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Singapore stocks rise on Tuesday; STI gains 0.1% as investors react to growth forecast
Across the broader market, decliners outnumber advancers 306 to 257 after about 1.5 billion shares worth S$1.4 billion change hands[SINGAPORE] Local stocks snapped a five-day losing streak to end...
Huawei plans three-year campaign to overtake Nvidia in AI chips
[BEIJING] Huawei Technologies openly admits its silicon cannot match Nvidia’s in raw power and speed. So to pack the same punch, China’s national champion is counting on its traditional...
JPMorgan to engage with stakeholders on H-1B visa fee, Indian media say
JPMORGAN will engage with stakeholders and policymakers after US President Donald Trump unveiled a one-time fee of US$100,000 for H-1B visas, the Times of India newspaper said on Tuesday,...
New Zealand poised to appoint first woman as governor of RBNZ
The appointment may help to wipe the slate clean after Orr’s shock exit triggered months of controversy and further departures, including that of board chair Neil Quigley[WELLINGTON] New Zealand...
China’s central bank revives liquidity tool before long holiday
CHINA’S central bank has dusted off a liquidity instrument it last used eight months ago, part of a move to flood the banking system with cash before the Golden...
Malaysia cuts RON95 petrol price to RM1.99 a litre ahead of Sabah state election, Budget 2026
For the first time, foreigners are allowed to purchase RON95 petrol at RM2.60 per litre[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysians will soon pay less at the pump than before, after Prime Minister...
European airports race to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack
The disruption is the latest in a string of hacks to hit sectors from healthcare to autos[BERLIN] Some of Europe’s biggest airports, including the region’s busiest, London’s Heathrow, raced...
China seeks trade edge by shunning US soy in first since 1990s
[BEIJING] For the first time since at least the 1990s, China has not bought any US soybeans at the start of the export season, a sign that Beijing is...
Boustead’s proposed Reit listing has portfolio value of S$1.9 billion
The portfolio will comprise 23 logistics and industrial properties – 21 in Singapore and two in Japan [SINGAPORE] Boustead Singapore said on Thursday (Sep 18) that its proposed real...
Why Finding Your Tribe Is Essential for Personal Growth
At twenty-one, I faced a devastating medical prognosis. The doctor entered my hospital room, looked me in the eye, and delivered the crushing news: “You’ll probably never walk without...
Del Monte Pacific restates US$443 million loans to non-current status; auditor issues disclaimer on US$703 million entry
[SINGAPORE] Del Monte Pacific (DMP) will not have to repay a loan of nearly US$443 million in the current fiscal year after reclassifying them as non-current liabilities.In a Singapore...
