Semiconductor firm VSMC opens first plant in Singapore, to create 1,600 jobs
VIS and NXP opened their US$7.8 billion VSMC chip fabrication plant in Singapore, set to create 1,600 jobs and produce 44,000 wafers monthly by 2029.
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‘Pandas are cute but US needs rare earth magnets’: Trump-Xi meet so far leaves analysts wanting more
Despite warm optics and panda diplomacy, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit drew criticism from analysts for lacking substantive progress on critical trade, tech, and security tensions.
For China, a truce with Trump buys valuable time
A trade truce with the US gives Beijing valuable time to address domestic economic challenges, prepare for its next Party congress, and strengthen economic self-reliance.
The readiness gap: Why some businesses move ahead while others stand still
The Singapore Business Federation's Future Ready Business platform helps companies evaluate readiness gaps, prioritize transformation goals, and access practical solutions for sustainable growth.
Singapore electricity retailers up offerings to meet higher demand amid Middle East conflict
Singapore electricity retailers have introduced new plans as households increasingly lock in fixed-price contracts to protect against rising tariffs fueled by Middle East tensions.
Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy
The UN assembly yielded incremental talks on Iran and Ukraine and highlighted AI governance, though major breakthroughs were absent amid financial strain and leadership transitions.
AI and the latest, most existential opportunity to lay down journalism’s role
To survive AI disruption, newsrooms must prioritize public trust, human judgment, and community connections over speed and scale, using technology to assist rather than replace journalists.
What the West misses when it judges China’s dogged AI pursuit
China's AI push is driven by historical resolve and fierce domestic competition rather than mere subsidies, says Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Temasek acquires 9% stake in Italian equity investor FSI; additional capital set for future funds
Singapore's Temasek has acquired a 9% stake in Italian equity investor FSI and committed capital to future funds to deepen its mid-market exposure in Italy.
Singapore factory output jumps in August, driven by sustained AI demand
Singapore’s manufacturing output grew 15.4% year on year in August, driven by sustained global AI demand and sharp expansions in precision engineering and electronics.
Singapore’s factory output growth accelerates to 15.4% in August, but undershoots estimates
Singapore's factory output rose 15.4% year-on-year in August, accelerating from July but missing the 18.3% forecast, driven by electronics and precision engineering.
US, China release product lists for US$30 billion tariff deal
The US and China released lists of goods eligible for tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports each, aiming to steady bilateral trade relations.