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Winter economy emerges as poster child for China’s stimulus tilt to services

A visitor prepares to ski at Wanlong ski resort in Chongli district, Hebei province, China.
A visitor prepares to ski at Wanlong ski resort in Chongli district, Hebei province, China.

Higher costs for Singapore manufacturers in 2025 despite some relief in labour expenses

The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.
The manufacturing sector accounts for around 20 percent of Singapore’s gross domestic product.

Chongqing’s economic plans signal continuity even as city tries to tap trends

Chongqing’s move to grow its “emotional economy” comes as the booming consumption trend takes hold worldwide.
Chongqing’s move to grow its “emotional economy” comes as the booming consumption trend takes hold worldwide.

China’s services gauge slows again with growth at six-month low

People visit the annual Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, January 4, 2026.
People visit the annual Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, January 4, 2026.

Zus Coffee backs Malaysia employee who was verbally abused, splashed with coffee in viral video

Zus said that it does not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards its employees or customers.
Zus said that it does not tolerate disrespectful behaviour towards its employees or customers.

Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

The next frontier for global business that plays to Singapore’s strengths

Relatively high-cost countries like Singapore, Canada and some eastern European countries could become hubs for GCCs.
Relatively high-cost countries like Singapore, Canada and some eastern European countries could become hubs for GCCs.

How McKinsey lost its edge

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: The logo of consulting firm McKinsey and Company is seen at the high profile startups and high tech leaders gathering, Viva Tech,in Paris, France May 16, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: The logo of consulting firm McKinsey and Company is seen at the high profile startups and high tech leaders gathering, Viva Tech,in Paris, France May 16, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo/File Photo

Would you wait hours to have watermelon sliced? In South Korea, many do

People would queue for hours to have fruits, including watermelons, cut at some Hyundai department stores in Seoul.
People would queue for hours to have fruits, including watermelons, cut at some Hyundai department stores in Seoul.

Japan’s World Barber Classic competition tries to bring back young male clients

A barber gives a model a haircut during the World Barber Classic at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on July 14, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
A barber gives a model a haircut during the World Barber Classic at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on July 14, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

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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.