The Big Story: Want to own Singapore bank stocks? It'll soon cost less to get started

From 5 October 2026, buying shares in some of Singapore's biggest companies will require a much smaller upfront investment, as SGX reduces the minimum board lot size for higher-priced stocks.  The move is expected to make blue-chip stocks like DBS, OCBC and UOB more accessible to retail investors,…

The Agenda: Why Singapore still needs its dedicated youth spaces

As young people navigate an increasingly digital world, finding meaningful connections and a sense of belonging has become more important than ever. While online platforms offer endless opportunities to interact, physical youth-centric spaces continue to play a unique role in bringing people togeth…

What's Trending: Long queues for NDP tickets. Is it worth the wait?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the long queues for NDP tickets down at Marina Square.  Netizens had taken to social media to complain about the hours-long wait to collect their NDP tickets, while showing the snaking queues that had formed. Many questioned…

The Agenda: Is Buy Now, Pay Later a debt trap for young Singaporeans?

Buy Now, Pay Later has become one of the fastest-growing ways to shop, especially among young Singaporeans. For some, it's a flexible way to spread out payments and manage cash flow. For others, it's making impulse spending easier than ever. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ben Charoenwong…

The Big Story: More Singapore families are earning $30K a month... but are they really richer?

Singapore households are earning more than ever before, with the latest General Household Survey showing that nearly one in seven resident families now brings in at least $30,000 a month. Median household income has also reached a record high after accounting for inflation. But do rising incomes m…

What's Trending: Matcha laksa, matcha nasi lemak... Is this a crime against food?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into Malaysia's latest viral food craze... and it's not your usual matcha latte. From matcha laksa and matcha nasi lemak to matcha-coated fried chicken and even matcha burgers, the internet is split over whether these green creati…

The Big Story: Why are teenage boys in Singapore hit by their parents more than girls?

For generations, many parents have viewed physical punishment as a necessary form of discipline. But how widespread is the practice in Singapore today? A new study by researchers in Singapore found that more than half of the teenagers surveyed had experienced physical punishment in the past year. …

The Agenda: Is job hopping overrated? This Gen Z never left her first job

Are Gen Z workers really as disloyal as they're often made out to be? With many young employees changing jobs every few years, the generation has earned a reputation for job hopping. But does that stereotype tell the whole story? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Aisyah Abdul Samat, a 27-ye…

What's Trending: Goodbye phone numbers! Have you 'choped' your WhatsApp username?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh dive into WhatsApp's latest update: usernames. The feature will allow users to connect without sharing their phone numbers, giving people more privacy and control over who can reach them. But could it also change the way we network, date, make new f…

The Big Story: Pritam Singh hold on as Workers’ Party chief after secret vote. What's next for the WP?

Pritam Singh has emerged from the biggest test of his leadership yet, securing an overwhelming vote of confidence from Workers' Party cadres to remain the party's secretary-general. After months of speculation over his political future, what does this decisive outcome mean for the Workers' Party? H…