The Agenda: Why are more Gen Zs looking overseas for a career head start?

From sending hundreds of cold emails to US companies to landing internships in the American start-up scene, some Gen Zs are going the extra mile to get the career opportunities they want. But what is it about working overseas that makes it worth the effort and are they getting an advantage they mi…

The Big Story: Spousal violence against men is rising in Singapore. What's driving the increase?

More than 300 husbands in Singapore were victims of spousal violence in 2025, according to the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s Domestic Violence Trends Report. The report added that societal expectations of masculinity and the stigma surrounding abuse may deter men from speaking up and…

What's Trending: Is a 50% discount enough after finding hair in your food?

A strand of hair in your food is bad enough, but what if you discovered it was already inside your mouth? One diner’s experience at a sushi restaurant in Singapore left her feeling nauseated and sparked questions about food hygiene, restaurant responsibility and what counts as fair compensation. …

The Agenda: Why the A.M. Club sees midlife as a "second spring" for Gen X women

Is midlife a time to slow down or an opportunity to start something new? For some Gen X women, their 40s and 50s are becoming a time to rediscover old passions, pursue new adventures and rethink what this stage of life can look like. At The A.M. Club, they are finding new ways to connect, explore…

The Big Story: Can Singapore’s banks cut off the money behind the haze?

Singapore’s central bank is urging banks to review their ties with companies linked to transboundary haze, including limiting financing or cutting ties where there are clear breaches of environmental laws. This comes as research by the Forests & Finance Coalition links DBS, OCBC and UOB to about US…

What's Trending: Do we really need luxury brands in our neighbourhood malls?

Are heartland malls becoming too atas? A TikTok video questioning the growing presence of luxury brands like Chanel and Dior at Tampines Mall has sparked debate online, with some saying these brands don't belong in the heartlands while others welcome the change. On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong,…

Sports Minutes: Could Women's football be the fix for Singapore's sporting ambitions?

We talk endlessly about how to fix Singapore football. But are we overlooking a potential solution?Women's football appears to be making strides, developing its own talent pipeline and unearthing gems like Amelia Tan, who at just 15, has already broken into senior football. So, is the women's game …

The Big Story: Netanyahu leads in Israel’s election. But is it enough to secure victory?

Israel’s election has left the country facing political uncertainty, with exit polls suggesting a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but no clear path to victory for opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot. Neither camp appears to have secured the 61 seats needed to form a government, whi…

The Agenda: Why are some Gen Zs chasing $1 million before they turn 30?

For some Gen Zs, building wealth is no longer just about having a stable job and saving for the future. They’re setting their sights on reaching $1 million before turning 30, driven by ambitions of financial independence and a desire to give their families a more comfortable life. On The Agenda, …

What's Trending: Would you go into debt for love? Some Malaysian men say yes

Love might be priceless, but dating can burn a serious hole in your wallet. A Malaysian study has found that 13.2% of men surveyed are willing to go into debt for a date, compared with just 4.9% of women. Nearly six in 10 men are also willing to spend more on a first date, while almost 80% would in…