The Big Story: Asia braces for fuel crunch amid Iran war - How bad could it get?

From tea stalls in Kolkata to jeepney drivers in Manila, the shockwaves from the war involving Iran are already being felt far beyond the battlefield. Cooking gas prices are rising, fuel costs are climbing, and businesses across Asia are bracing for shortages as energy flows through the Strait of …

Wealth Tracker: The end of exclusive investing? How blockchain is unlocking private markets

Private markets have long been the playground of institutional investors: think venture capital, private equity and exclusive funds with massive minimum investments and years-long lock-ups. But, blockchain and tokenisation are making it possible to break large investments into smaller pieces, pote…

What’s Trending: The 5¢ spare coin that could be worth $15 … and the workout that might cost you your hearing

Coins in your pocket could be worth far more than you think. From a humble 5-cent coin selling for nearly $15 to rare Singapore pieces fetching 100 times their face value, could the spare change sitting in your drawer actually be a hidden investment? Then, we turn up the volume on another everyday…

Market View: Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever; Asian markets react to news on oil release; Meta to acquire Moltbook; Jardine Matheson, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding to watch

Singapore shares were little moved today as all eyes remained on oil price movements and developments in the Middle East.  The Straits Times Index was down a marginal 0.05% at 4,858.11 points at 2.47pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of counte…

The Big Story: The end of cheap petrol? Malaysia’s RM1.99 RON95 under threat from the Iran conflict

Malaysia’s long-standing RON95 petrol price of RM1.99 per litre is under threat. Surging global oil prices, a tense Middle East, and a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz are putting the government and consumers on high alert. What could rising fuel costs mean for households, businesses, an…

Wealth Tracker: Why high-net-worth families should rethink wealth

Think wealth is just about returns? Think again. Ultra-high net worth families are taking a longer view—building legacies that span generations and borders. Lombard Odier’s second Rethink Family Wealth report reveals how families, family offices, and foundations are managing wealth differently tod…

What’s Trending: Is laughing while driving really dangerous? And could you recognise Barbies by touch?

Is there something you know so well you could recognise it blindfolded?  On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada talk about a Barbie collector who knows her dolls so well she can identify them blindfolded, and a viral road sign in Tianjin, China warning drivers not to make jokes whi…

Market View: Oil price movements in focus with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed; Asian markets up as oil prices retreated from the previous day’s peak; China’s exports turbocharge into 2026; Apple reportedly increased iPhone production in India by about 53 per cent last year; SG transport and logistic players, Suntec Reit to watch

Singapore shares rose today as oil prices retreated from earlier highs.  The Straits Times Index was up 1.74% at 4,839.48 points at about 2.11pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.33B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Suntec REIT, after property tycoon …

Sports Minutes: Running the rule over SPL recruits as the domestic title race takes shape

Balestier keep the good times rolling with a fourth straight win, while BG Tampines put five past the Young Lions to keep pace at the top of the table. But beyond the scorelines, Sports Minutes runs the rule over domestic recruitment - from signings that are flourishing, to those flattering to dece…

The Big Story: Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader and how might his rule change the US‑Iran war?

Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader after the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli strike — a move that could reshape the country’s political future and its relations with Washington. The appointment comes despite strong opposition from Donald Trump, who had p…