economy
A stronger work ethic won’t fix advanced economies
Capital deepening, technological progress and total factor productivity growth help advanced economies expand and remain competitive
India’s services growth moderates in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows
The country’s new-business expansion is at the slowest pace since January 2025 due to intensifying competition among service providers
US still expects governments to abide by reciprocal trade pacts: Trump’s 2026 trade policy agenda
In South-east Asia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia have such agreements
Lessons from writing with AI
Stop thinking of AI output as drafts to accept or reject. Instead, treat it as material to disassemble and recombine. The result: sharper writing
Budget 2026: Singapore risks ‘missing middle’ as AI squeezes out junior roles, warns Desmond Choo
Calls to tax wealth more heavily also come up on the second day of debate on the Budget
AI adoption, S$15.1 billion surplus dominate first day of Budget debate
Some MPs call for CDC Vouchers scheme to be refined into a recurring one to better reflect household needs
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to sovereign finance
In a volatile world, the strength of a sovereign wealth fund lies in its ability to fulfil its specific, sovereign purpose
SBF sees a 70% surge in businesses seeking support amid rising trade tensions
The chamber’s total membership is up 7% and now stands at 34,200
India needs to import more capital and export fewer workers
Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight
