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.
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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.
CDL to unlock hidden empire worth $6b for growth, targets dividend payout of over 35%
CDL plans to unlock $6 billion in assets to drive growth and targets an annual dividend payout of over 35% under its refreshed three-year strategic plan.
Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president says
President Lai Ching-te called for Taiwan to deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners to strengthen defence capabilities and build resilient supply chains against Chinese pressure.
Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative
Taiwan is pushing back against Beijing's World War II narrative after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump highlighted wartime ties, asserting the Republic of China was America's true ally.
China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks
China stated that extending its trade truce with the US creates stability to advance negotiations and discuss reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion worth of goods.
Stocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat
Asian share markets mostly fell as surging oil prices and rising bond yields intensified expectations of further central bank interest rate hikes.
Singapore capital eyes Hong Kong’s commercial bargains, student housing plays
Singapore investors drive 46% of Hong Kong's foreign commercial investment this year, favoring commercial assets over residential ones due to easier remote management.
Genting Singapore trails MBS, but helps anchor Malaysian parent group’s finances
Despite trailing Marina Bay Sands, Genting Singapore's steady earnings crucially support parent group Genting Berhad amid recent credit downgrades.