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Imagine being able to trade U.S. stock options before the market even opens, acting on overnight news, earnings, and global events, all from Asia. Today, we dive into how pre-market options are reshaping strategies, risks, and opportunities for investors, and why one brokerage is leading the charge in this game-changing shift.

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Xu Shengyu, CEO, Longbridge Securities Singapore, to find ...

Would you shop at a mall at 3AM? Seletar Mall is experimenting with 4AM closing hours, complete with late-night activities and a viral 'Downmall Challenge' that shows a former Singapore Youth Olympic cyclist riding a bike down the mall’s escalators. 

Then in a new update, a family feud twist: Brooklyn Beckham reportedly ignores peace talks fr...

Markets across the Asia-Pacific rebounded today, with most major indices trading higher after several days of steep losses. South Korea’s Kospi led the gains, surging as much as 12% at one point — a sharp turnaround after suffering its worst session on record just a day earlier.

Overnight in the U.S., stocks also moved higher, extending the rebound from...

Cyber intrusions today are faster, more sophisticated, and often designed to stay hidden for months.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Fabio Fratucello, Field Chief Technology Officer World Wide of CrowdStrike about how modern cyber espionage campaigns operate, why telecommunications infrastructure has become a strategic target, and how artificial intelligence is accelerating cyber operations around the world.

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US stocks rebounded as easing oil prices and stronger economic data calmed fears of a growth scare.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all climbed, snapping a 3-day losing streak for the market.
Chipmakers such as Nvidia, AMD and Micron helped power the rally as investors returned to tech.
Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst at Capital.com weigh whether the rebound signals renewed confidence or just short term relief.

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As tensions flare in the Middle East, global oil markets are on edge. Here in Singapore, major players like Shell, Caltex, Esso and Sinopec have raised 95-octane prices to around $2.92 a litre.

Behind the spike? Growing fears that supplies could be disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.

But this isn’t just a story for motorists. Singapore depends heavily on imported ...

Markets bled red as the Straits Times Index (STI) slid to 4,812, with banks and blue chips, from DBS and UOB to Singtel and SIA, leading the losses. Over $3.6 billion in value changed hands, but confidence was harder to find.

On Market View, Sean Cheong speaks with Dan Chang of Philip Securities to break down what’s really driving the sell-off, and whether Singapore is more vulnerable than investors think if global tensions e...

AI is everywhere, from trillion-dollar tech giants ramping up spending to Asian markets stepping up their role in the global supply chain. But with valuations stretched and volatility creeping back in, is it still about chasing the AI trade, or is it time to get more disciplined?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jason Kuan (CFA), Director, Investment Research and Advisory, Chief Investment Office, CIMB Singapore, to ...

Students in Singapore are rating their teachers based on whether they cause “high cortisol” or “low cortisol”, complete with photos, stress meters, and viral TikTok edits. Harmless school humour or public shaming that’s gone too far?

At the same time, a shocking case out of South Korea is raising uncomfortable questions about beauty, bias, and social media obsession. A young woman arrested in a suspect...

Sanctions. Forfeits. Points docked. It’s been a bruising week for Hougang United following the ruling by the Football Association of Singapore over the fielding of an ineligible player. In an EXCLUSIVE Sports Minutes sit-down, club captain Ryaan Sanizal tackles the tough questions head-on — speaking openly about accountability, resilience, and guiding a young squad through one of the...

Imagine waiting at a bus stop without being able to see which bus is coming. That’s where Oculis comes in. This Singapore‑made app uses AI and your phone camera to “read” approaching buses out loud, helping visually impaired commuters travel independently and safely. 

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Kiah Hong and Ryan Yeo, Co-founders of Oculis to find out how their tech is turning our phone cameras in...

Leadership in traditionally male-dominated industries is evolving — and it’s reshaping how companies think about talent, skills, and long-term competitiveness.

On this International Women's Day special of Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Miranda Lee, Chief Workforce Officer at Motul Asia Pacific to dive into how women are going above and beyond in these industries with Motul as a case study, offering a lens i...

Meet some of Singapore's most impactful individuals in Influence with Michelle Martin.

If you are going through pain, sorrow or grief, trust that you are not alone

After losing his 26-year-old son Lawrance to manic depression, philanthropist Yen-Lu Chow set out to transform grief into action by founding - together with his wife - the Over The Rainbow Academy that helps parents with resources and which gives young people a platform ...

Is Singapore’s property market quietly shifting after Budget 2026? 

In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down what new policies on foreign work passes, AI investment and housing demand could mean for buyers and investors.

Michelle speaks with Christine Sun, Chief Researcher and Strategist at Realion Group (OrangeTee & ETC), about whether the absence of new cooling measures signals conf...

Oil shocks, gold surges and a familiar tech giant's stumble - markets are suddenly on edge.

In this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack the forces shaking global markets - from Sea Ltd’s earnings surprise and share price plunge to Singapore’s growing ambitions as a physical gold hub.

Gold prices are surging past historic levels as wealthy investors pile into safe havens and polic...

Rising tensions involving Iran have pushed oil prices higher, renewing concerns about global growth and inflation. For Singapore, a small and energy importing economy, the impact could ripple from consumer prices to trade, shipping and financial markets. As the Government signals it may reassess GDP forecasts if the conflict persists, how exposed is Singapore really and where are the key pres...

Stocks tumbled in another volatile session as fears of a prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict rattled investors, even after comments from US President Donald Trump sought to reassure markets about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Dilin Wu, Research Strategist, Pepperstone discusses why oil risks may be skewed to the upside, why gold has not surged as expected, and whether the stronger US Dollar I...