Singapore’s Digital Banks Struggle for Profits as Traditional Rivals Surge

When Singapore opened its doors to digital banks in 2020, the move was hailed as a bold step towards reshaping the city-state’s financial sector. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensed a handful of new entrants — including ventures backed by Grab Holdings, Sea Group, and Standard Chartered — in hopes of sparking innovation, boosting…

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US and China Extend Trade War Truce for 90 Days as Trump Pushes for Major Soybean Deal

The United States and China have agreed to extend their fragile trade truce for another 90 days, offering both sides a temporary reprieve from the tariff battles that have strained relations and rattled global markets. The extension comes as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering agricultural exports to China, urging…

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UK Health Minister visits Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, AI Brings New Hope to Stroke and Child Patients at Dudley Hospital.

On a bright Monday morning in Dudley, the usually busy corridors of Russells Hall Hospital had an extra buzz. Staff were not only caring for patients but also showcasing a quiet revolution in healthcare. Health Minister Stephen Kinnock was in the building, eager to see how artificial intelligence is transforming the way the NHS delivers…

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India’s Central Bank Halts Easing, Holding Rates at Three-Year Low Amid Tariff Turmoil

Mumbai, August 6, 2025 – In a unanimous decision, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has paused its rate-cutting cycle, holding the repo rate steady at 5.50%, the lowest point in three years, and reaffirmed a neutral monetary policy stance. The move reflects cautious optimism amid persistent global trade turbulence, notably tariff threats…

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Starvation Knows No Uniform: Gaza’s Aid Workers Join the Hungry They Serve.

In Gaza today, there are no safe lines dividing the helpers from the helped. The people who have long stood between catastrophe and survival — the aid workers — are themselves starving. Every morning, the same question circles among families, friends, and relief teams: Will I eat today? It is not rhetorical. Once, these humanitarians…

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Vanda RE seeks Singapore buyers for 2 GW solar-storage project in Indonesia.

The plant will boost green power trade between the two nations Singapore-based Vanda RE Pte Ltd. is in talks with potential buyers for the clean energy it expects to generate from its 2 gigawatt-peak (GWp) solar and 4.4 gigawatt-hour (GWh) energy storage project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands. “We are currently in discussions with potential Singapore-based…

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