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How Chinese companies are reshaping Indonesia

Chinese brands dominate the EV market in Indonesia, with some like Wuling making its cars in the country. Its DarionEV (above) was among those featured at the   Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta.
Chinese brands dominate the EV market in Indonesia, with some like Wuling making its cars in the country. Its DarionEV (above) was among those featured at the   Indonesia International Motor Show 2026 in Jakarta.

Fearing economic collapse after war, Iran cracks down on dissent

People walk in a residential neighbourhood damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran.
People walk in a residential neighbourhood damaged by a strike in Tehran, Iran.

Chongqing surpassed Shanghai in consumer spending. Singaporeans played a part

People enjoy the night lights of Hongya Cave from the Qiansimen Bridge, in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality on December 15, 2025.
People enjoy the night lights of Hongya Cave from the Qiansimen Bridge, in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality on December 15, 2025.

Singapore seeks deeper ties with Germany to boost trade between ASEAN and EU: Gan Kim Yong

DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.
DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.

Israel says economy lost over $73 billion during two years of war in Gaza

Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip, on March 23.
Palestinians displaced during the two-year Israeli offensive in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip, on March 23.

US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter

For the full year of 2025, us GDP growth was 2.1 per cent, just a touch below the 2.2 per cent previously estimated.
For the full year of 2025, us GDP growth was 2.1 per cent, just a touch below the 2.2 per cent previously estimated.

Elected in an economic upswing, Chile's Kast takes office as global turmoil rattles markets

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa poses for a photograph alongside Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast before a bilateral meeting in Santiago, Chile, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa poses for a photograph alongside Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast before a bilateral meeting in Santiago, Chile, March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Juan Gonzalez

Revised data shows Japan economy grew on strong investment

The revision comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces pressure to boost the economy.
The revision comes as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces pressure to boost the economy.

Explainer

Why shopping for food, clothes and toys in S’pore may get more expensive as oil prices rise

Oil plays a role in the manufacturing of common consumer items - particularly those that require plastics - such as toys, computers and kitchen ware.
Oil plays a role in the manufacturing of common consumer items - particularly those that require plastics - such as toys, computers and kitchen ware.

India and Canada reset ties, agree on defence and energy cooperation

Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Carney met Modi in New Delhi on Monday to reset relations after years of strain, with both leaders looking to clinch deals to boost trade and supply chains. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg
Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Carney met Modi in New Delhi on Monday to reset relations after years of strain, with both leaders looking to clinch deals to boost trade and supply chains. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

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