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After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
Alexander Marrow and Darya Korsunskaya of Reuters, Published on 24/02/2025
» LONDON - Russia's overheating economy is on the cusp of serious cooling, as huge fiscal stimulus, soaring interest rates, stubbornly high inflation and Western sanctions take their toll, but after three years of war, Washington may just have thrown Moscow a lifeline.
Indonesia's next leader faces challenges
Oped, Collins Chong Yew Keat, Published on 29/02/2024
» Prabowo Subianto's electoral victory is expected, especially since he named Gibran Rakabuming, President Joko Widodo's eldest son, as his running mate. The "Jokowi effect" is firmly driving an upward momentum of support.
Singapore Ladies Masters gets Trust Golf's backing
Sports, Calvin Koh, Published on 09/06/2023
» Singapore: The Singapore Ladies Masters, presented by Trust Golf, will make its debut on the China Ladies Professional Golf Association (CLPGA) when it tees off at the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from July 6-8.
Asian companies must 'act now'
Oped, Koh Matsuki, Published on 26/01/2023
» Some of Japan's biggest energy and resource companies are pushing full steam ahead to expand fossil fuel projects across Asia. But banks across Asia and corporate Japan -- including Mitsubishi, Mizuho Bank and J-Power -- are feeling the heat from major investors calling for greater action to tackle the climate crisis.
Taking back the oceans, before it's too late
Oped, Alexander Kozul-Wright, Published on 27/08/2022
» The United Nations convened its Ocean Conference (Unoc) in Lisbon, Portugal in June. The goal was to “to propel much needed science-based innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action” The world needs a “sustainably managed ocean”, according to the UN’s under-secretary-general for legal affairs, Miguel de Serpa Soares, who hailed the conference as an “enormous success”. If only.
Fighting global hunger properly
Oped, Alexander Muller, Violet Shivutse & Jes Weigelt, Published on 22/06/2022
» The global food system is broken. Although it produces more than enough calories to feed everyone, up to 811 million people -- more than 10% of the world's population -- go to bed hungry each night. Sadly, effective governance to ensure access to food for all is still lacking. A globally coordinated effort to address both the short- and long-term aspects of the hunger crisis must therefore be the top priority.
Singapore greens the investment landscape
Oped, Joel Chong, Published on 20/01/2022
» 'Overall, it's a good thing to have," said Khoo De Wan. He was speaking of Singapore's Environmental, Social and Governance standards, or ESG, which listed companies in the nation must abide by. The local resident and investor added, "It may help to bring in more business, but by itself it's not enough to make a company an investable company. That's my thinking."
The Future of Movie Theaters Is More Than Just Movies
Business, Alexander Gladstone, Published on 11/10/2021
» When you go to the movie theater in the future, you may be going for an attraction other than watching a film.
Hertz Searches for a New CEO After Bankruptcy
Business, Emily Glazer & Alexander Gladstone & Becky Yerak, Published on 14/09/2021
» Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is in talks to name a new chief executive officer, as the car-rental company resets after emerging from bankruptcy under new ownership, people familiar with the matter said.
A Cash-Strapped Corner of China Finds a Financial Tonic--Hard Liquor
Business, Chong Koh Ping, Published on 10/08/2021
» China's biggest liquor company, a favorite of international investors, has become a financial lifeline for the underdeveloped southern region where it is based.