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Risk management

Major power rivalry cited as biggest risk to global stability in 2026: WEF

A stacking crane moving shipping containers at a port in Long Beach, California. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the global risks in 2026, the WEF said.
A stacking crane moving shipping containers at a port in Long Beach, California. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the global risks in 2026, the WEF said.

In Good Company

Howden’s horse-loving boss is building ‘the biggest small business’ in the insurance world

David Howden, CEO and Founder of Howden Insurance Group.
David Howden, CEO and Founder of Howden Insurance Group.

Singapore SMEs are at risk if lawsuits or business disruptions hit, as many opt for minimum coverage

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Ascott Raffles Place Singapore hotel and office buildings in Raffles Place on June 13, 2025.
Can be used for stories on money, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy and development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ascott Raffles Place Singapore hotel and office buildings in Raffles Place on June 13, 2025.
Can be used for stories on money, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy and development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Rescued crew of Greek ship sunk by Houthis taken to Saudi Arabia

Seven people injured after stage collapses at Mexico City concert venue

Ecuador declares national emergency as wildfires, drought intensify

FILE PHOTO: A cloud of smoke and ash is seen covering Quito, as the city has five active fires in its surroundings, Ecuador September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A cloud of smoke and ash is seen covering Quito, as the city has five active fires in its surroundings, Ecuador September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo

Central America braces for Tropical Storm Sara's 'life-threatening' downpour

An unpredictable America looks more and more like an emerging market

It is as if, over the past few years, America has become one giant emerging market – full of peril and promise but most of all unpredictability.
It is as if, over the past few years, America has become one giant emerging market – full of peril and promise but most of all unpredictability.

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Many SMEs underinsured, taking on unnecessary risks

SMEs can manage risks better with insurance, say roundtable panellists. From left: Lester Wee, account manager at Brian Mae; Jack Ho, owner of The Flying Squirrel; and Goh Shun Quan, head of underwriting, retail and SME at QBE Singapore. PHOTO: QBE
SMEs can manage risks better with insurance, say roundtable panellists. From left: Lester Wee, account manager at Brian Mae; Jack Ho, owner of The Flying Squirrel; and Goh Shun Quan, head of underwriting, retail and SME at QBE Singapore. PHOTO: QBE

News analysis

Defying officials and experts, S’pore firms keep paying ransomware blackmail

kbransom - Journalists play-acting as senior managers of a donut company huddled as ransomware actors sent threats and demands at a simulation exercise organised by data security company Cohesity.

Source: Cohesity
kbransom - Journalists play-acting as senior managers of a donut company huddled as ransomware actors sent threats and demands at a simulation exercise organised by data security company Cohesity.

Source: Cohesity

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