Singapore households and businesses are being advised to prepare for higher electricity costs in the months ahead following the latest announcement from energy authorities. While electricity tariffs have already increased this quarter, officials have indicated that consumers could face even steeper price hikes later in 2026 as global energy market pressures continue to build. The
Singapore has long established itself as one of Asia’s leading precious metals hubs, offering investors access to investment-grade gold, world-class vaulting facilities, and a stable regulatory environment. As economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions continue to influence global markets, many investors are revisiting physical gold as part of a diversified wealth preservation strategy. The
When investors discuss multibagger stocks, the conversation often revolves around technology companies, disruptive innovators, or fast-growing startups. Rarely does a supermarket operator make the list. Yet one of the most remarkable investment success stories on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) since the COVID-19 pandemic has come from an unlikely source: Sheng Siong Group. The homegrown supermarket
I recently came across an interesting discussion featuring Amundi Chief Investment Officer Vincent Mortier, who shared his views on China’s investment outlook. His perspective was notably balanced: optimistic about the long-term opportunities in Chinese markets, yet cautious about recent policy developments that could affect investor confidence. One of the main points that stood out to
For many years, Singapore investors have observed a recurring phenomenon in the local stock market. Numerous Singapore-listed companies possess solid balance sheets, healthy cash flows, capable management teams and long operating histories. Many generate profits consistently, pay dividends regularly and maintain respectable corporate governance standards. Yet despite these strengths, a significant number continue to trade
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For years, most investors have viewed Singapore’s banking sector through a familiar lens. DBS is often seen as the quality leader. OCBC is widely respected for its wealth management and insurance businesses. UOB, meanwhile, is frequently perceived as the more conservative and less exciting option. But what if the next decade tells a different story?
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The idea of a trillionaire once belonged to the realm of science fiction. For decades, economists, investors, and futurists debated who might eventually cross the $1 trillion threshold. Some predicted it would be the founder of a dominant technology platform. Others expected it to be an heir to a vast family fortune. Few imagined that
Every so often, a handful of companies emerge that capture the imagination of the investing world. In the late 1990s, it was internet companies. In the 2000s, smartphones transformed how people lived and worked. More recently, artificial intelligence has become the defining technology story of our time. Now, investors may be on the verge of
If someone told you a decade ago that people would pay strangers to hike with them, share a hotpot meal, accompany them on holiday, or simply spend time chatting, you might have thought it sounded bizarre. Today, it’s a fast-growing business. Across China, consumers are increasingly paying for companionship services. Some hire hiking partners to
Currency risk is one of those topics many retail investors hear about but rarely pay enough attention to—until it starts affecting returns in a very visible way. If you’ve ever bought overseas stocks, invested in global ETFs, or even travelled recently and noticed how expensive (or cheap) things feel compared to a few years ago,