NewtekOne Business Banking Platform
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...
Global innovation perspectives
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-if-the-us-isnt-the-worlds-most-innovative-country imagine a world where the story of innovation is not about one hero, but many. Mehran Gul invites us to see things differently. He asks us to look past the simple tale of one...
US-Malaysia Trade Deal: Tech and LNG boost
Malaysia has taken a bold step to reshape its trade story with the US. This is more than numbers on paper — it’s a chance for growth, trust, and new beginnings. The heart of the deal is Malaysia’s promise to spend big: $150 billion on US tech over five years, covering...
How Gen Z is grappling with AI’s impact on careers
The Reality Check Imagine waking up to a world where your job could change overnight. In Singapore, almost half of Gen Z feels this is just around the corner. They see the rise of AI not as a far-off dream, but as a coming wave. These are young people with big dreams,...
Singapore’s Top Budget Eateries
The world feels heavy these days. Prices climb higher. News of conflict lingers in the air. Yet, even now, good food and simple joys can be found. You just need to know where to look. Singapore’s streets are alive with flavors. Steaming bowls of laksa, plates of...
Berkshire Hathaway’s $5 billion write-down of Kraft Heinz stock
Berkshire Hathaway just took a $5 billion hit on its Kraft Heinz shares. The news landed like a heavy stone. Even the best, like Warren Buffett, can face setbacks. Kraft Heinz has struggled for years. Changing tastes and big debts haunted the brand. This latest loss...
Wall Street banks are losing ground in Europe
A quiet shift is rippling through the world of business. More and more European firms are turning away from Wall Street banks. They want advice and money closer to home. This year, almost half of euro bond deals from outside the US left out America’s five biggest...
Market events (August 4-8, 2025)
Big names are stepping into the spotlight this week. Palantir, AMD, and Uber lead the charge with their earnings reports. McDonald’s and Disney will soon reveal how they’re faring in a changing world. In health, Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and Amgen all share...
Singapore’s SG60 Children’s Literature
Introduction: The Power of Patriotic Storytelling As Singapore celebrates its diamond jubilee, something special stirs in the hearts of its people. Six children’s books shine bright, like lanterns lighting the path to our past and future. These are more than just...
Experimenting with various diet trend options
https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/when-a-diet-doesnt-fit-learning-to-eat-for-life-not-just-for-looks Have you ever chased a diet trend, hoping for quick results, only to find yourself worse off than before? The author’s journey pulls you in, sharing raw moments of...