As we usher in the Lunar New Year, we would like to wish all our readers a prosperous and healthy year ahead. May the Year bring steady dividends, resilient portfolios, and long-term wealth that compounds quietly in the background.

With markets pushing higher and dividend growth back in focus, investors are balancing opportunity with discipline. 

This week’s Smart Reads looks at how to deploy S$10,000 into dividend stocks, the first names beginners should study, and blue chips that recently raised their payouts. 

We also examine stocks trading at multi-year highs, whether CPF investing can outperform its guaranteed rates, and the case for holding or selling Hongkong Land. 

Beyond Singapore, we explore small…