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Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.8% in May

Japan's real wages extend gains, consumer spending decline slows in April

Russia bets on air war as it stumbles on the battlefield

KYIV, June 3 - Russia is pummeling major Ukrainian cities in an effort to sustain a sputtering war effort marked by a struggle to maintain momentum on the battlefield, where advances over the last month slowed to a near halt, researchers say.

Germany sees window opening for EU-Russia dialogue, E3 seen as key

BERLIN, June 3 - A German official said on Wednesday that a window for dialogue is slowly opening between Russia and Europe on Ukraine, and it is essential to establish a format that is as effective as possible while also perceived by Europeans as legitimate.

Bus driver charged with five counts of manslaughter in Virginia highway wreck

June 1 - A tour bus driver has been charged with manslaughter stemming from the deaths of five people in a fiery chain-reaction crash that police say was triggered when the motor coach plowed into slower-moving traffic in a highway construction zone.

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

DUBAI, June 1 - Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the region.

Japan's factory growth slows as cost pressures surge, PMI shows

AUKUS gets a boost amid fears over vulnerability of undersea cables

There have been concerns that the defence pact was under threat, given its slow progress.

China's May factory activity flat as weak demand slows growth

Vietnam's To Lam warns of three global crises, sets out solutions in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address

The Vietnamese leader spoke of the challenges facing the world, including the erosion of international rules and law, a crisis in development models characterised by slowing growth and climate change, and a crisis of trust among nations.

Singapore workers likely to feel AI disruption sooner than most: ESR committee on human capital

The nation must continue accelerating AI adoption, as slowing down would ultimately hurt Singapore's workers, said the committee.

Core inflation in Tokyo slows, stays below BOJ goal

'I'm lucky to be alive': Actor Richard Low reveals 6-day hospital stay after bowel and bladder scare

The 73-year-old Mediacorp actor recently posted an Instagram Reel showing himself walking slowly around his neighbourhood after leaving hospital. Low said he wanted to rebuild his strength after spending six days in bed.

Wage growth slowed for Singapore workers in 2025, expected to stay moderate in 2026: MOM

Although nominal wages grew more slowly in 2025, real wages grew faster because inflation eased.

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain EV era

As rivals slow their shift to electric cars, Ferrari is betting its first fully electric model can still deliver the design, emotion and performance that have long defined the Prancing Horse.

Snail mail clubs: Why handmade letters and art are catching on in Singapore amid Gen Z’s analogue revival

Four Singapore-based snail mail clubs share how handmade art, personal letters and keepsakes are helping create slower, more intentional connections.

Cartier owner Richemont beats luxury slowdown with strong jewellery sales

The Swiss luxury group behind Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels outperformed rivals including LVMH and Kering as resilient demand for high-end jewellery helped offset weaker fashion sales and a tourism slowdown in the Middle East.

Pope Leo urges world to ‘slow down’ on AI in fervent first manifesto

He cites “new forms of slavery”, as he seeks to “disarm” AI and make it “human friendly”.

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto

Pope Leo urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent first manifesto