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Why Singapores central bank targets the exchange rate instead of interest rates

Unlike most central banks, Singapore manages monetary policy through its exchange rate rather than interest rates. Heres how the unique S$NEER framework works and why it mattersexplained here

27 Jul 2026 9:04 am
France, Spain battle massive wildfires as nearly 3 lakh people flee

Wildfires remained out of control, threatening Bordeauxs outskirts as Spain grappled with its largest blaze in recent history

27 Jul 2026 7:54 am
US, Iran pause attacks for second day as ceasefire talks gather pace

Despite 72 hours without fresh attacks, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a three-week low

27 Jul 2026 7:34 am
Nepal requests India to recognise National ID card as valid travel document

If approved, the biometric National Identity Card will become the third accepted ID for Nepali citizens travelling to India by air and land.

26 Jul 2026 2:11 pm
Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

The Albanese-led Labor government has described the tariffs as unjustified and says it wants them removed

26 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian; No US attacks for first time in two weeks

The U.S. military said on Saturday that its naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes

26 Jul 2026 11:51 am
US Senator introduces Bill to suspend new H-1B visas for 3 years

Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward, but can US and Iran take the off-ramp?

As diplomatic efforts increase during a military pause, analysts question if the US and Iran can reach a peaceful resolution amid ongoing threats and regional tensions

26 Jul 2026 10:11 am
Trumps new tariffs are likely here to stay, and more are coming

New forced-labour duties of 10% or 12.5% cover 99.4% of US imports, USTR says

25 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Trumps tariffs are likely to stick around despite unpopularity

Trump, a proponent of protectionist trade policies, asserts that his approach has driven a US economic boom and that tariffs are effective negotiation tools

25 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
US court rejects Trump administration bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The First Circuit Court of Appeals denied the federal governments motion to stay US District Judge Leo T. Sorokins June 8 ruling that deemed the fee an unauthorised tax

25 Jul 2026 11:17 am
Trump threatens EU with trade probe, tariffs over fines on US Tech companies

Trump accused the EU of repeatedly targeting major US companies and said Washington would not allow American businesses or taxpayers to be used as a piggybank for Europe

25 Jul 2026 10:07 am
Bangladesh president to resign Friday as pressure grows over Hasina's planned return

Her return is expected to test the governments efforts to restore stability in the mainly Muslim nation of 173 million people, a major garment-exporting economy, after two years of turmoil

24 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea

Brent crude surges more than 6 per cent to pierce $100 a barrel as US continues air strikes

24 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Prime Minister Carney says Canada is ready to respond if Trump's new tariffs go into affect

The new tariffs, announced by Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug 19.

24 Jul 2026 9:50 am