Latest Leader’s Interview Deep Dive
At the intersection of insight, strategy, and leadership— this is where conversations meet context. Our Deep Dive brings you up to speed with interviews of global and regional leaders, unpacking their perspectives on market trends, investment strategies and emerging opportunities.
From global macroeconomic shifts and cross-border capital flows to ASEAN dynamics and Singapore’s strategic role as a financial hub, we highlight insights from leaders in topics of policies, decisions and visions shaping the future. Whether you’re an institutional investor, family office or market strategist, this is your gateway to informed, forward-looking perspectives from today’s most influential leaders.
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally Speech 2026
On 23 August 2026, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong delivered his National Day Rally speech at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Headquarters, setting out his vision for how Singapore can stay resilient, competitive and united amid a rapidly changing global landscape.
President Trump has a Message for Congress
President Donald Trump outlines his vision for America’s next economic chapter, highlighting a surge in global investment, the return of manufacturing and sweeping tax cuts aimed at strengthening American households. He also addresses the growing U.S.–China competition in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, offering a glimpse into the policies and priorities shaping America’s economic and technological future.
ASEAN Conference 2026- Shaping ASEAN's Future
As ASEAN navigates a more uncertain world, its leaders are deepening regional cooperation. In this special dialogue, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Philippine Trade and Industry Minister Cristina Aldeguer-Roque discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead, from AI and digital trade to energy security. As geopolitical rivalry intensifies and technology reshapes economies, can ASEAN stay united, relevant and ready for the future?
Jeffrey Siow: Keynote Dialogue at 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum
In a period of intensifying geopolitical rivalry and global economic disruption, how does a small, resource-constrained nation like Singapore secure its future? Speaking at the 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum, Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, outlines the roadmap for Singapore's economy over the next five to 10 years.
Chee Hong Tat: 15 Month Wait-out Period for Private Property Owners Removed
Speaking at the opening of the 11th Singapore Economic Review Conference, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat unveiled a series of housing policy updates, including the immediate removal of the 15-month wait-out period for private property owners purchasing HDB resale flats. He also revealed that the Government is reviewing the possibility of lowering the current minimum eligibility age of 35 for singles to buy HDB flats, reflecting Singapore's evolving demographics and changing housing needs.
Ray Dalio: “I Predicted The 2008 Crash, I Know What Comes Next!”
Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and one of the world’s most influential investors, warns that familiar economic warning signs are emerging once again, from an AI bubble to growing pressures on the U.S. economy. Drawing on his “big cycle” framework, Dalio explores what could trigger the next major economic shift, the future of jobs and wealth in an AI-driven world, and why investors may need to rethink where they keep their money.