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Oil tumbles as Opec+ hikes August output more than expected
Oil prices slipped more than 1 per cent on Monday after Opec+ surprised markets by hiking output more than expected in August, raising…
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S&P 500 expected to rally further
The S&P 500 staged a remarkable comeback in the second quarter of 2025, recording a new all-time high on Jun 27, after rebounding over 28…
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Reit-owned malls more likely to forgo higher rents for right tenant mix
For Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits), rent increases are tempered by longer lease terms, a need to curate tenant…
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AIA Singapore steps up wealth management ambitions even as it leverages ageing trend
By 2026, an estimated 21 per cent of Singapore’s population will be aged 65 and above, making it a “super-aged” society. This is a rise…
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Broadening bullishness may support interest in new listings, including those headed to Catalist
The Singapore market seemed unstoppable last week. The Straits Times Index (STI) pushed past 4,000 on Wednesday (Jul 2), and closed above…
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Reserve Bank of Australia poised for back-to-back rate cuts as tariffs darken outlook
Australia’s central bank is set to deliver its first back-to-back interest rates cuts in six years, stepping up its easing cycle as…
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ING looks to expand non-interest income pillars in Singapore to buffer rate risks
Dutch lender ING is accelerating efforts to build up its fee-based revenue amid the prospect of lower interest rates. In Singapore, that…
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What Is Cyberspace ID? China to Launch National Digital ID Program, Reinforces Digital Control Era
China has recently been creating quite a buzz in the technology sector, giving Western countries, especially the USA, tough competition.…
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OpenAI Announces One-Week Mandatory Break Amid Meta Hiring Spree
The AI powerhouse OpenAI has announced a week-long mandatory break this month, citing employee burnout as the reason behind the decision.…
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Nvidia Becomes Most Valued Company with $3.92 Trillion Valuation, Surpasses Apple
Nvidia has made history by hitting a market valuation of $3.92 trillion, overtaking Apple's previous record and coming close to becoming…
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Great Eastern says Takeover Code not breached when it shared IFA valuation with OCBC
Great Eastern Holdings said that sharing the indicative range of share values determined by its independent financial adviser (IFA) with…
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue, cautions about geopolitical and exchange rate risks
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record second-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial…
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Gold, pesos and lasers: What’s on Fidelity’s investment radar
A weakening US dollar and volatile equity markets were among the hotly discussed themes at Fidelity International’s Asia-Pacific Media…
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The Bear Offers Apologies—and an Uncertain Path Forward
But there are diminishing returns elsewhere. The big Berzatto episode doesn’t earn its run time—an hour and nine minutes!—and it fails to…
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Nanofilm to acquire remaining stake of Sydrogen from Temasek for S$15 million
Nanofilm Technologies is acquiring the remaining stake of its majority-owned Sydrogen, a hydrogen technology solution provider, from…
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Nanofilm to acquire remaining 35% stake in Sydrogen from Temasek for S$15 million
Nanofilm Technologies is acquiring the remaining stake of its majority-owned Sydrogen, a hydrogen technology solution provider, from…
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Syfe aims for its products to be boring and safe
Wealth platform Syfe has had a 120 per cent increase in business clients since the first quarter of 2025, as companies seek higher returns…
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For SMEs, Syfe thinks boring and safe products are the way to go
Wealth platform Syfe has had a 120 per cent increase in business clients since the first quarter of 2025, as companies seek higher returns…
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French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet
PARIS (AP) — China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India…
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Top S-Reits with lowest gearing ratios average 33.5% as investors await rate cuts
[singapore] Last month, the US Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate, adopting a cautious stance despite…
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Hong Kong IPO frenzy sets sights on record HK$250 billion fundraising for 2025
HONG Kong’s sizzling initial public offering (IPO) market is prompting the Big Four accounting firms to sharply raise their fundraising…
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S-Reits with best debt profiles have an average gearing ratio of 33.5%
[singapore] Last month, the US Federal Reserve opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate, adopting a cautious stance despite…
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Who Is Daniel Gross? The Tech Leader Behind Safe Superintelligence Inc. Becomes the Latest Meta Hire
In a big push that underscores the fierce competition for the best AI talent, Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta has roped in, Daniel Gross, a…
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Companies keep slashing jobs. How worried should workers be about AI replacing them?
Tech companies that are cutting jobs and leaning more on artificial intelligence are also disrupting themselves. Amazon’s Chief Executive…