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Meta bets big on AI talent—but can it turn ambition into impact?
Meta is spending aggressively—and publicly—on its generative AI push. From billion-dollar investments to US$100 million signing bonuses for top engineers, Mark Zuckerberg’s campaign...
Will Asia and Europe step up to save global stability?
The global economy is being rattled by overlapping shocks—military tension in the Middle East, deteriorating fiscal discipline in the United States, the breakdown...
Malaysia’s SST expansion is not just a tax move—it’s a fiscal turning point
On July 1, Malaysia is set to activate a broader version of its Sales and Service Tax (SST)—a decision that, while technical on...
US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites raises more questions than answers
The night skies above Iran lit up on June 22 as the United States executed a high-intensity military operation targeting the country’s nuclear...
Why young workers are getting left behind—again
Across boardrooms in London, Dubai, and Riyadh, something quietly consequential is taking place: employers are reshaping what early-career work means—and what it’s worth....
950,000 Singaporean households to get July utility and conservancy rebates
Singapore’s July 2025 round of utility and conservancy rebates, disbursed under the GST Voucher and Assurance Package, arrives on schedule. But the payout...
Trump criticizes Japan’s auto trade practices, signals 25% tariff may remain
President Trump’s latest remarks on Japan’s auto imports may seem like familiar protectionist theatre. But when examined through a macro-policy lens, they reveal...
FBM KLCI opens higher, ends midday trading flat
The FBM KLCI began the day in positive territory, extending optimism from global markets and regional momentum. But by midday, that strength had...
Analysts say Hong Kong home prices unlikely to recover in 2025
If you’re waiting for a dramatic rebound in Hong Kong real estate, don’t hold your breath. The recent uptick in sentiment across the...
Israel’s assassination strategy signals a shift in regional deterrence
Israel has never openly claimed responsibility for the killings of Iranian nuclear scientists. Even so, its fingerprints are unmistakable. Since the early 2010s,...
Singapore’s renewable energy share hits record high
Singapore’s energy transition strategy has long been shaped less by public commitments than by systems logic: minimal land, high energy reliability standards, and...
Bursa Malaysia advances amid improving geopolitical conditions
Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index rose 5.25 points on Monday to close at 1,533.41, extending a cautious rally that began last week. Much of...
What the Iran strikes reveal about Moscow’s waning power
Israel’s recent precision strikes deep within Iranian territory sent more than just missiles through the skies—they sent a message. What followed the attack...
Asia stocks rise ahead of key US jobs data after Wall Street rally
Asia tracked Wall Street higher on Monday, following a surge in tech stocks that pushed the Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures to record...
China manufacturing slump drags Hong Kong stocks ahead of US trade deadline
When the Hang Seng dips, it’s easy to attribute the move to sentiment. But this week’s market action reveals something deeper: the limits...
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