As the US-China war escalates on a near-daily basis, the headcount and cost from having to take sides ratchets ever higher.

In Japan's case, that number is estimated at around $2.2 billion.

Tokyo, Japan-based Nikkei Asian Review columnist William Pesek discusses.

After a series of Malaysia-caused delays, the 4km JB-Singapore RTS link is finally on, with plans to commence operations by the end of 2026, though at an inflated cost of RM3.75 billion.

Dr. Law Teik Hua, Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), discusses details.

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Tesla and Microsoft results were released last night but which company actually met expectations upon a closer look?

Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence helps us dissect the numbers while weighing in on the sharp rise on gold and silver's which is defying the historical correlation between asset classes.

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There's no question that the print industry have been in the slumps for the last 10-15 years and if anything the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated on-going trends. One of the major casualties over the last week was of Q Magazine folding after 34 years. Once a mainstay in the british music press eco-system, we react to the annoucement and what it potentially might mean for the future of the entertainment-media industry.

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Adapted from the popular children’s book series of the same name, The Baby-Sitters Club follows the friendship and adventures of five middle-schoolers as they start a babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. While the show takes a fun and lighthearted tone, it doesn’t shy away from addressing real issues that many young people of today face, such as divorced parents, self esteem, and identity.

We commemorate Sarawak Independence Day by looking at the history behind the celebration, and the political and economic trajectory of Sarawak moving forward.

The government has unveiled the new "Sawit Anugerah Tuhan" campaign to replace “Love My Palm Oil”. But are these campaigns actually effective in promoting demand for the oil? We speak to Independent Political Economist, Khor Yu Leng for her thoughts.

Schools are seen as an important space for fostering national unity. But what exactly should their role be, in achieving that goal? We speak with Izanna Azuddin and hear your thoughts.

Uber has launched a service that provides government health agencies with data for contact tracing. Sabrina gives us the details.