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Ukraine bonds at post-restructuring highs as investors see some progress in peace talks

Rescuers work at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi
Rescuers work at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi

Singapore factory output up 14.3% in November in third straight month of growth

The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.
The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.

Japan to quadruple spending support for chips and AI in budget to $10 billion

Japan has earmarked 150 billion yen (S$1.2 billion) for state-backed chip venture Rapidus, bringing the cumulative government investment in the venture to 250 billion yen..
Japan has earmarked 150 billion yen (S$1.2 billion) for state-backed chip venture Rapidus, bringing the cumulative government investment in the venture to 250 billion yen..

Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

China trapped in investment slump as infrastructure bonds dry up

China’s local borrowing for infrastructure spending is on pace to hit a six-year low.
China’s local borrowing for infrastructure spending is on pace to hit a six-year low.

Seven enterprise tech trends in S’pore to look out for in 2026

Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS
Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.
US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.

Thailand eyes tax, trading curbs to limit ‘huge’ gold transactions as baht surges

Thailand’s currency is soaring as traders sell gold in US dollars in foreign markets and then swop the US currency for baht.
Thailand’s currency is soaring as traders sell gold in US dollars in foreign markets and then swop the US currency for baht.

Singapore core inflation stays at year’s high of 1.2% in November

Pixgenerics / Generic of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point on Jan 31, 2025. Can be used for stories on supermarket, groceries, inflation, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. 
Pixgenerics / Generic of shoppers at FairPrice Xtra Jurong Point on Jan 31, 2025. Can be used for stories on supermarket, groceries, inflation, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. 

S’pore’s key exports set to exceed 2025 forecast, with 11.6% gain in November

For the first eleven months of 2025, Nodx rose 4.8 per cent, Enterprise Singapore said.
For the first eleven months of 2025, Nodx rose 4.8 per cent, Enterprise Singapore said.

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