Cordlife Group shares up over 19% over possible transaction; Singapore’s May factory output and 2023 GDP estimates; Asia’s performance following developments in Russia; Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg; SpaceX’s Starlink valued at about US$150b
Sports Minutes: What does it take to be a sports announcer?
Culture Club: The role of community engagement in overcoming misconceptions and changing perceptions towards bone marrow donation
In the Spotlight: ‘Omnichannel’ for the win, how Singaporeans are increasingly blending online and offline shopping for savings and convenience
Under the Radar: Building a board of directors for UHNWIs with >US$20m in investable wealth – Tiger 21’s COO and Singapore Chair on monetising the Tiger 21 network; Qualification process; Growth opportunities and positioning against private clubs and networks; Scaling a niche business; Expansion into Singapore and Israel
Washington Report: Is 'Bidenomics' enough to earn Biden a second term in the upcoming US presidential election?
Culture Club: Tech revolutionising how people approach fitness, how can gyms embrace these advancements
Market View: Singapore’s core inflation eases to 4.7% on-year in May; Japan’s core inflation numbers exceeds forecasts in May; TikTok’s leadership changes; Ford preparing a new round of layoffs; Quarz Capital’s proposal for Sabana REITto use internal manager
Sports Minutes: The FAS Player's Concierge, Baihakki's brainchild
In the Spotlight: Why is the gaming industry a favoured target for cyber criminals?
Under the Radar: Sasseur REIT’s CEO on its focus on outlet malls in China; Why it chooses to be present in Tier 2 cities; Pure play on China and if Sasseur is putting all of its eggs in one basket; China’s domestic vs international tourism recovery; DPU up 1.5% yoy for Q12023; Gearing ratio and opportunities for M&A and inorganic growth
Sports Minutes: Questioning the capacity limit at the National Stadium for Singapore's football matches
Market View: Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress; MAS’ penalty on major banks; Netflix’s US$2.5b South Korean bet; Job cuts at SoftBank’s Vision Fund
Culture Club: Fiz to showcase chef’s personal takes on heritage cooking
In the Spotlight: Abolishing the stigma of working in the logistics industry in Singapore
Euro Watch: Ukraine Recovery Conference pledges billions in aid for war-torn country
Market View: Grab cuts over 1,000 employees; NIO’s share subscription agreement; Keppel to operate cooling system in the Jurong Lake District; China’s 520b yuan tax break to boost EV sales; YouTube reported to launch first official shopping channel; Elon Musk’s Tesla to invest in India?; Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress
Sports Minutes: The only Hamilton to win a Championship in 2023!
Culture Club: The future of work as Singapore moves towards becoming a “super-aged” society
In the Spotlight: Do you qualify for cyber insurance?
Under the Radar: UNIQLO Singapore on the unification of the entire clothes-making process; Autonomy of individual stores; Global fashion market to reach US$283b by 2030; How basic designs help in expanding customer base; Rising rents vs expansion plans
Culture Club: The rise of audiophile culture
Market View: Grab reportedly planning biggest round of layoffs since pandemic; PBOC’s lower-than-expected rate cut; Chinese Yuan and Japanese Yen weakness; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony
Sports Minutes: Is Saudi Arabia ruining football?
In the Spotlight: Wanderlove, Singaporean singles are likely to seek out a holiday romance while travelling
China Perspective: Takeaways from US-China talks & Alibaba names new chairman, CEO in surprise shake-up
Under the Radar: Memiontec’s CEO on the growth of the global water treatment technologies market; On diversifying into financing, operating and maintaining plants; S$113m order book; Venture into Vietnam and reliance on Indonesia and overseas markets; Reaching S$500m market capitalisation
Market View: Jack Ma appears in Hangzhou; AstraZeneca reportedly planning a China spinoff; SIA refutes claims on raising stakes in Air India; Chinese bankers told to shun expensive clothes at work in austerity drive; SVB Financial Group selling SVB Securities to management team
Culture Club: The opening of the world's first public, physical profile picture (PFP) NFT gallery
Washington Report: What's on the agenda at the US-China talks & why Biden is honoring Modi with a state visit
Under the Radar: Making mentorship accessible for everyone – ADPList on monetisation; Possibility of a paid subscription model, B2B business vertical; Leveraging the value of its platform; Future capital raise after US$1.3m led by Surge in 2021; Cash burn rate and future plans
In the Spotlight: Exploring the post-pandemic potential of ecommerce in Southeast Asia
Sports Minutes: What do the champions across Europe need to do to remain ahead of the chasing pack?
Market View: SIA, Scoot May passenger numbers up 65.8% yoy; Jardine C&C and Carro announces partnership worth over US$60m; Banks lower China’s 2023 GDP growth forecasts; Micron to invest US$603m in Xi’an; Tesla’s expansion hitting speed bump in China amid industry overcapacity
In the Spotlight: How AI profiling is disrupting conventional personality typology
Culture Club: FarmByte Food Hub set to revolutionise the region’s agrofood industry
Market View: Fed holds rates steady, signals 2 more hikes this year; Jerome Powell on balance sheet drawdown; Wall Street’s reaction; OCBC raises SIA’s fair value; PBOC lowers medium-term lending facility rates; TikTok to boost e-commerce business in Southeast Asia
In the Spotlight: Global trends that are shaping the Muslim travel market
Under the Radar: Has the boom in professional services demand fizzled – Deloitte Singapore’s CEO on whether layoffs in the US are specific to the country; Plans to add 3,000 new employees in Singapore and double US$1b revenue over next five years in Southeast Asia; Priorities as new CEO
Euro Watch: Silvio Berlusconi death - who will take over former Italian PM’s business empire?
Culture Club: High number of unused online accounts among Gen Z consumers, implications on the climate and environment
In the Spotlight: Accelerating Singaporean companies into the global stage via e-commerce
Market View: Impact of China’s short-term rate cut on stock markets; Hong Kong to bring 27,000 foreign workers; AWS to consider using AMD AI chips; Meta’s chief scientist says generative AI at dead end; Fed’s rate hike expectation after 4% on-year increase in CPI
Under the Radar: Behind one of the world’s largest privately held real estate investors – Hines APAC CEO on APAC currencies’ devaluation against USD and impact on real estate investments; Striking a balance between discretionary capital and strategic partnerships; Mass timber buildings
Regional Roundup: Developments concerning Malaysia-Indonesia border agreements
Culture Club: A circular fashion initiative, using design to conceptualise this initiative
Market View: Hatten Land and Quantum Healthcare’s leasing agreement; Securities turnover on SGX up 23% m-o-m in May; Banking sector outlook; US CPI data release; Central bank actions in focus - China cuts short term borrowing costs; Fed, ECB, BoJ rate decisions
In the Spotlight: Legal business disputes, where to settle them? Singapore’s framework of transnational issue estoppel
China Perspective: 'China has been operating military and spy facilities in Cuba for years'
Under the Radar: Volvo Buses APAC on the restructuring of its Europe business; Focus on chassis production; Electrification of bus fleet and the electric bus market in Korea and APAC to reach US$203.7m by 2028; Gaps in APAC markets; Fully battery powered made-in-Singapore city bus
Your Health: The benefits and importance of home blood pressure monitoring in stroke prevention
Market View: Nio reports net loss of nearly US$700m; UBS completes acquisition of Credit Suisse; Some Saudi Aramco’s customers to receive full nominated volumes of crude oil in July; Qatar Investment Authority targeting more investments in Asia and the US; Fed’s June monetary policy move
Sports Minutes: Team Flash's journey to the FIFAe World Cup 2023
In the Spotlight: The power of brand strength
Under the Radar: Repairing and selling the classics - Classic Motorworks on the booming classic car market; Global classic car market to grow to around US$35.5b in 2023; Retrofitting classic vehicles into EVs
Washington Report: Blinken to visit China, sign of easing tensions?
Market View: Thomson Medical Group reportedly in talks to buy stake in Vietnam’s FV Hospital; Open AI’s CEO meets South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol; Bytedance testing AI-powered chatbot; US weekly jobless claims; Fed’s next move
Culture Club: Biggest challenges one will face when trying to advance in their careers mid-way through their professional journeys
Under the Radar: Getting locals on the corporate leadership table – LinkedIn on the ROI of local talent development; Singapore Business Federation on its latest Alliance for Action on Business Leadership Development report
In the Spotlight: Bubble tea shop scam, the modus operandi of QR code scammers
Culture Club: Delicious menu, real impact, Fortitude Culina empowering the visually impaired through culinary skills
In the Spotlight: Profitability and people need not be separate, how Panglao Shores did not lay off anyone during the Covid-19 downturn
Euro Watch: Why the EU did not flesh out framework to enhance engagement in Asia
Under the Radar: Ace Turtle on holding licences to brands such as Toys “R” Us and Lee for India; India’s retail scene and whether the market is fragmented; Adopting a vertical retail model; On being EBITDA-positive in FY22/23; US$34m Series B funding round; Dockers' re-entry into India
Culture Club: Tech propelled by a young population in SEA driving the digital economy, how does this impact the mobile gaming industry?
In the Spotlight: How Singaporeans react to a company that demonstrates a lower level of cyber security
Market View: Singapore banks ‘flushed’ with deposits?; China’s exports tumbled 7.5% in May; Weaker imports into China and impact on high-tech industries; Impact of Chinese trade data on AUD; Chances of PBOC cutting rates; US Fed’s next interest rate move
Regional Roundup: Pita struggling for new regime
Under the Radar: Zoom on B2B customers; Stabilisation post-pandemic boom; Betting big on AI – Investment into Anthropic; Rollout of Zoom IQ features; Partnership with Grab to empower employee engagement
Market View: Mapletree Industrial Trust’s tenant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Apple’s Vision Pro headset; Saudi hikes oil prices vs impact on USD; USD dominance; Japan real wages fall and impact on Yen
Culture Club: SAM takes immersive to the next level with their three new shows
In the Spotlight: Using automation, generative AI to address major challenges facing the financial services sector
Under the Radar: The Shilla Duty Free on airport revenues in Singapore;Travel recovery and expansion plans; China consumers tipped to be most important revenue source for operators in Singapore and South Korea by 2027; A stronger Sing dollar and impact on duty-free shopping
China Perspective: Why won't China and the US just talk?
Culture Club: Supply and demand of water, how Singapore is investing in sustainable water
Market View: Seatrium to replace Keppel DC Reit on STI; Digital Core Reit and Chapter 11 filing of Cyxtera; Philippines AirAsia seeking to revive IPO plans; UBS to seal takeover of Credit Suisse as soon as June 12
Sports Minutes: Can anyone stop Guardiola's all-conquering Manchester City?
In the Spotlight: Breaking down Gen Z trends and winning Gen Z consumers’ attention
Washington Report: Biden signs debt limit bill, debt-ceiling saga is a wrap
Under the Radar: The unconventional franchise business of the World Trade Centers Association; On strengthening brand value and network; Competition against other private networks; Initiatives in Asia; WTCA General Assembly in Ghana; Why there is no WTCA in Singapore yet
Sports Minutes: 22/23 Premier League Season awards
Market View: IReitGlobal acquires portfolio in France; China woos Jamie Dimon, Elon Musk; Malaysia and Indonesia delay trade talks with EU over issues surrounding palm oil producers; Senate to vote on US debt ceiling deal
Culture Club: The return of Legacy GLOWHARD Festival 2023, showcasing the best of Singapore's music scene
In the Spotlight: Understanding the world’s indoor location-based services market
Under the Radar: CMC Invest on its Singapore’s platform; Retail investment landscape post-pandemic boom; Competition and pricing strategy; Uncertain economic climate and need for an educational approach; Goals and expansion plans
Euro Watch: Erdogan extends rule of Turkey, impact on European region
Sports Minutes: The GOAT Dilemma, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?
Market View: Olam Agri’s IPO delayed; Proposed privatisation of Challenger Technologies; Aims Apac Reit’s equity fundraising exercise; China, South Korea and Japan’s factory output data; Tesla’s Elon Musk in Beijing; Nvidia surpasses US$1t market cap
In the Spotlight: Circular’s subscription services allow one to ‘rent’ devices
Regional Roundup: Thais having doubts on the formation of a coalition government?
Under the Radar: Being a modern farmer in Singapore - Netatech Group’s CEO on its farming and technology solution verticals; Market saturation; Scaling the business and exporting farming solutions; Thailand and the Philippines in focus; Growing rice and grapes
Market View: Sats’ 2H earnings down despite 57.1% rise in revenue; SIA’s appetisers on Sats’ top line; Delay in Olam Agri’s IPO; CP All, Airports of Thailand, PPT Exploration and Production; Eyes on Washington with Congress set to vote on debt ceiling deal
Sports Minutes: Chelsea's conundrum, the tasks that lie ahead for Mauricio Pochettino
Culture Club: Milestone Systems' new video technology to improve overall patient care
In the Spotlight: Launch of Jobs Transformation Map for Singapore’s hotel industry
Under the Radar: StarHub on its Q1 financial performance; Sustained market competition and the rollout of 5G; Effectiveness of Dare+ transformation strategy in generating revenue and dividend growth; Consolidation of MyRepublic Broadband; Consolidation of Infinity Play products
China Perspective: China’s first domestically made passenger jet flew its maiden commercial flight
Market View: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy finalises US debt ceiling deal; Nvidia unveils more AI products; Temasek cuts employee compensation after failed FTX investment; Stamford Land’s earnings
Sports Minutes: Leeds & Leicester relegated, while Dortmund bottle their Budesliga ambitions
Culture Club: Elective egg freezing, what people need to know
In the Spotlight: How passwordless authentication is the key to customer trust
Sports Minutes: With Nadal ruled out of Roland Garros, who will be crowned the king of clay at the French Open?
Culture Club: i Light Singapore returns In June with two new Locations in the CBD
In the Spotlight: M1 launches 5G-powered telemedicine services, surveillance systems to enhance Singapore maritime industry
In the Spotlight: The growing tourism sector in Uzbekistan
Culture Club: Kindness Day SG with a theme ‘Amp Up Your Kindness!
Sports Minutes: The inevitable rise of E-sports
Euro Watch: EU supplying weapons to Ukraine in view of counteroffensive against Russia
K-travel: The gems outside of Seoul
Culture Club: Singaporeans becoming more bargain-conscious, want more seamless shopping, but how can businesses keep up?
Regional Roundup: Malaysian Prime Minister addresses regulations regarding the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims
In the Spotlight: Understanding the concept of 'branch-office-of-one', rise of threats caused by hybrid working arrangements
Sports Minutes: Racism rears it's ugly head in Spain, what next for Vinicius Jr.?
K-food: The meaning behind your favourite Korean food
Culture Club: The importance of social skills in the age of Artificial Intelligence
In The Spotlight: Rising trends within the travel sector
Sports Minutes: Has Manchester City's dominance made the Premier League become a one-horse race?
China Perspective: US President Joe Biden expected to meet with President Xi Jinping in the near future
K-influencer: What are some plastic surgery trends in South Korea?
Washington Report: Takeaways from G7 summit
In the Spotlight: Importance of cybersecurity in the e-commerce sector
Culture Club: Using Tiktok filters to engage different communities
Sports Minutes: Did Team Singapore exceed expectations at the 2023 SEA Games?
K-drama: Revenge & politics - Queenmaker
Sports Minutes: How Singapore's cricket team overcame the odds to win SEA Games Gold
In the Spotlight: Keeping up with the cybercrime business
K-food: Eat vicariously through these Mukbangers
Euro Watch: What to expect in upcoming G7 summit
In the Spotlight: Exploring underrated resorts in South East Asia
Culture Club: Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza's collaboration with the Singapore Premier League 2023, commitment in supporting local sports and community initiatives
Sports Minutes: Ex-Lion R. Sasikumar on why he swapped Singapore for Spain
K-influencers: @kyung.2k - Why you need to know some "Konglish"
Culture Club: Disinfecting dilemma, are we using chemicals that harm instead of protect
K-fashion: Brands & stores to check out in Seoul
In the Spotlight: INSEAD develops poetic generative AI applications rivalling ChatGPT
Sports Minutes: John Barnes on Liverpool, Arsenal & Manchester United
Market View: SIA’s record net profits in its 76-year history; Shell to use AI in deep sea oil exploration; UN projects global economic growth at 2.3% in 2023; Biden cancels visit to Australia to deal with US debt ceiling stalemate
Regional Roundup: Challenges awaiting the winner of Thailand's general election
Under the Radar: Ant Group-backed ANEXT Bank’s CEO on competing using interest rates; Wholesale banking trends and ANEXT bank’s focus on SMEs; Ant Group pouring US$188m in additional funding
Culture Club: Tips on how to not fall victim to renovation horror stories
In the Spotlight: Will AI kill off one of Singapore's tuition industry?
China Perspective: Li Hui tours Europe, what to expect
Market View: OUE Healthcare shares up 46%; SIA and Scoot fly high; Morgan Stanley mulls 7% cut in APAC investment banking workforce; Alibaba’s “huge” investments in Taobao; Buffet exits TSMC; US debt ceiling talks continue
Sports Minutes: Transfers that saved a footballer's career...or not!
Under the Radar: Bringing London’s West End to Singapore and beyond - British Theatre Playhouse on the ins-and-outs of operating a theatre production company; Possible fragmentation in the theatre industry in Singapore; Setting its base in Singapore; On-demand productions and increased monetisation; Future funding plans
K-fashion: How to excel your airport fashion looks like K-celebrities
Culture Club: UAS Arts Symposium, a milestone event for the art education scene in Singapore
Washington Report: Should the world be worried if the US debt ceiling is not lifted?
In the Spotlight: The demand for data literacy in the e-commerce sector
Market View: Genting Singapore’s Q1 EBITDA down 25% qoq; ST Engineering’s Q1 revenue up 13% yoy; Thailand’s election vs the Thai Baht; US Congressional Budget Office on US default; Samsung and Tesla’s possible alliance to develop chips for autonomous vehicles
Sports Minutes: Pochettino edges closer to Chelsea; Arsenal bottle title chances
Under the Radar: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corporation Singapore’s CMO on its focus on data and the B2B market;Tapping the hybrid work phenomenon; Importance of providing Unified Communications solutions; FBICS’ first step towards Direct-to-Consumer market through LazMall flagship store
K-slang: 삼귀다 (samgweeda)
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap; Seatrium’s net order book of S$20b; First Resources’ Q1 net profit down 73.8% yoy; US producer prices up 2.3% yoy in April, Elon Musk to step down as Twitter CEO; US mortgage rates could top 8% if US defaults
Culture Club: Revamp of flagship Kiztopia Marina Square, emphasis on ‘Play To Learn, Learn Through Play’
Sports Minutes: Mourinho to PSG? Ricciardo to AlphaTauri?
In the Spotlight: Pushing the boundaries of flip phones, will it make a comeback?
Under the Radar: A world without keys - From making smart locks to large scale access management, igloocompany on its aggressive expansion; Assessment of the smart home and real estate management market; Entry into the US and its ambitious target to deploy 1m devices
K-fashion: Blackpink concert looks to be inspired from
Culture Club: Singaporean organic juice brand making conscious drinking easier
Market View: - SIA’s redemption of MCBs; The Place Holdings to sell 11% of New Vision Holding; SingPost’s 25% drop in 2H net profits; Banks’ net interest marginscould be past their peak
Sports Minutes: 1000 golds & counting, how many more will Team Singapore win at the SEA Games?
In the Spotlight: Are Chinese travellers ready to make a revenge comeback?
Euro Watch: Will UK parliament get a Labour majority at the next general election?
Under the Radar: From a humble hawker stall in the 1940s to one of Singapore’s largest wholesalers of You Tiaos - You Tiao Man’s take on business transformation Importance of pivoting into a B2B and B2B2C model
Culture Club: Breaking the taboo of talking about mental health in workplaces
Sports Minutes: Napoli's Scudetto success
Market View: OCBC’s Q1 profits jumped 39% to record S$1.88b; Olam Agri plans dual listing in June; Impact of possible Olam Agri IPO on Singapore’s listing activity; US consumer inflation and possible surprise on the upside; US Biden and McCarthy on US debt ceiling
In the Spotlight: Productivity gains that technologies like AI bring to the table
Regional Roundup: Front runners in Thailand's general election, Thaksin to make come back?
Under the Radar: SeaGPT for the maritime sector - Greywing’s CTO on gaining market share; the global maritime digital market projected to generate US$423.4b by 2031; Impact of SeaGPT on Greywing’s growth trajectory and funding plans
Market View: Janet Yellen warns CEOs on US debt ceiling; Fed’s survey of bank loan officers; China’s balance of trade figures; Bets on policy support and rally in Chinese financial, brokerage and filmmaker shares
Sports Minutes: Kingpins to minnows, the state of Singapore football
Culture Club: Happiness Initiative's mission to spread happiness in Singapore
In the Spotlight: How Agoda is revolutionising regional travel in the post-pandemic era
China Perspective: Xi to host first China-Central Asia summit
Under the Radar: Converting limited real data into limitless synthetic data - Betterdata on training AI models; Getting around data-sharing and privacy concerns; Commercialisation of synthetic data; Oversubscribed US$1.7m seed round
K-food: Top k-celebrity diet plans for the summer
Market View: US April inflation and monthly budget statement; Seatrium’s S$500m wind farm contracts; DBS’ additional capital requirement by MAS; Sea’s Forrest Li to hike pay by 5%; Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technology’s US$2b HK IPO
Sports Minutes: Is David de Gea's time at Manchester United over?
In the Spotlight: How can password complacency cost you
Washington Report: Could Trump get a pardon if convicted?
Under the Radar: Mammoth meatballs - Vow on why firms are eyeing a slice of the extinct-DNA pie; Possible commercialisation of Mammoth meatballs; Patents and its impact on the cultured meat industry; Possible launch of cultivated quail meat in Singapore in 2H2023
K-slang: 당모치 (dangmochi)
Sports Minutes: 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia
Market View: US regional banks in focus; PacWest plunges 50.6%; Adidas’ Q1 sales down 1% yoy; Proposal by Ping An to split HSBC’s Asia business; Ant Group considers selling stake in HK virtual banking unit; Singapore stock market wrap; OUE C-REIT’s net property income up 18% in Q12023; AIMS APAC REIT’s DPU up 11.3% yoy
Culture Club: Singapore HeritageFest 2023 celebrates 20th milestone with spotlight on our sporting and public transportation history
In the Spotlight: Driving brand success across an entire franchise network
Euro Watch: Sunak faces first big electoral test as PM
Under the Radar: AIMS APAC REIT’s CEO on DPU rising 5.1% on-year; Record portfolio occupancy of 98% and tenant retention rate of 78.4%; Whether the Logistics and Warehouse segment will remain defensive in FY 2024
K-drama: Meet the Korean Deadpool
Sports Minutes: Erling Haaland breaks Premier League goals record
Market View: US Fed hikes rates by 25bps; Democrats vs Republicans over US debt ceiling; STI close; Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust’s DPU down 8.6% yoy; Lian Beng’s privatisation offer
Culture Club: Creating sustainable food packaging products, behind the scenes
Under the Radar: Lamborghini’s on its new Revuelto supercars; On 2022 being its record breaking year; Demand for trophy cars among the wealthy; Asia as a key market and China as a wild card
K-influencer: David Yong - CEO, businessman, lawyer by day, K-Pop artist by night
Market View: Keppel Corp’s reorganisation, to scale AUM to S$200b by 2030; Dyson’s new battery plant in Singapore; Jacky Cheung and UnUsUaL Limited’s shares; Google and Microsoft CEOs to meet with US top officials
Sports Minutes: Does age matter for football managers?
Culture Club: Philosophy behind illusory, dual-image collector pieces
Regional Roundup: Anwar unconcerned with alleged plots to topple government
Under the Radar: Ridehailing app TADA on competing with incumbents; Partnership with foodpanda to offer new user benefits for customers in Asia; Potential to become a superapp
K-food: What to order on k-food delivery apps
Sports Minutes: Singapore’s most senior female athlete at the 2023 SEA Games
Market View: JP Morgan Chase’s takeover of First Republic Bank; US Fed’s interest rate decision; Bumper profits from HSBC; DBS posting 43% yoy gain in Q1 net profits; PropNex shares fall some 15% from previous week’s highs; Wilmar International, Sheng Siong and Micro Mechanics’ earnings
Culture Club: How investing in emerging markets can change the world
In the Spotlight: Out-of-court workout, meaning of such a workout and how it can be executed
China Perspective: China revises conscription law, what does this mean?
Under the Radar: The role of Generative AI on drug discovery – Insilico Medicine’s CEO on positioning against large pharma players; Global market for AI enabled drug discovery to grow at a CAGR of 26.3%; Collaboration with Sanofi worth up to US$1.2b
K-slang: 갓생 (godsaeng)
Market View: Singapore’s ABSD hike and property stocks; DPU of S-REITS; Singtel combining consumer and enterprise business in Singapore; Amazon’s shares surged amid earnings beat; Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth soared over US$10b
Sports Minutes: The Lion City welcomes LIV Golf!
Culture Club: Run to raise awareness of cleanliness and sanitation
In the Spotlight: Singapore-based Web3 startup memotics unveils virtual platform for innovative e-learning
Under the Radar: Unilever Food Solutions’ secret sauce to bounce back after business dropped 70% overnight during the pandemic; Unilever’s latest results and the impact of inflation on business; Unilever Food Solutions’ First Menu Trends and new product offerings
K-food: The stirring and mixing is back with a new version of Dalgona
K-movie: The mother with a killer instinct, Kill Boksoon
Market View: Singapore hikes ABSD for residential properties; UOB’s net profit up 67% yoy; CDL, UOL Group, GuocoLand and Oxley Holdings stocks tumble; NASDAQ gained on Meta’s earnings beat
Sports Minutes: 2023 SEA Games - What can we expect?
Culture Club: Recreating luxury desserts
In the Spotlight: Celebrating the Solar New Year 2023 at Haw Par Villa
Under the Radar: Opportunities in the offshore renewable energy market - G8’s founder on its reliance on overseas projects; Opportunities in South Korea, Ghana and India; It’s projected 5-year revenue CAGR of 76%; Possible NASDAQ IPO this year
Euro Watch: Ukranian and Chinese presidents hold first phone call since Russian invasion
Sports Minutes: Salary cap for footballers?
Culture Club: Museum of Ice Cream launches Singapore's first official dessert guidebook
Market View: Microsoft and Alphabet’s results top estimates; Alibaba’s cloud computing division slashes prices by up to half; MAS’ half-yearly macroeconomic review; Suntec REIT’s DPU down 27.4% yoy
Regional Roundup: ASEAN's waning control over Myanmar crisis
In the Spotlight: The growing threat of synthetic media
Under the Radar: Qraft Technologies’ APAC CEO on its AI powered model that captures patterns in the stock market that signals M&A, earnings shocks or FDA drug approvals; Softbank’s US$146m Series C investment
K-slang: 오운완 (ohwoonwan)
Market View: Netflix’s US$2.5b investment in South Korea; Deepening selloff in Chinese equities; Developments from CapitaLand China Trust and Dasin Retail Trust; South Korea’s better-than-expected economic growth in Q1
Sports Minutes: The curious case of Tottenham Hotspur
In the Spotlight: Pokemon takes over Singapore's cable cars
Under the Radar: Singapore-based haute perfumery brand Maison 21G on its rapid expansion and growth; On competing against Chanel, Christian Dior and Jo Malone
China Perspective: Guatemalan president reinforces diplomatic ties with Taiwan amid China's opposition
Your Health: Possible ways to protect yourself against pneumonia
K-influencer: Behind all the romance of K-drama & K-pop - the "True Crimes of Asia"
Market View: Singapore’s core inflation down to 5% yoy in March; BOJ Ueda’s first policy meeting; LVMH surpasses US$500b in market value;US earnings in full swing; Expectations for Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and Impact of layoffs on balance sheets
Sports Minutes: Will Manchester United deny Manchester City the treble?
Culture Club: Embracing and exploring diverse perspectives through SIFA 2023
Washington Report: US and France react to conflict in Sudan
Under the Radar: Where is Nokia now? - Nokia’s focus on telecommunications infrastructure; Its first brand refresh in 60 years; On smartphones becoming extinct by 2030 with 6G and staying ahead of technological disruption
In the Spotlight: Navigating the social media shopping boom
K-pop: SUGA: Road to D-Day
Sports Minutes: Would you rather, football fans edition!
Market View: US labour market softening; Tesla hiking prices again; Outlook for US carmakers amid price war; Deposit flight out of US regional lenders; Keppel Corp’s 9% yoy revenue increase
Under the Radar: Building an unbroken cold chain within ASEAN - Commonwealth Kokubu Logistics on its $200m food logistics facilities in Singapore; Opportunities amid rising demand for imported perishables
Your Health: Understanding the impact of quality rest
K-food: How to best enjoy the hot fiery Buldak
Culture Club: Riding the wave of growing wine demand
Market View: US economy stalled in recent weeks; Mixed earnings from IBM, Morgan Stanley and Tesla; Alibaba’s Freshippo and a possible Hong Kong IPO; Keppel Reit’s distributable income down 6.7% yoy
In the Spotlight: Uncovering the blooming tourism scene in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay
Under the Radar: MB&F on its spaceship watches; Waitlists stretching to a decade; Impact of a booming secondary market on production; Takeaways from Watches and Wonders 2023; M.A.D Editions for the masses
Euro Watch: Ursula von der Leyen calls for EU unity against China
K-influencer: Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw - What you need to know if you're apartment hunting in Seoul
Culture Club: Boating lifestyle in SG, uptick in interest from Singaporeans
Market View: S-Reits’ distribution figures; US beige book of economic conditions; More Fed officials to speak; Hong Kong’s interbank liquidity at its lowest since the GFC and impact on banks
In the Spotlight: Unlocking the potential of data
Under the Radar: Millionaires with a plan - Henley & Partners on where the wealthy is moving to and what this means for Asia in its bid to attract family offices
Reigonal Roundup: Mahathir moves forward with legal action against Anwar
K-pop: Jisoo blooms with ‘Flower’
Market View: Singapore’s Q1 corporate earnings; China’s blockbuster 4.5% GDP growth in Q1; US dollar rallied on Fed hike expectations; Apple and Goldman Sachs’ high-yield savings account
Culture Club: Asia’s first facility offering snowboarding, surfing and skating in one place
In the Spotlight: Hospitality for the future
China Perspective: Taiwan bolsters missile arsenal amid heightened China threat
K-drama: Seungri’s Burning Sun or Victor’s Black Sun?
Culture Club: ACM moving into the fashion and design space
Sports Minutes: Have Arsenal blown it?
Market View: US retail sales dropped 1%; JPMorgan and Citibank earnings; Outlook for this corporate earnings season; Microsoft’s Bing may replace Google as default search service on Samsung devices
In the Spotlight: Social media platform of choice for Singapore’s public sector
Washington Report: Biden renews calls for tougher gun laws, but why is there still not much progress?
K-slang: 꾸꾸꾸 (kkukkukku)
Market View: US inflation cools; MAS keeps monetary policy settings unchanged; LVMH now among world’s top 10 as market value nears US$500b
Sports Minutes: Surely there should be consequences?
Culture Club: Pet Expo bringing communities of pet lovers together
In the Spotlight: Empowering independent game studios
Sports Minutes: Are the Glazers serious about selling Manchester United?
K-fashion: Up-and-coming fashion icon - Jang Wonyoung
Culture Club: The future of the local snack industry
Sports Minutes: The great debate, VVD or Vidic?
In the Spotlight: What to expect in winter Australia
Euro Watch: Macron sparks anger in European region
K-influencer: How this agency aims to get SEA creators, artistes get the same exposure as K-pop idols
Sports Minutes: Is Tiger's time up?
In the Spotlight: Is AI the silver bullet in data protection and security?
Regional Roundup: Will Najib get a royal pardon?
K-food: Top things to eat in Jeju Island
Sports Minutes: Revolutionizing the game of golf!
Bringing LEGO to life - From blueprint to building in just 4 months
China Perspective: Macron gets rock star welcome in China
Washington report: Conflicting US rulings leave fate of abortion pill in doubt
Rebound of global tourism: How Southeast Asia’s attractions can stay ahead of the curve
K-slang: 핑플 (pingpeul)
Sports Minutes: Dwight Yorke on Manchester United
Singapore’s most talented designers feature at Milan Design Week
In the Spotlight: Catching consumer attention, the importance of building brands in social
K-pop: That’s so “KITCH”
Sports Minutes: Would you go back to your ex?
Market View: US non-farm payrolls; Asean+3 region to grow 4.6% in 2023; Vietnam government to probe TikTok’s operations; Singtel to integrate IndiHome into Telkomsel
Culture Club: The challenges of retaining the hawker culture
Under the Radar: Behind our taxi claims, leave applications and accounting entries - SAP on the market global enterprise software market reaching a market volume of US$376.40b by 2028
In the Spotlight: What is in store for the travel industry for the rest of 2023
K-fashion: How to style your new pair of jeans with NewJeans
Sports Minutes: Oh, what could have been!
In the Spotlight: The emotional toll of cyber attacks on CEOs
Regional Roundup: Malaysia lauds ‘historic’ deals in Beijing
Under the Radar: A younger Julie for a younger crowd - Julie’s Biscuits on its rebranding initiative and Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win
K-drama: The revolting truth behind "The Glory"
Sports Minutes: Chelsea & Leicester wield the Axe, who should step in?
Culture Club: Avoiding a nightmare, how to buy the right second hand car
In the Spotlight: Shining the spotlight on Singapore’s pioneering town, Toa Payoh
China Perspective: China, SG upgrade bilateral relationship
K-slang: 킹받네 (kingbatnae)
Sports Minutes: Is Formula 1 getting too predictable?
In the Spotlight: How can brands defend themselves against fake news and misinformation?
What happens now that former US President Donald Trump has been indicted?
K-influencer: Do you have the X-Factor to become the next K-Pop star?
Sports Minutes: The Singapore PR in the running to own Manchester United
Market View: Possible IPOs in Hong Kong- Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Technologies; JD.com units filed for IPOs; Singapore stock market wrap
Culture Club: The future of indoor play concepts in Singapore
Under the Radar: Una Brands on the business of buying and building e-commerce brands
Taking the headache out of bizSAFE Certification
K-food: K-convenience store best drink combos
Sports Minutes: What makes a good boss?
Market View: Alibaba's split into 6 units, NASDAQ bull market
How this chef became the 1st Singaporean on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list
Under the Radar: CapitaLand Ascott Trust’s CEO on DPU, US banking turmoil and Competition among hospitality Reits amid travel recovery
Why the UK joining the CPTPP Indo-Pacific trade bloc matters
K-fashion: Blackpink Jennie's top picks
The Singaporean architects unravelling complexity into simplicity
What to expect from Ninja Van's PR as a service in Singapore
No need to fork out big money on expensive paintings with art rental
Market View: Alibaba to split company into 6 units and impact on China’s tech sector; Vietnam’s Q1 economic growth slowed to 3.32%; US officials signal new rules for banks after banking collapse.
K-influencers: @esyfilms - Which Korean restaurants in SG are #KoreanOppaApproved?
Market View: Manulife US Reit on its exposure to US regional lenders; Privatisation offers for SGX-listed companies including Boustead Projects and GK Goh; Fed data shows bank customers shifting deposits from smaller banks to larger players; China’s anti-graft agency to inspect state-owned enterprises
Sports Minutes: Groundhog day for Tottenham?
Under the Radar: Beyond cameras and printers - Canon on diversification and weathering tech disruption and the rise in smartphone photography; Revenue in the digital cameras amounting to US$22.89b in 2023; Impact of online file transfer on Canon’s B2B printer business; Future plans and areas to diversify into
China Perspective: Jack Ma back in the picture, a sign China of political easing on Alibaba?
K-reality: Physical 100 - Was the finale rigged?
Market View: Deutsche Bank vs Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank; First Citizens buys SVB; Sembcorp Industries and Becamex IDC to explore smart and sustainable industrial parks in Vietnam; Keppel Corp to divest stake in Podium West Tower and The Podium Mall in Philippines
Sports Minutes: False dawn or the best way forward?
Culture Club: What ‘good’ looks like for the fashion industry
In the Spotlight: Brands today face greater complexities in understanding consumer trends, how to go around it?
Under the Radar: In conversation with the MD of Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei at MSD; MSD’s positioning across geographical markets; Global pharmaceutical market to grow to US$2.4t in 2029; The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry; MSD’s new facilities in Singapore; Views on Singapore’s business operating environment; Focus on health literacy and health equity
Is time up for TikTok in the US?
K-slang: 어쩔티비 (eojjeoltibi)
Sports Minutes: Break records or win trophies?
Market View: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony; JP Morgan, Citi and Bank of America asking staff not to poach clients from stressed banks; Twitter to remove legacy verified marks; Singapore ranks 3rd in global financial centre rankings; Singapore stock market wrap; Sats on valid applications for new shares; Sembmarine’s subsidiary investigated for “alleged irregularities”
Culture Club: From benchwarmer to national athlete. Grooming the next generation of LeBrons in Singapore
In the Spotlight: Balancing profit and purpose, how companies can do it right
Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Hepmil Media Group; Humour as a value proposition; On its US$10m Series A funding in 2021; Joint venture with Bent Pixels to connect esports creators with brands; Expansion into Thailand and Vietnam; On having millennials and Gen Z as its target audience
Sports Minutes: Migrant Domestic Workers Futsal League
Market View: Fed Chair Jerome Powell raises rates by 25bps; Contradicting messages by Powell and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen; UBS to shrink Credit Suisse’s US$10b shipping portfolio; Singapore’s headline inflation at 6.3%; Sembcorp Industries reportedly considering sale of its waste management unit; Boustead Projects to restore free float or be directed to delist
Culture Club: Practices implemented to work towards social responsibility in the F&B industry
In the Spotlight: Single vs annual travel insurance plans, which will work better for you?
Under the Radar: In conversation with NEC APAC’s MD on trends in the information and communication technology scene; Focus on sustainability with smart digital business cards; Partnership with Stratus Technology to deliver computing solutions to enable Society 5.0; Plans for 2023
Your Health: Juggling being a humanitarian doctor, artist, wife and mother
Sports Minutes: The pain of being overlooked for a promotion
Market View: Janet Yellen reiterates support for lenders; NIO’s CFO confident of doubling sales to 250,000 EVs this year; Merger of Credit Suisse and UBS on concentration; Possibility of more landmines for banks to come; US Fed’s rate decision and chances of a rate pause
Culture Club: Why is parental leave a thorny issue in Singapore?
In the Spotlight: Building a successful cyber program
Regional Roundup: Will Thailand's upcoming elections see a political shift?
Under the Radar: Behind your signatures - Dedoco on competition in the global e-Signing market; Domination by major players; Size of global e-Signing market to grow to over US$14b by 2026; Dedoco’s footprint in Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the US; Working with customers including ERA Realty and GovTech Singapore; Funding from True Global Ventures 1 Plus
Sports Minutes: Dealing with the red mist & it's repurcussions
Market View: Potential legal action from Credit Suisse’s AT1 bondholders; Impact of banking crisis in the US and Europe on Asia and tightening cycle in China, the Philippines and India; Inflow of funds into Asia and Greater China region; Whether Asia can be seen as a safe haven amid ongoing volatilities; Expectation for Fed’s interest rate decision on Wednesday
Culture Club: A mobile app that puts the business school in your pocket
In the Spotlight: China's reopening its borders to travel, tapping into the opportunities
China Perspective: What to expect from China-Russia talks
Under the Radar: Conversation with Southeast Asia’s largest digital marketplace for alternative investments Alta; How ongoing financial volatility has impacted demand for alternative investments; Learnings from rising rates and diversification of customer base of PE investors and VC funds; Partnership with Iwan Tirta Private Collection to bring batiks to the world of investible alternatives; Alta’s new venture debt strategy with Lighthouse Canton
Market View: UBS’ US$3.25b takeover of Credit Suisse; Wipeout of Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds; Yangzijiang Shipping ordered to wind up; Fed’s daily currency swaps for banks in Canada, Britain, Japan, Switzerland and the euro zone; Fed’s interest rate decision
Under the Radar: Global executive search industry grew 17b euros between 2012 and 2021; Impact of tech layoffs and current economic climate on supply of available talent; Demand for headhunting services amid rising rates and collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; Whether the recent US banking crisis would push workers to move to seemingly harder to fail financial services firms and impact on executive search players; Trends in the global executive search industry
Sports Minutes: Are fans to blame for football's increasing influence?
Culture Club: How can greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace benefit businesses?
Washington Report: Ex-US President Donald Trump could be charged any day. What happens next?
Sports Minutes: Saudi in the spotlight
Market View: Singapore Stock Market Wrap; Impact of Singapore key exports contraction on STI; MAS on trio of local banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse; Thai Beverage on plans to list or sell spirits business; SIAS on Boustead Singapore’s bid to acquire Boustead Projects; Major US banks to inject US$30b into First Republic Bank; Indian startups’ exposure to SVB
Your Health: Understanding the most common form of leukaemia in adults
Culture Club: What's new in the Singapore edition of the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
In The Spotlight: From lab coats to CEO of global biotech - Paving the way for disruption in Asia’s oncology drugs space’
Under the Radar: All about Bubble Tea with Gong Cha Global’s Founder; Southeast Asia spent US$3.7 billion on bubble tea and similar “new tea” drinks in 2021; Gong Cha’s presence in Singapore; On competing in a saturated market and product differentiation; China’s bubble tea market to double that of coffee; Gong Cha’s Global Franchisee Convention; Expansion across the Americas and future plans
Market View: Prudential’s profits down 54% yoy due to its Indonesia segment; CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s subsidiary issuing HK$755m fixed rate notes; First year ‘anniversary’ of US Fed hikes; Credit Suisse to borrow 50 billion francs from Swiss National Bank; Saudi National Bank will not up stake in Credit Suisse; Launch of Baidu’s Ernie Bot to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Sports Minutes: With age comes experience?
Culture Club: Kopitiam’s transition to a fully digital loyalty programme
Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Marco Polo Marine on the shipbuilding and ship chartering business; Positioning in the marine logistics industry; Demand for shipbuilding and repair projects and contracts this quarter; Completion of extension works on Dry Dock; Interest for chartering from oil and gas and wind farm sectors
Culture Club: Will Padang Civic Ensemble make it to Unesco's World Heritage Site list?
Euro Watch: Tensions with US-Russia drone downing & UK unveils cost-of-living budget as strikes rage
Sports Minutes: Singapore set to host the (Esports) Olympics
Market View: Banking stocks on the mend after fallout from SVB’s collapse; Ho Bee Land’s sale of industrial properties; Wing Tai’s profit warning; Meta cutting 10,000 jobs; OpenAI to come up with GPT-4; Possibility of TikTok splitting from ByteDance; US to release chip-sending guardrails; US CPI up 6% you and prospects of a 25bps rate hike in March
In the Spotlight: Benefits of online alternative dispute resolution
Regional Roundup: Could Myanmar be implicated in Russia’s war against Ukraine?
Under the Radar: In the market for virtual humans? - MediVR’s COO on the intricacies involved in the business; R&D costs; Getting MediVR’s virtual humans in healthcare, job interview training and financial advisory settings; Global virtual humans market to reach US$440.3b by 2031; On being Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners and NVIDIA Inception Members; Partnerships with institutions and hospitals
Culture Club: First in Singapore to bring in rare red & pink diamonds to collectors
Sports Minutes: Social Media 101
Market View: Sembcorp Industries’ JV to build solar power plant in Oman; Yoma Strategic to restructure debt facilities for Yoma Central; Containing the fallout from the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank; US President Joe Biden vows tougher bank regulations; First Republic shares slumped on contagion fears; US CPI expectations for February
China Perspective: Xi vows to build military into a 'great wall of steel'
Under the Radar: Conversation with Transcelestial’s CEO on using laser beams to bring superfast connectivity to the masses; Assessment of competitors like OneWeb, Starlink or Sumitomo Electric; Partnerships with telcos and enterprise partners; Global laser communication market to reach US$3.6b by 2030; US$10m Series A2 led by Airbus Ventures; Expansion into the US market
Sports Minutes: Peter Lim, a hero or zero?
Market View: How the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed within 48 hours - marking the biggest banking failure since 2008’s Global Financial Crisis; Collapse of Signature Bank; Impact on startups around the world and in Singapore; Contagion effect on Singapore’s banking sector; HSBC’s acquires SVB’s UK arm for £1; What the collapse suggest about the health of tech firms in the US; FDIC’s assurance; Impact of Fed’s interest rate decision in March
Building a culture of cybersecurity: Start investing in your employees
In the Spotlight: Uncovering e-commerce insights that will help brands on Shopee stay relevant and adapt
Washington Report: Silicon Valley Bank collapse & how the US will intervene
Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Mount Elizabeth Hospital on the return of medical tourists to Singapore; Focus on Value-Driven Outcomes and IHH’s target to achieve 90% of VDO at or above international benchmarks by 2025; Being the first hospital to acquire world’s first photon-counting CT; Trends in the private healthcare industry
Sports Minutes: End of the road for Joseph Schooling?
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap; Ascent Bridge’s chief executive faces bankruptcy charges; CDL’s acquisition of St Katharine Docks in London; Del Monte’s net profits down 62% yoy; SVB Financial Group’s move to raise cash; US President Joe Biden’s budget proposal; Non-farm payroll figures
Culture Club: The growth of lifestyle retail pop-up Boutique Fairs Singapore
In the Spotlight: Intergenerational differences between receiving and showing care
Under the Radar: Cargill on its ocean transportation business; Demand for ocean transportation now vs at the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Signing of long-term charter deal for two dry bulk ships; Opportunities in ocean transportation; Use of wind power for cargo ships to reduce fuel use by 20-30%; Global cargo shipping market to grow to 13.19 billion tonnes in 2028
Culture Club: How the CPF contribution increase will impact F&B delivery businesses
Euro Watch: What UK’s small boats plan mean for relations with France
Sports Minutes: Accepting criticism
Market View: Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust’s partial offer by Volare Group declared unconditional; Fitch Ratings downgraded Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust to CCC; Japan’s economy narrowly avoided recession in 4Q; Clues from US Federal Reserve’s Beige Book; Jobs report expectations; Likelihood of 50bps Fed rate hike in March
In The Spotlight: Why hotels reign supreme in Singapore
Under the Radar: Homage on the fragmentation in the elder care market; Size of elder care market to rocket up to USD 1,268.43b by 2029; Trends in elder care market; Partnerships with AIC and DBS; Further possible funding rounds and IPO
Culture Club: From stricter penalties when you give up your BTO queue number to 'scary' red BTO in Tampines
Market View: Cosco Shipping International’s JV with Supply Fortune to invest in logistics infrastructure assets; Lian Beng’s new construction project bumps order book in Singapore to S$2.1b; Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee; Exchange with Senator Elizabeth Warren on impact of hikes on unemployment
Sports Minutes: Against all odds
In the Spotlight: Where employers are hunting for talent in Southeast Asia
Regional Roundup: 'Malaysia could become like Singapore with non-Malay PM'
Under the Radar: Conversation with CCO of one of Singapore’s largest co-living accommodation operators; Demand of co-living solutions with residential prices expected to rise 10-15% in 2023; Coliwoo’s aggressive expansion; Launch of largest co-living residence in Orchard; En bloc purchase of GSM building; Shophouse go-living lifestyle hub concept
Sports Minutes: Can the strawberry generation deal with punishments?
Market View: China-focused Reits outperformed peers on SGX; Reading into China’s lower-than-expected GDP target vs incoming PMI data; US February jobs report; Asset allocation strategy in the near term; Impact of current economic environment on tech giants such as Grab and Meta
Culture Club: Real gems vs lab grown gems, what is the difference in valuation and investment power?
In the Spotlight: Weave Living chooses Singapore as first international outpost of the brand
China Perspective: Latest from China's 'two sessions'
Under the Radar: An inside look into a family-based elastomeric foam maker supplying to OEM customers such as Sony and Panasonic; Market for elastomeric foam to reach US$4.462b by end of 2027; Global headwinds on demand; Rising labour costs on manufacturing output in Singapore
Market View: Keppel Land divests 100% stake in Greenfield Development; Thomson Medical Group’s shares hit two-week high on news of possible acquisitions and collaborations; China’s ‘two Sessions’; Outgoing Premier Li Keqiang on ‘around 5 per cent’ growth for 2023; US Fed Chair Jerome Powell to testify before the Senate Banking Committee
Sports Minutes: Coping with loss
Your Health: Why it is time to fix the antibiotic market
Washington Report: Will the US fully ban TikTok amid fears of Chinese surveillance?
Culture Club: What do Singaporeans really feel about 'car-sharing'?
In the Spotlight: Expectations that Tata Communications must meet as the broadcasting partner for Formula E
Under the Radar: Conversation with CEO of Singlife - On rebranding as Singlife; Renewal of government contracts and impact on its revenue streams; Expansion in Indonesia and Vietnam through acquisitions; Trends influencing the insurance sector; Plans to IPO within 5 years; Gender diversity in the insurance sector
Sports Minutes: 2023 F1 Season starts this weekend!
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap; Underlying net profits vs net profits for Jardine Matheson and HongKong Land; DFI Retail Group’s underlying earnings down 72% yoy; US Raphael Bostic on a 25bps hike in March and a possible pause in Fed’s hike cycle in summer
Weekend Warrior: Hiking 900km for Motor Neurone Disease
In the Spotlight: The role social media plays in the proliferation of love scams
Under the Radar: Luxury fashion - a look into Tapestry’s recent earnings; its 2.6 million new customers in North America; Rise in Gen Z and millennials spenders; Robust growth in Asia; Room for price hikes; China’s recovery; Importance of DTC channels in boosting sales
Market View: EV maker NIO’s 4Q net loss widens to over RMB$5.8b; OUE’s net profits doubled yoy to S$101.2m; South Korea’s semiconductor inventory rose at fastest pace in 27 years; details from Tesla’s investor day
Sports Minutes: Are sports jerseys appropriate for dates?
In The Spotlight: Top luxury travel trends for 2023
Under the Radar: 3D printing whole-cut meat products Star Trek-style; Stakeholder Foods on achieving 50 times more growth in cell production yield; Making 3D printed meat accessible to the man in the street; Value of locating HQ in Israel; Grant by Singapore Israel Industrial R&D Foundation to develop printed eel and grouper products with Umami Meats
Culture Club: Opening pop-up stores, can it help an F&B business?
Market View: IHH Healthcare’s performance; Performance of palm oil producers; Clues from Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Straits Trading’s results; China’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace since 2012 in February
Sports Minutes: Do Singaporean parents care about sports?
Culture Club: Prevalent gender biases that continue to persist in today’s male-dominated tech industry in the region
In the Spotlight: Developing AI tool to help identify children at risk of developing high myopia
Under the Radar: Michigan’s Our Next Energy on US$1.2b valuation; US$300m Series B funding; assessment of the battery market; manufacturing of LFP batteries; building of US gigafactory; tapping US Inflation Reduction Act; Strategic value of latest round of investors including Temasek
Sports Minutes: How can sport help you prepare for a job interview?
Market View: UOL Group’s 44% drop in net profits; Ho Bee Land and Sinarmas Land’s performance; Sembmarine narrows net loss; Golden Agri Resources’s 21.5% yoy earnings increase; Elon Musk the richest man on Earth again
Culture Club: The importance of rewarding employees amidst a competitive job market
In the Spotlight: Transforming the hospitality and MICE industry to meet new demands
China Perspective: 'China will need to be ‘more honest’ about Covid origins'
Market View: US PCE up 5.4% you and impact on STI; Olam Group’s net profits fall 24.5% yoy; Venture Corp’s net profits for 2H up 13.8%; Singapore Land Group’s 60% drop in net profit; Adani to raise US$400m in debt against Australian coal port assets; Pfizer in talks to buy Seagen
Sports Minutes: Migrant workers flex their muscles
Under the Radar: GlobalFoundries Singapore on global chip supply, US-China tensions and the impact of near-shoring and friend-shoring of supply chains on the global supply chain landscape, Global semiconductor market to reach USD 712.4 Billion by 2028
Washington Report: Does the US have an exit strategy for Ukraine-Russia war?
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap, Singapore’s factory output falls 2.7% yoy, OCBC’s recorded 34% yoy rise in Q4 net profits, ST Engineering’s sees profits down 7.1% yoy in H2, BoJ’s incoming governor on ultra low rates
Sports Minutes: Who dares wins?
Culture Club: ARTBOX, SG’s largest lifestyle event returns after a three-year hiatus
Your Health: Combating 'heaty' food
In the Spotlight: CDC Voucher Scheme 2023 bringing more choices and convenience for residents, helping businesses
Under the Radar: Lucence’s take on the global cancer diagnostics market surpassing US$258.54b by 2030, Its LiquidHALLMARK cancer detection blood test, treading the fine line between pricing products affordably and achieving business objectives
Sports Minutes: New season, so what?
Market View: Clues from latest FOMC minutes, REIT earnings, Singapore’s NODX down 25% from high year-ago base, Outlook for export oriented sector, Baidu-backed WM Motor Holdings cutting costs to survive and impact on China’s booming EV market
Culture Club: Quality Melts pop up, bringing chopped cheese and quality sodas to Singapore
In the Spotlight: Aviation industry of the future
Euro Watch: Putin chides West, defends Ukraine invasion in state of the union speech
Under the Radar: Microsoft Singapore’s CTO on commercialisation of ChatGPT with Bing and Edge; Gaining market share in the search engine space; Its first mover advantage in the ‘new-age’ search engine space; Financial value of Generative AI solutions, Shaking up the tech industry
Market View: Wilmar International’s net profits up 8.6% you, SIA continues to fly high with Q3’s operating profits up 11.4 qoq, Great Eastern’s profits down 37%, US Fed minutes’ expectations
Sports Minutes: How much is too much?
Culture Club: Higher HDB grants, more chances vs wealth tax: What does it all mean for your housing needs?’
Under the Radar: The company behind startups’ first investment cheque - conversation with Quest Ventures on its ‘digital economy’ strategy, helping MNCs drive corporate transformation, Opportunities in VC scene, Investment in smart electric motorbike ION mobility
In the Spotlight: Tackling Singapore’s food security - Serving up solutions for 2023
Regional Roundup: Anwar set to deliver first Budget speech as PM
Market View: Genting Singapore’s H2 net profit more than doubled yoy, Sembcorp Industries H2 profits up 54% yoy, SingPost’s operating profit fell 9.7 per cent despite rising revenues
Sports Minutes: Big shoes to fill?
Culture Club: Mindset change that is required to transition to the 4-day work week model
In the Spotlight: The future of bone health with regenerative medicine
China Perspective: China star banker Bao Fan reportedly missing
Under the Radar: World’s largest credit data company Experian on operating Singapore’s BNPL bureau, Rising cost of funds on its business, How its working with small businesses to reduce costs, Plans ahead
Market View: SIA’s Scoot to add 9 new Embraer aircrafts to support network growth strategy, SIA Engineering Company’s 64.1% yoy drop in net profits as wage support ends, Challenger Technologies net profits down 40% you, Indonesia banks making "too much money"
Sports Minutes: VAR at work
Culture Club: Are luxury watches a good investment during a crisis?
Washington Report: US-China crisis management beyond the spy balloons
Under the Radar: An inside look into Arc Group - How SPAC IPO advisory firms help blank cheque companies access a quality deal pipeline, Assessment of SPAC IPO and IPO activity in 2023
In the Spotlight: Consumers want digital interactions with brands to feel more like personal conversations
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap, Singapore’s NODX tumbled 25% yoy, ESR Logos Reit down 7.1% in early trade after private placement exercise, Over 95% SembMarine shareholders voted for merger with Keppel O&M, GoTo bringing forward its profitability targets by a year
Your Health: Debunking myths on the cost of IVF in Singapore
Sports Minutes: Anger or Adrenaline?
Culture Club: Is the online fitness boom here to stay or go?
In the Spotlight: ChatGPT in the limelight, what if a great invention falls into the wrong hands?
Under the Radar: In conversation with the CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest online car retailer Carro - its IPO plans, unicorn status, S$1.3 billion run rate revenue in FY2022, delivering another two times revenue growth in FY 2023, Expansion in Southeast Asia and Japan, Subscription service for used cars in Japan
Your Health: What is Duric's secret to playing professionally into his 40s? (Part Five)
Your Health: What is Duric's secret to playing professionally into his 40s? (Part Four)
Your Health: What is Duric's secret to playing professionally into his 40s? (Part Three)
Your Health: What is Duric's secret to playing professionally into his 40s? (Part Two)
Your Health: What is Duric's secret to playing professionally into his 40s? (Part One)
Your Health: Life as a personal trainer (Part Three)
Your Health: Life as a personal trainer (Part Two)
Your Health: Life as a personal trainer (Part One)
Sports Minutes: Responsibilities that come with success in sports
Market View: Singtel’s 27.6% yoy decline in net profits for 3Q ended December, SIA and Scoot’s 4-fold increase in passengers in January, Chip Eng Seng to be delisted, Marco Polo Marine’s profits jumps 153.8% for 1Q ended December, US forecast busting retail sales report
Culture Club: Growing in the F&B scene, giving back the savings to the customers
Euro Watch: Nicola Sturgeon resigns. What will this mean for Scottish independence?
Under the Radar: Learning Business Mandarin through 10-minute in-app courses - Edutech startup Bluente’s quest to get executives around the language barrier and jargons in areas such as law and finance
In the Spotlight: Refreshed Peranakan Museum reopens
Sports Minutes: Is club loyalty overrated?
Market View: STI’s performance as firms mull Budget announcements, DBS Group holdings reporting uptick in Bitcoin trading Value, iFast’s net profits drops 82%, mixed US CPI report, Outlook for the USD, Rising greenback on Asian central banks’ foreign reserves
Culture Club: Ethics and Compliance (E&C) in today’s unstable economic and business landscape
In the Spotlight: The importance and benefits of introducing tech tools in HR
Under the Radar: SingPost on price increases, dilution of its stakes in Shenzhen 4PX Information and Technology, potential acquisition of Freight Management Holdings, Expansion plans in Australia, Competition with third party logistics providers
Budget Day 2023 Reactive Panel Discussion
Regional Roundup: 'No GST for Malaysia'
Market View: STI’s performance on Budget Day, Sats reports net profits after two straight quarters of losses, Netlink Trust’s profits after tax jumped 24.2%, Paragon Reit, Far East Hospitality Reit and First Reit reporting DPU figures, US January CPI expectations
Market View today: DBS’ earnings jumped 69% yoy, Thomson Medical’s profit boost, Outlook for the medical tourism sector in Singapore, Sats joint venture with Air India to design and operate cargo hub at India’s Noida International Airport
Pre-Budget Conversation with KPMG: Raising tax responsibly & new markets, new businesses
Sports Minutes: Is the sport itself important or is it all about entertainment value?
Culture Club: Investing in a London property? What's the next big thing?
Under the Radar: Conversation with one of the world’s largest facility services group ISS, Assessment of the global facility management market, which is set to reach US$121.73 billion by 2030, How facility management companies are navigating manpower challenges and automation, Industry buy-in for outcome based contracts
In the Spotlight: How consumer shopping behaviour has evolved, battling rising prices in Singapore
Washington Report: Why strange objects in US airspace may be a huge problem
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap, Meyer Park’s S$392 million en bloc deal, Wing Tai’s net profit up 18% y-o-y, Yoma Strategic’s revenue rose 76%, China’s consumer inflation accelerates
Under the Radar: An inside look into online brokerages, what’s next after the pandemic-induced retail trading frenzy, reasons behind moomoo’s move to serve institutional clients
Sports Minutes: Are we stuck paying more for sports broadcast packages?
Culture Club: This Italian art exhibition is making its first-ever international debut in Singapore
In the Spotlight: The role of regulation and compliance in building the trust of both investors and regulators
Euro Watch: Will Erdoğan's leadership survive Turkey's earthquake?
Sports Minutes: Why do rich men buy sports team?
Market View: SGX’s net profit up 30.1% Keppel Corp divests Willowville, Frasers Property’s pre-sold revenue at S$2.7 billion; Manulife US Reit’s DPU down 10.3%, potential BOK rate cuts
In The Spotlight: Branding matters in the travel industry. Just not the way you think.
Culture Club: Singaporean chef back home to give series of cookery classes
Under the Radar - Valentine’s Day special: In the business of love - How does Asia’s leading lunch dating company Lunch Actually acquire a substantial client base and position for the future
Market View: StarHub’s net profit dropped 98.4% for 2H2022, F&N net profits down 28.8%, Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida reviving talks to raise wages, US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech before The Economic Club of Washington DC
Under the Radar: What’s next for Esco Aster - the contract manufacturer behind Singapore’s first commercial cultured meat?
Sports Minutes: The responsibility on pro athletes to be a social media force
Culture Club: Can today's Singaporeans keep the 'kampung spirit' alive?
In the Spotlight: The financial wisdom behind investing in data protection
Regional Roundup: Anwar defends daughter’s adviser role
Sports Minutes: Stiffer penalties for clubs who breach financial fair play rules?
Market View: CapitaLand India Trust’s DPU up 9%, Boustead Singapore to take Boustead Projects private, Impact of GST hike on consumer sentiment, What to expect for Singapore’s Budget 2023, Janet Yellen on US avoiding a recession
Culture Club: ChatGPT, yay or nay?
In The Spotlight: Sky-high airfares may come down this year. How much will you pay?
Under the Radar: Conversation with the world’s largest contract logistics provider on business strategy, tripling adjusted EBITDA by FY2027, Trends in the supply chain and logistics sector
China Perspective: Where China and US relations stand after balloon spat
Market View: Sembcorp Marine’s merger with Keppel O&M, Stocks to watch in February, YKGI’s trading debut, US labour market adding over half a million jobs in January
Culture Club: The rise of 'leavism' - Are you using holidays to catch up on work?
Under the Radar: An inside look into the operations of a Swiss private bank founded in 1796
In the Spotlight: State of Mobile, from the boom of short-form video to cooling of consumer spend
Washington Report: Will China's 'spy' balloon be the focus of Joe Biden's State of the Union address?
Culture Club: SG's first co-roasting space, creating business idea for youngsters
Sports Minutes: Is Man City in need of a complete redesign?
Market View: Singapore stock market wrap, Keppel Corp 40.6% on-year decline in net profit for 2H2022, Sembcorp Industries and Southeast Asia’s largest energy storage system in Jurong island, US big names (Apple, Starbucks and Alphabet) missing estimates
Sports Minutes: Greenwood charges dropped, Man Utd in dilemma?
In the Spotlight: Bringing fitness to the community
Culture Club: How to spot 'quiet hiring' & take advantage of your career
Market View: Bank stocks’ performance after 25bps rate hike by the US Fed, Keppel Pacific Oak Reit’s DPU down 12.6%, Oxley’s first half net profit tumbles, Adani Enterprises calls off US$2.5B share sale
Sports Minutes: What defines a G.O.A.T?
In The Spotlight: Macro trends driving travel demand as borders reopen, the rise of digital-first travellers
Euro Watch: A year into the war in Ukraine, is Russia planning for maximum escalation?
Under the Radar: Coffee chat with the GM of Starbucks Singapore - on price elasticity, business positioning strategy amid inflation, customer rewards programme, relationship with workers road ahead for the next 3-5 years, possibility of community concept cafes
Culture Club: How investing in the Metaverse can help your small business
Sports Minutes: Done deals on January deadline day
Market View: Likelihood of STI ending the week in the green, levels to watch, Outlook for Reits and Fed’s rate decision, Short calls on the Singapore dollar
In The Spotlight: How digital transformation is redesigning trade finance
Regional Roundup: Highlights from Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Singapore
Under The Radar: OUE Commercial Reit’s CEO on FY 2022 earnings, Distribution to investors, Office occupancy, Rebranding of Hilton Singapore and MICE recovery, China’s tough COVID-19 policy and its potential long-term damage to leasing sentiment upon relaxation
Passing the Baton: How to help SMEs with no succession plan continue their brand and business legacy
Market View: US Fed’s decision, Earnings expectations from McDonald’s, General Motors and more, BoE and ECB rate decisions, China’s budget deficit jumped to a record 8.96 trillion yuan
Market View: The Watch Collector vs The Secondary Market Analyst - Watches to Collect vs Watches to Invest
In the Spotlight: Teachers strike in the UK; Energy crisis in Europe and Blinken's visit to China
Market View: Uzbekistan as a market, Areas of collaboration with Singapore firms, What can Singapore firms expect when entering Uzbekistan?
In the Spotlight: How are the US and China economies doing so far in 2023?
Building more sustainable smart cities: How technology can transform industries
ST: The Big Story, 27 Jan - Will there be further cooling measures in 2023?
In the Spotlight: From Singapore's Urban Landscape to Bali's Idyllic Retreat: A digital nomad’s story
Market View: Outlook for Singapore’s banking sector and Singapore banks’ dollar Tier 2 bonds in 2023, Higher interest rates on Thailand’s household debt and mortgage default rates, Possibility of Thai borrowers turning to unsecured retail products
In the Spotlight: How can SMEs take on the big guys in 2023?
ST: The Big Story, 25 Jan - Core consumer prices in Singapore remain at 5.1% for third straight month
Market View: Hedge funds outlook for 2023
In the Spotlight: The fintech developer’s dilemma: Keeping up with rapid change
How businesses can ensure they are authentic in their sustainability initiatives
ST: The Big Story, 20 Jan - LTA revises COE quota calculation to reduce quarter-on-quarter supply volatility
Market View: US Producer Price Index decreased 0.5% for December, Possibility of a 25bps rate hike, Netflix and P&G reports earnings, Sectors to watch, Microsoft and Amazon layoffs
In the Spotlight: Cracking the code: A 19-year-old’s formula to ace your General Paper
ST: The Big Story, 19 Jan - New Zealand will have a new PM by Feb 7 after Jacinda Ardern's resignation
Tech Talk: Asia Pacific sees surge in cyber attacks, accounting for 11% of global cyber attacks
Market View: Global cotton shortage and how Brazilian producers are navigating challenges, Production and price forecast, Licensing on sustainable sourcing
In the Spotlight: The Bottle and the Bank: How wine investing can help you combat inflation and grow your wealth?
SMEs' future-readiness in 2023: How the right talent can empower smaller firms
ST: The Big Story, 18 Jan - It’s now easier to spot firms that support better pay for lower-wage workers
Market View: China’s GDP up 3% in 2022, China’s reopening, Lunar New Year Migration, Authorities’ buying of “golden shares” in tech giants, Property investment data, China’s population decline for the first time in over 60 years
In the Spotlight: Hawker Centres of Tomorrow: Leading the Way in Sustainability and Compostability
Powering Your Property: Singapore private home rents set to climb another 10-15% this year
Market View: IMF on global GDP, What to expect from the World Economic Forum, BoJ and Bank Indonesia’s rate decisions
In the Spotlight: What to expect from China's new year travel rush? More weapons for Ukraine? and a high profile trial in Belarus.
ST: The Big Story, 16 Jan - Over 50% of Singaporeans willing to accept less pay for work-life balance
Honing sustainability skill as we chart towards SG Green Plan 2030
Market View: Thematic ETFs Investing, ETF trends, Samsung Asset Management’s launch of Bitcoin Futures ETFs in Hong Kong
In the Spotlight: Will you opt for a boutique hotel with co-living features?
Market View: US CPI declined month-on-month for the first time in over 2.5 years, Possibility of 25bps rate hike by US Fed, Bank of Korea’s rate increase and implications on imported inflation, China’s exports and Q4 GDP, Expectations for Singapore’s NODX for December
Helping investors assess biodiversity, deforestation risk in portfolios
ST: The Big Story, 13 Jan - UMNO's Zahid takes aim at rivals in general assembly opening
In the Spotlight: What is retail media and why is it important for marketers in 2023?
What lies ahead for the global travel industry in 2023?
In the Spotlight: With China's reopening, what can businesses expect in terms of growth and expansion opportunities?
Career 360: A guide to Singapore's career & salary outlook 2023
Market View: Shell’s take on the evolving mobility-retail landscape, Impact of EV charging on decreasing fuel sales, Zesting retail offerings, Partnerships with BYD, McDonalds, Starbucks and Adidas, Plans for 2023
In the Spotlight: How can we reduce our carbon footprint in our offices?
Powering Your Property: Is it a good time to invest in foreign property?
Market View: US Non-farm Payrolls on stock movement, US December CPI and Fed’s February meeting expectations, Major bank earnings predictions, Bed Bath & Beyond’s outlook, Apple’s diversification away from China, Tesla’s price cuts and US companies to watch for 2023
What lies ahead for venture investing and markets in 2023?
In the Spotlight: Should you get a copy of Harry's memoir? and what to expect from Joe Biden's visit to Mexico
Market View: Conversation with Gridless CEO Erik Hersman - using bitcoin mining to unlock renewable energy in Africa, benefits for rural communities, Seed investment from Jack Dorsey’s Block
In the Spotlight: What should be your marketing strategies to maximize revenue in 2023?
Market View: Is the Singapore stock market boring? Companies to watch, Comba Telecom System’s secondary listing on the SGX, Spike in Creative Technologies’ shares
What do employers want and how to get noticed in a crowded job market?
In the Spotlight: Where can entrepreneurs find a right business mentor?
Market View: McDonald’s Singapore on inflationary environment and prices, plans for 2023, price differentiation across locations, and the odds of opening automated locations in future
In the Spotlight: Do we have better ways to cool down as mother earth heats up?
Career 360: Developing global-ready executives in Singapore
Market View: Singapore’s largest home-grown supply chain solutions company, YCH Group, on corporate venturing
In the Spotlight: What will the Metaverse be in 2023?
Market View: Prospects of a soft landing for the US economy, Value Stocks for 2023, China’s pharmaceutical industry, Singapore’s GDP numbers, 8% GST and Budget 2023
Powering Your Property: What lies ahead for Singapore real estate in 2023?
ST: The Big Story, 3 Jan - Singapore’s economic growth slows to 3.8% in 2022; outlook darkens for 2023
In the Spotlight: An economist's outlook for 2023 - recession, US China relations, war in Ukraine and Singapore's economy
Market View: Final trading day for 2022, US stock market for 2022, Elon Musk on Tesla and "stock market craziness", China's reopening theme, Singapore's GST Hike 2023
Investing in whisky casks: Should they be the next asset in your portfolio?
ST: The Big Story, 30 Dec - South Korea joins other countries in requiring Covid-19 tests for China arrivals
In the Spotlight: How an architecture firm designs leading-edge solutions in a collaborative and diverse workspace to retain talent and encourage innovation
Market View: What are the top 3 sectors long term investors should look at in 2023?
ST: The Big Story, 29 Dec - If you are buying a house in 2023, what should you know?
In the Spotlight: Why is it a double-edged sword for online merchants who do not prioritise customer experience
Market View: Can you predict the financial markets going into 2023?
Are tech talents still highly sought after amid mass layoffs in top tech firms?
In the Spotlight: How can technology enhance fans' experience in sports?
Powering Your Property: Singapore’s residential property sector to face slow down due to sluggish economic growth in 2023
ST: The Big Story, 27 Dec - Travellers to China will not need to quarantine from Jan 8
Market View: How will markets react to China's reopening on Jan8?
In the Spotlight: How to secure digital transformation with Zero Trust enabling Cyber Resiliency for the finance industry?
Business leaders say their network maturity is slowing growth
ST: The Big Story, 23 Dec - The Straits Times Car of the Year 2022
In the Spotlight: No quality inflight WIFI, no flight
In the Spotlight: Recreate the kopitiam kopi experience at home with no harm done to the environment
Building Singapore's talent pipeline to support Southeast Asia’s burgeoning digital economy
In the Spotlight: Does DeFi need a hard reset? What is Institutional DeFi and why it matters?
Powering Your Property: How far will housing rents go in 2023?
In the Spotlight: How did the 2022 FIFA World Cup score in our report card?
Market View: Wall Street in retrenchment mode, Hong Kong’s aim to become a crypto hub vs. FTX saga, US blacklists YMTC, EVs and crypto mining on power reliability
ST: The Big Story, 19 Dec - Lionel Messi gets his fairy-tale ending in dramatic World Cup final
In the Spotlight: Eye care technology that helps relieve chronic visual discomfort
Shoppers are returning to malls this holiday season - what's next?
Market View: Federal Reserve’s Dot Plot and Terminal Rates of 5.1%, Sam-Bankman Fried’s saga on Confidence in the Crypto sector, Chinese ADR delisting threat eases after US gets access to audit data
ST: The Big Story, 16 Dec - Can Messi sign off his illustrious career with his first ever World Cup title?
In the Spotlight: How is the hiring and firing culture affecting the tech industry?
Market View: Saxo’s Outrageous Predictions for 2023, Market Implications, Fed’s rate hikes, Jerome Powell’s post meeting comments
Market View: Private equity deals almost halved between Q1 and Q3 2022, Three most hyped Southeast Asian tech listings losing a combined US$51 billion in market value, Can the ROI via an IPO meet PE firms’ needs, Rise in private credit
In the Spotlight: Market needs and insights for a fast changing digital finance landscape
Stress & changes eroding trust between Singaporean employees & employers
ST The Big Story, 14 Dec - What is the impact of China's Covid policy pivot?
Market View: China’s reopening expected to boost Hong Kong GDP by 7.6%, South Korea’s bond yields fell for the first time since 2021, Bank’s resilience to ongoing volatilities, US CPI expectations
In the Spotlight: Cultured Japanese quail crafted in Australia to debut in Singapore in 2023
How VR empowers home owners to become designers
In the Spotlight: Oil price outlook, major central banks interest rate decisions as well as US-African relations in focus this week
Sustainability momentum in Singapore businesses accelerate strongly in 2022
Market View: Private Equity Real Estate Investment Outlook for 2023, Prospects for Japanese Multifamily Real Estate Assets, Market Player’s view on investors pulling out ot private REITs
Market View: Morgan Stanley’s job cuts, Walmart CEO on theft in stores, TSMC’s investment in Arizona plant, Dividend yielding stocks to watch in Singapore
In the Spotlight: How should consumers manage their budget and portfolios in view of inflation, recession and GST rate hike, and still be able to enjoy the festive season?
Uncertainties facing many of the world’s most influential global cities
In the Spotlight: Why hybrid learning and new assessment processes are set to stay
The era of the 'ransom-war' & why we need to be ready for cyberattacks
Market View: US trade deficit widens, November CPI projections, Expectations of central bank actions next week
In the Spotlight: How can Singapore do better in talent retention?
Market View: Key levels to watch for gold prices, Seasonal gold jewellery demand, Russia-Ukraine war on flight to safety, Chinese gold ETF outflows
Career360: How Asia Pacific can respond to the growing demand for ESG talent & skills
In the Spotlight: The launch of Singapore Blockchain Innovation Challenge 2022 to groom the next generation of blockchain leaders
Powering Your Property: Major APAC markets weather inflation, rising interest rates
ST: The Big Story, 6 Dec - Singapore involved in study on new drug to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Market View: Can we expect a Santa Rally, prospects for US growth stocks, Singapore's STI predictions for the end of 2022
In the Spotlight: Strikes are expected across UK in run-up to Christmas
Market View: Perfect Corp on the outlook for beauty tech industry, virtual makeup try-on, partnerships with beauty brands, future of virtual fashion try-ons
The evolution of the agri-food and farm tech industry in Southeast Asia
In the Spotlight: "Enabling the Digital Economy: Global Opportunities in Digital Trust"
Can the BNPL Code of Conduct help to reduce revenge spending and debt-traps?
Market View: US jobs data, Elon Musk vs Tim Cook, Asian stock vs factory activity performance
Market View: US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, China’s reopening theme and India’s Q3 GDP
In the Spotlight: How technology turns edible food waste to valuable ingredients
NUS-ISS new brand launch: Accelerating digital excellence
In the Spotlight: Sunglasses that fit Asian features
Almost 50% Singaporean workers threaten to quit their jobs if they’re needed to work in the office full-time
Market View: Commercial property market trends in Asia - what’s fuelling the 38% drop in investment volume in Q3 and why is Singapore bucking the trend?
In the Spotlight: How to address global food hunger and security in escalating climate crisis
ST The Big Story, 29 Nov - Stars, key backroom staff depart Lion City Sailors
What do the rising interest rates mean for private residential market in Singapore?
Market View: Impact of metaverse to GDP in Asia estimated at between US$0.8-1.4 trillion per year by 2035; strategies by countries to reap rewards of change
In the Spotlight: President Xi faces stiffest challenges as Covid rage sparks mass protests
Singapore & Hong Kong's quest for regional supremacy
Market View: US Stock Market, Fundstrat's Tom Lee’s expectations of a December rally, Warren Buffet’s recent buys
In the Spotlight: How will the US midterms election results and Trump's 2024 presidency bid impact Asia?
How revenue-based finance can close the gap between traditional finance and investing
ST: The Big Story, 25 Nov - Crowds form at Orchard Road as Black Friday sales begin
Market View: China’s reopening - Wang Yi Ming’s China 5% GDP growth forecast next year, Bill Ackman’s comment on Hong Kong dollar’s peg, EV sales, Support for the property sector
In the Spotlight: How will automation strengthen the retail industry?
How companies can play a part in Singapore’s journey into a sustainable, resilient & liveable city
ST: The Big Story, 24 Nov - Anwar is Malaysia’s 10th PM, to lead unity government
Market View: VC investments into tech amid fallout of FTX, appetite for money losing startups
In the Spotlight: How does a vintage tea brand fight climate change as well as keep up with the times?
ST: The Big Story, 23 Nov - Manchester United owners consider sale as Cristiano Ronaldo exits
Talent availability emerges as the top threat facing Singapore’s executives
Market View: Commoditising Diamonds - Can it become all investors’ best friend?
In the Spotlight: Is jade a girl's new best friend?
Market View: State of the US economy, Prospects for federal funds rate to reach 5-7% , Disney's new CEO
Market View: A closer look at UK’s fiscal statement, Japan’s inflation figures and Yen weakness
In the Spotlight: Why is Putin visiting Armenia for talks now?
Singaporeans sustains appetite for food delivery services post-pandemic
ST: The Big Story, 21 Nov - Malaysian King gives rival coalitions until Tuesday 2pm to try to form government
In the Spotlight: What do travelers focus on in their holiday plans post-pandemic?
Singapore property investors’ pot of gold – Where does the rainbow lie?
Market View today: Takeaways and economic implications of discussions at COP 27, Singapore’s national hydrogen strategy on energy prices
ST: The Big Story, 18 Nov - How big an impact does social media have on Malaysia's GE15?
Things to look out for on eve of Malaysia's 15th General Election
Market View: VC investments into FoodTech and Kairos Capital Group’s new FoodTech Fund
In the Spotlight: Building decarbonisation - what you need to know and what's needed?
A year in review: What are the key lessons from the data dramas of 2022?
Market View: Possibility of US rates reaching 6%, Indonesia’s rate hikes, UK fiscal statement
In the Spotlight: How to turn your huge debt into a $1 million business? Ask Uncle DiDi
ST: The Big Story, 16 Nov - What is stacked against Trump's 2024 presidency bid?
How can HR leaders play a role in shaping global net-zero efforts?
Market View: Ultra-wealthy Chinese’ shift towards private assets amid public market volatilities
In the Spotlight: How will Thailand balance world powers at APEC 2022 and will a Shinawatra become its next PM?
ST: The Big Story, 15 Nov - Key takeaways from Xi-Biden meeting on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Bali
Market View: US October’s inflation print, Tech layoffs, FTX saga and China’s easing of Covid-19 rules
In the Spotlight: Key meetings from G20 Summit in Bali and what to make of Russia's pull out from Kherson?
ST: The Big Story, 14 Nov - Calls for wage increase in view of inflation
How have Singaporeans’ travel behaviours changed since the pandemic?
In the Spotlight: The relevance of G20 Summit in a fractious political environment and Jokowi’s legacy
ST: The Big Story, 11 Nov - China eases Covid-19 quarantine rules, flight bans
Market View: Wayback Burgers' expansion in Asia through WB Burgers Japan, Opportunities in the fast casual restaurant scene, Ability to weather through inflation
In the Spotlight: How are businesses in China bracing themselves for 2023?
Matchmaking job-Seekers & recruiters: Using AI to streamline the recruitment process
ST: The Big Story, 10 Nov - Republicans perform below expectations in midterms, which may erode Trump’s comeback hopes
Market View: South Korean insurer Heungkuk Life Insurance's flip flop move, South Korean bond rout, Thailand's banking sector outlook
Market View: Yuu Rewards App - Just how much money is in the loyalty programme market?
In the Spotlight: How can luxury timepieces hedge against inflation and fight climate crisis?
Tips for navigating a mid-career switch successfully
ST: The Big Story, 9 Nov - Bill passed in Parliament to make social media firms account for online harms
In the Spotlight: What is human centred design and how does it benefit your workforce post pandemic?
11.11 Singles Day – How retailers are reimagining the shopping experience
Market View: Could a split government spell good news for US markets, and can developed countries deliver on their prior agreements at the COP 27?
In the Spotlight: What is the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency in 2024?
Advanced Air Mobility: Bring in the robots to develop more jobs in Singapore
Market View: Cloud communications operators on the telco industry - what are the opportunities and challenges ahead?
Market View: EIU's real GDP forecast of 1.7% in 2023, Why Asia could weather business sector blues better
In the Spotlight: Who should pay for all the climate crisis related damages?
ST: The Big Story, 4 Nov - Survey highlights the vulnerabilities of food delivery riders
GCash rallies behind digitalization push in the Philippines & the region
Market View: Fed hikes rates by 75bps, Uncertainties in the Black Sea and Impact on Asian economies, Singapore’s manufacturing outlook
In the Spotlight: New sustainable and cost saving tech solutions for homes
How can fintech serve the unbanked and underbanked?
Asia Pacific outpaces the rest of the world in digital payment adoption
ST: The Big Story, 3 Nov - New R&D programme to better prepare for future virus outbreaks
Market View: PepsiCo APAC on changing consumer preferences amid inflation, managing costs, business plans ahead
ST: The Big Story, 2 Nov - Plans in the pipeline to further boost EV adoption
Market View: Enterprise Singapore on plans to grow startups in Singapore
In the Spotlight: Modern data protection is your answer to ransomware
ST: The Big Story, 1 Nov - Parties to unveil candidates ahead of tightly-contested Malaysia general election
Is the UK property market still attractive to overseas investors?
Market View: Will the Fed pause its rate hike cycle at 4.4% inflation, IMF's outlook for Eurozone economies
In the Spotlight: What to know about the Itaewon crowd crush, South Korea and US military drills, Israel elections and COP27
Proliferation of million-dollar flats in Singapore & outlook for the HDB resale market
ST: The Big Story, 31 Oct - What does HDB's deficit mean to consumers?
Market View: To what extent can customised indexes help institutional asset owners better react to a fast changing market?
In the Spotlight : The global impact of leadership changes in the UK, US & China
How can Singapore businesses grow locally & globally to reach customers everywhere?
ST: The Big Story, 28 Oct - Singapore’s job market shows signs of ‘slowing momentum’ as retrenchment rises
In the Spotlight: What is the impact of semiconductor shortage on Singapore’s deep tech ambitions?
SE Asia’s top digital economies expected to hit $200 billion in 2022
ST: The Big Story, 27 Oct - Singapore and the world entering period of 'prolonged economic pain'
Market View: China’s broad fiscal deficit hits all-time high, Australia’s Q3 inflation numbers, US Fed’s November rate decision expectations
In the Spotlight: Making food sustainable: How is Archisen revolutionising Singapore's agriculture industry
Transforming the way businesses work with a shift-based workforce
Market View: US tech earnings, Rishi Sunak and UK’s fiscal policies and China’s GDP growth
Market View: Singapore’s core inflation hits 5.3% in September, what where do Singaporean households see it going?
In the Spotlight: Swiss to Singapore: How a school campus uses design to foster a carbon neutral future
ST: The Big Story, 25 Oct - Low-carbon hydrogen could supply Singapore’s energy needs by 2050
In the Spotlight: A new approach to defend against underground ransomware
Tech hiring trends in APAC & how companies can continue to hire
Market View: US markets and possible signs of a new bull cycle, APAC travel recovery and IMF growth forecast for the region
In the Spotlight: With sky high COE premiums, will you consider car sharing?
Finding the right solutions to infrastructure and data management in Singapore
Market View: Ask me Anything with East Ventures Co-Founder Willson Cuaca
ST: The Big Story, 20 Oct - What are the key issues of Malaysia's Nov 19 polling day?
Market View: US earnings season, Effectiveness of Jeremy Hunt’s policy reversal in the UK, Singapore’s core inflation expectations for September
In the Spotlight: A look at the private tuition industry in Singapore
Ways businesses can address the ever-growing issue of data security
How can organizations win the war for talent as economies recover from Covid-19?
Market View: Where is China headed economically and are brighter days in sight for the country’s tech sector?
In the Spotlight: Making private equity investment within your reach
Executive condos highly attractive to HDB upgraders for investment value
ST: The Big Story, 18 Oct - How will Singapore benefit from the Green Economy Agreement with Australia?
In the Spotlight: Is it the end for Trussonomics and her government?
Market View: Millionaires - where are they now?
How worrying is Singapore's Covid-19 wave of XBB?
S1E24: How will Singapore manage the growing otter population?
In the Spotlight: How does virtual twin tech shape the future of smart cities?
Market View: US CPI figures, latest earnings reports, MAS tightens monetary policy
Is investing the best strategy to protect wealth amid rising inflation?
ST: The Big Story, 14 Oct - GST hike to go ahead as planned; govt to review measures to offset impact
What is the XBB strain? Is this new Covid variant a cause for concern?
In the Spotlight: The making of Singapore's first metaverse wedding
How can businesses protect their most vital assets while scaling up digital adoption?
Market View: VC investment opportunities in financial services and energy industries
In the Spotlight: How can modern data protection stop ransomware?
Opportunities jobseekers should look out for in Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 12 Oct - Public transport fares for adults to go up by 4 to 5 cents per journey
Malaysia GE15: No polls for Selangor; Why is Mahathir still contesting?; Will young voters be the game changers?
Market View: US September CPI data and the Fed’s next move; JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon’s warning of a global recession
In the Spotlight: Will InsurTech replace face-to-face selling?
Market View : Ant Group on its AliPay+ Business and Plans in Japan
How will Singapore's latest property cooling measures really affect you?
Market View: Cargill's take on the agricultural industry, partnership with Singapore's EDB, corn wet mill in Indonesia
In the Spotlight: What to look out for at the 20th Chinese Congress?
What's next after Malaysia dissolved its Parliament?
How career satisfaction leads to improved mental wellness
ST: The Big Story, 10 Oct - Malaysia King disappointed at political developments that lead to snap elections
In the Spotlight: Will you allow employees to take on side hustles?
Market View: An overview of latest factory activity data, inflation figures out of Asia, and economic outlook
Malaysia tightens Budget 2023 despite election year: Key highlights
Charting the next steps for Singapore’s gas-fired power generation
In the Spotlight: What is Quiet Firing? and are you at risk?
Market View: European economies - OPEC’s major production cut, U-turn by the UK government, Italy’s treasury forecasts
In the Spotlight: AR Shopping - The future of virtual search?
ST: The Big Story - Will Malaysia hold a snap election this year?
Optimizing space in land-scarce Singapore
STI companies' boards seek bolder leadership, but are not diverse enough
Market View: US Market lookahead, Elon Musk to buy Twitter, what TD Ameritrade Singapore clients are buying in the US
In the Spotlight: Going green under pressure, what is DHL Express Singapore doing differently?
Market View: NFTs - A blend of digital and physical realities?
Market View: Helping affluent and emerging affluent Asians capture investment opportunities in Southeast Asia using digital wealth advisory services
In the Spotlight: After the UK's abrupt U-turn on tax rate on highest earners, what's next?
Investment in tech remains paramount despite intense disruption
S1E23: Securing the world's best for Singapore and luring top local talents back home
In the Spotlight: Will "Trussnomics" sink the UK economy and government?
Is Singapore ready for a future filled with electric vehicles?
ST: The Big Story, 30 Sep - Tighter housing loans, 15-month wait for private home owners to buy HDB flats
Market View: Impact of property cooling measures on Singapore banks, rate hikes on Asian banks, performance of digital vs. traditional banks in South Korea
In the Spotlight: Is it too late to accelerate digitalisation in the supply chain?
Market View: Malaysia's Budget 2023 Preview
How fintech can respond to anti-money laundering challenges
ST: The Big Story, 29 Sep - Taiwan ready to welcome tourists again as it confirms end of quarantine for visitors
Market View: S&P 500 registering a new closing low for 2022, British Sterling’s reaction to UK’s tax cuts, Asset managers reassessing exposure to China
In the Spotlight: Switching to sustainability roles, here's what you can do.
Why Singaporeans are most worried about finances in South-east Asia
In the Spotlight: What are the pillars of risk mitigation for blockchain infrastructure in Singapore?
Transformation of Singapore's East & Housing Needs of the Future
ST: The Big Story, 27 Sep - 33,435 granted Singapore permanent residency in 2021, highest in 12 years
Market View: Why is Temasek coming up with this startup to provide digital transformation solutions for portfolio companies and government agencies?
In the Spotlight: What is the impact of the British pound's historic decline?
Digital Deflation: Investing in Technology to Combat Long-Term Inflation
ST: The Big Story, 26 Sep - British pound hits all-time low against the Singapore Dollar
Market View: Singapore Business Federation's new MAP initiative on sustainability - How would this help firms with their top and bottom lines?
S1E22: Housing in Singapore: Is affordability for next generation under threat?
In the Spotlight: What goes behind lighting up the F1 Singapore Grand Prix?
HP and SIM equipping Singapore with sustainable manufacturing capabilities
Market View: Coffee and KopiTech - How much money is in the pool?
ST: The Big Story - Two more popular destinations added for holidaymakers
Market View: Clues from the FOMC's meeting, effectiveness of the 75 basis point hike by the US Fed
In the Spotlight: CBDCs vs Cryptocurrencies, what is the difference?
What's the endgame for Putin’s war? - Takeaways from the UN General Assembly
ST: The Big Story - How will US Fed latest big rate hike affect you?
Market View: Private equity real estate assets as an alternative investment option
In the Spotlight: How to address Quiet Quitting among multi-generational workforces?
Empowering homegrown tech talent for the future economy
In the Spotlight: What is central banks' role in driving and supporting innovation with a focus on CBDCs?
Market View: The ins and the outs of the Kpop business
ST: The Big Story, 20 Sep - Cross Island Line phase 2 to open by 2032 with 6 MRT stations, from Turf City to Jurong Lake District
How can investors prepare their portfolios for a recession?
In the Spotlight: The world bids its final farewell to the Queen
S1E21: What Formula One's return means for fans, businesses and Singapore's economy
Outlook for Singapore's labour market as MOM warns of uncertainty ahead
Market View: How should we improve the resilience of our portfolios amid a flurry of central bank action this week?
ST: The Big Story - US-China tensions escalates following Biden's latest remarks
Market View: Fed's rate hike expectation after red-hot CPI data, China keeping rates unchanged, Impact of rate decisions on Singapore's economy and stock market
What is the outlook of the gaming industry in Singapore?
Why Asia Pacific's ESG Agenda Must Pursue Responsible Tax Strategies
ST: The Big Story, 16 Sep - Roger Federer's retirement - will it pave way for new generation of tennis talent?
The Ethereum Merge has completed, so what is next for investors?
How can organizations stay one step ahead of malicious threat actors?
ST: The Big Story, 15 Sep - 22-year-old gets life term, caning for stabbing jogger in 'senseless' killing
Market View: The space business and market for debris removal in the low-earth orbit
What to expect from the Xi-Putin summit in Uzbekistan?
Critical factors to be considered for the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape in Singapore
Market View: Conversation with one of the VCs behind GoTo, Eezee and Financial Provider Fazz
ST: The Big Story, 14 Sep - FAS president Lim Kia Tong dies aged 70
Singapore’s CFOs are most primed globally to lead ESG initiatives
Market View: US dollar strength and implications on emerging markets, Euro's strength on the bloc's cost of living crisis and Japanese Yen weakness
What is the "Quiet Quitting" phenomenon and why is it trending?
ST: The Big Story, 13 Sep - Case wants stronger protection for passengers bumped off overbooked trips
As red hot rents increase, is co-living a good housing alternative now?
ST The Big Story: Robust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo foreign talent
The UK in the second week of mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s passing
S1E20: Robust debate in Parliament over new scheme to woo top foreign talent
SG Extra: MOM will carefully vet through ONE Pass applications to avoid abuse
Market View: A glimmer of hope for European economies and markets?
Why are some HDB upgraders ditching private homes?
Tokenomics: How to participate in DeFi safely and sustainably?
Market View: US market outlook, Temasek's recent US buys, ECB rate hike, Energy stocks and the Singapore banking sector
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, what's next for the UK?
A digital HQ that promotes flexibility and employee retention
Singapore slid to 2nd place in the Digital Agility Index 2022, what happened?
Market View: Lombard Odier CIO's take on macroeconomic challenges, ECB rate hikes, growth prospects in China and more
33 million-dollar HDB flats sold in August, is another wave of cooling measures on the cards?
Will you insure your smartphones and tech gadgets?
ST The Big Story: How to drive to Malaysia if Touch 'n Go cards are sold out?
Market View: Bursa Malaysia's push towards ESG, IPO pipeline for the year and more
With layoffs in tech firms ongoing, how can the sector close the talent gap?
The art of balancing the BNPL scheme to avoid overspending and overleveraging
Market View: Gazprom vs Siemens, Europe's energy crunch, Impact on European economies, Euro and major Asian Markets
Faster and modern citizen services via digital transformation are emerging across Asia
Who will be the new Prime Minister to lead the UK out of its multiple crisis?
Market View: US non-farm payrolls report, Russia's Gazprom cutting gas supplies , market reaction and Bitcoin
How will the boom in hybrid shopping behaviour affect the retailers?
Why are 50% of Singaporeans not confident about climate goals here?
What can Singapore do to reach its milestone of Zero Waste Nation?
ST: The Big Story: Is the landscape around Clementi NorthArc BTO still safe?
Market View: How do industry players assess the aerial mobility vehicles market, and how much money is up for grabs to make the venture worthwhile?
Scepticism around crypto is still on a rise
To mask or not to mask?
What should customer experience strategies change amid virtual reality boom?
Market View: A round up of US stock markets, the Twitter saga, oil prices, and stocks to watch in Singapore
ST: The Big Story - K. Shanmugam on Schooling and Amanda's confession of cannabis consumption
Innovation as an agile approach should not only be an exit during a crisis but also a habit of normal operations.
To will or not to will?
ST: The Big Story with Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on staying competitive for future job seekers
Market View: No ambiguity on the Fed's position ahead, but how sticky do we expect prices to be?
How can global companies improve the shortage of skilled tech labour?
Marketing strategies need to evolve to accommodate shift in customers’ behaviours
Market View: What are the chances for better recovery of local retail amid global headwinds?
ST The Big Story: Changi Airport is gearing up for year end rush
What are the trends to lookout for in Singapore property?
ST The Big Story: What does the new ONE Pass for global talent mean to local competition?
In the Spolight: ShopBack creates a win-win for both heartland merchants and customers with digital perks
Market View: What's driving global M&A activity this year, and to what extent is India an active market?
Nutri-Grade labelling scheme & novel food safety for Singapore's 30 by 30 vision to address food security
With escalating geopolitical tensions, is Asia’s peace under threat?
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: Today's world reminds me of WW1
Market View: What's to come at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, US inflation picture, hedging against ongoing uncertainties
15 years on, what’s next for Google Singapore?
How can companies adapt to the younger workforce and make them happy?
The Big Story: Will Thailand have a new Prime Minister?
Market View: How will the US and European markets overcome the current ongoing downturn?
How crucial is digital trust in raising the GDP per capita?
In the Spotlight : Is IT to blame for the rise of “Hikikomori” effect?
The Big Story: Mask wearing is not necessary unless....
Market View: Is investment in the football industry starting to heat up in the post-pandemic era?
Salary & demand for tech talent in Singapore remain high despite the hiring slowdown
In the Spotlight: Fancy travelling in Singapore and across borders via an air taxi?
The Flexi Group launches as the largest operator of flexible workspaces in Asia-Pacific
ST: The Big Story, 23 Aug - Malaysia's top court upholds ex-PM Najib's guilty verdict in 1MDB scandal
Market View: What to read from Singapore's new 13-year high inflation rate
S1E19: Section 377A to be repealed: Where does Singapore go from here?
ST: The Big Story, 22 Aug - Repealing Section 377A is the right thing to do, says Shanmugam
Update on Ukraine’s upcoming Independence Day and the biggest military training collaboration between the US and Korea Republic
Market View: How will Singapore overcome the current strike of the rising inflation moving to the end of 2023?
NDR 2022: Implications of geopolitical tensions on Singapore & the region
Seeking order amidst chaos for the air transport industry post Covid-19
In the Spotlight: Why rent-a-tech concept is gaining traction in Singapore?
Market View: Taking stock of the week - US Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes, China's property debt crisis, Singapore's inflation outlook
Venture capital investors increasing support for startups targeting sustainability
In the Spotlight: Is Singapore's smart nation ambition ready for Web3.0?
Market View: Who is contributing to Singapore's stellar real estate performance, and which real estate markets should we be looking at in APAC?
The dark side of audience engagement in the era of digital media
In the Spotlight: What are consumers unknowingly paying during cyberattacks?
ST: The Big Story, 17 Aug - Singapore sets targets in Enabling Masterplan to support persons with disabilities
Market View: How do VCs actively manage and grow their startups?
Companies in Singapore at risk of losing talent as workforce exhaustion slip from risk radar
In the Spotlight: How to start saving effortlessly with gold?
Singapore’s rental market heats up - Are high prices here to stay?
ST: The Big Story, 16 Aug - Teachers to get pay increase of between 5% and 10% from Oct 1
Market View: Identifying alternative protein companies to invest in
In the Spotlight: What to expect in Serbia and Kosovo talks over tensions
S1E18: Self-medicating for Covid-19 fueling over-the-counter medicine shortage
Market View: What should investors in the US and Europe look out for this week?
Data upturning marketing: How to bridge the gap between new-age & old-world marketing
ST: The Big Story, Aug 15 - Reaction to retail staff's 8.4-8.5% annual pay increases over next 3 years
The outlook for the cruise industry post-pandemic
Market View: Working capital of the S&P 1500 companies returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, but what does it mean for firms' performance for this year?
ST: The Big Story, 12 Aug - Couple linked to $32m luxury goods scam faced death threats
The impact of tech and inflation on the MICE industry post-pandemic
Rethinking the way we produce clothes to decarbonize apparel manufacturing
Market View: How should we read into the latest US CPI data, and how will the Federal Reserve move interest rates in September?
ST: The Big Story, 11 Aug - Number of homeless people in Singapore fell during pandemic
The potential and perils of quantum technology in Singapore
Customer happiness is key to revenue growth, but are brands making them happy?
Market View: Opportunities in infrastructure investments
ST: The Big Story, 10 August - A new virus has emerged in China and infected 35 people there
Should you be asking for a pay raise amid rising inflation?
Update on world events - Kenya’s Presidential election and Taiwan versus China’s tension
Market View: What are the overlooked areas in the EV market and why is a Singapore-based startup making electric tuktuks in Cambodia?
Why is climate finance an urgent issue and how can private companies address this challenge?
More mid-career workers from other industry switch to jobs in coding market
Market View: What are the economic consequences of heightened US-China tensions in the longer term?
ST: The Big Story, 5 Aug - Vaccinated people who were infected this year less likely to develop long Covid
Addressing the shortage of nurses in Singapore
Making smart living accessible as more Singaporeans adopt smart solutions
To what extent has consumer behaviour changed due to record-high inflation?
Market View: Is this the time to buy into emerging market debt?
ST: The Big Story, 4 Aug - China calls current and future action "necessary countermeasures"
Key technologies to promote Singapore’s green ambitions
Market View: Which companies are venture capitalists in Southeast Asia putting their money into now?
Salary Transparency: What are the pros and cons?
Analyzing the fallout from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
Half of cyber security professionals in Singapore are working more hours than ever
What is the significance and impact of the highly-anticipated Ethereum Merge?
Market View: What is the growth outlook for Asia in the rest of this year?
ST: The Big Story, 2 August - Measures will be implemented to ensure workplace safety for all employees
Hybrid work actually increases our carbon footprint. How can we tackle it?
What is the significance of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia?
Market View: Have wages caught up with inflation in Singapore, and how should people here manage their money in the meantime?
S1E17: What next, if Singapore's Covid-19 wave subsides further
How should organizations act in a ransomware attack & avoid becoming the next victim?
A hole-in-wall coffee pickup station that has gone viral
ST: The Big Story, 29 July - With the current inflation rate, rise in wages are unavoidable
What to expect from local suburban malls after the plan of making JCube as a mixed-use complex
How can organisations adopt a proactive approach to their supply chain operations?
What is the possible outlook for the financial sector in the era of industry’s digital transformation?
What should business owners focus on in the era of online fashion?
Market View: What are some market trends and trading behaviour of retail investors, and how have they reacted to the US Federal Reserve's rate hike?
ST: The Big Story, 28 July - GlaxoSmithKline’s ex-employee is suing the company for retrenchment
Will “buy now, pay later” be a smart scheme of financial management or a blind spot of the lender?
Market View: What is the outlook for S-Reits for the rest of this year?
ST: The Big Story, 27 July - Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s Finance Minister, will be a treasurer of Selangor Barisan Nasional
More women creating their own opportunities through entrepreneurship
What more needs to be done to safeguard the customers from digital banking scams?
Market View: A quick lookahead into a week packed with earning reports and economic data releases
ST: The Big Story, 26 July - What are the medal chances for Singapore’s team at the Asean Para Games?
S1E16: Analysing a town hall call urging against repealing Singapore's Section 377A
What is happening now all around the world?
Market View: China’s effort of achieving economic growth while maintaining its zero-Covid stance.
ST: The Big Story, 25 July - Singapore has detected 8 cases of monkeypox so far
How to address the green talent gap in Singapore
Initiative and growth of a Hawkers Collective programme helps passing hawkers’ legacies to younger Singaporean residents.
Market View: The return of aviation industry in post-pandemic is slow but surely recovering
More than 70 artefacts and stories about Singapore’s first generation of leaders have been made public sharing the country's memories of the early days
Daily housing affordability, changing work-life attitudes and digitalisations are replacing Covid-19 as Singaporeans’ top concern.
Are robots the answer to workforce shortages?
Market View: How business will be conducted via Metaverse
How DeFi and Web 3.0 will shape the future of finance
Do Neobanks have a future?
Market View: MAS expects that inflation will be easing in 2023
ST: The Big Story, 20 July - Will Sri Lanka's new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, be able to pull the country out of the current crisis?
What's next for Sri Lanka with newly voted President, Ranil Wickremesinghe?
It's going to take more than money to attract talents
Guarding Singaporeans against phone scams
Market View: What can investors do amid the current volatilities?
Office rent is expected to grow for the entire year due to the return-to-office momentum
What is happening in Europe now?
Market View: What can expect from the market this week after the meeting of the European Central Bank?
ST: The Big Story, 18 July - 10 ART kits will be distributed to each household in Singapore from Monday 18 July.
The majority of freelancers are reactive to mental health difficulties instead of taking measures to prevent them.
Market View: How to invest in a bear market, and what are the implications of recent rate hikes by central banks around the world?
ST: The Big Story, 15 July - Sri Lanka will hold a vote for new president on 20 July 2022.
Singapore residents are worried about possible hike in living expense since the country is planning to raise its GST
With a strike of Omicron sub-variants, Covid-19 pandemic is not expected to go away anytime soon
Younger local residents are more fascinated in ESG investment compared to the older generations.
Market View: A look at how the ASEAN region is dealing with inflationary pressures
ST: The Big Story, 14 July - MAS is tightening its policy to strengthen the country’s currency amid the global inflation
What should investors take note of in the midst of the “crypto winter”?
How can employers better attract and retain talent in the hybrid work environment?
4Day Work Week vs Flexible work arrangement : what do Singaporeans want?
Market View: How have gold prices reacted to the US and Britain's moves to ban newly mined and refined gold from Russia?
Digital threat is rising along side the emergence of digital economy and how to protect personal data from such fraud
Market View: Where are the longer term opportunities for Temasek?
ST: The Big Story, 12 July - Temasek portfolio hits record high, driven by Singapore investments
What rising interest rates and property prices mean for homebuyers here
It is not likely for Singapore to enter an economy downturn
Market View: How should investors maintain the resilience of their portfolios?
Updates on birth and death rates with the influence of Covid-19 pandemic
What is the possible outlook for the housing market with the non-stop price soaring?
Vibrancy of tourism is returning in Southeast Asia
Market View: Deep diving into minutes from the US Federal Reserve's June meeting and key developments in Europe
ST: The Big Story, 7 July - The first local case of monkeypox infection in Singapore
DIS - Effort to secure Singapore from digital threat
How to turn house-renovation from a nightmare to a satisfying experience?
Market View: Key trends and opportunities in the private equity scene
ST: The Big Story, 6 July - Disruption of Thomson-East Coast Line’s service
S1E15: More marriages and divorces in 2021 with easing of Covid-19 measures: SG Extra with Zakir Hussain
Overworked and underpaid: Singapore's architecture industry under the pressure to transform
ST The Big Story, 5 July - 9 new additions to the Bib Gourmand list
Singapore’s leaders are under pressure to reach the expectations of workers during the emergence of hybrid working mode.
Market View: What can investors expect from the US and European markets this week?
S1E14: Why the current Covid-19 wave 'will not be as severe' as the earlier Omicron wave: SG Extra with Zakir Hussain
How do we cool offices without heating up the planet?
S1E13: More Govt support given to cushion impact of GST hike if need arises
World Headlines tracking with BBC correspondent
Market View: To what extent can the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in China boost the country’s economy?
ST: The Big Story, 4 July - Sydney suburb residents evacuated due to flood from heavy rain
Airport disruptions putting pressure on post-pandemic travel
Market View: Making sense of incoming data and developments from the US and Europe
How to protect seniors against online scams as we ramp up speed towards digital financial inclusion?
S'pore's electricity tariffs to rise by about 8% for Q3 amid global oil, gas crunch
ST: The Big Story, 1 July - Hong Kong 'no longer a bridge between West and East', says expert
Market View: Have the worst of US consumer price inflation passed, and how should investors reposition their portfolios for the rest of the year?
Tech Talk: Global 5G subscriptions predicted to pass one billion by the end 2022
ST: The Big Story, 30 June - S'pore electricity tariffs to go up by about 8%. How long will the rise continue?
Is Singapore ready for a 4-Day Work Week?
What's in store for jobs in Singapore for the second half of 2022
ST: The Big Story, 29 June - What higher bank mortgage rates mean for home buyers
Market View: Why is growth capital investing the way to go and how should retail investors go about doing so?
What does a growing trend of environmental-conscious consumers mean to businesses?
ST: The Big Story, 28 June - DPM Lawrence Wong launches road map for a Singapore that 'benefits many, not a few'
Can real estate offer a hedge against soaring inflation?
The 3rd run of China Ready Program for Singapore legal professionals to kick off this August
Market View: What is sustainable finance, and how can investors take part in it?
S1E12: Learning to live with Covid as sub-variant infections rise
Market View: What are some key takeaways for the rest of this year?
What can we expect from two major leaders meeting : Nato and G7, this week?
ST: The Big Story, 27 June - Man originally accused of missing teen's murder expected to plead guilty to new charges
Hong Kong’s current political and social issues expecting better solutions from the incoming leader this July 1
Market View: How are markets expected to react to US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony, and is enough time given for markets to react to the US rate hikes?
ST: The Big Story, 24 June - $3 increase in taxi fare from Changi Airport
Why Singapore is unlikely to roll back Covid-19 rules despite the Omicron surge
Single family offices in Singapore faces challenges from cyber security and how to tackle it
Market View: Investing in Food Innovation and Agricultural Technology
HWM + HWZ Tech Awards 2022: A guide to the top tech buys amid the hybrid work culture
ST: The Big Story, 23 June - Singapore sees a surge in consumer prices with the most rapid pace within 13 years
Transparency is needed in voluntary carbon markets in its pursuit of net-zero achievement
Market View: What should investors look out for in Europe and the US this week?
ST: The Big Story, 22 June - Singapore sees a rise in the number of Covid-19 Omicron subvariant cases
Singapore’s efforts to inject new blood in the maritime industry
Market View: Where are the bright spots in Asia right now?
Advice for “Sandwich generation” on balancing their finance control amid world inflation
ST: The Big Story, 21 June - Singapore households and businesses will receive new support packages due to the challenges by world inflation
Market View: What are the factors contributing to Singapore's resilient manufacturing activity amid global uncertainties?
Property buyers return to the market five months after cooling measures
EU leaders to meet on food crisis and Ukraine's proposed membership
Making social media consumption safer in Singapore: SG Extra with Zakir Hussain
ST: The Big Story, 20 June - Cars lose shine as Singapore youth cycle more often
Switching industries is not always challenging as it sounds
Market View: Should investors turn to the gold market amid high inflation and rising interest rates?
How will Singapore secure energy supply amid the global energy crunch?
How can Singapore deal with the lack of Data Analytics workforce and what to expect from this industry in the future?
Market View: What are the implications of the largest US rate hike and how are central banks expected to react?
ST: The Big Story, 16 June - What investors are advised to do in the middle of the largest interest rate spike by the US Federal Reserve?
Is the metaverse marketing’s next big thing?
How does IES' 2 year blueprint align with the Singapore Green Plan 2030?
Market View: How should investors select their assets to leverage a restrained environment?
ST: The Big Story, 15 June - Singapore’s tool to protect the nation from dengue
How can Singapore's F&B players be incentivized to accelerate digitization?
Market View: To what extent will the Singapore stock market be affected by world uncertainties?
AI application in maintaining safety at workplace.
Market View: No sign of abating in inflation - what do investors have to look out for?
What to expect from industrial REITs during the endemic of 2022
ST: The Big Story, 14 June - Malaysia partially eases its ban on chicken export
In the Spotlight: How does the EU define "Green Investments?"
How will Singapore cope with its ageing population?: SG Extra
ST: The Big Story, 13 June - Mass testing in Beijing following outbreak of Covid-19 cluster at 24-hour bar
ST: The Big Story, 10 June - SportSG to take over ownership, management of Sports Hub on Dec 9
How can legal system protects investors in this booming metaverse period?
Market View: Evaluation of approaches to handle the current inflation
Singapore government to take over Sports Hub, ending partnership with consortium
What can companies do to match customers’ needs for more sustainable goods?
Market View: Current inflation is believed to be cyclical and can be well-solved
ST: The Big Story, 9 June - Asia's top security summit back to Singapore Shangrila
Apple’s introduction of 2022 MacBooks via an on-site conference after two years doing it virtually
Will plant-based seafood be a solution to stock shortage in Asia?
Market View: What to expect from higher tourist spending
ST: The Big Story, 8 June - What you need to know about StarHub's EPL subscription
What will happen to flexible workers with the looming fear of recession?
Market View: Interest rate hike expectations unsettle investors
An optimistic outcome of property cooling measures in Q21 2022
ST: The Big Story, 7 June - Spike in air fares after Singapore’s reopen
Amid the 'Great Resignation' or 'Reshuffle', should you really quit your job?
What Singapore’s new Cabinet reshuffle means for us: SG Extra
ST: The Big Story, 6 June - Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister as part of S'pore Cabinet changes
Airline industry may reverse back to its pre-pandemic growth in early 2023
Market View: China’s economy prospect following ease in Covid-19 restriction
ST: The Big Story, 3 June - Singapore is still in a silent optimism amid the expected new wave of Covid
New Covid-19 wave may reach Singapore next month
Market View: Pessimism in US economic growth and approach for investors of this market
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on information security
ST: The Big Story, 1 June - What is long Covid?
DBS Foundation extends grant programme to help SMEs
How companies can enable women to participate more fully in the workplace
Market View: A slower growth in USA market and how to continue investment in this environment
Singapore’s effort in energy transition and green industry development
Could you buy an open-plan HDB in the future & what to expect from May's BTO launch?
Retail investors should steer clear of crypto even as S'pore addresses risks without stifling innovation
Woodlands Checkpoint expansion, replacement flats for Marsiling residents
Highlights from Davos 2022: Global economic crisis and approaches of world leaders
ST: The Big Story, 30 May - Workers back to old habits as roads get jammed during peak hours again
Russia's war in Ukraine, Shanghai aims for business as usual & the Queen's jubilee
What Malaysia's chicken export ban means for Singapore's food resilience? SG Extra
Approaches for better adaptation to workplaces in post-pandemic
Market View: Update on the current inflation situation and how investors should face it
A future with AI adoption
ST: The Big Story, 26 May - 9 HDB blocks in Marsiling Crescent/Lane will be acquired for the expansion of Woodlands Checkpoint
Closing the funding gap of SMEs
Market View: Singapore economy is expected to experience weakened external demand
ST: The Big Story, 25 May - 19 Texas elementary students and 2 teachers killed by a teenage shooter
Lack of green jobs to meet the demand of Asia-Pacific’s young worker
Tourism opportunities from Australian market
Market View: Updates on recent market movements and the factors powering them
ST: The Big Story, 24 May - Poultry stalls shut due to Malaysia’s ban on chicken export
New private home launches to drive market pick-up over 2022
Market View: Southeast Asia's energy outlook 2022
The world faces big challenges over Covid-19, monkeypox and wars
ST: The Big Story, 23 May - Singapore's core inflation hits 3.3% in April and is forecast to rise further
SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: Changi Airport Terminal 2 to reopen in phases from May 29
Market View: China banks cut key rate by record to boost ailing economy
Refreshed road map to help food services industry recover from pandemic
Should you be asking for a pay raise?
ST: The Big Story, 20 May - Team Singapore bag 45 SEA Games gold medals, matching ST's forecast
It’s time for mental fitness in the workplace
Highly leveraged homeowners may face double whammy from inflation, housing supply
Will 'Buy Now, Pay Later' regulation turn the tide to banks?
ST: The Big Story, 19 May - Joseph Schooling calls for 'national dialogue' on expectations placed on athletes serving NS
Navigating dispute resolution in the digital economy
Climate change and its impact on food security within ASEAN region
ST: The Big Story, 18 May - Aviation witnesses a strong recovery
Market View: Updates on plans coping with inflation
Synergy’s solution to cope with disruptions from the pandemic
Increase in green energy use and reactions from the related industries
Market View: Economy picture and possible recession risks in Asia
Endemic with a new working normal for commercial real estate
ST: The Big Story, 17 May - Japan to start welcoming tourists on package tours from 4 countries, including S'pore
Market View: Interest rate volatility and dollar strength curtail gold's performance in April
Singapore struggles to get cabs as city reopens
ST: The Big Story, 13 May - Toddler among 3 dead in Bedok North flat fire
Market View: Do central bankers really know what they’re doing?
Content marketing: What is it and why is it so important for your business?
It ain’t always easypeasy: Meet the entrepreneur behind EasyParcel
ST: The Big Story, 12 May - Surcharge for taxi rides from Changi Airport to be raised by $3 from May 19
Why sustainability matters in the fashion industry
Market View: China’s inflation in April heats up, tightening monetary policy, US CPI & stocks to watch
ST: The Big Story, 11 May - Return to the office and how to deal with backstabbers, bad bosses and 'social rust'
Talent attraction and retention in a post-pandemic world
4 in 5 Singapore respondents plan to invest more amid strong concerns over inflation and rising costs:
Market View: 88 more Chinese firms face US delisting & what this means for investors
Will new ABSD rule on living trusts impact private housing market?
ST: The Big Story, 10 May - What the Marcos' return to power means for the Philippines
What does Putin have planned on Russia’s Victory Day?
SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: Permanently banning cheating trainee lawyers from the Bar may be too harsh a penalty
Market View: ASEAN medium-term investment positives
Building a renewable energy start-up: Inside one founder's journey
Market View: China’s ‘zero tolerance’ tests growth and the renminbi
How to get the most out of CPF retirement payouts?
ST: The Big Story, 6 May - 31st edition of the SEA Games is set to kick off on May 12
Accelerating action against climate change & Singapore's climate ambitions
How the eGovernment solution helped Mongolia save $23 million
Penfolds launches 2018 Superblend Imperial Duo for NFT wine auction
Market View: Fed rate hike, what’s next and how might external factors influence the path ahead?
ST: The Big Story, 5 May - CPF payouts increased by 25% from 2019 to 2021, set to keep growing for future cohorts
Prudential Poll on SME Owners & Employees: 9 in 10 employees want employers to provide medical benefits
Market View: What to know as the Fed embarks on its biggest fight against inflation in years
ST: The Big Story, 4 May - S'pore's Covid-19 situation 'best it has been' since start of pandemic, says expert
What is Europe's energy alternative as Russian gas is off the cards?
Forex Fridays: The Fed's Next Meeting, European Hawks, and Ringgit Softness
Retrenchments hit 24-year record low in Q1 amid tight labour market
2022 calls for radical climate action from businesses
ST: The Big Story, 29 Apr - Expect more mass Covid-19 tests and lockdowns in China
ST: The Big Story, 28 Apr - Punishment for trainee lawyers who cheated in Bar exam 'not too lenient', says lawyer
Tablet market in Asia grows as pandemic leads to new demand surge
The Busy End to April for Singapore's Markets
Making sustainable finance agenda mainstream
What do you need to know about travelling more sustainably?
ST: The Big Story, 27 Apr - Can S'pore restaurants cope with labour crunch as Covid-19 rules ease?
Across the ASEAN: Can Indonesia Sustain Strong Gains This Year?
Can Gold Sustain Its Solid Start to the Year?
ST The Big Story, 26 Apr - Safe distancing and SafeEntry no longer required as S'pore lifts most Covid-19 rules
Q1's Encouraging Real Estate Performance Builds for an Optimistic Year Ahead
France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
ST: The Big Story, 25 Apr - 1,600 HDB flats, integrated sports facilities to be built in Farrer Park
Breaking Down Singapore's Rising Inflation
S1E5: What you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 rules from April 26
The Great Resignation: How the global phenomenon is hitting Singapore
Can Singapore become a regional hydrogen hub amid the energy crisis?
Forex Fridays: The MAS' Recent Tightening Move and Recent Yuan & Yen Weakness
What makes Singapore American School a great place to work
Checking China's Risks
Eco Money: Here's what you can do in 24 hours to invest in our earth's future
ST: The Big Story, 20 Apr - MP Baey Yam Keng and his wife on battling cancer and effects of stroke
Turning pineapple leaves into clothes? Kickstarting the next evolution in sustainable fashion
Across the ASEAN: How Inflation Might Hit ASEAN Markets
The race to be the next president of France enters the final stretch
Of World Bank Downgrades and Inflation Worries
Technology Transforming Commercial Real Estate
ST: The Big Story, 19 Apr - Patrons sing their hearts out as karaoke studios reopen |
In The Spotlight: The MAS' Dual Action to Tame inflation
SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: When will Lawrence Wong take over from PM Lee?
ST: The Big Story, 18 Apr - Only 13% of S'pore's domestic waste was recycled in 2021, even as households throw out more rubbish
Is A China Economic Slowdown Still On The Cards?
Recapping Advanced 1Q GDP Figures and the MAS' One-Two Punch
How to promote sustainable travel behavior in the post Covid-19 world
ST: The Big Story, 14 Apr - S'pore makes aggressive move to tighten monetary policy to fight inflation
Eco Money: Why agrifoodtech investment is exploding
Across the ASEAN: The Philippine Economy and Its Inflation Vulnerabilities
ST: The Big Story, 13 Apr - SG Arrival Card no longer needed for vaccinated S'pore residents, long-term pass holders arriving from Johor
The Latest Trends from Refinitiv's 2022 Wealth Management Report
Powering Your Property: Tips for your home renovation journey
ST: The Big Story, 12 Apr - First HDB BTO project in Greater Southern Waterfront to be launched within three years
SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: Major sports events back in Singapore
In The Spotlight: France's Macron and Le Pen head for cliffhanger April 24 election runoff
ST: The Big Story, 11 Apr - Sentosa reviewing long-term plans in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
The Risks If the Fed Does-- or Doesn't-- Reduce Its Balance Sheet
Increase in firms seeking mediation at SIMC amid the pandemic
Forex Fridays: All Systems Go for the USD and the Aussie?
What The Trimming of the Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet Means
How will Russia’s war in Ukraine reshape the European political scene?
Easing of Covid-19 measures and its impact on Singapore's employment market
Tech Talk: Opportunities in the cybersecurity sector
ST: The Big Story, 7 Apr - HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio identified for Sers scheme; over 600 households affected
Across the ASEAN: The Curious Case of the Sluggish Year for the FBMKLCI
Eco Money: Credit Suisse and the World Bank’s ‘Rhino Bond
ST: The Big Story, 6 Apr - $500M set aside to push Singapore’s tourism recovery
ST: The Big Story, 5 Apr - Tough for S'pore's nightlife sector to rebuild after 2 years of restrictions, says association
Powering Your Property: Reimagining the future of work
Russia Risks and Inverting Yield Curve Fears
In The Spotlight: The Wild Last Few Days in Crude Oil Markets
All About NFT's Part 5: Regulate? But How?
ST: The Big Story, 4 Apr - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces she will not run for second term
SGExtra: More support on the way for households given the economic impact of the conflict in Ukraine
Forex Fridays: How Volatile Might 2Q Be?
In The Spotlight: Latest updates from the war in Ukraine
SGExtra: Closing the STEM gender gap in Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 1 Apr - S'poreans make a beeline for old favourites in Johor Baru after land borders reopen
Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong - Will Hong Kong pivot away from it's "zero-Covid" strategy?
Providing SMEs an edge in the hybrid workplace
March Madness Sends the STI Above 3400
ST: The Big Story, 31 Mar - Johor businesses ready for revival ahead of land borders reopening
Across the ASEAN: Envisioning ASEAN Supply Chains of the Future
Sustainable Singapore: War in Ukraine gives ammunition to the deep-sea mining lobby
ST: The Big Story, 20 Mar - What you need to know if you are driving from S'pore to Malaysia
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Building business a marathon not a sprint
Assessing Uncertainties in Greater Chinese Markets
From renting out spare rooms to creating extra income: How this co-living start-up began with shared housing during the pandemic
Russia, Ukraine to hold new round of peace talks & Hungarian and Serbian election week
BBC Marketplace Global Update with Victoria Craig
All About NFT's Part 4: How Secure Are Blockchains and Decentralized Systems?
SGExtra: What you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 measures
ST: The Big Story, 28 Mar - Shanghai to lock down half of the city in turns for mass Covid-19 testing
Forex Fridays: Looking at Dollars and the Curious Case of the Yen
In The Spotlight: An analysis of the latest from the war in Ukraine
What you need to know about Singapore's easing of Covid-19 rules
ST: The Big Story, 25 Mar - Spike in big group bookings for eateries as larger groups of diners set to return
In The Spotlight: Inside the Singapore gig economy
ST: The Big Story, 24 Mar - S'pore ready to take a decisive step forward towards living with Covid-19, says PM Lee
How Commodity Price Swings May Figure in UOB's 2Q Outlook
What Singapore's easing of Covid-19 means for the tourism sector
What Singapore's easing of Covid-19 measures means for businesses
ST: The Big Story, 23 Mar - One Husband Two Men
Sustainable Singapore: The growing plant-based industry in Asia Pacific
SGX and OCBC Bank launch low carbon index tracking Singapore’s largest companies
Across the ASEAN: Will The ASEAN Reopening Give Regional Airlines A Boost?
Checking in on European Markets
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Thriving with an entrepreneurial spirit
The switch to a more sustainable real-estate sector: Female representation in the industry
In The Spotlight: Energy Shortages, Arbitrage, and Nickel Big Shots
All About NFT's Part 3: Of Smart Contracts, Illicit Activities, and Scrapped Projects
ST: The Big Story, 21 Mar - Will tourism in Singapore return to pre-pandemic levels?
Singapore's labour market outlook: Employment rose, unemployment rates dropped last year
Forex Fridays: Of Fed Rate Hikes, Swinging Oil Prices, and a Waning Safe Haven
ST: The Big Story, 18 Mar - Biden, Xi in first call since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Why young Singaporeans are split on getting a degree or working first
Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong (17 Mar)
The Federal Reserve Kicks Off A Series of Rate Hikes
ST: The Big Story, 17 Mar - US central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2018
Tech Talk: Netflix will start testing a fee for customers who share their passwords
Victim of Buangkok sword attack among 6 'everyday heroes' lauded by police
Eco Money: MSCI’s annual Women on Boards report
Across the ASEAN: How Volatile Commodity Prices Might Impact Southeast Asian Economies
Sustainable Singapore: Lab-grown meat more accepted in Singapore than US, motivated by 'kiasu-ism'
ST: The Big Story, 16 Mar - Singapore calls on China to use 'enormous influence' on Russia to help end Ukraine war
Discussing the ESR REIT-ARA Logos Logistics Trust Merger Proposal
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Building bridges to build business
ST: The Big Story, 15 Mar - Experts are calling for the authorities to relax travel restrictions to Singapore
Singapore luxury apartment sales double in 2021, GCB deal value soars to new high
All About NFT's, Part 2: Opportunities, Valuations, and Speculations
Latest from the Ukraine war: Talka resume as Russia strikes Kyiv
SG Extra: Impact of the Ukraine war on inflation in Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 14 - Singapore job market recovery to continue at more gradual pace in 2022
Forex Fridays: Should Forex Markets Fret Over Rising Oil and Stagflationary Fears?
Four breakout opportunities for Singapore blockchain in year ahead
SGExtra: Mandatory mediation being considered for some community disputes
Capital SEA: Southeast Asia’s funding landscape
How Russia and Oil Spikes are Shaping Market Sentiment
ST: The Big Story, 10 Mar - When will Singapore ease Covid-19 curbs?
The climate in 2022: The science, the spectrum, and the ratchet
Across the ASEAN: Tracking Signs of a Green Revolution in Southeast Asia
Sustainable Singapore: Does a higher carbon tax mean higher energy bills?
ST: The Big Story, 9 Mar - Preventive care to keep people healthy and out of hospital
How Vulnerable are European Markets to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine?
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Identifying market gaps
ST: The Big Story, 8 Mar - Hong Kong's Covid-19 death rate now world's highest
Powering Your Property: Singapore new home sales sink 27% in February
IWD 2022: Entrepreneur Peggy Choi's journey to building knowledge sharing platform, Lynk Global
All About NFT's, Part 1: What They Are and Aren't
ST: The Big Story, 7 Mar - No more mid-year exams for all primary and secondary schools from 2023
SGExtra: What you need to know about the new Progressive Wage Mark accreditation scheme
Forex Fridays: The Invasion of Ukraine Continues to Roil FX Markets
Faster earnings recovery drives improving outlook on Singapore banks
ST: The Big Story, 4 Mar - Johor’s state assembly election set for March 12
SGExtra: SAF to set up fourth service as digital threats mount
Latest from Ukraine: Russian troops seize first major city of Kherson
Looking at Coface's Latest Country and Sector Risks Barometer
ST: The Big Story, 3 Mar - Singapore's Covid infection growth rate dips to 2-month low
Eco Money: Biodiversity as an investment opportunity
Sustainable Singapore: Growing the next generation of sustainability professionals
Across the ASEAN: How Might ASEAN Central Banks Respond to a Rising Rate Environment?
Russia's Attack On Ukraine and Implications for Markets, OPEC+'s Meeting, and Currencies
Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Mercantile Building Beyond Legacy
Robust property market expected in Q1 as the shock of property curbs eases
ST: The Big Story - Russian Invasion and what it means for Asia
In The Spotlight: Latest updates from the Ukraine crisis
Is Russia's Attack on Ukraine Revamping the Trajectory of Markets?
SGExtra: Highlights from Budget 2022 debate & the impact of the Ukraine crisis on Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 28 Feb - Ukraine invasion a 'clear and gross' violation, says Vivian Balakrishnan
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What it means for Asia
Recapping the Wild February Ride for Singapore Stocks
Forex Fridays: How Russia's Attack on Ukraine Is Showing Up in Forex Markets
StarHub CEO on EPL, earnings, metaverse and moving beyond telco
ST: The Big Story, 25 Feb - Russian troops press on towards Ukraine's capital Kyiv
QR code scams: What you need to know before scanning them
What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Asia
The Big Story, 23 Feb: US President's response to Russia invading Ukraine
What Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for global economies
Inside Hong Kong: Budget and Covid-19 updates
ST: The Big Story, 23 Feb - Singapore will soon see Omicron peak, says expert
Eco Money: How does Budget 2022's sustainability initiatives stack up?
Sustainable Singapore: Reactions to Budget 2022 & how business and sustainability overlap
Across the ASEAN: Why Vietnam May Benefit the Most from the RCEP Pact
In The Spotlight: Balancing Budget 2022 to uplift low wage workers
How European Markets Are Responding to Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Budget 2022: The impact of property tax changes on homeowners
ST: The Big Story, 22 Feb - Ukraine crisis worsens as Putin orders Russian troops into breakaway regions
In The Spotlight: Businesses' reaction to Budget 2022
Reviewing Singapore’s Budget and fiscal goals
ST: The Big Story, 21 Feb - Public transport ridership rises in 2021; still far from pre-Covid-19 levels
Recapping Budget 2022: GST hike & higher income tax for top earners
Trends and Changes Among Asia's High Net Worth Individuals
Budget 2022 preview with KPMG
Tech Talk: Key tech trends that will impact hybrid working in 2022
ST: The Big Story, 17 Feb - Changes to Singapore’s Covid-19 rules
Across the ASEAN: Will 2022 Be a Better Year for Thailand?
Sustainable Singapore: TiNDLE closes the world’s largest Series A to date for a plant-based meat company
What do global covid-19 protests mean for impacted economies and trade flows?
UOB's Outlook on Rates, Volatility, Other Risk Sources
Powering Your Property: How might a wealth tax affect property owners and investors?
Highlights in Parliament, including the FIR Agreement between S'pore & Indonesia
US dollar trends and what it means to other major currencies
ST: The Big Story, 14 Feb - The potential impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict
How are Asian Fund selectors digesting risk in 2022?
Forex Fridays: What to Make of Diverging Monetary Policies
In The Spotlight: Global gold market trends in 2022
ST: The Big Story, 11 Feb - Workers' Party top leaders to speak in Parliament debate on COP report
Asian Insider, Inside HK (10 Feb) - Hong Kong's toughest Covid-19 restrictions come into force
ST: The Big Story (10 Feb) - Education Minister Chan Chun Sing says half a million adults need to upskill
Of Rising Rates, Liquidity Concerns, Earnings, and Crypto Out in Wall Street
NFTs - what do you need to know before you jump in with investment FOMO?
ST: The Big Story, 9 Feb - Organ donor named ST Singaporean of the Year 2021
Across the ASEAN: Challenges and Solutions for Regional Manufacturers
Eco Money: Business Sustainability wishlist for Budget 2022
Sustainable Singapore: Solving complex food waste problems with the help of insects
World leaders step up talks amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
ST: The Big Story (08 Feb) - ComfortDelGro to raise cab fares in March
Powering Your Property: What's driving the resurgence of the office property demand?
Unpacking OCBC and Singapore Banks' Approaches to Managing Surplus Capital
SGX CFO on results and strategy for 2022
Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis
ST: The Big Story, 07 Feb - What you need to know about S'pore's planned GST hike
What to look out for in Budget 2022
Has the tech rally come to a screeching halt?
Forex Fridays: Taking Stock of Recent USD Softness and Recent Central Bank Decisions
In The Spotlight: Latest from the Ukraine-Russia crisis
ST: The Big Story, 4 Feb - What is Singapore's window of opportunity to ease Covid-19 rules?
Govt launches online survey seeking views on how to rejuvenate HDB shops
Australia's Market Outlook Against the Fed's Tighter Policy Prospects
In The Spotlight: Challenges ahead for the Beijing Winter Olympics
ST: The Big Story (03 Feb) - GPs in S'pore see surge in number of patients over CNY holidays
Tech Talk: Analysis on the wraek keyboard, Google AR headset & upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22
The Dos and Don'ts of resigning
Forex Friday: How high can the US dollar go?
ST: The Big Story, 28 Jan - Almost one year on from Myanmar's military coup
SGExtra: Singapore scored S$11.8b in fixed asset investment in 2021
A look-back on markets for the first month of 2022
In The Spotlight: Singapore-Indonesia bilateral relationship
How to best protect yourself from online scams
ST: The Big Story, 27 Jan - Singapore to continue to host Formula One Grand Prix until 2028
Eco Money: Is Asia’s EV drive going fast enough?
Across the ASEAN: Outlook for the aviation sector in 2022
ST: The Big Story, 26 Jan - Singapore draws $11.8b in fixed asset investments in 2021 despite Covid-19
Sustainable Singapore: Why what you eat, matters for the planet
How can space tourism join the mainstream of commercial, leisure travel?
Powering your Property: Is a SPAC listing suitable for a real estate company?
ST: The Big Story, 25 Jan - S'pore and Indonesia agree on three longstanding bilateral issues
Analysis on The MAS' decision to tighten its Singdollar policy
What’s driving the crypto market tumble and is it set to continue?
Overworked in Singapore & attendance bonuses for staff who refuse sick leave common here
What strategy should investors adopt in equity markets for 2022?
Tonga's Olympic flag bearer raises money for the country's volcanic relief
ST: The Big Story, 21 Jan - Singapore likely to see 'significant' Omicron wave
How can consumers protect themselves against phishing scams?
In The Spotlight: Reinventing retail investing in the digital world
Forex Friday: What impact might Budget 2022 have on the Singdollar?
ST : The Big Story, 20 Jan - Singapore's Covid-19 Story
Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong, 20 Jan - Hong Kong closes schools due to Omicron
Digital gifting this Lunar New Year & safeguarding against phishing scams
SPAC Special: Analysing upcoming SPACs set to list in Singapore
Across the ASEAN: What are the challenges facing the palm oil sector in 2022?
Eco Money: Breaking barriers slowing impactful climate actions by Asian financial institutions
ST: The Big Story, 19 Jan - COE prices close higher at end of Jan 19 bidding exercise
Sustainable Singapore: Capturing planet earth from the perspective of plants
Lookback on US President Joe Biden’s first year in office
SPAC Special: What investors need to know about upcoming Singapore SPAC listings
What will a tighter policy path for The Fed will mean for markets?
ST: The Big Story, 18 Jan - Legal recourse for OCBC customers to completely recover their lost funds
Metaverse property trends to look out for in 2022
China’s economy slows, promoting policy loans cuts
Biden's first year as US president & France gears up for a presidential election this year
ST: The Big Story, 17 Jan - Experts say life in Singapore will never go back to the way it was before Covid-19
Singapore universities may add places if Covid-19 disruptions bite
SPAC Special: The journey to listing a SPAC in Singapore
Forex Fridays: Does the Fed Change The Game for 2022?
Is The Worst for Chinese Markets Over?
ST's The Big Story, 14 Jan: Bentley driver case highlights perennial issue of school traffic congestion in S'pore
Equipping workers in Singapore with relevant skills for the green economy
In The Spotlight: Will NFTs shake up the regional art market?
Better days for greater China Markets?
How should employers tackle 'The Great Resignation'
Fintech trends to watch in 2022
Eco Money: Amundi presents its new “ESG Plan 2025”
Across the Asean: How global factors may impact regional markets in 2022
Sustainable Singapore: How Singapore Crawfish aims to enhance world food security
Of Fed Hawks, Chinese Slowdowns and GST Hikes in Singapore
How Brexit and Omicron are impacting the UK economy
ST: The Big Story (11 Jan) What does the omicron wave mean for Singapore?
Why more people couldn't repay their CPF after selling off property in 2020
What recent mergers in the REIT space mean for investors
No plans for vaccination-differentiated measures for kids aged 12 and below
SPAC race heats up in Asia with the first Singapore listings due
ST: The Big Story, 10 Jan - Legal issues surrounding platforms like OnlyFans
Forex Fridays: The Hawkish Fed and Forex Markets
Timothy Go's experience travelling during the Covid-19 pandemic
ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Australia says tennis player Novak Djokovic not held 'captive'
ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Pre-schoolers to be taught body safety skills
ST: The Big Story, 7 Jan - Demand for answers in the aftermath of Malaysia's deadly floods.
NTUC Income co-op to convert to a company amid stiffer competition
Asian Insider: Inside HK - Hong Kong faces fifth Covid-19 wave
The Fed Minutes Rock Markets on Thursday
ST: The Big Story (6 Jan) - How will S'pore's Covid-19 curbs over Chinese New Year affect business at Chinese restaurants?
From the latest gaming chairs to desktops - Highlights from CES2022
ST: The Big Story (05 Jan) - How can seniors get fit in the new year?
Across the Asean: JP Morgan on regional market expectations in 2022
Eco Money: Biodiversity and the Future of Food and the ‘Amazon effect’
Sustainable Singapore: How the entertainment sector is going green
The Big Story (4th Jan): How long might a Omicron wave last in Singapore?
In The Spotlight: Singapore's growth outlook for 2022
What To Expect for Oil Markets Ahead of OPEC+'s First Meeting of 2022
Singapore's property market outlook 2022
The Big Story (3 January): 21 photos to reflect 2021
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung: Omicron wave is imminent
Global Omicron update from the BBC
Singapore economy beats expectations to grow 7.2% in 2021
Manpower and costs key concerns for SMEs in 2022
Ernst & Young Solutions: Business wish list for Budget 2022
Previewing Singapore's Advanced 4Q GDP Figures
The Big Story: Results of The Straits Times first NFT auction
Across the ASEAN: Outlook for regional markets
Eco Money: Over 70% of certified buildings set to get downgraded
Sustainable Singapore: The real cost of fashion and how innovation is changing the industry
How to negotiate a better salary in 2022
Powering Your Property: What to expect from the real estate market in 2022
Market View: Sectors to watch in 2022
SGExtra: Should Singapore expect a new wave of Omicron cases?
Asian Insider Inside HK: Hong Kong polls hit 30% turnout
Of COVID Variants and Inflationary Pressures
The Straits Times' launches its first NFTs for auction
Across the ASEAN: Outlook for Philippine stocks - and the impact of the recent typhoon on economic recovery.
The Big Story: S'pore suspends ticket sales for VTL flights and buses for inbound travel
Eco Money: ESG trends to watch in 2022
Sustainable Singapore: BHG to eliminate single-use plastic from 2022
The Big Story: What you need to know about the vaccine rollout for children
How and why you should improve employee mental health support
Lessons from 2021 And What To Look Out for in the Year Ahead
Powering Your Property: Will Singapore’s residential property sector to see persistent price growth in 2022?
The Big Story: Loh Kean Yew is 'just getting started’
Global Covid-19 Omicron updates
Opportunities and Risks in 2022 According to Pictet Wealth Management Asia
Forex Fridays: Recapping The Busy Week for The World's Central Banks
ST: The Big Story, 17 Dec
From Newspaper boy to Property titan - Ismail Gafoor shares what it takes to succeed
How have home buyers and property agents reacted to new cooling measures?
Recapping the Fed's Accelerated Tightening Phase
What impact has the Omicron variant had on year-end travel trends?
ST: The Big Story, 16 Dec
South-East Asia set to be the fastest growing region globally in 2022
What do cooling measures mean for property owners and buyers?
Across the ASEAN: How Frustrating Was It to be an Economist Covering ASEAN This Year?
ST: The Big Story, Dec 15
Eco Money: How should investors assess social issues in 2022
Sustainable Singapore: East Coast Lagoon Food Village in trial to generate electricity from food waste
Capital Market Transaction Trends in 2021
ST: The Big Story, Dec 14
In The Spotlight: Omicron wave heads to the UK, raising Covid-19 alert level
Powering Your Property: A record 29 million-dollar HDB flats sold in November
Taking Stock of Risks in China's Property and Tech Space
What do supply chain woes mean for the festive season?
ST: The Big Story, Dec 13
Analysis on WP's Pritam Singh's testimony to parliamentary committee
Forex Fridays: The Busy Week Ahead for Central Banks
ST: The Big Story, Dec 10
What is legacy gifting and is it just for high networth individuals?
SkillsFuture report pinpoints skills Singaporeans urgently need in the next 3 years
Changes in Investor Sentiment Over the Last Two Weeks
In The Spotlight: Are Singapore businesses in better shape to bounce back?
ST: The Big Story, Dec 9
Asian Insider: Inside HK (9 Dec)
Across the ASEAN: The Year Ahead for Malaysian Markets
Eco Money: The Business of Sustainable Design
ST: The Big Story, 8 Dec
Sustainable Singapore: Barramundi Group aims for highest sustainable farming standards in aquaculture
Respectable Gains in 2022 for Asia-Pacific Markets
ST: The Big Story, Dec 7
What inflation and a deceleration in job growth means for the US economy
Powering Your Property: Financing your first home
In The Spotlight: Filling Angela Merkel's shoes
ST: The Big Story, 6 Dec
SGExtra: Singapore awaits the Workers Party's response to the Committee of Privileges' special report
Market View: Gold set for consolidation
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: SHIOK MEATS
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: NANOSUN
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: MR POPIAH
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: LIVFRESH FARMS
Forex Fridays: Continued Omicron Uncertainty in the FX Space
In The Spotlight: What do new guidelines mean for crypto traders?
VTL travellers from Singapore exempted from South Korea's new quarantine rules
Singapore now Asia's priciest city. What were the driving factors?
The Challenging Year That Was for Gold
ST: The Big Story, 2 Dec
Decarbonisation of the maritime industry through hybridisation and electrification
ST: The Big Story, 1 Dec
Eco Money: How gold mining can support the economic development of local communities
Across the ASEAN: The Impressive Year for Southeast Asian IPO Markets
Sustainable Singapore: Tackling Singapore's Food Waste Issue
The STI Falls Back Below 3100
What Omicron means for travel bans and vaccine diplomacy
ST: The Big Story, 30 Nov
Powering Your Property: Leasehold vs Freehold
The Outlook for Market Risks Heading Into 2022
What to expect in the week ahead for markets
ST: The Big Story, 29 Nov
SGExtra - Singapore and Malaysia are aiming to expand the land Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme
Lacquer screen from the last Vietnamese emperor sells for HK$9.7 million (S$1.7 million)
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: LIONSBOT INTERNATIONAL
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: KOOLLOGIX
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: GENPLUS
OCBC EMERGING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2021: GASHUB UTILITY
Forex Fridays: Assessing Omicron and Lessons from the Lira
Key trends in the franchising business model
In The Spotlight: How to futureproof your franchise
ST: The Big Story, 26 Nov
How the Mount Pleasant project could pave the way to redevelop heritage sites in the future
Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong, 25 November
A Divergent November for Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong Stocks
ST: The Big Story, 25 November 2021
Across the ASEAN: Recapping Singapore's Final GDP Print
ST: The Big Story, 24 November 2021
Eco Money: WeMaintain's tech tackles sustainable vertical transportation
Sustainable Singapore: The future of milk production
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: G8Subsea
SGExtra: Where is Singapore’s exciting property market headed to?
Unpacking the Metaverse and What It Means for the Future of Business
In The Spotlight: President Biden picks Powell for second Fed term
In The Spotlight: Week ahead headlines
ST: The Big Story, 21 Nov
Fidelity's 2022 Outlook for Markets
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: Dreamcore
Up to 5 vaccinated people from different households can now dine out
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: Doxa Holdings International
Forex Fridays with HL Bank's Jeff Ng
In The Spotlight: What does industry 4.0 mean for sustainability efforts?
National Population Health Survey shows people in Singapore are less healthy
The Uneven Experiences of Reopening Tourism Sectors
In The Spotlight: Focus on Industry 4.0 for Intelligent Factories and Manufacturing
ST: The Big Story, 18 Nov
Tech Talk: Asian companies taking advantage of the global chip shortage to build their own future
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: Crown Coffee
Across the ASEAN: Philippine Markets Take A Pause
Sustainable Singapore: Discovering how sustainability is implemented throughout Marina Bay Sands
In The Spotlight: Leading in Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 Through the Pandemic/Endemic
ST: The Big Story, 17 Nov
New Temasek entity to drive sustainable food adoption, back food tech firms in Asia
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: Celligenics
The Market Dynamics and the Politics Behind the Natural Gas and Energy Shortage
In The Spotlight: What a breakthrough US-China climate deal at COP26 means for environmental and geopolitical progress
ST: The Big Story, 16 Nov
Powering Your Property: Why more HDB upgraders are buying condos
The power of human connection
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: BluOcean Security
OCBC Emerging Enterprise Awards 2021: Arcstone
Growing focus on mental health at workplace as Covid-19 pandemic takes toll
Breaking News: Multi-ministry taskforce announces updated Covid-19 measures
In The Spotlight: The impact of COP26 on energy prices
Assessing Concerns of a Potential Chinese Economic Slowdown
ST: The Big Story, 15 Nov
50 Monumental Years of Preserving Singapore’s Heritage
Forex Fridays: Inflation's Impact on the FX Space
In The Spotlight: Launch of Electronic GIRO (eGIRO)
13,000 disadvantaged students to get more help to stay in school
ST: The Big Story, 11 Nov
Asian Insider: Inside HK (11 Nov)
Talking Telcos with DBS' Sachin Mittal
Tech Talk: 10-year-old Khan twins earn Microsoft Power Platform Certification
Eco Money: The costs of climate change and latest updates from COP26
Across the ASEAN: Who Stands to Gain From Malaysia's Budget?
ST: The Big Story, 10 Nov
Sustainable Singapore: UNDP says ‘Don’t Choose Extinction’ and gives updates on COP26 progress
Amazon on e-commerce export opportunities, trends, and challenges
Of Easing Travel, Inflation, and Year-End Risks
ST: The Big Story, 9 Nov
Powering Your Property: Why do property prices keep going up in Singapore?
Singapore, Malaysia to start VTL for quarantine-free air travel from Nov 29
Should Investors Be Worried About Bids Undervaluing Companies?
In The Spotlight: What to look out for in COP26 this week
ST: The Big Story, 8 Nov
Forex Fridays: The Fed Tapers
In The Spotlight: How the pandemic has made many Singaporeans adopt better financial habits
SGExtra: What you need to know about the upcoming bus, train fare hike
Sustainable Singapore: How can decarbonisation roadmaps actually be followed?
Across the ASEAN: Reviewing Asset Quality Trends for UOB and OCBC
Eco Money: What COP26 means for investors.
In The Spotlight: Key takeaways from G20 summit
Assessing the Fed's Upcoming Policy Decision
ST: The Big Story, 2 Nov
Powering Your Property: Knock-on effects of the new Prime Location Public Housing model
PMIs and Central Bank Decisions to Kick off November
Update on SG's ICU capacity & WP MP Raeesah Khan referred to Parliament privileges committee
Could Facebook’s Meta hold the answer to the next hot crypto?
ST: The Big Story, 1 Nov
Forex Fridays: Previewing the Fed's Upcoming Decision
In The Spotlight: Gold loses some of its sparkle in Q3 2021
ST: The Big Story, 29 Oct
How helpful is HDB's new prime location public housing model?
The STI's October Revival with Azure Capital's Terence Wong
Asian Insider: Inside HK (28 Oct)
ST: The Big Story, 28 Oct
What you need to know about Web 3.0
Across the ASEAN: Searching for Unicorns in Southeast Asia
Eco Money: Reducing SMEs’ Indebtedness & Mitigating the Risk of Bankruptcy with ESG Financing
ST: The Big Story, 27 Oct
SIEW 2021: How Singapore is advancing its energy transition towards a more sustainable future
Finding Opportunities from the Ground Up with HSBC
Powering Your Property: HDB resale prices hit a record high. Will this trend continue?
ST: The Big Story, 26 Oct
In The Spotlight: US Senate examines Biden’s ambassador picks to Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 20 Oct
Sustainable Singapore: Technology’s role in driving sustainability in the fashion industry
Back to Basics - Ep 3 - How to buy the right insurance
The Strong Gains in Indian Stocks This Year
The Case for REITs Amidst Rising Rates and Reopening Hopes
ST: The Big Story (18 Oct)
Sustainable Singapore: New study reveals only 4 in 10 organisations have a climate action plan
Western Australian Adventures onboard Dream Cruises
Back to Basics - EP 2 - The difference between credit and debit cards & how to use them responsibly
Forex Fridays: How Crucial Is Monetary Policy for the FX Markets?
In The Spotlight: Re-imagining 100, a three part-study on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s wellbeing and their preparedness for retirement
The 4th Quarter Market Outlook According to RHB
In The Spotlight: Building a resilient economy post pandemic - Special Ministerial Conference for ASEAN
ST: The Big Story, 7 Oct
SGExtra: Digital transformation and enterprise cloud technology
Sustainable Singapore: Greenery That Defies Gravity
Across the ASEAN: Vietnam's Bumpy End to the Year
Eco Money: WWF-Singapore and ASFI Partners Launch Sustainable Finance Academy.
ST: The Big Story, 6 Oct
In The Spotlight: Revelations from the Pandora Papers & what's next
What's Next for the Independent Reserve and the Digital Currency Landscape?
What to look out for when buying a property abroad?
ST: The Big Story, 5 Oct
Back to Basics - Episode 1 - How to Start Investing
The Global Energy Shortage and Why it Matters
SGExtra: Parliamentary debate on the proposed Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act
Singapore’s million and billion dollar property trends amid the pandemic
Forex Fridays: Setting Up the 4th Quarter for Forex Markets
In The Spotlight: RHB goes digital with new offering in Singapore
SGExtra: New office set up to accelerate Singapore's green bond efforts
Assessing a Potential Wall of Worry in the 4th Quarter
ST: The Big Story, 30 Sep
Japan’s ruling party chooses new leader to replace Suga
SGExtra: Uncovering Singapore’s triad trails
ST: The Big Story, 29 Sep
Eco Money: Asean faces $2.7 trillion challenge and opportunity to go green & stay competitive:
Across the ASEAN: Will the PSEi See Better Days in the 4th Quarter?
Sustainable Singapore: The importance of providing greener solutions in the construction industry
The Month of September for Singapore Markets
Germany Election - What are the paths to power in coalition talks?
Marina View site attracts sole bid & the construction industry's impact on housing
ST: The Big Story, 28Sep
SGExtra: The latest from Singapore's Covid-19 situation
ST: The Big Story, 27 Sep
In The Spotlight: Covid-19 Booster Shots, Climate Change & Google Hits Back at EU
Why China Evergrande's Woes Aren't Similar to Lehman Bros' Collapse
Forex Fridays: Tightening Monetary Policy and China Risks
In The Spotlight: How are businesses that SBF works coping with Covid-19 pressures?
SGExtra: StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic's Singapore broadband business
The importance of employee and employer reputation in a post Covid-19 world
Assessing the Fed's Path to Policy Tightening and Broader China Risks
Asian Insider: Inside HK (23 Sep)
ST: The Big Story, 23 Sep
Tech Talk: Social media limits in China & life without passwords
ST: The Big Story, 22 Sep
Eco Money: Unlocking capital for sustainability 2021 - Scaling sustainable finance for a green recovery
Across the ASEAN: Of Reopenings, Market Corrections, and Thai Markets
Sustainable Singapore: Helping F&B players & farmers transition to cage-free eggs
Canada elections - PM Trudeau stays in power, but misses majority mark
Should Singaporeans pay more for a sustainable home?
What's at Stake at the Federal Reserve's Upcoming Policy Decision
In The Spotlight: Singapore, Temasek launch S$1.5 billion fund to boost market
SGExtra: Over 1,000 new Covid-19 cases for two straight days. What next?
ST: The Big Story, 20 Sep
Assessing Risks in the Fixed Income Space
Forex Fridays: Fed Decisions, China Slowdowns and ASEAN Reopenings
In The Spotlight: Board diversity here in Singapore
Analysis on Malaysia’s historic bipartisan deal
The Power of Digitalisation in Driving Transformation in Social Services
Broader China Property Risks and Contagion Probabilities
Eco Money: Investment opportunities in the greening of Asia’s transport industry
ST: The Big Story, 15 Sep
Across the ASEAN: Is Growing Optimism for ASEAN Markets Warranted?
Sustainable Singapore: How ‘virtual universes’ technology can enable organisations to imagine sustainable innovations
Evergrande Contagion Risks and Lessons from the Asian Financial Crisis
How will President Biden's vaccine mandate impact US workers?
Powering Your Property: MSCI 2021 Real Estate Market Size Report
In The Spotlight: German elections & car free Sundays in Paris
Recent Headwinds Hitting Singapore and Asian Markets
SGExtra: 'Concerns about academic freedom following the Yale-NUS merger are unfounded'
ST: The Big Story, 13 Sep
Forex Fridays: Taper Talk Stirring the Forex Pot
ST: The Big Story, 10 Sep
In The Spotlight: Syfe introduces Singapore's first customisable ETF portfolio
Hiving off SPH's media business: Highlights & Analysis
New P1 registration rules from 2022: What are the key changes?
Asian Insider: Inside Hong Kong (9 Sep)
Discussing SPH's Upcoming EGM and SPACs in Singapore
Vaccinated Travel Lanes: What you need to know before you book a flight
ST: The Big Story, 9 Sep
Eco Money: London Stock Exchange sets up sustainable finance unit in Singapore
Across the ASEAN: Of Airline Bankruptcies and Travel Lanes
ST: The Big Story, 8 Sep
Sustainable Singapore: SEA's farmers cite climate change as key challenge
In The Spotlight: 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks & US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Blockchain and StableCoins as Cross-Border Financing Solutions
ST: The Big Story, 7 Sep
Powering Your Property: International Plaza launches record $2.7b en-bloc tender
Welcome to the SPAC Age, Singapore!
In The Spotlight: Binance announces changes to its offerings in Singapore
ST: The Big Story, 6 Sep
SGExtra: Singapore to offer Covid-19 vaccine booster shots
Forex Fridays: Who Else Is Tightening?
ST: The Big Story, 3 Sep
SGExtra: Hawker centre diners clear tables on first day of enforcement but some still flouting rule
In The Spotlight: Covid-19 cases at bus terminals in Singapore and what you need to know about the Mu variant
Broader Risks from China's Regulatory Crackdowns
In The Spotlight: Asia-Pacific companies planning larger pay raises in 2022
ST: The Big Story, 2 Sep
SGExtra: Challenges in getting more volunteers to deliver meals during the pandemic
Eco Money: What investors need to look out for when it comes to Greenwashing
Across the ASEAN: The Regional Outlook for the Last 4 Months of 2021
ST: The Big Story, 1 Sep
Moving towards a more progressive economy
In The Spotlight: Updates from Afghanistan
The Wobbly August for Singapore Stocks
ST: The Big Story, 31 Aug
Rethinking commercial real estate strategies: Could flexible workspaces be the answer?
Updates on Afghanistan & developments from New Orleans as Hurricane Ida batters Louisiana
ST: The Big Story, 30 Aug
SG EXtra: Key highlights & analysis of the National Day Rally 2021
What Doves at Jackson Hole May Mean for Banks
Forex Fridays: What's at Stake for FX Markets Leading Into September?
Mark Mobius - Outlook for emerging markets amidst global pandemic
ST: The Big Story, 27 Aug
Connect@Changi plans and easing of restrictions for inbound travellers
Inside Hong Kong: Urged to act in tandem with China and upcoming law amendments
ST: The Big Story, 26 Aug
A Review of Singapore's Recent Earnings Season
Across the ASEAN: Clarity for Malaysian Equities at Last?
SGExtra: SGX to set out a roadmap for mandatory climate-related disclosures
ST: The Big Story, 25 August
Eco Money: How will climate change impact inflation?
Sustainable Singapore: New Dairy-Free SG startup, ‘mohjo’ brings nutritious plant-based milk to Asia
Market View: How to navigate China tech stocks
In The Spotlight: Copenhagen overtakes Singapore & Tokyo as the world’s safest city
Powering Your Property: 43% of retailers still forging ahead with real estate expansion plans
ST: The Big Story, 24 Aug
Market View: Could we see a US taper announcement in September?
How the virus situation all around the region is affecting bonds and currencies
ST: The Big Story, 23 Aug
Significance of US Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Singapore & Southeast Asia
Forex Fridays with Exinity's Han Tan
In The Spotlight: Malaysia’s new prime minister
ST: The Big Story, 20 Aug
Upgraded GDP growth forecast range, restoration of wages and vaccination plans for children
Will the Straits Times Index's Sideways Action Continue?
Thailand's 'Phuket Sandbox' scheme and what it means for the tourism industry
Tech Talk: Facebook censoring the Taliban, faster internet speed across the pacific and Google’s latest Pixel phone
Eco Money: Global Impact Awards and sectors at the cutting edge of sustainability
ST: The Big Story, 18 Aug
Across the ASEAN: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Economic and Manufacturing Activity in the Region
Sustainable Singapore: Sustainability in the hospitality landscape
ST: The Big Story, 17 Aug
In The Spotlight: Exclusive interview with StarHub Group CEO
Can Southeast Asia's Banks Weather Rising Asset Risks?
Powering Your Property: PropertyGuru Q3 Property Market Index
In The Spotlight: Latest from Afghanistan, tensions between US & Canada
Reviewing Recent Earnings Results from Singapore's Developers
SGExtra: Relaxing Covid-19 restrictions & greater vaccination-differentiated measures
ST: The Big Story, 16 Aug
What's next for Malaysia as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigns?
In The Spotlight: Change power and profitability for companies
Forex Fridays: Outlook on US dollar amidst hints of fed tapering
National University of Singapore publishes new Covid-19 study
What's the latest on Grab going public in the US?
ST: The Big Story (12 Aug)
Inside Hong Kong: Implications of China's anti-sanctions law and the state of trade unions
Tech Talk: Samsung's latest lineup and the PS5’s software update
Across the ASEAN: Another Lockdown in Manila
Eco Money: Singapore-Based Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrency Mining Service
ST: The Big Story, 11 Aug
Sustainable Singapore: SeaChanges wins $1M prize for its carbon capture tech
Market View: Outlook on Singapore's economy
In The Spotlight: Analysis of the IPCC climate report
Powering Your Property: Top agents bag the lion's share of HDB resale transactions
ST: The Big Story, 10 Aug
Forex Fridays: Of Safe Havens, Vulnerable ASEAN Currencies and the Greenback
In The Spotlight: Financial literacy for children
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Final weekend and closing ceremony
Covid-19 Updates: What the experts are saying
In The Spotlight: Interview with SGX CEO on earnings and outlook
Market Outlook and Investor Concerns According to Amundi
ST: The Big Story, 5 Aug
Tech Talk: Tencent troubles, old android devices and Instagram Youth for kids
Eco Money: What’s driving the growth of sustainable finance bonds?
ST: The Big Story, 04 August
Across the ASEAN: How Thailand's COVID-19 Outbreak is Hitting Industries and Market Sentiment
Sustainable Singapore: Has Science failed to predict flood and heat intensity of climate change?
A Preview of Singapore 2Q Bank Earnings
In The Spotlight: Latest from Malaysia’s political and Covid-19 situation
ST: The Big Story, 3 Aug
Powering Your Property: Tech heads snap up luxury SG properties & are integrated developments the next big thing?
What does the proposed Keppel SPH deal mean for investors?
In The Spotlight: How exposed to China stocks is your portfolio?
Reevaluating China Market Risks with Kaiyuan Capital's Brock Silvers
Latest from Parliament: Novavax Vaccine, Fake Qualifications & More
Forex Fridays: The Weaker Dollar and AUDSGD Parity
Prudential Singapore: Launch of Wealth Solutions
Over 2,000 new jobs as 4 global firms set up base in Punggol Digital District
Highlights from the Tokyo Olympics 2020
ST: The Big Story, 30 July
In The Spotlight: 2nd half 2021 gold trends report
Cryptocurrency Adoption Trends in Singapore
As Indonesia becomes the epicentre of the pandemic, what preventative steps are being taken?
Tech Talk: Chip shortage, iPhone 14 rumors & should you get the Steam Deck?
Eco Money: Opportunities for Asia to Build a More Sustainable Future
Across the ASEAN: Optimism for Singapore Equities- - But What About the Rest?
ST: The Big Story, 28 July
Sustainable Singapore: Building resilient timber supply chains with DNA testing
GE’s Green Plan and Green Power Strategy
The Month that Was for Singapore Stocks and Possible Hope for Aviation Plays
ST: The Big Story, 27 July
Lloyd Austin comes to Singapore and US-China Relations
Bridging the design and delivery gap during the heart of Covid-19
The Singapore Economy: A Macro & Micro Survey in COVID Times
First hearing to probe US Capitol attack & Peru gets a new president
Latest from Parliament: MTF update on the Government's Covid-19 response
Forex Fridays: Safe Havens and Economic Pressures on the AUD and SGD
What does the regional covid-19 situation mean for recovery?
Tokyo prepares for an Olympics like no other
Ministry of Finance announces $1.1B relief package for Phase 2 (HA)
Inside Hong Kong: Former Apple Daily editor-in-chief arrested & Doxxing debates begin
Assessing Market Volatility and Broader Risks from Evergrande
Across the ASEAN: COVID-19 Whallops Indonesia Again
Tech Talk: Chrome security risk, Netflix's gaming strategy & how Whatsapp group calls are changing
Eco Money: What are 'brown' or transition bonds?
ST: The Big Story, 21 July
Sustainable Singapore: Funding the alternative protein scene
Businesses call for more support amid tightened Covid-19 measures
Of Investing Wants, Changing Needs, and Possible Market Complacency
In The Spotlight: Singapore home sales dropped for a third straight month
Singapore's largest active Covid-19 clusters: KTVs & Jurong Fishery Port
Forex Fridays with Exinity's Han Tan
Employees in Singapore are disengaged - what managers need to do to combat this
Efforts to combat racial microaggressions in Singapore: ST Webinar panellist
Assessing Singapore and China's GDP Releases Along with ASEAN COVID Risks
Latest on the political and Covid-19 situation in Malaysia
China's 2Q GDP Figures and Signs of The Economic Rebound Peaking
ST: The Big Story, 15 July
China's cryptomining crackdown & Nintendo Switch OLED: to switch or not?
Across the ASEAN: Singapore's Advanced 2Q GDP Numbers
Eco Money: Climate change now tops risk concern lists for Asia-Pacific banks: survey
ST: The Big Story, 14 July
Sustainable Singapore: Tackling plastic waste and circularity challenges in Southeast Asia
The Year that Was for Temasek Holdings
The UK's Covid-19 restrictions set to be lifted when cases are rising
Powering Your Property: New CEO Marcus Chu shares his plans for ERA Realty
ST: The Big Story, 13 July
In The Spotlight: Zomato’s IPO & billionaire Richard Branson heading to space
Are Market Jitters Over The Economic Recovery Peaking Valid?
ST: The Big Story, 12 July
One year post GE2020: Highlights from our political landscape & what's next?
Forex Fridays: Assessing the Recent Flight to Safe Havens
In The Spotlight: How to invest physical Gold, digitally
ST: The Big Story (09 July)
Debunking misconceptions about CECA
The Breakdown in OPEC+ Talks and How Its Impacting Crude Futures
Inside Hong Kong: 9 arrested over 'car bomb' plot & plans for a potential travel corridor
ST: The Big Story, 8 July
Tech innovations & vaccine passports .. what’s the connection?
Sustainable Singapore: Mitigating the impact of air travel on the environment
Across the ASEAN: Another Month of Lockdown Uncertainties in Malaysia
Digitalization in the built environment
Eco Money: Can can investors determine the authenticity of an ESG fund?
ST: The Big Story, 7 July
In The Spotlight: Breakdown in OPEC+ talks & the Fed's meeting minutes
The Case for Gold in the 2nd Half of the Year
How Australia's Recent COVID-19 Flare-Up is Impacting Markets Down Under
What's shaping Singapore's property market in the second half of 2021?
Market View: Singapore PMI figures & outlook for Singapore’s three lenders
In The Spotlight: What's happening in the world of Cryptocurrency?
Additional $1.2b Covid-19 support measures: How will Singapore firms & workers benefit?
Forex Fridays: How Resurgent COVID Cases is Impacting FX Markets