In the first 48 hours after retrenchment, you stand at a crossroads. The steps you take now will shape your next chapter, so let’s make them count. First, open your retrenchment letter and take a deep breath. In Singapore, most companies give between two weeks and one...

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway just faced a storm. The company took a staggering $3.8 billion write-down on its Kraft Heinz stake in the second quarter of 2025. They called it “other-than-temporary” — a rare admission that things have changed for good. Berkshire...

Step inside the glass towers of banking, and you’ll see a quiet revolution at Standard Chartered. While rivals demand every desk be filled, this bank trusts its people to choose how they work best. The boss, Bill Winters, is in the office four days a week — but he...

These days, it feels like prices rise every morning. The world is tense. News of wars and trade battles fill the air. Still, we all need to eat well — and eat smart. In Singapore, hope hides in plain sight. Tucked between shiny malls and busy streets, there are places...

Malaysia's Strategic Navigation of US-China Trade Tensions: Solar Industry Case Study and Singapore Implication Once, Malaysia stood at the heart of the solar panel world. Its factories buzzed with life, shipping panels across continents. Hopes were high, and the...

AI in Singapore Education: A Deep Analysis Through Kahneman's Framework https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/genai-helps-students-think-fast-its-time-universities-teach-them-to-think-slow Imagine a classroom where every child’s mind lights up with curiosity. In...

The world is changing fast. Prices rise. Tensions grow. News of trade wars fill the air. In these times, every dollar matters, especially when it comes to what we eat. In Singapore, food courts are a treasure. They bring tastes from every corner of the island. Here,...

Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy: In-Depth Analysis and Singapore Impact On a quiet Monday in September 2008, the world changed. The fall of Lehman Brothers sent shockwaves across oceans, shaking even the brightest city lights in Singapore. Banks, once seen as fortresses,...

Imagine opening your bank app and seeing your balance update in real time. No waiting, no guessing — just clear, instant updates. That’s the new reality for LIB customers. LIB has launched a fresh mobile app designed for people who want banking to feel easy and safe....

Running a business is tough. NewtekOne wants to make it easier. Imagine opening one simple application and, with a click, you unlock both a bank account and payment processing for your business. No more bouncing between different sites or endless forms. Just one step...