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Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to mull developments out of the US. The Straits Times Index was down 0.32% at 4,242.97 points at 2.38pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$832.01M seen in the broader market.  In terms of counters to watch, we have Thomson Medical Group, after the healthcare provider yesterday announced its Johor Bay “mega project” in Malaysia. That is with a projected gross development value of over RM18 billion (S$5.5 billion).  Meanwhile, headlines relating to the US continue to dominate the mind space of investors – including US President Donald Trump’s announcements on the firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, and the possibility of additional tariffs on the US’ trading partners. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kelvin Wong, Senior Analyst, OANDA.

Come September, Singaporeans will have a new reason to step into the city’s arts and heritage spaces. The SG Culture Pass will give every citizen aged 18 and above $100 in credits to spend on performances, exhibitions, workshops and more. Over 400 events are already lined up on its dedicated platform. So, how does the pass work? What’s on offer? And could it inspire more people to embrace local culture? On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dr Shahril Salleh, Founder and Artistic Director of Vox Camerata Limited, and Honorary Lecturer at the University of Queensland, to find out more. 

Young Singaporean investors are leading a shift in how money meets values. Nearly 70% of Gen Z and millennials globally now put a significant chunk of their portfolios into companies or funds that reflect strong corporate values. But with higher risk-taking, social media-driven trends, and FOMO in play, how can they stay disciplined while investing with purpose? On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Lim Zeyu, Wealth Manager, Phillip Securities,to find out more.

Inuhomes is on a mission to create a ‘home-away-from-home’ for our four-legged friends, and into a world where pet care meets thoughtful design and science-backed routines. With a philosophy built on enrichment and welfare, Inuhomes is redefining dog care beyond basic needs. How are they providing a healthier experience for pet owners’ furry companions? And what makes their approach different? On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Goh Yan Da, the Founder and Director of Inuhomes, to find out more. 

Singapore shares rose today to track a positive session in Asia. The Straits Times Index was up 0.23% at 4,262.69 points at 1.30pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$1.03B seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have OCBC. That’s after the bank announced today the introduction of a US$1 billion digital US commercial paper (USCP) programme using the blockchain. Elsewhere, from how Singapore’s core and headline inflation slowed in July, to how oil prices climbed after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russia – more economic headlines remained in focus. Also on deck - a look at changes to Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme and what that would mean for the company and investors.On Market View, Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund.

The SPL season has kicked off, and Balestier’s Daniel Goh is back for his third spell with the Tigers. Fresh from a 2-2 draw against former club Albirex, he joins Sports Minutes to talk comebacks, adapting to Marko Kraljevic’s style, and the challenges locals face amid foreign influx. At 26, is this the make-or-break stage of his career? Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

It is all about software companies today, and this time, we’re going to talk about a company that builds and improves on the open-source Linux operating system – Red Hat.  The history of Red Hat takes us all the way back to 1993, when software was distributed through physical CDs in retail stores. That was when a small businessman named Bob Young, met tech geek Marc Ewing at a tech conference.  Young had been running a computer supply catalogue business out of his home at that point, and Ewing had been geek-hacking and spinning his own distribution (or his own improved rendition) of Linux operating systems on CDs from his home. Young decided to buy Ewing’s CDs to tap a growing interest in the Linux operating system, and he sold out of them so many times that the duo teamed up to found Red Hat Software in 1995. At Red Hat, the firm pursued a stable and accessible distribution of a constantly evolving, community-developed Linux operating system, instead of protecting trade secrets and filing patents for expensive proprietary products taken by most industry players.  The firm reached multiple milestones through the years, going public with a record setting IPO in 1999. It also became the first open source technology company to exceed US$1 billion in revenue in 2012.  Then came 2019, when IBM acquired Red Hat for US$34 billion in one of the largest software acquisitions in history.  Today, RedHat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community approach to deliver what’s said to be reliable and high performance Linux, hybrid cloud, container and Kubernetes technologies. But how is Red Hat faring at this moment in time? Also – how is it evolving in the age of generative AI? How far are partnerships with chip titans AMD and Nvidia key to future success? On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Daniel Aw, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Asia Pacific at Red Hat.

Slang words like skibidi, inspo, delulu and tradwife have been popularized by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and they’re spreading fast through social media, memes, and even professional settings. They’re so popularised that the Cambridge University Press recently announced that those words, among the 6,000 entries, have been added to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary. According to the publisher, such words reflect on growing trends and how the internet culture is shaping the English language in ways both playful and serious. But should Gen Z slang like this be officially added to the dictionary? Or, should dictionaries maintain a boundary between casual, online language and the formal language used in professional and academic settings? On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Daniel Chan, Former Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer of French at the NUS Centre for Language Studies, and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Sascha Stollhans, Professor of Language Education and Linguistics & Pro-Dean for Student Education (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures) at University of Leeds, to find out more. 

As 2025 unfolds, the global economy is caught between easing trade tensions, slowing growth, and shifting monetary policies. At the heart of this complex landscape is Asia, a vibrant and diverse region facing its own set of challenges, but also brimming with new opportunities. What’s really driving the current macro environment? Which emerging trends are reshaping Asia’s investment scene? And what key themes should investors keep on their radar this year and beyond? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit and Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, to find out more. 

Marie Cheong leads Wavemaker Impact, a venture builder focused on climate tech in Southeast Asia. Through the 100x100 approach, the firm supports startups that aim to abate 100 million tonnes of carbon while building $100 million revenue businesses. And Wavemaker Impact combines commercial discipline with climate ambition, bridging entrepreneurship, innovation, and measurable environmental impact. On this month’s The Peak special on The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zat, Editor-in-Chief, The Peak Singapore, to explore what makes Wavemaker Impact’s approach stand out and why it could reshape the future of climate tech and entrepreneurship in the region.