S’pore to ensure gains from AI roll-out are shared widely: PM Wong
PM Wong said Singapore will share AI gains widely, protect workers not every job, via unions, fair retrenchment, retraining, and international AI safety rules.
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WTO upgrades 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9% as AI boom offsets Middle East disruption
WTO raised 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9%, as AI semiconductor and data-centre demand offset Middle East disruption, though services outlook was cut.
Shares slip as oil jumps and bond yields stay high
Global shares fell as oil jumped and bond yields stayed high, while AI debt concerns pressured chipmakers. Wall Street slipped, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% and Nasdaq 1.3%.
US opens direct talks with Myanmar's generals, reversing years of isolation
The US has opened direct talks with Myanmar’s military government, led by intelligence official Michael Vance, reversing isolation to address scam centers, rare earths, and a detained American.
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say
Christa Pike woke angry and confused after surviving Tennessee's botched execution, lawyers say. She remains severely ill with pneumonia, as litigation seeks evidence and clemency.
Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat
Heng Swee Keat says Singapore is a launchpad for Asean’s deep tech and AI growth, citing rule of law, IP protections, trade deals and finance strengths.
Singapore mortgage rates rise after Fed hike: What homeowners should look out for
Singapore home loan rates are rising after the Fed hike, with fixed and floating packages higher. Homeowners should compare lock-ins, flexibility, and costs, not just headline rates.
The innovation gap that Singapore must close
Singapore must turn science into repeatable commercial outcomes by connecting research, industry, capital and customers, supporting scientific entrepreneurs, and anchoring value at home.
China announces candidate for WHO chief position
China nominated maternity health expert Song Li to lead the WHO, aiming to expand influence after the US withdrawal. If elected, she would be the second Chinese director-general after Margaret Chan.
Laying the foundations for a new world of money
Digital money is becoming a spectrum. Treasury needs interoperable, AI-driven programmable liquidity infrastructure to connect traditional and tokenised assets, moving value seamlessly across borders.
China nominates health official Song Li as WHO head
China nominated health official Song Li to lead WHO, citing her pandemic and maternal health experience. WHO will publish full nominee list in November.
US opens direct talks with Myanmar’s generals, reversing years of isolation
US opens direct talks with Myanmar's military government, reversing isolation; discussions cover scam centres, rare earths and detained American Adam Castillo.