The Big Story: Trump’s prime-time address on Iran - Victory speech or unfinished war?

On Apr 2, US President Donald Trump delivered his first prime-time address since the US-Israeli war in Iran erupted on Feb 28, claiming major military victories against Iran’s navy, air force, and missile capabilities. Yet he offered no clear timeline for ending the conflict. With Trump’s approval…

Wealth Tracker: If investors aren’t selling US assets, where is the ‘Sell America’ trade happening?

The “Sell America” narrative has resurfaced amid rising geopolitical tensions and a more assertive US policy stance, but markets suggest a more nuanced reality. US equities remain supported, Treasuries continue to attract demand, and foreign investors are still allocating into US assets. Instead,…

What's Trending: China's laser highways are real… and Gmail is finally letting you change your cringe email

What do laser-filled highways and your cringey teenage email have in common? They’re both trying to fix problems we didn’t think had solutions. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh head to China where drivers are being kept awake by full-on laser light shows on highways. Is it genius… …

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

Singapore shares slid today as investors continue to mull US President Donald Trump’s address on the war in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index fell 0.76% to 4,937.86 points at 2.41pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, …

Industry Insight: Are companies growing but hiring less?

Even when businesses are growing, hiring isn’t always keeping up. In today’s uncertain global environment, shaped by geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and rapid advances in AI, companies are becoming more cautious about how they expand. Hiring is more targeted, investment is more disciplined, …

US Markets Wrap: Blasting Back to Peace? The High Stakes of a Ceasefire

Stocks rallied while oil prices dipped below $102 as President Trump signaled a potential U.S. withdrawal from Iran within weeks, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Lawrence Hatheway, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute discusses whether current valuations h…

Money and Me: The transformations ahead for Agentic AI and real estate

AI is getting cheaper, smarter - and possibly reshaping everything from property to portfolios. In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we discuss the implications of agentic AI on real estate and what AI commoditisation could shift power towards - platforms, data, or distribution? Then we lo…

Market View: Intel’s Comeback, Visa’s AI Play & SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Orbit

AI, war tensions and a potential trillion-dollar IPO - markets are juggling momentum and risk. Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors bet on easing geopolitical tensions and AI-led growth. Intel surges on signs of a manufacturing-led turnaround, while Visa rolls out AI tools to reshape pa…

Bigger Pic: How AI is redefining property investing

Real estate is no longer just about homes, offices, or malls; it’s increasingly about data. As AI and cloud demand surge, we explore the rise of digital infrastructure like data centres and what it means for investors in Singapore.  Keith Ong of RealVantage breaks down the risks, returns, and why …

Mind Your Business: Why doing less can grow your business faster

Many founders focus on building products, raising funding, and chasing growth. But what if most startups fail because they’re solving the wrong problems from the start? On Mind Your Business, Joshua Chan, co-founder of ErgoTune, shares the lessons behind his social content that’s been gaining trac…