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US dollar gains in early trading as world awaits Iran’s response
The US dollar strengthened in early trading as investors sought havens in a move to shield against mounting geopolitical risks following…
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US Federal Reserve’s Daly says employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Officials see slower economic growth, higher inflation and rising unemployment, and hold divided views on the outlook for interest rates,…
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What Are B-2 Stealth Bombers? Bunker Busters Used to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites Have Toilets for Pilots, Microwave and a Cooler for Pilot Comfort
The B-2 stealth bombers used in the strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility are equipped with toilets, microwaves, and typically a cooler…
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Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz that Could Put One-Fifth of World's Oil Supply at Risk and Trigger Sharp Rise in Global Crude Prices
Iran's parliament has voted to close down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route that handles around 20 percent of the world's…
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Singapore: Massive Fire Breaks out at Basic Military Training Centre Bunk in Pulau Tekong
A fire broke out in a bunk at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong on Friday afternoon, June 20. A Ministry of…
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Singapore: 47-Year-Old Certis Auxiliary Police Officer Dies After Collapsing During NDP Rehearsal at Padang
A 47-year-old Certis auxiliary police officer died on Saturday, June 21, after he collapsed during a National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsal…
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Central banks in Asia are becoming wary of currency intervention
Some of emerging Asia’s biggest central banks look to be dialling back their interventions in the currency market. The central banks of…
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Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
Regional wars, tariff threats and the US’ pro-fossil fuel policies have sent defence and energy stocks soaring in 2025, but not all is…
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Singapore Police Hunting for Car Driver who Fled After SLE Accident Involving 4 Vehicles
The Singapore police are hunting for a car driver who fled the scene of a four-vehicle incident on the SLE on Saturday morning, June 21,…
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Currency traders ditching the US dollar for euro on option bets
The euro is taking on a bigger role in the global currency options market as traders skirt around the US dollar given the risks from…
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Singapore: 41-Year-Old Cyclist Dies in Deadly Accident, Involving Car, in Bugis
A 41-year-old cyclist died on Saturday, June 21, after he was rushed to the hospital following an accident with a car in Bugis on the…
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Hong Kong stock rally shakes up investor playbook for China
Wall Street entered 2025 with bullish bets on onshore Chinese stocks, counting on Beijing’s stimulus drive to cushion the blow from US…
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Tesla to roll out robotaxis in overdue step towards Musk dream
Tesla is rolling out its first robotaxis on the streets of Austin after almost a decade of hype from Elon Musk, kicking off a precarious…
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What Are Bunker Busters? 15-Ton GBU-57A/B Bomb that Cost $500 Is the Only Weapon that Could Destroy Fordow Nuclear Facility
A 15-ton "bunker buster" bomb was likely needed to destroy Iran's final remaining nuclear facility — a weapon only the United States…
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Despite softer retail outlook, most S-Reits with Singapore retail assets record double-digit positive rent reversions
Seven Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) with local retail assets have recorded improvements in revenue and net…
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US investors, Asia’s ultra-rich drive growth in Asia-Pacific private credit
A slight uptick in private-credit fundraising in Asia-Pacific (Apac) last year has given market players optimism for a positive 2025, even…
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SunMoon Food CEO Zhang Ye boosts interests
Over the four trading sessions from Jun 13 to 18, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of…
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Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
A U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher…
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World Bank and IMF climate snub ‘worrying’, says COP29 presidency
The hosts of the most recent UN climate talks are worried international lenders are retreating from their commitments to help boost…
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Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in China
Tesla announced on Friday (Jun 20) that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in…
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Meta launches US$399 Oakley AI glasses with 3k video recording
The company is planning to introduce higher-end glasses with a display to view notifications and the camera view finder later this year,…