The Big Story: “Not NATO’s War” - Why allies are staying out of Trump’s Hormuz escort plan

A growing divide has emerged among Western allies after President Donald Trump urged partners to send warships to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Countries including Germany, Spain and Italy have declined, citing legal limitations, the lack of consultation before the strikes on Iran, …

Wealth Tracker: Is the Chinese Yuan likely to appreciate moderately over the next five years?

Could the yuan start quietly gaining ground against the dollar over the next five years?  China’s latest Two Sessions suggest the country is serious about its ambition to become a financial superpower, codifying rules that could boost the yuan’s international standing. From economic growth to trad…

What’s Trending: Washington's fa-shoe-n mishap... and people are filming doing chores for cash

People in Los Angeles are getting paid to film themselves doing housework, wearing cameras while doing chores to help train robots and AI systems to understand human movements. Meanwhile, photos of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s oversized shoes have gone viral, with reports suggesting they …

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

Singapore shares registered gains today as investors continue to set their sights on a flurry of central bank decisions from major economies around the world. The Straits Times Index was up 1.05% at 4,919.83 points at 2.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.19B seen in the broader mark…

Bigger Pic: Is the Iran War Reshaping Aircraft Leasing?

Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses how the Iran War is affecting the aircraft leasing space; whether lessors are exposed to big players like Emirates, Etihad and Qatar; the impact to certain aircraft models; and whether insurers are becoming more selective about coverage ar…

Breakfast Bites: What's a "good" pay raise in the same company?

What's considered a "good" salary increment within the same company? For starters, experts say the value shouldn't be assessed by percentage alone, but include other variables such as promotions, core competencies and responsibilities. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey break it down on Breakfast Bites!   …

Industry Insight: The hidden system protecting every medical device and drug

Medical innovation often focuses on drugs and devices but behind every treatment is a critical system ensuring products remain sterile, safe and compliant across global supply chains. As healthcare manufacturing grows more complex, specialised packaging is becoming an increasingly important part of…

Money and Me:  Why Active ETFs Are Surging in 2026

The era of “set it and forget it” ETF investing is being challenged - are passive ETFs no longer enough? Michelle Martin dives into the shifting ETF landscape with Aman Pujara, Director of Quantitative Research and Portfolio Construction at Syfe, as investors rethink the classic “VOO and chill” st…

Market View: Nvidia’s $1 Trillion AI Bet, Buffett’s Oil Windfall & Markets on the Move

AI demand is exploding - but can Nvidia really deliver a trillion-dollar future? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack Nvidia’s bold $1 trillion AI forecast driven by Blackwell chips, Vera Rubin systems and the rise of agentic AI that can act, not just respond. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan…

Companies To Watch: Exxon Mobil rallies as Middle East tensions send oil prices higher

Exxon Mobil has been gaining as geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the broader Middle East push oil prices higher. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek break down what’s driving the rally, the company’s latest strategic moves, and what investors should watch next.