Australia will underwrite fuel deals during supply concerns, Albanese says
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime…
Anthony Albanese dashes to Singapore as Australia engages in a costly, complex fuel scramble
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is flying to Singapore as part of a hastily arranged regional mission to shore…
How China’s tech transformation is putting the ‘world’s factory’ in a tough spot
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
Budget 2026 debate: PM Wong defends fiscal projections, GST hike amid back-to-back surpluses
FISCAL PROJECTIONS FROM BEST DATA Mr Wong also addressed the issue of the government’s fiscal marksmanship, as questions…
Wage growth, not one-off handouts, key to tackling cost pressures: PM Wong
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s total social spending has increased in Budget 2026 to provide more help for Singaporeans, said…
Budget 2026 debate: No ‘jobless growth’ in Singapore even as AI reshapes economy, says PM Wong
INVESTING IN PEOPLE Mr Wong also acknowledged concerns raised by various Members of Parliament (MPs) on the anxieties…
Budget 2026: New S$50 million SG Partnerships Fund to back ground-up initiatives
SINGAPORE: A new S$50 million SG Partnerships Fund will be launched to support ground-up initiatives and help them…
How Singapore’s Budget nearly doubled in a decade – and where the money’s going
BUDGET 2026 AND BEYOND When Budget 2026 is delivered on Feb 12, experts said they expect to hear…
How Johor-Singapore SEZ is delivering for businesses a year on
As a Singaporean urban farming company in the land-scarce city state, Archisen found itself in need of more…
Singapore’s economy beats forecasts with 4.8% growth in 2025, but PM Wong warns pace will be hard to sustain
LOOKING FURTHER AHEAD Longer-term challenges, such as an ageing population and securing clean energy supply, must also be…
Governments must invest more in preparing workers for AI, ‘cannot leave it to the market’: PM Wong
GYEONGJU, South Korea – As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, governments must invest more in preparing their workers and…
PM Wong to attend three-day ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will attend the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit from Sunday…