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China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says

President Xi Jinping said on Dec 31 that China will promote effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth in the economy.

Sembcorp unit wins investment licence to develop Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park

The investment by Sembcorp brings total number of Vietnam-Singapore industrial parks to 21 across 14 provinces.

As gold hits records, Indians opt for bars and coins over jewellery

With prices heading for their biggest annual gain in 46 years, consumers are increasingly turning away from jewellery toward small coins and bars.

Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is inaugurated at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan on December 8, 2025. SIA KAMBOU/Pool via REUTERS

Gold, silver recover some ground after sharp plunge

Spot gold fell as much as 5 per cent in New York on Dec 29, while silver plunged 11 per cent.

Why the price of silver has been surging even more than gold

A squeeze in supply of silver catapulted it to a 100 per cent gain as of early December, while gold was up 60 per cent.

Silver smashes through US$80 for the first time in historic year-end rally

The price of silver has seen the biggest six-day increase in records since 1950.

How company bets on Bitcoin can backfire

Many companies borrowed money to buy bitcoin, betting that its price would keep rising.

Gold poised to continue shining in 2026 amid central bank demand, geopolitical flashpoints

Analysts expect gold to climb to between US$4,600 per and US$4,800 per ounce in 2026.

Logan Paul to sell most expensive Pokemon card at auction

Pokémon card collectors and players playing Pokémon cards.

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