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Government borrowing/Debt

Countries should repurpose fiscal policies to weather future challenges: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a lecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management on Dec 9.

China’s domestic price wars are a threat to its economy

China is in the throes of a cut-throat price war that covers a range of industries and services.
China is in the throes of a cut-throat price war that covers a range of industries and services.

Japan launches DOGE-inspired office to cut budget waste

Unveiling the initiative, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that “there is high public interest in reducing waste”.
Unveiling the initiative, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that “there is high public interest in reducing waste”.

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority, distances himself from briefing

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaks to the media as he walks outside a television studios in London, Britain, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaks to the media as he walks outside a television studios in London, Britain, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

News analysis

Pakistan risks losing hard-won poverty reductions to climate disasters, weak economy

Ghulam Bano stands near her submerged home, after floodwaters entered from the overflowing Ravi river in Shahdara, Lahore on August 29, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
Ghulam Bano stands near her submerged home, after floodwaters entered from the overflowing Ravi river in Shahdara, Lahore on August 29, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 11, 2025.

FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

Commentary

The climate crisis may also be a ticking financial time bomb

A woman carrying a baby wades through a flooded area in Manila North Road following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Co-may in Minalin, Pampanga, Philippines, July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
A woman carrying a baby wades through a flooded area in Manila North Road following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Co-may in Minalin, Pampanga, Philippines, July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

News analysis

French President Macron faces more chaos as latest PM is toppled

Outgoing Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (left), France’s fourth head of government in two years, has barely completed nine months in office.
Outgoing Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (left), France’s fourth head of government in two years, has barely completed nine months in office.

Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal

FILE PHOTO: An Australian flag is pictured at its embassy in Beijing, China January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File photo
FILE PHOTO: An Australian flag is pictured at its embassy in Beijing, China January 24, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File photo

US deficit grows to over $373 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge

The deficit for July was up 19 per cent, or US$47 billion, from July 2024.
The deficit for July was up 19 per cent, or US$47 billion, from July 2024.

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