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Singtel Q1 profit falls 71% in absence of Airtel stake sale, with weaker Singapore business

Singtel Q1 profit falls 71% in absence of Airtel stake sale, with weaker Singapore business

Singtel’s Q1 net profit dropped 71% due to missing one-off divestment gains. Despite weaker Singapore performance, underlying profit rose 21% on strong regional associate contributions and growth in Digital InfraCo.

In the AI Race, Export Controls Are Dividing the Global Compute Ecosystem

In the AI Race, Export Controls Are Dividing the Global Compute Ecosystem

Global export controls on AI chips are fragmenting the tech ecosystem into rival compute blocs. This geopolitical divide threatens to slow innovation, increase costs, and destabilize international relations over semiconductor supply chains.

Commentary: Complacency is the hidden risk in Singapore’s success

Commentary: Complacency is the hidden risk in Singapore’s success

Singapore’s long-term peace and prosperity have fostered dangerous complacency. Experts warn this mindset threatens national security and economic resilience, necessitating greater public vigilance and transparent communication to navigate future global uncertainties.

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades

Wall Street fell as fading optimism regarding a US-Iran peace deal and inflation concerns dampened investor sentiment, despite gains in the energy sector and select asset management firms.

AI’s Economic Winners

AI’s Economic Winners

AI’s economic winners will not just be development leaders like the U.S. and China, but also nations mastering AI diffusion, supply-chain chokepoints, and labor-market integration to drive productivity and growth.

Singapore raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%; economy grew 5.9% in Q2

Singapore raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%; economy grew 5.9% in Q2

Singapore raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% following a 5.9% expansion in Q2, driven by robust global AI-related demand and improved economic conditions.

Singapore must be prepared for a race that is always changing

Singapore must be prepared for a race that is always changing

Singapore must prepare the next generation for an evolving future by prioritizing curiosity, discernment, and sound judgment over rote learning, ensuring they can adapt to a constantly changing global landscape.

Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.5-5.5%; Q2 growth revised up to 5.9%

Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.5-5.5%; Q2 growth revised up to 5.9%

Singapore raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5–5.5% following a strong Q2 performance. The upgrade is driven by a global AI investment boom boosting manufacturing and trade despite regional geopolitical risks.

Taiwan’s ultra-wealthy turn to Singapore for succession, regional expansion

Taiwan’s ultra-wealthy turn to Singapore for succession, regional expansion

Taiwan’s ultra-wealthy are increasingly using Singapore as a hub for global expansion and multi-generational succession planning, drawn by the city-state’s political stability, legal framework, and robust wealth management ecosystem.

Chief Justice, former head of Council of Presidential Advisers receive top National Day honours

Chief Justice, former head of Council of Presidential Advisers receive top National Day honours

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former CPA chairman Eddie Teo will receive Singapore’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), at the 2026 National Day Awards for their distinguished service.

Taiwan ‘throttles’ mobile internet for first time during annual war games

Taiwan ‘throttles’ mobile internet for first time during annual war games

Taiwan throttled mobile internet in central regions during annual Han Kuang war games, simulating communication disruptions from a potential Chinese attack or disaster while testing military readiness and reserve force integration.

Taiwan’s 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports

Taiwan’s 2027 defence spending to rise 16%, official media reports

Taiwan plans a 16% increase in 2027 defense spending, exceeding NT$1 trillion for the first time, to modernize its military and counter rising pressure from China.