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Americans are paying the bill for tariffs, despite Trump’s claims

US companies and consumers are paying most of the cost of tariffs, in the form of higher prices.
US companies and consumers are paying most of the cost of tariffs, in the form of higher prices.

Malaysia’s economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.
Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.

Traders cut odds of Fed rate cut in June after January jobs surprise

US President Donald Trump continued calling for more rate cuts after the jobs data was released.
US President Donald Trump continued calling for more rate cuts after the jobs data was released.

US job growth accelerates in January, unemployment rate falls to 4.3%

Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.
Despite the increase in payrolls in January, the labour market remains lacklustre and has struggled even as economic growth has been robust.

Singapore raises forecast for key exports amid AI boom

Key exports are expected to increase by 2 per cent to 4 per cent this year, up from previous forecast of 0 per cent to 2 per cent.
Key exports are expected to increase by 2 per cent to 4 per cent this year, up from previous forecast of 0 per cent to 2 per cent.

China digital exports surge as Alibaba and Tencent lead global push

Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance account for the lion’s share of China’s digital exports, via household names such as Lazada and TikTok.
Alibaba, Tencent and ByteDance account for the lion’s share of China’s digital exports, via household names such as Lazada and TikTok.

Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution and water

Malaysia has emerged as South-east Asia’s main data centre hub, attracting companies from Oracle and Amazon.com to Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance.
Malaysia has emerged as South-east Asia’s main data centre hub, attracting companies from Oracle and Amazon.com to Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance.

S’pore to create 15,700 jobs over five years, with two-thirds paying above $5,000

Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.
Most of the roles will be for professionals, managers, executives and technicians.

The global economy’s warning signals are broken

From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.
From markets to spending to debt, usually reliable indicators that forecast where the economy is headed are proving deeply fallible.

Once the hottest bet on Wall Street, private credit has started to crack

Concerns about risks in the industry have been rising for months after a smattering of loan losses have raised questions about the financial stability of private credit borrowers.
Concerns about risks in the industry have been rising for months after a smattering of loan losses have raised questions about the financial stability of private credit borrowers.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.