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India lets wealth-focused funds with US$463 billion invest abroad

India lets wealth-focused funds with US$463 billion invest abroad

India's market regulator will allow its US$463 billion portfolio management industry catering to wealthy individuals to invest in overseas securities and short equity options.

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on US$30 billion in goods during Xi visit

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on US$30 billion in goods during Xi visit

Following Xi Jinping’s US visit, the United States and China agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion of goods and establish regular dialogues on artificial intelligence.

‘Everything is clear now’: What Jokowi’s Indonesian Solidarity Party membership means for his family

‘Everything is clear now’: What Jokowi’s Indonesian Solidarity Party membership means for his family

Jokowi joins PSI, his family’s political vehicle, aiming to boost the party and his sons’ careers ahead of 2029 elections.

US ‘very much’ understands Taiwan’s defence needs, Taipei official says

US ‘very much’ understands Taiwan’s defence needs, Taipei official says

Taiwan says the US fully understands its defence needs amid Chinese threats, affirming that US policy on Taiwan and pending arms sales remains unchanged.

Trump seeks to withhold US$800 million in Congress-approved funds

Trump seeks to withhold US$800 million in Congress-approved funds

US President Donald Trump is seeking to unilaterally withhold over $800 million in Congress-approved funds, escalating a clash with lawmakers over spending control.

Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit

Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit

After the Trump-Xi summit, a Taiwanese official stated that US arms sales to Taiwan serve vital American interests by securing the island's defense and global semiconductor supply.

Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war

Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war

Oil prices fell about 2% amid hopes of a US-Iran truce and talk of a potential US diesel export ban, offsetting Middle East supply disruption concerns.

Wall Street stocks rise, greeting optimism over possible US-Iran deal

Wall Street stocks rise, greeting optimism over possible US-Iran deal

Wall Street stocks rose and oil prices fell amid hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and easing US-China trade tensions.

Flights cancelled, thousands without power as powerful storm pummels US Northeast

Flights cancelled, thousands without power as powerful storm pummels US Northeast

A powerful Nor'easter battered the northeastern US, triggering major coastal flooding, cancelling hundreds of flights, and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents.

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety

Singapore proposed a UN framework convention on AI safety, calling for global institutions and shared standards to regulate advancing technologies amid superpower rivalry.

More than optics, Trump-Xi summit has a clear deliverable: Chan Heng Chee

More than optics, Trump-Xi summit has a clear deliverable: Chan Heng Chee

Singapore diplomat Chan Heng Chee noted the Trump-Xi summit delivered a workable relationship, establishing strategic stability to manage US-China rivalry and prevent conflict.

Singapore SMEs set for bigger role as chipmakers localise supply chains: A*Star deputy chief

Singapore SMEs set for bigger role as chipmakers localise supply chains: A*Star deputy chief

Singapore SMEs will play a larger role in the semiconductor supply chain as major chipmakers localize sourcing, backed by A*Star initiatives to develop national industry champions.