The Big Story: Is Singapore’s 13% fare subsidy enough to stabilize school and care transport services?

Singapore is introducing a three-month, 13% fare revenue support scheme to stabilise school bus and care transport operators amid rising fuel costs driven by geopolitical tensions. While the move is expected to keep fares stable in the near term, questions remain over whether such short-term subsi…

Wealth Tracker: How should HNWIs invest to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment?

HNWIs in Singapore are increasingly questioning whether their wealth is sufficient to sustain retirement in a high-cost environment. Rising living expenses, longer lifespans, and market volatility are reshaping how portfolios need to be constructed, shifting the focus from accumulation to income g…

What’s Trending: Did Artemis II’s commander manifest his dream to the Moon? And would you go to Singapore’s first cake rave?

Have you ever had a dream so real, it actually came true? Well, a NASA astronaut’s old tweet about orbiting the Moon has gone viral, and years after he actually made that journey. Also, Singapore is getting its first-ever cake rave, where DJs, desserts, and dance floors collide. On What’s Trendin…

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

Singapore shares nudged higher today as investors continued to monitor the situation in the Middle East and mull upcoming US-Iran talks to be held over the weekend.  The Straits Times Index edged 0.13% higher to 4,983.64 points at 1.39pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.00B seen in the…

The Big Story: Can ‘less marketing’ curb blind box addiction in Singapore?

Blind boxes: adorable, collectible… and unexpectedly addictive. What began as a niche hobby for toy enthusiasts has exploded into a mainstream phenomenon, popping up in stores, fast food chains, and online platforms. But this popularity comes with a downside. Concerns over compulsive spending have…

Wealth Tracker: Do colored gemstones offer better long-term value and returns than diamonds?

Jewelry is increasingly being repositioned from a luxury purchase to a tangible store of value, as wealthy investors seek alternatives amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. From record-breaking auction sales to strong resale demand for maisons like Cartier and Bulgari, high-end piec…

What’s Trending: Are K-pop idols leaving their groups for the better? Also, would you pay $700K for a sake brewed in space?

A recent wave of departures, from Enhypen’s Heeseung to NCT’s Mark and Ten, has fans questioning what’s next for the industry, and whether individual ambition is starting to outweigh group identity. Plus, would you pay hundreds of thousands for a drink? Well, a Japanese brewery just sold a US$700,…

Market View: Has oil’s biggest drop in 6 years marked a turning point for equities?

Markets are flashing red across the board with Singapore slips 0.4% to 4,977, mirroring broader weakness across Asia and US futures. With sentiment turning cautious, the question now is: are we in a “buy the dip, sell the rip” environment? Meanwhile, strong earnings growth in the US continues to u…

The Big Story: Trump, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire. But is lasting peace possible?

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran—a tense, last-minute pause in a conflict that has already rattled the Middle East and global markets. The ceasefire hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint carrying one-fifth of the world…

The Big Story: Is Singapore’s S$1 billion support package enough to tackle costs from the Middle East conflict?

Singapore has introduced a fresh round of support measures worth close to $1 billion as rising energy prices and global instability threaten to push inflation higher. At the same time, a newly announced ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran offers a brief window of relief for glob…