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Asia’s AI rally is narrowing. But the opportunity is also broadening

Asia’s AI rally is narrowing. But the opportunity is also broadening

Asia’s AI investment rally is narrowing, but opportunities are broadening. Investors should seek companies with better entry points, clear earnings drivers, and less crowded market positioning beyond initial infrastructure beneficiaries.

Bangladesh’s increasingly hardline religious currents pose deep social challenges

Bangladesh’s increasingly hardline religious currents pose deep social challenges

Hardline religious rhetoric is increasingly visible in Bangladesh, fueled by political instability and economic frustration. While violent extremism remains limited, these rising sentiments pose significant social challenges for the nation.

India pushes China for better market access, trade balance

India pushes China for better market access, trade balance

India is urging China to improve market access and address trade imbalances as both nations work to normalize relations and stabilize ties following years of border tensions.

US House approves $122b budget plan with Iran war funding

US House approves $122b budget plan with Iran war funding

The US House narrowly passed a $95 billion budget framework, primarily funding military operations against Iran, alongside aid for farmers and election programs. The bill now moves to the Senate.

Analysis: New Cabinet line-up bears PM Wong's stamp as first-term MPs get fast-tracked through political ranks

Analysis: New Cabinet line-up bears PM Wong's stamp as first-term MPs get fast-tracked through political ranks

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s recent Cabinet reshuffle fast-tracks first-term MPs, signaling his effort to build a trusted, future-ready leadership team while managing ongoing political succession.

US announces nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia

US announces nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia

The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment. Lawmakers fear it lacks sufficient safeguards, potentially sparking a regional arms race. The agreement now awaits Congressional approval.

Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore’s average wealth is climbing, but there’s a catch

Singapore's average wealth is rising, but median wealth lags, highlighting a growing gap between the rich and the rest. This disparity stems from unequal access to financial asset investments.

Why it makes sense for Trump to back off on Iran, for now

Why it makes sense for Trump to back off on Iran, for now

Rising costs, military losses, and economic strain suggest the U.S. should pause its conflict with Iran to focus on other strategic priorities, as brute force has proven ineffective against Tehran.

ASEAN’s external partnerships key to regional resilience: Vivian Balakrishnan

ASEAN’s external partnerships key to regional resilience: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that ASEAN’s global partnerships are vital for regional resilience, prosperity, and stability, as the bloc engages major powers amid ongoing Indo-Pacific strategic competition.

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again

Singapore passport ranked world’s most powerful again

Singapore retains the world's most powerful passport in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 192 destinations.

PM Wong announces Cabinet changes, with experienced leaders in place as younger office holders step up

PM Wong announces Cabinet changes, with experienced leaders in place as younger office holders step up

PM Lawrence Wong announced Cabinet changes, appointing K Shanmugam as Senior Minister and promoting younger leaders to balance experience with renewal following recent resignations.

S’pore appoints Sitoh Yih Pin, Patrick Daniel as non-resident envoys to Maldives, Sri Lanka

S’pore appoints Sitoh Yih Pin, Patrick Daniel as non-resident envoys to Maldives, Sri Lanka

Singapore has appointed former MP Sitoh Yih Pin and media veteran Patrick Daniel as non-resident high commissioners to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, respectively. Both received their letters of credence on July 21.