



Breakfast Bites: World Sleep Day - 5 myths that might be keeping you awake
Think you’ve “trained” your body to survive on five hours of sleep? Or that you can catch up on lost rest over the weekend? This World Sleep Day, Audrey and Emaad bust some of the most common sleep myths — from sleeping with the TV on to lying awake in bed. With Singaporeans among the most sleep-de…

Morning Shot: As Condos Age, Who Pays for the Repairs?
More than 1,000 private residential developments in Singapore are now over 30 years old, raising urgent questions about how ageing condominiums should fund major repairs and upgrades. The Government is reviewing the Building (Strata Management) Act, with proposals that include lowering approval thr…

Bigger Pic: Why Cruise Lines Are Betting on Singapore
On the Bigger Picture, Sarah Stanley, Travel Journalist, The Straits Times talks about her experience on the Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore (the company's first foray into the Southeast Asian market), whether it enhances the Little Red Dot's push to become a premier cruise destination, and ch…

Wealth Tracker: How are fund managers navigating Asia’s AI-driven rally in 2026?
Asian markets started 2026 with a bang, fueled by last year’s AI-driven rallies, renewed momentum in China, and a patchwork of opportunities across the region. But with valuations high and risks on the radar, the big question for investors now is: how are fund managers actually positioning their po…

The Big Story: Will the IEA’s 400 million barrel release ease the energy crunch? How prepared is Singapore?
The International Energy Agency is rolling out the largest emergency oil release in its history - 400 million barrels - as the Iran conflict threatens energy supplies through the critical Strait of Hormuz. But what does this mean for global fuel markets? In Singapore, authorities say the country …

What’s Trending: Ride-hailing drivers may be compensated for cancellations… and who is the world’s richest billionaire?
A cancelled ride could soon mean compensation for drivers. Ride-hailing platform Tada is revising its cancellation policy so drivers can receive $3 if a passenger cancels while they are already on the way and within 500 metres of the pickup point, a change that follows feedback raised by the Nation…

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
Singapore shares dipped today as investors closely monitor developments out of the Middle East. The Straits Times Index was 0.46% lower at 4,841.35 points at 2.19pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.15B seen across the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Del Monte P…

Industry Insight: How energy shocks ripple through the global economy
Oil markets have been extremely volatile in recent days as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about a major disruption to global energy supplies.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, has injected fresh uncertainty into glob…

Breakfast Quiz: How good is your general knowledge of the Middle East?
It isn't a surprise that all eyes have been glued to the continuous flow of headlines emanating from the Middle East of late. But how good is your general knowledge of the region? Emaad tests Ryan on populations, capital cities, intergovernmental organizations and more! Play along! Presented…

Money and Me: What you need to know about CPF’s 2028 new investment scheme today!
There will soon be a new way to grow your CPF savings, what do you need to know? In this episode of Ask CPF! Michelle Martin puts your questions to Wu Meei, Director of Investment Schemes at CPF Board. Will you still have access to CPFIS? What sort of products might you be able to invest in? Ho…