AI is rapidly transforming the landscape of financial services, ushering in a new era of efficiency and innovation. In banking, artificial intelligence enhances customer service through advanced chatbots, strengthens risk assessment, and accelerates software...

Singapore’s unique approach to business financing offers entrepreneurs a systematic path to becoming “bankable,” largely due to its robust government support ecosystem. Unlike traditional banking systems, which often reject applicants without established assets or...

The Malaysian sex video blackmail case highlights the growing risk of targeted cyber extortion against political leaders in Southeast Asia. In this scenario, Singapore faces a similar threat during its critical budget season, when public attention and political stakes...

Engines roared and heads turned as PAS youth leaders rolled in on Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles, trading their usual robes for jeans and caps. It was a bold scene — one meant to catch the eye of Malaysia’s restless young. PAS wants to look cool. They want to be the party...

Indonesia is at a crossroads. In August 2025, the streets filled with people — young and old — demanding fairness and freedom. They carried hope, even as they mourned Affan Kurniawan, a motorbike rider whose death at police hands sparked outrage. But these protests...

Thailand’s rural heartland is witnessing a profound shift as Thaksin Shinawatra’s once-loyal supporters reconsider their allegiances amid two decades of political turmoil and economic stagnation. Once hailed as the champion of the rural poor, Thaksin now finds his...

Imagine a nation that once soared to the moon now clipping its own wings. Stephen Greenblatt paints a vivid picture of America at a crossroads — a country that once answered the Sputnik shock with hope, unity, and bold investment, but today turns inward, pulling...

A Singapore initiative transforms routine grocery shopping into powerful learning experiences for underprivileged children In a bustling NTUC FairPrice supermarket in Clementi on a Thursday afternoon, eight-year-old Sarah* clutches a shopping list in one hand and a...

Singapore is taking bold steps to protect its coastlines from rising sea levels and extreme weather by introducing advanced coastal barriers. These barriers are designed as movable gates, similar to the renowned Maeslant Barrier in Rotterdam, that can open or close...

If the bright lights of Sheng Siong and NTUC have lost their spark for you, it’s time to try something new. Picture yourself wandering lively markets where colors burst from every stall. Breathe in the scent of fresh herbs, spices, and warm bread. At Little Farms,...