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Morgan Stanley lifts Asia bonuses 20 per cent after record revenue haul

Despite a record year in Asia, Morgan Stanley cautioned against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation.
Despite a record year in Asia, Morgan Stanley cautioned against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation.

Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn, ship data shows

A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.
A crude oil tanker is docked in the Maracaibo Lake in Maracaibo, Venezuela, on Jan 8, 2026.

Global AI race shows Asia leading as stocks start 2026 with bang

A key Asia tech gauge has jumped about 6 per cent so far in 2026, beating a 2 per cent gain in the Nasdaq.
A key Asia tech gauge has jumped about 6 per cent so far in 2026, beating a 2 per cent gain in the Nasdaq.

Ukraine, arms and Indomie: Book on relations between Russia and S-E Asia plots shifts in attitudes

Singapore-based researcher and author Ian Storey delves into the diversity of regional views towards Russia in his book, Putin’s Russia And Southeast Asia.
Singapore-based researcher and author Ian Storey delves into the diversity of regional views towards Russia in his book, Putin’s Russia And Southeast Asia.

Global leaders denounce US attack on Venezuela

The sun rises after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno
The sun rises after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Maxwell Briceno

Asia manufacturing rebounds as global demand weathers Trump tariff hit

China earlier this week also reported a similar rebound in December.
China earlier this week also reported a similar rebound in December.

Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025

Around 10 European countries are on the verge of, or coming close to, breaking their annual temperature record.
Around 10 European countries are on the verge of, or coming close to, breaking their annual temperature record.

In India’s race for development, elephants are losing out as their habitat fragments

An elephant died after it was hit by a train in the eastern state of Assam, India, on Dec 20, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS
An elephant died after it was hit by a train in the eastern state of Assam, India, on Dec 20, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS

Was the Asian Century a mirage? No, it’s a work in progress

China's Sichuan University, which French President Emmanuel Macron (second from left) visited recently, has overtaken known names like Stanford, MIT and Oxford in high quality scientific research output.
China's Sichuan University, which French President Emmanuel Macron (second from left) visited recently, has overtaken known names like Stanford, MIT and Oxford in high quality scientific research output.

India’s navy sails into history with stitched vessel on ocean voyage

Named Kaundinya, after a legendary Indian mariner, its 20m long hull is sewn together with coconut coir rope rather than nailed.
Named Kaundinya, after a legendary Indian mariner, its 20m long hull is sewn together with coconut coir rope rather than nailed.

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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.