Step into the heart of Smith Street, and you’ll find a place where time slows down. Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre hums with life. The air is thick with the scents of garlic, soy, and spice. This is not a polished tourist stop. Here, the glow comes from...

New Tariff Rates Announced The world held its breath as President Trump signed a new order on July 31, 2025. Tariffs up to 41% now shadow dozens of countries, reshaping the rules of global trade overnight. For Southeast Asia, the storm eased — just a little. Malaysia,...

August 1, 2025. The world seemed to hold its breath. Stocks plunged as red numbers raced across every screen. The Dow dropped over 500 points. Tech giants, once untouchable, fell hard. Even Amazon slipped by 8%. Bitcoin crashed below $114,000. A weak jobs report made...

Bank of America is observing a shift in investor focus from traditional stablecoins to the tokenization of tangible assets like stocks, bonds, bank deposits, and real estate. This represents moving physical and traditional financial assets onto blockchain networks,...

Ever wonder why saving money feels easier than it used to? The answer is right in your pocket. Big banks like Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America have turned their apps into quiet helpers, guiding you to save without a second thought. Your phone pings with gentle...

Imagine opening one app and seeing every dollar, every account, every move you make with your money. That’s the magic of linking your bank to digital tools — no more scattered statements or guessing where your cash went. With apps like Venmo and Zelle, and smart...

Singapore’s stock market is buzzing with energy as we look to 2025. The city’s trading floors echo with hope and ambition, riding a wave that’s lifted the STI by over 11% this year alone. Investors are watching the numbers climb, but they’re also searching for stories...

The US and China are facing an August 12 deadline to renew their tariff truce. Without renewal, both countries would revert to extremely high tariffs - 125% and 145% respectively - which would effectively amount to a trade embargo. Currently, Chinese goods face a 30%...

China has launched the World AI Cooperation Organization, headquartered in Shanghai, as a direct counter to US influence in AI governance. Premier Li Qiang warned against AI "monopoly" and called for international cooperation, particularly targeting developing...

Prices keep climbing. The world feels tense, with news of trade fights and worries about war. But here in Singapore, we all still need to eat — and eat well. Imagine warm bowls of noodles, steaming rice, and rich curries, all without breaking the bank. We set out to...