STI ends Tuesday flat as regional indices close mixed
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed flat on Tuesday (Jul 22) as regional indices showed mixed performances. The STI gained 0.03 per cent or 1.13 points to 4,208.26. Across the broader…
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The $2.5 billion renovation that Trump is mad about
An aging office complex stands at the center of one of the most consequential political battles of the moment. The drama surrounds President Donald Trump’s desire to oust Federal Reserve…
UK inks investment deals on £38 billion Sizewell C nuclear plant
The UK announced final approval for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant after securing private investment in the £38 billion (S$65.7 billion) project that will help advance the government’s…
Trump Press Sec Throws FBI Under Bus Amid Brutal Epstein Poll Fallout
President Trump’s propagandists are getting more frantic in their efforts to spin away the scandal around the Jeffrey Epstein files. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt,…
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow was a progressive workplace innovator. Now he’s axing it all
The founder of financial technology startup Bolt is back at the helm of the company—and he’s been busy. Ryan Breslow originally made a name for himself by implementing progressive HR…
This new smartphone is designed for old-school physical keyboard lovers
It seems the market has spoken when it comes to phones with physical keyboards. BlackBerry exited the mobile hardware business almost a decade ago, and its licensing partners like TCL…
Julius Baer's first-half profit falls 35% on loan provisions, Brazil unit sale
Swiss bank Julius Baer posted a first-half profit of 295 million francs (S$473.5 million) on Tuesday (Jul 22), down 35 per cent year-on-year, pressured by loan loss provisions and…
HSBC Global Private Banking appoints new senior leadership across S-E Asia, Australia markets
HSBC Global Private Banking announced on Tuesday (Jul 22) a series of senior appointments to deepen its coverage across South-east Asia, Australia and international markets. These include…
Wing Tai unveils Hong Kong CBD mixed-use development joint venture with CSI Properties
The project will feature a dual tower structure, comprising a 28-storey office tower with some 10,600 sq ft of gross floor area and a luxury international hotel tower Real estate developer…
Wing Tai Properties unveils Hong Kong CBD mixed-use development joint venture with CSI Properties
Real estate developer Wing Tai Properties announced a joint venture (JV) with CSI Properties – a mixed-use development in the Hong Kong central business district set to be completed in…
Stop being a martyr at work. Aim for sustainable success instead
Casually mentioning canceling a doctor’s appointment or skipping something personal to take on more work has become the new humblebrag. It’s rarely treated as a big deal, and often, it’s…
Timing of JS-SEZ a lot more promising than some previous attempts: CIMB
The timing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is “a lot more conducive” today than some of the previous attempts to do something similar, said Chu Kok Wei, CEO of group…
China’s Cosco eyes veto rights in deal for Li Ka-shing’s ports
China’s biggest shipping company is set to join the global consortium that’s acquiring Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s overseas ports, and is requesting a powerful role in the group in…
One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds is shutting down on US investor pullback
[ One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds, New Silk Road Investment, is shutting down after weak returns and a pullback by US investors in Asia led to a sharp drop in assets. The…
China scion’s fight with half-siblings sends succession warning
For decades, Kelly Zong had been known as the only child to her late billionaire father, the founder of beverage empire Hangzhou Wahaha Group. His effort to groom her as a successor was…
Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All
Anthropic is planning to seek investment from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, according to a Slack message CEO Dario Amodei sent to staff Sunday morning, which WIRED obtained. Weighing…
US Treasury’s Bessent calls for review of Fed non-monetary policy operations
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve’s vital independence on monetary policy is threatened by its “mandate creep” into non-policy areas and he called on the US…
Universal Music Group files confidentially for US listing
Universal Music Group has filed confidentially for a US listing, which would fulfil the terms of a deal with billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square. The…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy owns 3% of Bitcoin in circulation after latest purchase
The cryptocurrency has risen about 1,100% during the same period, while S&P 500 has increased around 120% Michael Saylor’s Strategy now owns more than 3 per cent of all the…
Storytelling isn’t just for marketing
In an era where consumers are flooded with choices and noise, the most enduring brands aren’t just the ones with the best features, they’re the ones that make people feel seen. That…
5 ways retailers break trust—and how data can fix it
When I became a first-time mom, my perspective on the products my family used changed completely. As a data scientist, I naturally dive deep into the details; now I was suddenly applying…
Comey's FBI didn't probe Clinton's mishandling of classified information, Justice Department IG said
Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley released documents Monday concluding that the FBI under Director James B. Comey failed to investigate fully Hillary Clinton's use of a private…
Oil slips as little impact seen from EU sanctions on Russia
Oil prices settled slightly lower on Monday as the latest European sanctions on Russian oil were expected to have minimal impact on supplies, but losses were curbed by investors weighing a…
How financial inclusion is transforming displaced lives
Over 110 million people are displaced due to violence, persecution, and climate change, and access to financial services is often the key to rebuilding lives. Refugees and displaced…