Opinion & Features
Can the stock market swallow SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI?
As it attempts to absorb billion-dollar giga-IPOs, investors should watch out for indigestion
Pet insurance demand still rising, but growth may be losing bite
Vet fees can get costly, but some owners choose to stay uninsured while independently managing their pets' healthcare expenses
Beyond the ‘Sephora kids’: why Asia’s beauty boom might hit a wall
The industry is capitalising on feelings of insecurity, but regulators may be stepping in
Issue 197: Singapore launches SME sustainability initiatives; natural disaster protection gap grows
This week in ESG: Climate transition council announces Green 100 movement; uninsured natural catastrophe losses rose to US$424 billion in 2025, Swiss Re finds
Football frenzy: The Beautiful Game descends on North America
The first Fifa World Cup to take place in three host nations could add US$40.9 billion to global GDP
What can India do to stop capital flight?
As the rupee falls to a low against the greenback, the country must take steps to protect its currency
The Iran conflict is prompting a historic shift in Asean’s energy strategy
Asia bears the brunt of oil supply disruption, triggering a move to domestic investment and energy security
The US and China’s AI race will define the century
The rivalry is not just technological – it will also spill over into broader geoeconomics
Jardines has survived wars and market collapses. Can it survive the digital age?
For investors, a flood of rumours over the sale of assets – including properties, fast-food chains and car dealerships – can be disconcerting
Why oil prices have defied US$200 forecasts despite Hormuz closure
An oil glut, emergency release of reserves, a US shale boom and China’s absence in the market have played a part
