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Poverty Porn: West’s Selective Obsession and India’s Economic Realities
In Western media, academia, NGOs, and popular culture, few topics generate as much fascination as the poverty of the developing world—particularly India. This phenomenon, often derided as "poverty porn,"...
New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings
Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives[SINGAPORE] A newly formed workgroup aimed at enhancing...
FBI Shares Description of Nancy Guthrie’s Suspected Kidnapper and Doubles Reward to $100K for Info Leading to Break in Case
The FBI has released new identifying details about the person suspected of abducting Nancy Guthrie and has increased the reward for tips that could help advance the investigation, doubling...
Lum Chang Creations receives SGX nod for mainboard transfer from Catalist
[SINGAPORE] Lum Chang Creations (LCC) on Friday (Feb 13) received in-principal approval from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to transfer from the Catalist bourse to the mainboard.LCC managing director Lim...
Deutsche Bank’s private bank eyes hiring push in emerging markets
Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 01:34 PM[SINGAPORE] Deutsche Bank plans to add up to 50 relationship managers in its emerging markets private banking unit this year, said a...
China is snapping up overseas assets again, from Puma to metals
The turnaround is gathering momentum after a prolonged lull that began in the mid to late 2010s[HONG KONG] After Beijing slammed them shut about a decade ago, the gates...
Chinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price
IN RECENT years, Chinese carmakers, particularly those focused on electric vehicles (EVs), have hit the accelerator on new model launches with an eye on grabbing a larger share of...
Watch this space: Analysts upbeat on Singapore’s new space agency, but see no near-term lift for stocks
[SINGAPORE] The formation of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) marks a pivotal step in the Republic’s push to strengthen its position in the global space economy. But...
Singaporeans flock to gold despite record-high prices ahead of Chinese New Year
Analysts attribute recent spikes in retail demand to wealth-preservation seeking rather than festive buying[SINGAPORE] Festive demand for gold ahead of Chinese New Year has taken a backseat, with wealth...
Kiss Day 2026: Wishes, Messages, Greetings, and Quotes
Kiss Day is observed on the sixth day of Valentine's Week, and this year, it falls on Friday (February 13). The day represents intimacy and emotional connection with the...
