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Singapore Launches SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support: Up to $4,500 for Unemployed Citizens

Singapore's SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme offers up to S$4,500 to unemployed citizens meeting specific criteria, aiming to aid in their job search with financial support an...

Economy

Vietnam and China Strengthen Trade Ties with New Pact on Agricultural Exports and Infrastructure

Vietnam and China have signed a new trade pact to boost agricultural exports, including chili, passion fruit, and swiftlet nests, to China. The agreement also focuses on streamlini...

Economy

Fed's Daly Optimistic: US Economy Stands Strong Amid Global Uncertainties

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly affirms the US economy's resilience and stability, despite ongoing uncertainties affecting business investments and the im...

Economy

ECB's Muller Warns: Fragmented Trade Relations Could Spike Prices Across Europe

ECB's Madis Muller warns that fragmented trade relations and global trade tensions could lead to higher prices in Europe, highlighting the challenges for the Eurozone's economy and...

Economy

ECB's Villeroy Defends Fed's Powell Against Trump's Criticism, Highlights Trade Tensions Impact

ECB's Francois Villeroy de Galhau criticizes Trump for his comments on Fed's Jerome Powell, praising Powell's work. Villeroy also discusses the weak risks from trade tensions on in...

Economy

Italy's Trade Surplus Soars to €4.5 Billion in February, Marking a Significant Turnaround

Italy's trade balance flipped to a €4.5 billion surplus in February, with exports growing faster than imports. The EU saw a deficit, while trade with non-EU countries remained stro...

Economy

Japan Denies Currency Manipulation Claims: Finance Minister Kato Stands Firm Against Allegations

Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato denies allegations of yen manipulation, stating recent interventions were to buy yen, not weaken it. This comes after US President Trump war...

Economy

Singapore Boosts Household Support with $380 Vouchers Amid Rising Living Costs

Singaporean households to receive $380 in vouchers as part of a government initiative to support citizens facing rising living costs. The vouchers can be used at local businesses a...