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Singapore’s hub success faces a new trust test
How does a trading hub protect its integrity when partner nations view trade friction as a security feature?
Canada’s fight with the US has far bigger stakes than trade
Many world leaders are watching Carney’s gamble as America’s demands go beyond trade and strike at national so…
Orchard Road’s real problem? It forgot how to host a good weekend afternoon
The decline of Orchard Road is not a retail problem. It has simply stopped being the place where people want t…
Dating, delinquents and second chances in Japan
Japanese Netflix show Badly in Love puts 11 troubled young people in a confined space and waits for Eros to li…
The end of Trumpsplaining
The pretence that America’s leader is a grand strategist will not survive the Iran fiasco.
Make a second child less of a sacrifice for the first
Helping parents reduce the trade-offs for the children they already have could give them greater confidence to…
Energy security cannot be the forgotten pillar of the energy transition
Before developing countries can fully switch to renewables, they must have reliable access to affordable power
WhatsApp strengthens account security with three new features
You can now add multiple passkeys, use a stronger password for two-step verification, and get more information…
Singapore Airlines faces some bleak choices as it lays trapped in Air India’s money pit
Should SIA just cut its losses and walk away from Air India?
Singapore Airlines faces some bleak choices as it lies trapped in Air India’s money pit
Should SIA just cut its losses and walk away from Air India?
Why a great company can be a bad investment
Investors should weigh governance structure as part of their risk assessment
Singapore’s new data centres must use renewables. Can they overcome the hurdles?
The upcoming facilities on Jurong Island may be small in capacity, but have a chance to test new frontiers
Will the US-Canada tariff war irrevocably damage bilateral ties?
The shift in public sentiment will outlast governments and trade deals
When it comes to land use, Singapore keeps some options open
Singapore sometimes keeps its options open. There is value in that.
A ‘human in the loop’ isn’t enough when AI starts acting for us
Real control means knowing when to change the rules before something goes wrong.
Luxury should embrace China’s second-hand boom
While spending on new luxury goods contracted in 2025, the pre-owned trade is growing.
What makes a great investor?
A big dose of luck, and a distinctly odd character
Is Singapore’s $70,000-a-child reset sustainable?
As fertility rates drop and trade tensions loom, Singapore is making a multi-generational bet on human capital…
The ASEAN imperative: How Jakarta must handle great-power rivalry
Indonesia should take some practical steps closer to home and strengthen the regional grouping.
As his presidency flounders, Donald Trump is more dangerous than ever
Forget lame ducks. America’s President will defend his dominance like an ageing silverback gorilla.
AI will affect jobs unevenly. Singapore’s response must be just as targeted
GenAI might weaken career ladders, but embodied AI can address labour shortages. We must prepare for both
Index-tracking funds may deliver more risk than investors bargained for
Concentration risk in indices is at the highest level, thanks to enthusiasm over all things AI-related
Asean must repair its fraying bargain with the young
The region’s economic future hinges on a generation that still believes upward mobility is within reach