The Trump administration’s proposal to create a new critical minerals trading bloc with allies and partners is beginning to take shape after initial discussions in Washington, with Japan, the European Union and Mexico signalling interest in exploring a framework that…
Singapore will return to the Winter Olympics with a new milestone in alpine skiing. Alpine skier Faiz Basha is set to represent the nation at Milano Cortina 2026, according to Channel NewsAsia. The Games run in February 2026 across multiple…
River Hongbao is coming back to Gardens by the Bay for Chinese New Year, bringing lanterns, stage shows, rides and food to the waterfront. The 2026 edition also marks the festival’s 40th year, with a special exhibition that traces how…
Election campaigns now play out on phones as much as on doorsteps. Rumours travel faster than rebuttals. Consequently, election security has moved from a technical niche to a top political priority across democracies. The risk is not only hacking. Trust…
Europe is entering a more fractured political era. Voters are spreading support across more parties. Parliaments are becoming harder to manage. Governments are increasingly forced into fragile coalitions or minority rule. For Singapore, the stakes are practical. Europe remains a…
Global energy markets are on alert again. Tensions in the Middle East can move prices fast, even before any physical disruption. That is because the region sits at the centre of oil exports and key shipping routes. For energy importers…
Singapore is preparing for another round of scrutiny over household costs. Inflation has eased from recent peaks, but daily expenses still feel tight for many families. That tension is shaping expectations ahead of Budget 2026, as the Government weighs what…
Investors are navigating a new problem in 2026. Central banks are no longer moving in the same direction. Some are holding tight. Others are leaning hawkish. A few are still easing. That divergence is pushing bond yields, currencies, and equity…
