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Singapore stocks hold firm after latest salvo of US tariffs; STI up 0.4%
The local bourse extended its rally on Tuesday (Jul 8), after Washington announced the first wave of new tariffs on 14 countries – which did not include Singapore. The blue-chip Straits…
Wind and solar companies are racing to build before their tax credits disappear
A proposed solar farm in New Mexico aims to finish construction by 2029 or 2030. But the developer that hopes to build it now plans to buy solar panels for the project early—so it could…
Donald Trump’s Vampire Presidency
We know for a fact that Trump invested no cash in Truth Social. He nonetheless was gifted with a majority of company shares, worth today about $2 billion. If Trump were to cash out, he…
Democrats Should Say Who’s Really to Blame for the Flooding in Texas
In just 45 minutes, early Friday morning, intense rain caused sections of the Guadalupe River in Central Texas to rise by nearly 26 feet. Four months’ worth of rain dropped within hours.…
The Secret Ingredient to Zohran Mamdani’s Success
Zak Khan wasn’t always the Gyro King of Brooklyn. He started out with a little halal cart down on Wall Street, in the Financial District, just after the September 11 attacks. But running a…
A 36-year-old beauty mogul is South Korea’s newest billionaire
In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more…
China car sales jump in June but EV price war concerns intensify
China’s car sales rose in June for the fifth straight month, but reports by some major electric vehicle makers of easing demand raised concerns about intensifying competition in the…
What should you do if you get caught lying to your boss?
Dishonesty at work can harm both your professional relationships and credibility. And the stakes become even higher if that dishonesty happens with your boss. It’s best not to lie to your…
Grab to roll out autonomous shuttle bus trial at one-north
Starting on Wednesday, it will operate on a fixed 3.9 km route between Grab’s headquarters and the nearby one-north MRT station Grab announced the launch of its first autonomous electric…
How AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries imagined
Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality. Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal…
Enterprise segment picking up consumer slack at StarHub; telco remains open to industry consolidation: Maybank
StarHub’s cybersecurity arm, Ensign, continues to deliver double-digit revenue growth. This comes as the telco’s consumer segment reels from intense competition and customer downtrading,…
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s portfolio value rises 1.1% in H1 2025
Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust’s (Sert) portfolio valuations increased by 1.1 per cent or 24.9 million euros (S$37.3 million) for the first half of the year compared to December 2024, to…
Australia’s central bank keeps rates steady at 3.85%, stuns markets
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (Jul 8) left its cash rate steady at 3.85 per cent, a shock for markets that had confidently wagered on a cut, saying the majority of the board wanted…
Vietnam central bank readies measures to counter tariff impact
The Vietnamese dong has been under pressure in recent weeks, dropping to a record low in June Vietnam’s central bank stands ready to take steps to curb inflation and support…
Rex International signals start of Okea’s exploration well drilling in Norway’s Brage Field
Multinational oil and gas production company Rex International announced on Tuesday (Jul 8) that Okea, the operator of the oil-producing Brage Field in Norway, spudded an exploration well…
AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces – artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists, and…
BNP bets Hong Kong’s IPO boom will add to wealth momentum
BNP Paribas said Hong Kong’s boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) is adding further momentum to its Asia wealth business after a 20 per cent rise in revenue in the first half of the…
Investors flock to US dollar as Trump unveils US tariff plans
The US dollar jumped the most in three weeks after US President Donald Trump unveiled a wave of proposed tariffs, a sign investors are confident the US economy can largely withstand the…
Guocoland prices S$120 million perpetual securities at 4.35%
It will be issued in the denomination of S$250,000 and will confer a right to receive distribution payments Real estate company Guocoland announced on Monday (Jul 7) that its wholly owned…
GuocoLand prices S$120 million perpetual securities at 4.35% yield
It will be issued in the denomination of S$250,000 and will confer a right to receive distribution payments Real estate company GuocoLand’s wholly owned subsidiary GLL IHT has priced its…
Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 return forecasts
Goldman Sachs has raised its three-, six- and 12-month S&P 500 return forecasts, citing expectations of earlier and deeper US interest rate cuts and continued fundamental strength…
China mulls doubling Southbound Bond Connect to one trillion yuan
China is considering doubling an investment channel local investors use to buy bonds overseas, according to sources familiar with the matter, a major step in its efforts to loosen…
Netanyahu endorses Trump plan for Gaza to become resort
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday endorsed President Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and turn the territory into a luxury waterfront development.…