Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point. Then, just as suddenly, a pause.

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now "in effect" after a night of deadly crossfire.

But on the ground, clarity is hard to come by.

Conflicting reports, fresh accusations, and renewed threats are casting doubt on whether the ceasefire is holding - or ever truly began.

So what’s really happening behind the headlines? And how fragile is this latest truce?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Richard Jackson, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, for more insights beyond the headlines. 

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point. Then, just as suddenly, a pause. US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now "in effect" after a night of deadly crossfire. But on the ground, clarity is hard to come by. Conflicting reports, fresh accusations, and renewed threats are casting doubt on whether the ceasefire is holding - or ever truly began. So what&rsquo;s really happening behind the headlines? And how fragile is this latest truce? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Richard Jackson, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago, for more insights beyond the headlines.&nbsp;

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

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The Big Story: Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire. But is the truce already cracking?

Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull the impact of the Middle East war on global growth.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.55% at 4,940.11 points at 2.18pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.04B seen in the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have Hongkong Land and Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, after the property developer acquired a 10.8 per cent stake in the trust, for S$541 million in a bid to grow its presence in Singapore’s prime commercial sector.

Elsewhere, from how Alibaba Group declared a target of reaching US$100 billion of cloud and AI-related business revenue in five years, to how the Indian rupee fell past the 93 per dollar level for the first time today, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.

Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull the impact of the Middle East war on global growth.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.55% at 4,940.11 points at 2.18pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.04B seen in the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have Hongkong Land and Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust, after the property developer acquired a 10.8 per cent stake in the trust, for S$541 million in a bid to grow its presence in Singapore&rsquo;s prime commercial sector.
Elsewhere, from how Alibaba Group declared a target of reaching US$100 billion of cloud and AI-related business revenue in five years, to how the Indian rupee fell past the 93 per dollar level for the first time today, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.

Market View: Alibaba targets US$100 billion of cloud, AI revenue in five years; Nvidia to sell 1 million chips to Amazon by end of 2027 in cloud deal; Rupee breaches 93 per dollar to hit record low; Dollar slips, Asian markets slide as Iran war spurs hawkish rate rethink;  Hongkong Land, Suntec Reit, Singtel to watch

Over the past year, the spotlight has been firmly on students and their use of AI, questions around academic integrity, strict guidelines, and even penalties for those who don’t disclose it.

But now, the conversation is shifting.

Several universities here in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology, and National University of Singapore, are beginning to incorporate AI tools into the grading process itself.

So that raises a big question: if students are being closely monitored for their use of AI, is it fair for educators to lean on the same technology when marking their work?

Is this a step towards greater efficiency… or does it risk changing the very nature of assessment and feedback?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ben Leong, Associate Professor of Computer Science at NUS and Director of the AI Centre for Educational Technologies, to find out more. 

Over the past year, the spotlight has been firmly on students and their use of AI, questions around academic integrity, strict guidelines, and even penalties for those who don&rsquo;t disclose it.
But now, the conversation is shifting.
Several universities here in Singapore, including Nanyang Technological University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology, and National University of Singapore, are beginning to incorporate AI tools into the grading process itself.
So that raises a big question: if students are being closely monitored for their use of AI, is it fair for educators to lean on the same technology when marking their work?
Is this a step towards greater efficiency&hellip; or does it risk changing the very nature of assessment and feedback?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ben Leong, Associate Professor of Computer Science at NUS and Director of the AI Centre for Educational Technologies, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: Should AI be grading our papers?

It’s not just global investors driving the surge in gold, but buyers right here in Singapore.

From bullion dealers to pawnshops, demand for gold bars, coins, and even jewellery has spiked sharply in recent months, fuelled by rising tensions in the Middle East, volatile markets, and growing expectations of interest rate cuts.

At the same time, prices have been anything but stable, swinging between record highs and sharp pullbacks.

So what’s really going on, and is this a smart time to be buying gold?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to David Mitchell, Managing Director, Indigo Precious Metals, to find out more.

It&rsquo;s not just global investors driving the surge in gold, but buyers right here in Singapore.
From bullion dealers to pawnshops, demand for gold bars, coins, and even jewellery has spiked sharply in recent months, fuelled by rising tensions in the Middle East, volatile markets, and growing expectations of interest rate cuts.
At the same time, prices have been anything but stable, swinging between record highs and sharp pullbacks.
So what&rsquo;s really going on, and is this a smart time to be buying gold?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;David Mitchell, Managing Director, Indigo Precious Metals, to find out more.

The Big Story: Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire. But is the truce already cracking?

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