US hosts G-20 ‘energy abundance’ talks amid Iran war shock
The US is hosting G-20 energy talks in Houston amid global fuel market disruptions and rising prices driven by the US-Iran conflict.
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Don’t defend Taiwan, end defence treaties with Asian allies, says prominent US analyst
US analyst Jennifer Kavanagh has proposed that the US abandon Taiwan, end defense treaties with Asian allies, and significantly reduce its military presence in the region.
PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations
PSD is reviewing a US working paper alleging civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations, and may refer issues to anti-corruption authorities.
All eyes on US Fed chair Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G7 central banks
Rising inflation is pressuring G7 central banks, including the US Fed and Bank of Japan, to raise interest rates, signaling a shift toward tighter global monetary policy.
Ahead of Fed meeting, Trump says US should have world’s lowest interest rate
Ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, President Donald Trump argued that the US should have the world's lowest interest rate, despite expectations of a potential rate hike.
Trump administration to sanction unnamed ‘large’ bank on Sept 14, Bessent says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration will sanction an unnamed large bank on Sept 14 to increase economic pressure on Iran.
Commentary: US ‘transshipment scam’ narrative raises troubling prospect of a purity test for Southeast Asia
The US's "transshipment scam" narrative threatens Southeast Asian trade, raising the prospect of strict "purity tests" on Chinese components and increased tariffs.
S-Reits extend fundraising momentum in 2026
Singapore's S-Reits maintained strong fundraising momentum in 2026, raising over S$4.5 billion by September through IPOs and secondary offerings to finance acquisitions.
Interest rates and the problem with ‘forward guidance’ from the US Federal Reserve
Martin Wolf praises Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s recent speech, noting his clear, sensible approach to policy objectives and conduct, which offers a promising shift from his previously hawkish, confusing reputation.
The most AI-confident organisations are often the most exposed
Singaporean firms face an "AI confidence trap," where high adoption confidence masks poor security. Organizations must shift from policy-based governance to infrastructure-led controls to ensure actual data security and operational visibility.
Singapore’s manufacturing needs more than an AI updraft
Singapore’s manufacturing sector must move beyond AI-driven cyclical gains. To ensure long-term resilience, firms should prioritize structural capabilities, manage rising costs, adopt regional twinning strategies, and accelerate SME digital transformation.
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador says
A top US diplomat warned that a Taiwan Strait conflict would cause greater global economic damage than World War II, urging strategic stability ahead of the upcoming US-China summit.