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Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was down 0.36% at 4,214.12 points at 1.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$805.70M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Hotel Properties Limited, after the property group said yesterday that it is still in discussions with parties ov...

Gold has surged to new heights this year, breaking through the $3,000 mark and capturing global attention. Backed by strong central bank demand, growing ETF inflows, and a softer dollar, gold is reclaiming its status as a key strategic asset. But with economic tides turning and markets in flux, the pressing question is: will gold’s shine last into 2026 or is a correction on the horizon? On W...

After days of heavy fighting along the Thai-Cambodia border, a truce brokered in Malaysia — with backing from ASEAN, the US and China — was meant to stop the violence. But fresh accusations are already testing its limits. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says his tariff threats made peace possible. So what really ended the fighting and will it last? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks w...

Teenage pregnancy in Singapore is on the rise for the first time in nearly two decades. According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, 244 babies were born to teens aged 19 and below in 2024, a 7% increase from the year before. This marks a notable reversal after nearly two decades of decline, where teen birth rates had steadily dropped from a high of over 850 in 2005. What’s drivin...

Singapore shares fell today to track losses in the region. The Straits Times Index was down 0.59% at 4,216.18 points at 2.44pm Singapore time with a value turnover of S$1.11B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after the company reported a 58.8 per cent drop in Q1 FY2026 net profit to S$186 million yesterday, even as revenue rose 1.5 per cent to...

With the likes of Fabio Cannavaro, Harry Kewell, Nick Montgomery and Mano Polking on the list, Singapore’s search for Tsutomo Ogura's replacement signals ambition. But will reputation trump relevance? Deepanraj Ganesan, who exclusively broke the shortlist for The Straits Times, sits down with Sports Minutes to share his thoughts. READ MORE:  https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/w...

It’s not just markets that are volatile - it’s our minds. Behind every investing decision is a tug-of-war between logic and emotion. Why do smart people make risky, all-or-nothing bets? And what if the key to long-term success isn’t bold moves, but small, deliberate ones? Should this “all-or-nothing” approach to investing stop?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong s...

A section of Tanjong Katong Road South collapsed, forming a sinkhole that swallowed part of the road and a car near an active sewer construction site.  The driver was rescued with minor injuries — but the incident has sparked serious public concern. What causes a sinkhole to occur? What are the civil legal ramifications arising from this incident? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks...

YY Group, a Nasdaq-listed company headquartered in Singapore is redefining how people, technology, and essential services connect across borders. Once a local manpower provider, YY Group has evolved into a global powerhouse operating across 12 countries. With innovations like the YY Circle Super App and YY Smart iClean IoT platform, they’re transforming how businesses — from hotels and...

Singapore shares moved lower today as investors looked ahead to a week of corporate earnings. The Straits Times Index was down 0.25% at 4,250.35 points at 2.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$898.75M seen in the broader market.  In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines, after its chairman Peter Seah was redesignated as a non-independent director at the company&r...

Football's household names may have graced the pitch - Arsenal, AC Milan, Newcastle. But thousands of seats remained untouched. What should’ve been a celebration of the beautiful game has instead become a flashpoint, with fans voicing frustration over ticket costs and accessibility. So were the fans truly priced out? Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/li...

It’s back to the offshore and marine industry today as we dive into a company that often makes the list of top movers on the Singapore Exchange.  You might have guessed it by now – yes, we’re speaking to Seatrium Limited or the enlarged entity formed after Sembcorp Marine completed the S$4.5 billion acquisition of its industry peer Keppel Offshore and Marine in March 2023.&n...

Car ownership in Singapore has never felt more out of reach — with COE prices soaring past six figures, often eclipsing the cost of the car itself.  The latest bidding round in July saw yet another spike, raising fresh questions: is this simply the cost of a land-scarce nation, or is it time to rethink the COE system altogether? But, would an overhaul of the COE system create more probl...

Once seen as the drink of wild nights and shot glasses, tequila is undergoing a top-shelf transformation, evolving into a premium spirit rivaling the prestige of aged Scotch. But beyond the bar, tequila is now making waves in an unexpected arena: alternative investments. With global demand soaring and collectors eyeing limited casks, tequila is fast becoming a liquid asset with serious potential....

Between endless tabs, scattered files, and siloed apps, Singapore’s digital workforce is drowning in inefficiency — losing over an hour a day to unproductive work. That adds up to a staggering SG$85 billion in lost output each year. In a bid to cut through the digital noise, Notion is offering a radical rethink of the modern workspace. The Peak sat down with Notion’s regional GM...

Singapore shares moved lower today, reversing the positive momentum seen in the previous session.  The Straits Times Index was down 0.49% at 4,252.16 points at 12.46pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$852.16M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel DC Reit. The manager of the REIT said today that it posted a 12.8 per cent year-on-year increase in di...

Why would a battle-tested Aussie defender - who’s played across Indonesia, India, and Hong Kong - join Tanjong Pagar United, a side that finished bottom of the pile last season? Aaron Evans sits down with  Sports Minutes to unpack his bold leap into Singapore football, and how he plans to lead a renewed Jaguars side with grit, fight, and foresight. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! rau...

Earlier this year, we shared with you that we will be bringing you topical interviews with key leaders in the business world.  Housed under the “Under the Radar Specials” banner, these interviews are B2B focused and are meant to drive greater conversations in the business community.  Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian fulfils the promise she made by launchi...

The household recycling rate in 2024 fell to a record low of 11 per cent, down from the previous low of 12 per cent in 2023 and 2022. This comes despite initiatives to encourage more household recycling, such as the distribution of recycling boxes to all homes in 2023. The National Environment Agency told The Straits Times that the dip in 2024 was largely due to less paper and cardboard waste bein...

Gold is soaring, silver’s riding the green tech wave, and the dollar is on the decline. As precious metals outshine traditional assets, investors are rethinking where to place their bets. A new report from J. Rotbart & Co. breaks down what’s driving the shift and what it could mean for portfolios in the months ahead. Are real assets taking the lead in 2025? And is this just the beg...

Singapore shares rose today to track a mostly positive day in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.8% at 4,264.94 points at 2.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.09B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have ST Engineering, after the group announced yesterday that it won new contracts valued at S$4.7 billion in Q2 of this year.  These comprise S$1.5 b...

vLookUp AI is a global mentoring platform dedicated to empowering women to grow, thrive, and lead in their careers. Founded in July 2021, vLookUp brings together experienced diversity champions from 13 industries, nearly 70 organizations, and over 10 countries, with 35% of its mentors being men, underscoring the belief that inclusion requires collective effort. vLookUp offers an AI-enabled, integr...

Thailand is transforming its economy with bold new projects like the Eastern Economic Corridor—drawing global investors and reshaping Bangkok’s skyline. At the forefront is Magnolia Quality Development Corporation’s The Forestias, a visionary urban community blending luxury, nature, and innovation. But what makes Thailand—and Bangkok’s emerging districts—such ma...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce his resignation by the end of August, the Mainichi newspaper reported on July 23. According to the Yomiuri daily, Mr Ishiba told his close associates on July 22 evening that he would explain how he would take responsibility for the election loss once a solution was reached on trade negotiations. But Mr Ishiba has since denied those reports....

Singapore shares moved higher to track advances in Asia today. The Straits Times Index rose 0.42% to 4,225.88 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$937.26M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have DFI Retail Group. The supermarket and retail store operator announced yesterday that its underlying profit rose 38.9 per cent to US$105 million for the fi...