Budget 2026 Roundtable: Is Singapore Ready for the AI Economy?

Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of Budget 2026, with new AI missions aimed at accelerating adoption across Singapore’s economy the establishment of a new National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to drive the nation’s AI agenda. But translating…

US Markets Wrap: Options Markets Signal Rising Iran Risk

Chris Weston, Head of Research, Pepperstone, shares his thoughts on whether the market has shifted its timeline for the duration of the Iran war; the implications of equity markets rotating into defensive plays; the sectors most vulnerable to margin pressures should oil prices remain elevated; and …

Breakfast Special: “Welcome Home”: A Singaporean Couple’s Journey on an RSAF Evacuation Flight

As tensions escalated across the Gulf region, some Singaporeans living there suddenly found themselves facing missile alerts, airspace closures and uncertain routes home. With commercial flights disrupted, the Singapore Government activated evacuation efforts, including a Republic of Singapore Air …

Breakfast Bites: World Sleep Day - 5 myths that might be keeping you awake

Think you’ve “trained” your body to survive on five hours of sleep? Or that you can catch up on lost rest over the weekend? This World Sleep Day, Audrey and Emaad bust some of the most common sleep myths — from sleeping with the TV on to lying awake in bed. With Singaporeans among the most sleep-de…

Morning Shot: As Condos Age, Who Pays for the Repairs?

More than 1,000 private residential developments in Singapore are now over 30 years old, raising urgent questions about how ageing condominiums should fund major repairs and upgrades. The Government is reviewing the Building (Strata Management) Act, with proposals that include lowering approval thr…

Bigger Pic: Why Cruise Lines Are Betting on Singapore

On the Bigger Picture, Sarah Stanley, Travel Journalist, The Straits Times talks about her experience on the Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore (the company's first foray into the Southeast Asian market), whether it enhances the Little Red Dot's push to become a premier cruise destination, and ch…

Breakfast Quiz: How good is your general knowledge of the Middle East?

It isn't a surprise that all eyes have been glued to the continuous flow of headlines emanating from the Middle East of late. But how good is your general knowledge of the region? Emaad tests Ryan on populations, capital cities, intergovernmental organizations and more! Play along!   Presented…

Budget 2026 Roundtable: A month in, what’s actually changing?

It has been about a month since Budget 2026 was delivered and the Committee of Supply debates have wrapped up. But beyond the headline measures, what are the early signals emerging for businesses, workers and the broader economy? Ryan Huang moderates a panel with Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary …

US Markets Wrap: Oil Surges Even as the IEA Opens the Tap

Oil prices surged even after the International Energy Agency announced its largest-ever release of strategic reserves. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as investors weighed the economic fallout from the disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, MarketGauge G…

Morning Shot: Are Tuition Centres Overselling Success?

Tuition is now a $1.8 billion industry in Singapore fuelled by parental anxiety and an increasingly competitive education landscape. But when centres advertise “90% distinctions” or “ex-MOE teachers”, how much context are parents actually getting? The Ministry of Education is working with the adve…