Wealth & Investing

Quiet malls, full containers: The two-speed reality of the Chinese economy

The China that disappointed investors may not be the same one that is growing

Above: Singapore Exchange at Raffles Place.  Asia’s superior growth dynamics, attractive valuations and resilient policy frameworks are making EMs, and Asian EMs in particular, the standout opportunity for 2026.
RETHINKING MATTERS

Local hero: Asia’s risk markets

Conditions are finally ripe for Asian equity markets to outperform those in developed peers in 2026

The sheer volume of debt involved is one risk. It raises the spectre of financial bubbles, especially if the AI-driven productivity miracle fails to monetise as expected.

The twin ‘factories’ spurring global growth are both at risk

Sustainability of the AI-driven investment boom and China’s export machine is uncertain

The IPO of Fore Coffee, a tech-driven coffee chain in Indonesia, threw the spotlight on the growing depth of domestic capital markets and reduced reliance on overseas exits.

From reset to readiness: South-east Asian capital markets in 2026

The year 2025 offered early signals on AI, governance and liquidity, showing where disciplined capital is heading next

Crypto innovation undoubtedly has some valuable features, but the proliferation of private digital assets has also widened the gap between private and social interests.

Is crypto an opportunity or a threat?

The technology’s costs outweigh the benefits, especially in the absence of stronger regulation

Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management.
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With rising geopolitical perils, investment opportunities and risks in 2026

Markets surged in 2025—what's next? Key concerns include the US K-shaped economy, the weakening dollar, and AI's valuation. How can we find income and create a portfolio resilient to global fiscal dom...

The Singapore dollar is set to remain as Asean’s safe haven currency as its long-term appreciation path remains intact and well-supported, says UOB.

Invest in 3 safe-haven assets as geopolitical tensions rise, the Singdollar is one: UOB

The bank identifies gold, the Japanese yen, and the Singapore unit as good defensive bets

Adopt the “pay yourself first” approach to build a disciplined savings habit and discern between needs and wants.
MONEY MATTERS

Financial spring cleaning to kickstart 2026

For a prosperous Year of the Fire Horse, save where you can and make your money work harder

The silicon shock has the potential to be a dominant macro, political and market theme of 2026.

The ‘silicon shock’: When AI demand broke the supply chain

The crisis is just getting started – and could escalate quickly

The strategy taken by investors with S$100,000 to deploy in 2026 depends on their risk tolerance.

Here’s where to invest S$100,000 in 2026, according to wealth experts

While the environment remains supportive of equities and bonds, the era of ‘easy’, risk-free returns of the past two years is largely behind us