Politics
The Democrats Finally Grew a Spine
As is often the case, there is much to quibble with in the Democrats’ approach. For weeks, a shutdown has seemed inevitable but they have…
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Business
How Nippon Paint tycoon Goh Cheng Liang grew his empire to a US$13 billion fortune
Singapore’s richest man Goh Cheng Liang, who died this week, kept a low profile for years compared with his other billionaire…
News
How a pair of Palos Verdes altar boys grew up to be Soviet spies
Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee were childhood friends, altar boys raised in the Catholic pews and prosperous suburbs of the…
Business
Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024
For decades in Japan, it was accepted as gospel: A weak currency makes companies more competitive and bolsters the economy. Part of that…
Business
U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Growth slowed but remained resilient at the end of 2024, leaving the U.S. economy on solid footing heading into a new year — and a new…
Politics
The Federal Work Force Grew Briskly Under Biden. It’s Still Historically Low.
When it comes to the federal payroll, two seemingly contradictory things are true. One, the Biden administration went on a hiring spree…
Business
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
The economic scars of China’s real estate crash are evident at the country’s many street markets for construction materials. Proprietors…
Business
MTI's Preliminary Forecast Suggests Singapore's Economy Grew 4.3% in the Fourth Quarter, Slower Than the Previous Quarter
According to preliminary estimates provided by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Thursday (Jan 2), Singapore's GDP grew 4.3…