Economy

Debt, Inflation, and the Illusion of Protection

A dangerous illusion: the belief that high-yield public debt represents genuine capital protection. In reality, the bondholder becomes a silent partner in an unstable fiscal structure, exposed not only to inflation but to the gradual erosion of contractual certainty.

How advanced manufacturing helped this Asian nation beat growth forecasts

In 2025, Singapore's economy exceeded expectations, with advanced manufacturing emerging as a surprising growth engine, from biomedicals to AI-related semiconductors and servers.

He Quit Banking to Sell Bubble Tea

Martin Berry turned Gong Cha from a small Taiwanese tea franchise into a global bubble tea brand with more than 2,000 stores.

Manufacturing drives Singapore’s economic growth, but not necessarily its job growth: EIU

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Alex Holmes, recent strength in global trade reflects some front-loading of activity. Yet deeper demand fundamentals persist, suggesting that as this effect unwinds, growth will moderate rather than reverse.

Visa's Olympics monopoly highlights Europe's payment headache

Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee dating back to 1986 and extended to 2032, Visa is the sole card provider at the Games.

Why Greenland’s critical minerals won’t make it rich

In early 2026, Greenland found itself in the middle of a geopolitical battle. Strategically positioned near emerging shipping routes, the island has drawn interest from the U.S., Russia, China and Europe. But Greenland’s untapped wealth sits under the ground. With significant deposits of rare earth elements and other critical minerals, the mining industry could boost the territory’s slowing economy. But can it make its people rich?