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World Bank launches ‘Water Forward’ programme to tackle global water stress

FILE PHOTO: A boy drinks water as he waits for customers to sell bags of water along a roadside on the outskirts of N’Djamena, Chad, November 15, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

US Treasury chief Bessent says US growth may exceed 3% or 3.5% this year despite Iran war

Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, at an International Institute of Finance (IIF) event during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington on April 14, 2026.

Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win

Romuald Wadagni, Benin's finance minister and the ruling party candidate for the presidential election, waves alongside running mate and Vice President of Benin, Mariam Chabi Talata, at a campaign rally ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, in Cotonou, Benin, April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Charles Placide Tossou

The new case for more, not less, trade

Obituaries for globalisation are premature.

How Chinese companies are reshaping Indonesia

Chinese brands dominate the EV market in Indonesia, with some like Wuling making its cars in the country. Its DarionEV (above) was among those featured at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta.

Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on dissent

People walk in a residential neighbourhood damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran.

Chongqing surpassed Shanghai in consumer spending. Singaporeans played a part

People enjoy the night lights of Hongya Cave from the Qiansimen Bridge, in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality on December 15, 2025.

Singapore seeks deeper ties with Germany to boost trade between ASEAN and EU: Gan Kim Yong

DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.

Israel says economy lost over $73 billion during two years of war in Gaza

Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip, on March 23.

US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter

For the full year of 2025, us GDP growth was 2.1 per cent, just a touch below the 2.2 per cent previously estimated.

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