Preventing scams can only take us so far. Following the money is the next step

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Singapore-China partnership could be building block for the region
THINKING ALOUD

Singapore-China partnership could be building block for the region

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Asean’s consensus-based decision-making, principle of non-interference and vast differences among members make coherent collective action a big challenge.

The middle power moment arrives in South-east Asia – but not for Asean

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Standalone 5G, tougher cyber rules and the AI boom all need faster and safer networks. To help foot the bill, the sector needs to consolidate.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Stop at two: Singapore may not need a third telco

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z
Convenience-store chain FamilyMart has hired Lady Gaga to front its hiring drive because it needs to attract young people to work for it.
THE BOTTOM LINE

The Lady Gaga moment for corporate Japan

2026-09-30T08:36:32.000Z
The divergence between stablecoin legislation in the US and Europe is striking, reflecting broader debates about monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

Could stablecoins be the future of money?

2026-09-30T02:54:17.000Z
The study found that high-paying and high-revenue firms devoted more resources on meetings “despite facing a substantially higher opportunity cost of employee time”.
THINKING ALOUD

Meetings are time-consuming, but might be good for you

2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
A drone in Teheran, Iran. The possibility of a global recession depends on how long the US-Iran war lasts, how much damage is done and how high energy prices rise.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Is stagflation returning? That mostly depends on the Iran war

2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
Senator Bernie Sanders at September’s Pro-Human Assembly, an event focused on AI legislation in the US.

Why Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are agreeing on AI

2026-09-29T23:00:00.000Z
It is clear that US President Donald Trump does consider the midterms, or he would not keep saying he may go back to bombing Iran once they are over.

One side just overplayed its hand in Iran

2026-09-29T08:58:43.000Z