Working parents in Singapore will receive more childcare leave under changes announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the National Day Rally on 23 August, […]
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Creamers move beyond coffee with flavors, cold foams and café-inspired experiences
SPINS data shows consumers gravitating toward flavored creamers and cold foams that deliver café-inspired flavors and textures, while dairy-focused brands balance indulgence with simpler ingredient […]
Southeast Asia Welcomes Japanese Investment but not Soldiers
By: B A Hamzah By all accounts, Japan is on the road to full militarization. The evidence is everywhere: its military budget has reached a […]
Danone’s AI commerce goal: ‘Trusted by machines and desired by humans’
Danone wants its brands to be trusted by AI shopping agents and desired by consumers. Arthur Sylvestre explains the digital strategy behind that goal…See More
JD Vance-founded, Korea-tied firm now influencing Brazil election
In the first round of Brazil’s elections on Oct. 4, 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, of the right wing Liberal Party (PL), came in first with 47.03% […]
In Delhi or Paris, restoring order cannot replace public trust
Protests rarely remain confined to the grievances that first bring people into the streets. When the citizens believe their concerns are being ignored, a grievance […]
Houthi hits on infrastructure helping lure Aramco to Bangladesh?
On January 5, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s then ambassador to Bangladesh, Essa Youssef Essa Al Duhailan, delivered a stark reminder of a lost opportunity. Saudi Aramco, […]
For Seoul and Taipei markets, blue skies above the haze
I am writing this from Singapore, where the haze is back. For the uninitiated, smoke from fires several hundred kilometres away drifts over the island, […]
Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on
Morning snacking is emerging as a distinct eating occasion, creating new opportunities for breakfast, confectionery and functional food brands. Discover the trends, ingredients and formats […]
Why Starshield’s slowdown really hurts Ukraine
Reports that SpaceX temporarily restricted its satellite internet service for Ukraine’s armed forces have generated serious concern in Kyiv and among the country’s allies. SpaceX […]
China-Russia backing lets Pyongyang tune out Seoul’s old song
Recent incidents involving the explosion of a North Korean landmine in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the repatriation of North Korean POWs held in Ukraine […]
Calls mount for a true accounting of Trump’s Iran war
Democrats on the US Senate Armed Services Committee called on the Pentagon on Monday to reveal how much President Donald Trump’s Iran war is costing […]
Dhaka’s silence on Saudi executions puts remittances over lives
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshis on October 14 but Dhaka’s response was conspicuously restrained. Its consulate in Jeddah reportedly sought formal confirmation and the foreign […]
Pay rise of 6% to 8% recommend for lower-wage workers in Singapore
Employers in Singapore are being asked to raise the pay of lower-wage workers earnings up to S$2,800 a month by 6% to 8%, or by […]
Ghosts of ’97 haunt Prabowo as MSCI eyes Indonesia’s exit
2026, it is learning how quickly an index provider can show Southeast Asia’s biggest economy the exit, wreaking havoc on its stock market. The provider […]
Trumpflation is here and it’s all Trump’s doing
Donald Trump loves to put his name on things, and when it comes to the recent burst of inflation, it’s totally deserved. Trump and Republican […]
Would a Big Alaska LNG Deal make Taiwan Safer?
By: Jens Kastner According to US President Donald Trump on Oct. 14, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has agreed that the state-run CPC Corporation will […]
Africa’s LNG boom giving Asia an alternative to Hormuz
When the Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year, about 20% of the world’s liquefied natural gas supply stopped flowing almost overnight. […]
Chinese EVs racing into Gulf’s oil-rich car market
The Gulf Cooperation Council, a bloc of oil-rich states long known for its appetite for imported cars, is becoming a growing market for Chinese electric […]
China next-gen solar tech curb to impact SpaceX AI computing plan
Beijing has proposed banning exports of the technology used to make next-generation solar cells, a move that could complicate United States technology guru Elon Musk’s […]