LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Why a stronger Europe matters to Asia’s security

2026-11-04T23:00:00.000Z
A company implementing AI to boost productivity should explain how the business will benefit and how employees can participate.

AI productivity gains should be shared with employees

2026-11-04T23:00:00.000Z
The “resilient” S-Reits sector could start to look like a safe haven, but investors should keep their eyes open - and keep an umbrella handy.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

As tech and banks take a beating, S-Reits look like safe shelter – but watch out

2026-11-04T23:00:00.000Z
This year, 95 countries have introduced emergency price caps, subsidies or fuel-levy cuts to support consumers’ energy needs.

Markets are pushing electrification. Governments must push harder

2026-11-04T10:00:00.000Z
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has ploughed ahead with efforts to promote tokenised securities, suspending many rules and investor protections.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Digital US stocks are coming – be worried

2026-11-04T07:48:03.000Z
The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs.
THINKING ALOUD

The US 2026 midterms came down to money

2026-11-04T06:02:32.000Z
In April, Taylor Swift made headlines for trademarking her voice and image as protection against AI misuse.

Taylor Swift has over 300 trademark filings. Why do most SMEs have none?

2026-11-04T03:59:08.000Z
Singapore has done a great deal to make its market worth watching again. The rest is up to the companies.

Singapore is fixing its market. Companies still have to fix their story

2026-11-03T23:15:00.000Z
After the outbreak of the Iran war, Very Large Crude Carrier rates from the Gulf to China jumped to roughly 10 times the norm.
THINKING ALOUD

Time to end energy dependence on the Middle East

2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z
At one Collyer Quay restaurant, business reportedly fell by 70% amid the haze that affected Singapore in October.

What businesses don’t count could cost them profits

2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z