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YouTube co-founder Steve Chen returns to Taiwan to tap tech talent, link island with Silicon Valley
After decades in California, Steve Chen, the multimillionaire co-founder of YouTube, has returned to his birthplace of Taiwan with plans to harvest the island’s untapped tech talent by forging connections with Silicon Valley.
US’ show of strength to China, what to expect from Prabowo, PLA marriage in spotlight: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
The US is likely to deploy nearly half of its aircraft carriers in the western Pacific this year, in a signal of deterrence against the increasing military activity in the region by China and North Korea, analysts said.
The Eastern & Oriental luxury train restarted this week — here’s what a trip costs
After nearly four years, the Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails.
Singapore trims 2023 GDP growth to 1.1% amid shaky exports
SINGAPORE -- Singapore on Thursday revised its economic growth rate for 2023 to 1.1% for the year, down from a preliminary estimate of 1.2% after weak exports in December.
Indonesia’s ‘kingmaker’ Joko Widodo leaves indelible mark on nation with Prabowo Subianto win
“This is proof [Widodo] is indeed a very popular president, so he can influence the election,” said Made Supriatma, researcher at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore.
Red Sea crisis: Singapore oil sales increase as vessels avoid risky waterway
Volumes were 12 per cent higher in January compared with a year ago, according to port authority data. That’s the second month of sharp gains as the confrontation in the region sends vessels scrambling to top up fuel at the Asian hub.
Singapore’s budget a litmus test for next leaders, with focus on cost of living, jobs amid ‘uncertain era’, analysts say
Singapore’s budget address on Friday is expected to address the rising costs of living and employment, issues seen as a litmus test for its fourth-generation leaders to prove they can take the city state through an “uncertain era” of geopolitical instability, analysts said.