In Focus

Resilient bank stocks fraught with hidden risks, analysts warn

Bad loans and shrinking balance sheets aren't the only red flags.

Singapore shipbrokers confirm China slowdown as fuel oil-tankers bank up

Fuel-oil ships moored off Malacca looking for buyers as China oil-rut deepens.

Medical tourists shun Singapore as healthcare costs soar

Cheaper ASEAN hubs are snatching patients away.

Defensive telcos provide shelter amidst market rout

Valuations are now more attractive after sharp sell-offs.

Defensive telcos provide shelter amidst market rout

Valuations are now more attractive after sharp sell-offs.

Singapore's PMI numbers get engulfed in a sea of red

Manufacturers are slapped hard with weak demand.

Is another full-blown economic meltdown brewing?

Here's how the economy stands compared to previous crises.