Market View: MAS Surprises, the STI Hits New Heights & China's AI Bet Gets Bigger

Singapore surprises markets again as the Monetary Authority of Singapore tightens monetary policy, signalling confidence in the economy while moving to contain renewed inflation risks from higher oil prices. We unpack what the move means for the Singapore dollar, local equities and whether it coul…

Mind Your Relationships: Obsession, Boundaries 

A high-profile case involving online messages and blurred interpersonal boundaries has sparked difficult conversations about attachment, perception and when persistent contact crosses the line. Why can two people experience the same relationship so differently? How can emotional closeness develop…

Show your tongue! AI Meets Afternoon Tea 

Can artificial intelligence help you choose the perfect cup of tea for your body? Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore has partnered with Singapore wellness brand Luli to launch what it says is the country's first AI-powered Traditional Chinese Medicine afternoon tea experience. Michelle Ma…

Money and Me: Record STI, the 'Orchard Road Effect' & Is It Time to Buy AI Again?

Singapore's markets are entering uncharted territory. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has surprised investors by tightening monetary policy, signalling confidence in the economy while warning that inflationary pressures - particularly from higher energy prices - remain a concern. At the same …

Market View: AI Spending Jitters Shake Wall Street as Allianz Bets on Singapore

Wall Street fell as investors questioned whether surging AI spending will deliver sufficient returns, sending Tesla and Alphabet sharply lower despite another strong earnings season. Intel bucked the trend with its fastest revenue growth in nearly 15 years, fuelled by AI demand. Closer to home, A…

Money and Me: Finding Alpha Beyond the Blue Chips: 4 Singapore Small-Cap Stocks in Focus

Singapore's blue-chip stocks have enjoyed a strong run, but where might investors find the next source of market-beating returns? Michelle Martin speaks with John Cheong, Head of Small & Mid Cap Research at UOB Kay Hian, about four Singapore-listed companies that have made the firm's conviction li…

Market View: SpaceX, Grab and Sea Arrive on SGX as AI Powers Wall Street Higher

Singapore launches its first Singapore Depository Receipts with SpaceX, Sea and Grab making their SGX debut. We unpack what SDRs mean for investors, look at Wall Street's AI-driven rally, discuss why semiconductor stocks remain the market's biggest debate, and round up the latest movers including …

Why Is Singapore's STI Outperforming Wall Street?

The Straits Times Index has quietly outperformed many major global markets this year, even as Wall Street continues to dominate headlines with artificial intelligence, Big Tech and record valuations. So what's driving the STI's resilience? Is this simply a rotation into value stocks and banks, or…

The Hair Loss Solution You Didn't Know About? Scalp Micropigmentation 

When her husband's hair transplant failed, Kate Cheung took things into her own hands - literally! Michelle Martin speaks with Kate Cheung, Founder of The Scalp Studio, one of Singapore's earliest scalp micropigmentation practitioners. Trained by leading experts in New York and London, Kate has p…

Money and Me:  Which of Singapore's blue chip champ stocks Still Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio?

Singapore is home to some of the market's most recognisable names, from SGX, Singtel and Singapore Airlines to Keppel, CapitaLand Investment and SATS. But while these companies are often seen as national champions, does that automatically make them great investments? Michelle Martin speaks with A…