The Agenda: What it takes to be a young successful woman in Singapore today

What does it mean to make a name for yourself when your surname already carries so much weight? For Iman Fandi, growing up as part of one of Singapore’s most recognisable families has come with its own set of expectations. But as she has ventured into modelling, music and the world of independent a…

The Big Story: Trump, Xi set for high-stakes DC meeting. Can US and China agree on trade and AI?

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet this week, after senior US and Chinese officials wrapped up talks covering trade, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. China’s global trade surplus is on track to top US$1 trillion for a second consecutive year, e…

What's Trending: O$P$?! Why 1 in 3 Singaporean travelers fight over money after a group trip

Holidaying with friends sounds like fun until you realize you’re the one doing all the planning, booking everything, keeping track of expenses… and then chasing everyone for their share of the bill after the trip is already over. A new YouTrip survey of 1,000 Singaporeans found that one in three h…

Under the Radar: What should we know about Hongkong Land’s strategic shift besides capital recycling efforts? Its CEO tells us all.

Today we’re going to take you through a company that spent over a century building some of Asia’s most recognisable commercial properties, from the skyscrapers in Marina Bay Singapore to those in Hong Kong’s Central financial district and even the West Bund in Shanghai. With its origins dating bac…

Sports Minutes: Referees under fire (again) as red cards raise questions | 26/27 Singapore Premier League

27 goals, six red cards...and after just two matchweeks, questions are already being raised about the standard of officiating in the Singapore Premier League. Speaking of standards, FC Jurong & Geylang International lead the way after 2 games, while Firdaus Kassim’s Young Lions remain winless (and …

The Big Story: Can AI truly wipe out humanity?

Could AI actually wipe out humanity? As AI systems become increasingly capable, some of the people who helped build them are warning that we may not fully understand what these systems could eventually do. From concerns about AI becoming harder to control to predictions of a possible extinction-le…

The Agenda: Are we too quick to write young people off? Presslee Chng shares his story

What happens when a young person falls behind the conventional path? Presslee Chng left the formal education system at just seven years old and spent nine years outside mainstream schooling. Along the way, he faced isolation, bullying and the challenge of finding his way back into education. But h…

What's Trending: 32-year-old Singaporean woman asks Tiktok to help her find a man

What if your next relationship didn’t come from a dating app — but from TikTok? One Singaporean woman has taken an unconventional approach to finding love after spending more than S$1,000 on premium dating apps. Instead of swiping through more profiles, she turned to TikTok and created a matchmakin…

The Agenda: Internships at 15? Why are Singapore’s teens getting a head start on the working world?

For generations, internships have been seen as a stepping stone for university students entering the workforce. But increasingly, teenagers as young as 15 or 16 are seeking out internships to gain experience and build their portfolios. So, what’s changed? Are Gen Alpha students simply more career-c…

The Big Story: MOE to explore smaller classes in six schools. Can they improve learning without adding to teachers’ workload?

MOE will begin a pilot in January 2027 to explore smaller classes in six schools, with the aim of giving teachers more opportunity to provide individual attention and timely feedback. But will having fewer students in a classroom actually lead to better learning? And with teachers already facing s…