Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…
‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’ the AI mantra in Davos as fears take back seat
Executives optimistic on AI despite fears of bubble, job lossesCisco projects completed faster with AI, says its presidentBill…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
Italy urges NATO to coordinate in Arctic as Greenland tensions escalate
ROME, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged NATO on Friday to develop “a coordinated…
Asia shares rise on AI optimism, receding Fed cut bets lift dollar
Asia shares upbeat on renewed AI optimismGeopolitics loom large, Trump adopts wait-and-see posture on IranDollar gains as traders…
Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases
‘All the signals are that a US attack is imminent,’ Western military official saysTrump says he believes the…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
Exclusive: Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin
Pakistan signs deal with World Liberty affiliate SC Financial TechnologiesDeal will explore ’emerging digital payment architecture’World Liberty CEO…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
Singapore defends GIC, Temasek returns as reasonable
Government says prioritises long-term returns over short-term swingsGovernment does not interfere in Temasek’s picks, says ministerGIC’s returns over…
Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US
Trump considers range of options, including military action against IranIran says it is maintaining communications with US envoyMass…
Dollar drops as US Justice Department subpoenas Fed’s Powell
Powell calls subpoenas a pretext for interest rate influencePowell’s term as Fed chief ends in May, Trump considering…