Opinion & Features
Is 2026 the start of the world’s next consumer super-cycle?
The next global bull market may be driven by 3.5 billion Asians earning more, travelling more and spending more
The Stranger Things finale is the escapism we need
As we head into a new year, the spirit of cooperation feels especially necessary
From super savers to secure retirees: Rethinking how Singaporeans invest through life
Aligning behaviour with needs at each stage can help residents enjoy a retirement that is safe, secure, comfortable and dignified
Asia’s wealthy turn to Switzerland to park assets
Swiss private banks report rising demand from Asian family offices and rich individuals to book assets in Europe
When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad
From Cabinet confirmations to potential confrontations, much lies ahead in the new year
Every Wall Street analyst is predicting a stock rally in 2026
Sell-side strategists are marching in lockstep optimism, with the average year-end S&P 500 forecast implying a 9% gain this year
Why people love neurotic robots
Our preference to engage with robots that take on human characteristics threatens genuine social interaction
Bankers get a dire warning from Jane Austen’s final book
As climate change advances, failing to prepare one’s business or move with the times can be ruinous
Asean’s quiet upside in the global tech boom
A rising tide lifts all boats that are seaworthy. Asean’s boats are not the largest in AI, but they are well-positioned and increasingly specialised
The American affordability crisis: Competing diagnoses, divergent remedies
Finding workable solutions will require moving beyond ideological commitments to evidence-based evaluation
