$Sea Ltd(SE)$ jumps 7% after its earnings beat, especially EBITDA beats 44.2%. Net income of $410.8 million for Q1, compared with a year-earlier loss.Adjusted EPS: 0.65 vs. 0.80 (-18.66% miss)GAAP EPS: 0.65 vs. 0.596 (9.14% beat)Revenue: 4.841B vs. 4.885B (-0.90 miss)EBITDA: 946.5M vs. 657.2M (44.2% beat)Let’s see how three businesses work in the last quarter!1. Shopee revenue surges: price hikes + operational efficiency improvesShopee’s revenue rose 28% yoy to $3.5 billion in Q1 2025 — a standout performance amid a broader slowdown and fierce competition from TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Temu.Shopee has demonstrated strong pricing power in the region, raising merchant commissions by about one-third since early last year. Its commission rates are now hi

Today is Vesak Day, a public holiday in Singapore. What’s better than not working? Not working on a Monday!Vesak Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha. The day begins with early morning ceremonies at temples. Buddhists gather to celebrate with vibrant decorations, vegetarian food fairs, and public talks, creating a rich cultural atmosphere.Many devotees spend the day doing good deeds, believing that acts of kindness on Vesak Day bring multiplied blessings. Some release caged birds and animals, symbolizing spiritual liberation. So, have you decided which temple to visit today?🛕 Buddha Tooth Relic TempleThis grand temple houses the sacred Buddha Tooth Relic, enshrined in a 3.5-ton stupa made from 320 kg of gold donated by devotees. It’s truly

All three local banks flagged tariff uncertainties from US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and boosted allowance reserves. Let’s check their earnings performance. $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ Beats Across-the-Board; Profit Hits Record High After Tax Adjustment; Management Maintains GuidanceEPS: 1.02 (2.78% beat)Revenue: SGD 5.90 billion (2.69% beat)Net Interest Income: SGD 3.68 billion (0.75% beat)Net Interest Margin (NIM): 2.12% (1.47% beat)Net Profit: SGD 2.89 billion (0.70% beat)DBS’s Q1 net profit fell 2%, mainly due to higher tax expenses following the implementation of the 15% global minimum tax in January. However, pre-tax profit hit a record high of SGD 3.44 billion, up 1% year-over-year.Outlook: Management broadly maintained its

Bill Gates recently visited Singapore to attend the 2025 Asia Philanthropy Summit, where he announced the establishment of a new Gates Foundation office in the country.Over the past two days, photos of Gates casually dining at the Newton Food Centre have gone viral on social media, sparking lively discussion among netizens.During his visit to the hawker centre, Gates tasted chicken rice, satay, carrot cake, roti prata, lime juice, and sugarcane juice. He didn’t seem to mind the crowd watching, recording, or snapping photos—instead, he immersed himself in the experience, thoroughly enjoying the food.One netizen jokingly asked, “Mr. Gates, can I borrow 10 dollars?” to which another replied, “By the time you finish asking, he’s already made another $1.3 million…”A Singaporean commenter quippe

Singapore's TOTO lottery has gone three consecutive rounds without a jackpot winner, pushing the prize pool up to S$10 million. To win this jackpot, long lines formed early outside.Back in March this year, someone placed just a S$1 bet and ended up sharing a S$13.4 million prize with two others, sparking widespread envy. On April 28, the TOTO draw revealed a first prize of S$12,929,450, which was again shared between two winners.What can you do with S$10 million in Singapore?You could use the money to significantly improve your quality of life. House, car, education and better life…Examples:First, you can spend S$2 million for a better condominiumSecond, S$1 million can get you a $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ along with the Certificate of Entitlement (COE)

China’s ongoing food delivery war has dominated headlines recently. According to Bloomberg's estimates, the mutual price-cutting and rivalry between $JD.com(JD)$ and $MEITUAN-W(03690)$ have wiped out around $70 billion USD in combined market value.To compete for users, JD.com and Meituan have launched a variety of discount coupons and subsidy campaigns, leading to a noticeable drop in average food delivery prices. Promotions like 4-yuan Luckin Coffee and 8-yuan branded lunches have become increasingly common. This week, Meituan even offered a free $Luckin Coffee Inc.(LKNCY)$ campaign to its members — TC just got a free cup in Beijing todayDespite the st

Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, the Singapore dollar (SGD) has shown remarkable resilience. Last week, the SGD surged to 5.5634 against RMB—its highest level since 1997—and also touched a five-month high against the US dollar.The recent strength is largely attributed to a selloff in USD assets, which drove $USD Index(USDindex.FOREX)$ down to 99.015, marking an 8% decline year-to-date.Strong SGD: A Blessing for Ordinary People or Not?For everyday Singapore residents, a stronger currency generally brings benefits like cheaper overseas travel, remittances, and cross-border shopping.However, online comments reflect frustration: SGD is up, but I can’t even afford a proper meal!" Despite the strong currency, costs of living—especiall

Singapore’s three major local banks have rebounded from multi-month lows. As of Wednesday’s close, the combined market capitalization of $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$ , $ocbc bank(O39.SI)$ , and $UOB(U11.SI)$ has declined by approximately S$48.8 billion since April 2.Downside earnings risks may drag the stocks down.Despite the recent rebound, banks continue to face downside earnings risks, driven by narrowing net interest margins (NIM), slowing loan growth, and declining wealth management fees.The latest March CPI figures indicate a notable decline in inflation. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, markets are now pricing in a 63% probability of a U.S. Federa

Qingming Festival is one of the most important traditional holidays for Chinese communities. 、Besides visiting graves and paying respects to ancestors, many also burn paper offerings as symbolic gifts for their loved ones in the afterlife.If you could choose anything to send, what would it be?A Singaporean netizen shared that with work stress and little time to enjoy life, he would definitely send a mahjong table to his ancestors—so they can have fun with their neighbors in the afterlife!Some young people choose burgers and fries as offerings, arguing that modern life is all about convenience. If that’s the case, why not burn an entire $McDonald's(MCD)$ store instead?A Chinese netizen had a similar idea but opted for a 7-Eleven stor

$SingPost(S08.SI)$ is back in the spotlight! Following the December 2024 scandal, where the CEO, CFO, and another senior executive were fired for “gross negligence”, triggering a 10% single-day stock drop.Another five key executives have just resigned this week, the stock slides near 3% today. Since the December “anti-corruption cleanup,” SingPost has laid off 45 employees and replaced multiple executives. Yet, despite management turmoil, SingPost's stock is up 13% year-to-date.Bull vs. Bear: Will You Buy the Dip or Stay on the Sidelines?SingPost's 13% YTD gain looks impressive, but with senior leadership leaving in waves and ongoing criticism of its services, investors are split.Bull: The worst is over! Logistics demand remains

Happy April Fools’ Day! Markets may go up and down, but good memes and jokes are always in a bull or bear market. 🐂💹Let's make this thread a gold mine of laughter!Share the stock market memes that never fail to crack you up!Everytime we are in a downtrun, this meme will come to me:Does these two memes perfectly illustrate your stock trading mindset?Or drop your favorite market-related jokes.How about this one?Why do traders love the weekend? Because they finally get to stop-loss!Stock market rule #1: If you have to ask whether it’s a dip or a crash... it’s a crash.What’s the funniest finance meme or joke you’ve seen? Drop it below! ⬇🔥Participation Prize: Every funny meme will get 5 tiger coins~ (Same meme won't count)Lucky Prize: 5 lucky tigers will get 50 tiger coins for interesting memes

March 31 is the Hari Raya public holiday in Singapore!As one of the major holidays in the country, it brings with it a rich tradition of gathering with family and friends, wearing traditional outfits, and, of course, enjoying a wide array of delicious food.During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food and drink. This discipline helps them empathize with the less fortunate and emphasizes generosity. For Muslims, this holiday is like "New Year," marking the end of the fasting month.The warmth of food is always on time! Don't forget to say "Selamat Hari Raya" to your Malay friends!One of the most iconic parts of Hari Raya is the food!From traditional sweets like Kueh Koci, Kueh Lapis and Dodol (a chewy coconut dessert) to savory treats like Cucur Bawang (fried doug