The Hot Seat: Should the government regulate art?

Art is often celebrated as "a freedom of expression," a boundless medium through which individuals convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives. But how free is this expression when government regulations intervene, potentially stifling artistic creativity? Can art truly thrive in an environm…

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

Singapore stocks opened lower today, following another downbeat session on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot continued to weigh on sentiment. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) had fallen 0.5 per cent to 3,743.96 points after 30.8 million securities transacted across…

Wealth Tracker: How are high expectations of growth in markets affecting investors' portfolios?

“Reflexivity” theory suggests that investors base their decisions on perceptions and expectations that can be off the mark from reality. But there are portfolio dangers when the dichotomy between expectations and reality becomes extreme. So how is reflexivity playing in markets right now? How are h…

Right Business: The company making a device surgeons say is “game-changing”

Changing traditional notions of entrepreneurship across the globe, a new breed of entrepreneurs is taking center stage: Zillennials, a small cohort of people born between the early 1990s and the early 2000s. But just how are young entrepreneurs changing the way we see and do business? One such exa…

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

Singapore shares opened in the red today, tracking broader losses in Asia after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer interest rate cuts next year. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.9 per cent to 3,744.93 points after 74.4 million securities were transacted in the broader marke…

Wealth Tracker: How can you protect your wealth in an inflationary bust?

The November CPI, the second inflation data release since the US presidential election, shows further signs that, even before tariffs are implemented, the US is taking another step toward reflation. Under reflation, what do investors need to understand to protect their wealth? What kind of investme…

Right Business: How robotics is driving warehouse efficiency

Mowito Robotics is an Indian startup transforming warehouses and supply chains with innovative robotics and AI solutions through their advanced AI-driven vision software powers robotic arms to perform tasks like item picking and machine tending with precision and efficiency. Designed to be flexibl…

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

Singapore stocks started trading in negative territory this morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.2 per cent lower at 3,793.77 points after 18.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today…

Wealth Tracker: What will 2025 bring for currency markets?

The new year will bring Donald Trump back in office. His presidency is expected to bring in higher fiscal spending and pro-growth policies, alongside risks of escalating trade and geopolitical tensions. What will this mean for the US dollar? And in a case of the USD holding up for longer, what will…

Right Business: Tailored suits for women, by women

Women have long faced challenges in finding workwear that strikes the perfect balance between style, fit, and functionality. And too often, corporate attire has been rigid, ill-fitting, and lacking in options tailored to individual needs or body shapes. Enter Frey, the high-end fashion brand rede…