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SINGAPORE: The Singapore economy, which marked its worst recession in 2020, may be in for a better-than-expected recovery this year on the back of strengthening external demand. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday (Apr 28) said the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) “could ...

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s labour market is expected to continue recovering “at a steady pace” this year alongside the economy, with “most of the job gains accruing to residents”, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday (Apr 28). As such, the resident unemployment rate should ...

The heirs to South Korea's Samsung group announced their plans to pay more than $10 billion in death duties Wednesday -- one of the world's biggest ever inheritance tax settlements -- including donating Picasso and Monet artworks.

BEIJING: Tiny unicorns and cartoon girls in clown costumes line the shelves of Wang Zhaoxue's study in Beijing - tokens of China's mania for "blind boxes" that has made fortunes for toymakers and even caught the attention of those in power. The 18-year-old music student is one of the legions...

The introduction of the New iMac moves the tech giant one step closer to an ambitious goal, says SUSS’ Dr Vanessa Liu and Dr Lau Kong Cheen

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday (Apr 27) that it is seeking fines of up to US$31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.

ASIA is growing, and for certain parts of the region, that means many sectors are still heavily reliant on coal and other raw materials.

THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Tuesday that it is partnering the private sector to strengthen the Republic's value proposition as one of the world's leading asset management and fund domiciliation hubs.

WITH flexible user proceeds, clear performance targets and legally enforceable penalties, sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) appear to be a win-win for issuers and investors.

Small businesses in the US fuelled demand for delivery, helping UPS post better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter of the year.