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Commentary: Liquidity fix for small and mid-caps on SGX requires more to be done

Commentary: Liquidity fix for small and mid-caps on SGX requires more to be done

SGX small and mid-caps suffer weak liquidity. The bourse can do more: cut trading fees, encourage market making, require earnings guidance, and avoid default privatisation.

Why investment-linked policy sales have surged even as complaints rise

Why investment-linked policy sales have surged even as complaints rise

Singapore's investment-linked policy sales doubled in three years, driven by simpler sign-ups and welcome bonuses, even as complaints over misrepresentation and inadequate disclosure rose.

UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

UK PM Andy Burnham said Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote, warning France and Germany about Moscow-backed political interference. Russia denies meddling.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day total ceasefire, responding to Trump criticism.

Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

Asean companies keen on AI for business benefits, despite its energy costs

Despite energy and cost concerns, 78% of Asean businesses say AI benefits outweigh its energy burden, with Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand most optimistic.

Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim

Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim

Russia struck Ukraine's power plants despite Trump's energy ceasefire claim; Zelenskyy sought details and Russia did not confirm.

Zaqy on Saudi airport attacks: Targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure ‘cannot be justified’

Zaqy on Saudi airport attacks: Targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure ‘cannot be justified’

Zaqy Mohamad condemned Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport, saying targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified, and urged Singaporeans and pilgrims to stay vigilant.

South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks

South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks

South Korea completed its first Arctic commercial round trip to Europe, aiming for regular services by 2030 despite geopolitical and operational risks.

'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after alleged killing by US Marine

'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after alleged killing by US Marine

Okinawans fearful and frustrated after US Marine arrested over alleged murder of Japanese woman, reigniting anger over US military presence.

Commentary: What’s in the melting Russian permafrost may be scarier than plague

Commentary: What’s in the melting Russian permafrost may be scarier than plague

While a suspected Siberian plague death alarms, the bigger threat is thawing permafrost releasing ancient pathogens. Russia’s secrecy and climate change complicate assessing and containing outbreaks.

Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution

Outrage over US military plan to livestream firing squad execution

Outrage mounts over Pentagon plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution, with UN, lawmakers, and religious leaders condemning it as torture and barbaric.

US says China's maritime actions off Taiwan 'deeply destabilising'

US says China's maritime actions off Taiwan 'deeply destabilising'

The US calls China's maritime actions off Taiwan deeply destabilising, urging Beijing to stop pressure and engage Taiwan's elected authorities.