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Trump’s big, not-so-beautiful economic mess
Trump’s tariff wars have imposed steep costs on key allies, triggered price spikes, and hurt American producers and farmers
Singapore needs more play – not to escape life, but to live it well
Rediscovering play may be one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to boost mental well-being, strengthen social bonds and help us age well
The mind-bending complexities of quantum investing
There’s a lot of enthusiasm over what is increasingly seen as the next big frontier in computing
So bad it’s good: Why Chinese equities could shine in 2026
Conditions like slowing growth and subdued consumption are still viewed as catalysts that could lift equities in 2026
The economy needs a little bit of unfairness
In some ways, a lack of fairness actually powers the economy forward
Repeat after me: Never underestimate China
By the law of large numbers, it still has the cost advantage in advanced manufacturing
Asean exporters have 3 months to act before Brussels finalises anti-deforestation rules
Asean businesses have an opportunity to bring in some final changes to the deforestration regulation which will impact their supply chain
A long year that is not over
Growth has been resilient and fundamentals remain positive, but problems have grown
My Christmas Iberico ham scare is an omen
We fear something like another Covid-19 outbreak, but probably the next disease to hit the global economy will not infect humans
2025: The year AI came of age – and the questions ahead for 2026
The technology has moved from boardroom curiosity to balance sheet necessity