Opinion
Shark’s fin is still on the menu. Can we convince grandpa to give it a miss?
Despite sustainability concerns, many still want their shark’s fin soup. Outrage won’t help. Persuasion might. Read more at straitstimes.com.
T-bills remain an option for low-risk portion of an investment portfolio as yields hold around 3%
With a yield of around 3 per cent, and a triple-A credit rating for the Singapore Government, T-bills are a “solid alternative for investors seeking risk-free returns”, Mr Wong said. Mr Kevin Teng, ...
Saudi foreign minister to visit Damascus on Friday, Syrian official says
CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud will visit Damascus on Friday and meet with top officials in the new Syrian administration, a Syrian official said on Thursday.
Trump says not sure US should be spending anything on Nato
He tells reporters the US is protecting Nato members, but they are "not protecting us." Read more at straitstimes.com.
Between laughs and ‘disaster’, Trump divides Davos
Executives, diplomats and officials line up like fans at a rock concert to hear US President Donald Trump, but leave with mixed feelings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Changi Airport to focus on e-commerce, pharmaceutical shipments as cargo capacity tightens
CAG reported handling a total of 1.99 million tonnes of airfreight in 2024, up 14.6 per cent from 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Opinion
Community care work isn’t for slowing down – it’s about stepping up
The sector has fulfilling jobs and opportunities, but joining with the wrong expectations can lead to disappointment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why it pays for students to learn personal finance
Many people find that managing money is too complex and they can't just use common sense and rules of thumb. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Does the ‘no buy’ challenge help you save?
Sudden and steep spending cuts are an extreme reaction to financial frustrations and often, it is hard to sustain. Read more at straitstimes.com.