Malaysia overlooked a critical period between 2018 and the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to modernize its banking industry and assert itself as a digital leader in the region. As …
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Bezos finalizes large-scale Amazon share offload, taking home US$5.7 billion
by News Deskby News DeskJeff Bezos has completed a significant sale of Amazon shares, netting nearly US$5.7 billion since his wedding in late June. The selling spree began around his wedding weekend in Venice, …
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Trump’s counterproductive approach to trade
by News Deskby News DeskDuring his first term, former U.S. President Donald Trump implemented various protectionist trade policies, but the disruptions he has caused since returning to office—marked by a wide-ranging global trade war—have …
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has proposed creating an international organization to foster global collaboration on artificial intelligence.
by News Deskby News DeskOn Saturday (Jul 26), Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed forming an international organization to promote global collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), urging countries to align efforts on AI development and …
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Singapore’s manufacturing sector expanded by a stronger-than-anticipated 8% in June.
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore’s factory output rose by 8% year-on-year in June, surpassing market expectations and improving significantly from May’s revised 3.6% growth, according to data released by the Economic Development Board on …
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Singapore is ready to consider nuclear energy and may collaborate with ASEAN partners, says the IAEA chief.
by News Deskby News DeskSingapore may move toward nuclear energy development in the coming years, potentially in collaboration with other ASEAN nations, according to Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). …
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China’s REITs have staged a notable recovery, with their growth now surpassing that of other markets in the region, according to APREA.
by News Deskby News DeskChinese real estate investment trusts (C-Reits) have shown strong performance in the first half of 2025, outpacing several regional counterparts, including those in Singapore. According to the Asia Pacific Real …
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The United Kingdom and India have finalized a free trade agreement that dramatically reduces tariffs and removes numerous trade obstacles.
by News Deskby News DeskIndia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark free trade agreement that removes tariffs on a wide range of goods, including automobiles and alcoholic beverages. This deal, concluded amid …
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Provocative Statue Installed Outside Richard Marles’ Geelong Office
by News Deskby News DeskA provocative piece of political artwork has taken aim at Defence Minister Richard Marles, branding him “Australia’s biggest brown-noser” just as he inked a 50-year defence agreement with the United …
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China’s 1.2 Trillion Yuan Dam Boosts Metals Demand, but Oversupply Lingers
by News Deskby News DeskChina’s Mega-Dam Project Boosts Metal Markets, but Impact Likely to Be Gradual China’s launch of a massive 1.2 trillion yuan (S$218.5 billion) hydropower project in Tibet has sparked optimism in …
