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How we can tackle the world's three 'long challenges'
It requires rebuilding collective belief in the future.
Low-key warfare: When foreign powers snip your internet cables
Broken data cables in the Baltic Sea may feel distant, but they are a reminder of South-east Asia's own vulnerabilities.
JPMorgan handed $2.4m penalty for relationship managers' misconduct
JPMorgan Chase Bank has been fined $2.4 million by regulators for its relationship managers' misconduct.
Singapore joins regional race to get ahead of Trump's proposed tariffs
PMI's November rise to 51 suggests that manufacturers are front-loading output
South Korea's factories get a boost from strong Asia demand
SEOUL - South Korea's factory activity rose in November, after two straight months of declines, thanks to improving demand in Asia, a private sector survey showed on Dec 2.
Japan's manufacturing output falls at fastest pace in eight months
Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in November as soft demand prompted firms to trim production, a private sector survey showed on Dec 2.
Factory growth in India cools on price pressures
India's factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved optimism despite demand easing a bit due to higher price pressures, a business survey found.
China's factory activity growth hits 5-month high in November
New orders boost production and outlook amid signs of stimulus effect
SingPost to divest Australian business at $870m enterprise value
Singapore Post has entered into a share purchase agreement to divest its Australian business at an enterprise value of A$1 billion (S$870 million).
OpenAI's Altman confident Trump will keep US in AI lead
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman on Dec 1 expressed confidence that US President-elect Donald Trump's administration would support the artificial intelligence (AI) sector to ensure the US and its allies continue to lead it.
Musk urges court to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion
Without court intervention, OpenAI would crush its rivals, including his xAI, he says
Temasek among cornerstone investors for LeapFrog's latest fund
Temasek is among the cornerstone investors for the latest fund from LeapFrog Investments, a private equity firm that focuses on sustainability-related investments in emerging markets.
Bulgari eyes India for growth as China luxury market weakens
LVMH-owned jeweler Bulgari is looking to India to mitigate the effects of faltering luxury demand in China amid an economic slowdown.
Mercedes reportedly using Momenta software to spur China comeback
Mercedes-Benz is betting on China's Momenta to help it win back market share in the world's biggest auto market, with plans for fresh investment and at least four future models to use the autonomous driving startup's software, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Nissan CEO oversees worst stock performance in five decades
Mr Makoto Uchida's five-year anniversary as president and chief executive of Nissan Motor is little cause for celebration among shareholders.
Stellantis CEO abruptly quits as US Jeep, Ram sales falter
Firm which has lost some 40% of value this year will seek new CEO in first half of 2025
Singapore stocks close higher, tracking gains on Asian bourses
STI rises 0.3 per cent or 12.06 points to 3,751.35 | Advancers lead decliners 328 to 192 in broader market | Shanghai Composite gains 1.1 per cent to top region
Expect drier days this week, but rain to return in 2nd week of Dec
People can momentarily tuck their brollies away, with drier days forecast in Singapore for the first week of December. But rainy weather is expected to return in the second week.
Man fined $1.5m for evading duty, GST on 427 imported vehicles
A 44-year-old man involved in various vehicle businesses has been fined $1.5 million for fraudulent evasion of duty and goods and services tax (GST) on 427 motor vehicles imported into Singapore between January 2019 and October 2020.
Attack on priest: Suspect to be taken back to the church for investigations
The State Courts have granted permission for the man charged with attacking a priest with a knife to be taken to the scene of the crime, St Joseph's Church in Bukit Timah.
Woman who drove off with cyclist on car gets short detention order
Judge notes other incidents in her driving history, imposes 12-month disqualification
MPA urges vigilance when out at sea during monsoon season
Those participating in water sports and other activities out at sea have been urged to remain vigilant during the current north-east monsoon season, which is set to continue until March.
Outstanding Scouts and Guides receive awards from President
The Scouts was not 18-year-old Lin Chuan Yu's first choice for a co-curricular activity group when he started Secondary 1 at River Valley High School.
Drones deployed by police in anti-vice raid in Little India
Seven men aged between 23 and 61 arrested for suspected vice activities at shophouse
Catch US-inspired Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay
At the heart of the Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay (GBTB), miniature model trains traverse tracks of various kinds, such as complex railroads, loops and overhead trails spanning more than 100m, bringing cheer to the festive season.
ComfortDelGro fixes commission it charges cabbies at 70 cents
Flat rate per booking for 3 months to boost supply during school break, festive period
Denmark to roll out world's first 'fart and burp tax' on livestock
Denmark, known for its inventive restaurants and elegant design studios, is about to become known for something more basic: the world's first belch and manure tax.
Trump picks businessman as adviser on Arab, Mid-East affairs
Billionaire had role in expanding Trump's appeal to Arab American and Muslim voters
Canada will tighten border controls, Trudeau tells Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised US President-elect Donald Trump that Canada would toughen controls over the long undefended joint border, a senior Canadian official said on Dec 1.
Wars, regional tensions boost sales for major arms companies: Report
Sales by major arms makers were boosted in 2023 by wars in Ukraine and Gaza and tensions in Asia, with marked increases for manufacturers based in Russia and the Middle East, a report said on Dec 2.