Expectations still mixed on likelihood of monetary easing in July as core inflation holds steady

[SINGAPORE] Economists are split on whether Singapore’s central bank will further ease monetary policy at its next meeting on Jul 30, after the latest core inflation data came in lower than expected.... Read more »

Unit was allegedly cluttered, neighbours say complaints went ignored

Neighbours of Toa Payoh fire victims share troubling accounts More details have emerged following the fatal fire at a Toa Payoh flat that killed two people on Tuesday (22 July). The blaze,... Read more »

Here are S’pore’s fastest growing and shrinking jobs of 2025, so far

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. All data sourced from professional 3rd parties cited in the article. On the surface, Singapore’s employment situation remains strong,... Read more »

Explainer-What is tokenization and is it crypto’s next big thing?

NEW YORK :Tokenization has long been a buzzword for crypto enthusiasts, who have been arguing for years that blockchain-based assets will change the underlying infrastructure of financial markets. The technology is seen... Read more »

RENN Asia Wellness shares what cellular regeneration involves

[Written in partnership with RENN Asia Wellness, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to... Read more »

US plane nearly collides with military bomber mid-air, pilot makes ‘aggressive’ turn to avoid crash

Plane in US has near-collision with military bomber due to miscommunication Passengers aboard a commercial plane in the United States (US) were left reeling in silence when their pilot suddenly executed a... Read more »

Nikkei surges in boost to Asia as Trump announces Japan trade deal

SYDNEY :A rally in Japanese shares led Asian markets on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan and fuelled hopes of more to come, tempering the disappointment from... Read more »

Fatal shooting in South Korea sparks alarm over DIY firearms

SEOUL – A deadly domestic shooting in Songdo, Incheon, has reignited alarm in South Korea over the lack of regulation on home-made firearms and the ease of access to online content that... Read more »

New S$30 million members-only club, Vanta, to open in MacDonald House 

[SINGAPORE] New members-only club Vanta will open in MacDonald House in December, after a S$30 million renovation. The club, which will span 16,000 square feet across two levels in the national monument,... Read more »

‘Bring power back to people’: Maga-style ‘anti-globalist’ politics arrives in Japan

TOKYO – Populist ideals are gaining traction in Japan, spurred by right-wing politicians running rampant elsewhere railing against “elitism”, “globalism” and immigration. While Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition lost its Upper House majority... Read more »