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Trump De-escalates on Greenland, Europe Hardens, Asia Adjusts
Headline news for January 22, 2026: Washington eased tariff pressure linked to Greenland as Europe warned against escalation, Asian capitals assessed implications, and markets weighed slowing growth signals alongside fresh policy moves in Singapore and the region. Synopsis: A round up of global he…
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Tariffs Rattle Markets, Power Shifts in Syria, Singapore Moves Closer to US
Headline news for January 21, 2026: Markets recoil from renewed US tariff threats, Syria redraws control lines, Japan steadies rattled bond markets, and Singapore deepens security and diplomatic ties with Washington. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.…
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Greenland, AI Jobs and China’s Growth Reality
Headline news for January 20, 2026: Trump doubles down on tariff threats, AI anxiety reshapes work, Vietnam weighs power consolidation, China’s growth slows despite exports, and Singapore boosts education support for Malay/Muslim students. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day…
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Trump’s Tariff Threats, Japan’s Tax Debate, China’s Slowdown
Headline news for January 19, 2026: Europe weighs retaliation as Trump Administration links tariffs to Greenland, Ukraine peace talks shift to Davos, Japan debates tax cuts, China’s growth slows, and Singapore plans A.I.-run driver training without instructors. Synopsis: A round up of global headl…
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US Moves on Power and Taiwan Deal, as Singapore Data Softens
Headline news for January 16, 2026: US states move to cap data-centre power costs as Washington deepens trade ties with Taiwan, transport disruptions hit Japan, Malaysian politics resurface, Singapore exports slow, and Changi Airport traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. Synopsis: A round up of …
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US Security Moves, Japan’s BOJ, Singapore Homes
Headline news for January 15, 2026: Washington recalibrates its Middle East posture as Venezuela’s oil trade tightens, Japan keeps politics at arm’s length from central banking, and Singapore tweaks housing rules to keep upgrades moving. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day b…
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Iran Unrest Deepens, Japan Election Looms, US Dollar Rallies, Singapore Port Soars
Headline news for January 14, 2026: Iran accuses Trump of encouraging political destabilisation; Japan PM may call a lower house snap election; the US dollar recovers ground; and the Port of Singapore has a banner year. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Tim…
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Fed Pushback, Asian Caution, Singapore’s Health Data Mandate
Headline news for January 13, 2026: Reaction to Washington’s pressure on the Fed, tariffs widen with Iran, consumers pull back, and Singapore moves to centralise health data across its medical system. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: H…
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Conflict Abroad, Caution in Asia
Headline news for January 12, 2026: Russia strikes Kyiv as Iran’s unrest deepens, Japan expands its security role in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s opposition lays out reform plans, Britain’s hiring slows, and Singapore’s property agencies quietly shrink. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to st…
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Venezuela, Greenland and a Surprise From Japan’s Consumers
Headline news for January 9, 2026: Washington’s Venezuela push meets congressional resistance as Greenland talks continue, Japan’s consumers surprise on the upside, Malaysia clears a key political figure, and Singapore halts infant formula sales over safety concerns. Synopsis: A round up of global…
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