Commentary: Were Grab job cuts a delayed but inevitable outcome?
Previously steadfast amid industry-wide layoffs, Grab’s job cuts indicate a market changed by generative AI and rising capital costs, says fintech CEO Jonathan Chang.Read More
Have digital banks in Singapore lived up to the hype?
The race for market share in the digital banking space has begun but new players have to do more to woo customers, say observers.Read More
Putin accuses West of wanting Russians ‘to kill each other’ in mutiny
June 27, 2023 5:52 AM MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to “kill each other” during a revolt by…
Biden: US, allies not involved in uprising against Putin
June 27, 2023 5:01 AM WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden on Monday said a brief uprising by Russian mercenaries against the Kremlin was part of a struggle within the…
Germany bolsters troop pledge to Lithuania to deter Russia
June 26, 2023 9:45 PM The move would add to a wider revamp of Nato’s defence posture in the east. Read More
China likely to stand by Putin after short-lived mutiny: Experts
June 26, 2023 9:29 PM A bilateral meeting of foreign ministry officials on Sunday is viewed as Beijing showing support for Mr Putin. Read More
Ukraine says it has retaken another village from Russian forces
June 26, 2023 9:25 PM The village appeared to be the ninth recaptured by Ukraine this month. Read More
Why Belarus is helping Russia in its war in Ukraine
June 26, 2023 9:10 PM The tight embrace is payback after Putin bankrolled Belarus president’s government for many years. Read More
Covid-19 vaccine scheme for poorest has $3.5b left to spend as pandemic recedes
June 26, 2023 8:55 PM The money could be diverted to prepare for other pandemics or to support vaccine manufacturing in Africa. Read More
At least one dead, dozens of homes damaged after storms hit US Midwest and south
June 26, 2023 8:45 PM Multiple tornadoes were reported on Sunday afternoon in central Indiana. Read More