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Sea Limited’s Comeback: The Next Big Growth Opportunity? (opens the original)
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After navigating a difficult period of slowing growth and cost-cutting, Sea Limited has staged an impressive business comeback—but can it sustain the momentum and unlock its next phase of growth? In this roundtable, we take a closer look at Sea’s three core businesses (Garena in digital entertainment, Shopee in e-commerce and Monee in digital financial services) to assess their growth prospects and competitive positions. We also explore the opportunities ahead, the key risks investors should wat
Is Financial Independence Becoming Unaffordable in Singapore? (opens the original)
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Is financial independence becoming unaffordable in Singapore? In this roundtable, we compare median household incomes with HDB and car prices in 2005 and 2025 to examine whether Singaporeans are genuinely finding it harder to get ahead—or whether our expectations and lifestyles have also changed. We explore how rising living costs and lifestyle inflation can make financial independence feel increasingly out of reach, before discussing what financial independence truly means and whether it remain
How Much Debt Should You Actually Have? (opens the original)
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How much debt should you actually have? And is becoming completely debt-free always the best goal? In this episode, we examine property loans using the 3-3-5 rule and discuss whether it makes sense to borrow for home renovations, cars and education. We also explore when car debt might be justified, why some people prefer the security and freedom of owing nothing at all, and how to strike the right balance between using debt and building wealth. All this and more in our latest episode!
Return on Effort: The Best Investors Don’t Always Work the Hardest (opens the original)
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Does spending more time researching investments actually lead to better returns—or simply more stress? In this roundtable, we explore the "Return on Effort", a hidden metric that could change how you invest. We examine why successful investing is often more about managing yourself than constantly managing your portfolio, and why doing nothing can sometimes be the smartest move. Finally, we discuss how to choose an investing approach that delivers satisfactory returns while fitting your time, tem
JB–Singapore RTS Link: Which Singapore REITs Win or Lose? (opens the original)
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The Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link promises faster, easier cross-border travel—but could it divert Singapore’s retail spending across the Causeway? We examine how the RTS may change shopping habits, which Singapore malls and retail S-REITs could be most exposed, and whether increased spending by Malaysian visitors could offset some of the impact. We take a closer look at Frasers Centrepoint Trust, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Starhill Global REIT and
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