The move affects major EDA software companies, including Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens EDA, which provide essential software for designing semiconductors. The market reaction was immediate and severe - Cadence shares fell 10.7% and Synopsys dropped 9.6% following the...

Key Educational Initiative The Securities Investors Association (Singapore) has launched a six-month educational program comprising 10 sessions, during which retail investors can learn from research analysts, trading representatives, and REIT managers. What's...

A study highlights several key indicators of this deteriorating financial health: More customers are struggling to pay bills on time Inability to cover six months of living expenses Worsening credit conditions However, this crisis is creating a demand for banking...

The Core Divergence The key insight is that while America focuses on achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) as quickly as possible, viewing it almost like a nuclear arms race where the first-mover advantage could be decisive, China is pursuing what might be...

Current Status A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's ban on Harvard University enrolling international students, providing immediate relief after Harvard filed a lawsuit challenging the action. The temporary restraining order...

Regulatory Momentum: The Trump administration has created a more crypto-friendly environment, with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency allowing banks to engage in custody services and activities related to stablecoins. At the same time, the SEC has removed...

This Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey paints a concerning picture of Singapore's business sentiment in early 2025. The data shows a significant deterioration in confidence, with 40% of businesses now expecting the economy to worsen over the next 12 months,...

Start with awareness - Review your expenses to understand where your money actually goes. Many people are surprised by their spending patterns once they track them carefully. Use the 50-30-20 framework as a starting point: allocate 50% of your after-tax income to...

Deutsche Bank & finaXai Partnership Deutsche Bank has partnered with Singapore-based AI company finaXai to develop AI-powered tokenized funds, serving as part of Project DAMA 2. This initiative aims to revolutionise the creation, management, and distribution of...

With the world teetering on the edge of war and the economy in turmoil, every coin must be counted. Gone are the days of lavish dining and extravagant ingredients. Now, families gather around kitchen tables, making do with what they have and stretching every meal just...