Asian markets overview and US VP Kamala Harris' speech in Singapore

A race against time - and one that could save you real money. As the year ends, many Singaporeans hurry to make their S$15,300 SRS contribution to cut their tax bill - but how does the scheme work We...

11 Marras 202524min

Markets are moving. US lawmakers strike a compromise to end the shutdown, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq sharply higher, with Nvidia, Palantir among the day’s top gainers. We unpack Warren Buffett’s p...

11 Marras 202511min

A toy titan stumbles - is the Labubu craze losing its bite? Pop Mart gets smashed by a livestream backlash while collector demand cools. Carl Icahn revs engines with a big bet on Monro’s struggling au...

10 Marras 202515min

Has Singapore quietly become one of the world’s hottest IPO destinations? The city-state has rocketed into the global top 10, overtaking London as real-estate listings power its rise. Globally, IPOs a...

10 Marras 202515min

What if cities could remember — and literature was the witness? The George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) returns for its 15th edition, exploring “Urban Myths and Memories” in Penang. This bold, intern...

10 Marras 202514min

What does one of the busiest malls in China have no shoppers, yet billions in sales? China’s growth may be slowing, but its transformation is accelerating. Join Michelle Martin as she chats with Willi...

7 Marras 202531min

From Singapore’s banking results to Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar payday - markets are buzzing with big money moves. Singapore’s three big banks - DBS, OCBC, and UOB - are showing their hand this earnin...

7 Marras 202514min

The private-credit boom promises high returns and flexibility - but is the shine justified? Private credit is booming - but beneath its reputation for stability and diversification lies a more complic...

6 Marras 202514min