Asian Markets Under Pressure as Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms
New highs for U.S. stocks did not translate into gains across Asian markets on Friday. Japan's Nikkei edged 0.3% higher, but Hong Kong fell 1.3%, and South Korea shed more than 1%. Wall…
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Microsoft Partners with Premier League, to Bring AI Powered Digital Experience to 1.8 Billion Football Fans Worldwide
Microsoft is bringing exciting news for football fans as the tech giant and the Premier League are teaming up to bring major change to soccer, using artificial intelligence to create a…
Credit Suisse, UOB, UBS, Citi among 9 financial institutions penalised S$27 million for roles in S$3b money laundering case
Nine financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore have been penalised a total of S$27.5 million for anti-money laundering related breaches, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The…
Citigroup’s rich clients divert from US to UK despite higher taxes
Some of Citigroup’s wealthy clients are souring on the US and instead looking at the UK, even as Britain hikes taxes on its rich residents, according to one of the bank’s top executives.…
Pelita Air to operate from T4 when it lands in Singapore, likely using Jetstar premises
Indonesia’s Pelita Air Service is said to be taking over the check-in premises of Jetstar Asia at Changi Airport terminal 4 after the budget carrier exits, The Business Times understands.…
Trump Celebrates Big, Beautiful Bill Win as He Announces Plans to Host UFC Fight on White House Lawn as Part of America's 250th Anniversary
President Donald Trump celebrated a major win after his 'Big Beautiful Bill' was passed by in Congress on Thursday night in Iowa, as he promised to give the United States a big and…
Motorcyclist Dragged Down Ravine, Mauled to Death by Bear While Riding Through Romania's Carpathian Mountains
A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear attack on Thursday while traveling along the scenic Transfăgărășan road in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, according to emergency service…
Jealous Indiana Boyfriend Killed Girlfriend's New Beau After Finding Them in Bed Together
An Indiana man was arrested months after fatally shooting another man, and the woman believed to be in the middle of it all said the motive behind the alleged killing was jealousy. Jeremy…
Who Was Sophia Hutchins? Caitlyn Jenner's Longtime Friend and Manger Killed Aged 29 in Horror ATV Crash in Malibu
Sophia Hutchins, a longtime friend of Caitlyn Jenner, has died at the age of 29 after a horror ATV crash near Jenner's Malibu home. Hutchins — who had been working as Jenner's manager…
Toledo Man Who Denied Paternity of Pregnant Woman's Child and Told Her to Get an Abortion, Convicted of Her Murder
Two Ohio men have been found guilty of killing a pregnant woman with whom one of them was expected to have a child, but claimed he was not not the father of the child. A jury in Lucas…
Fourth of July 2025 Fireworks: A Complete Guide
Fourth of July 2025, or Independence Day, is here, and Americans are gearing up to celebrate this federal holiday with parades, fireworks, family gatherings, and musical performances.…
What is Lyssavirus? Australian Man Dies After Being Bitten by Bat Carrying 'Extremely Rare' Infection
An Australian man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection after being bitten by a bat, health officials said Thursday. The man, who has not been identified but was in his…
Gold heads for weekly gain as US tax-cut bill stokes fiscal worries
GOLD rose on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as investors sought safe-haven assets after the passage of US President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill in Congress raised fiscal…
Time to raise bets on Malaysia semiconductor stocks on expected ‘market-friendly’ trade deal: UOBKH
Malaysian stocks could score near-term wins as the US’ “softening stance” on tariffs is expected to bring about market-friendly trade deals between the two countries, said UOB Kay Hian…
Asia: Markets mixed as Trump warns tariff letters to be sent soon
Asian investors trod cautiously on Friday as Donald Trump’s deadline to avert his steep tariffs approached, with the US president saying he planned to start sending letters informing…
As US stocks hit records, experts see the dollar falling further
While the US stock market has fully recovered from a spring rout, the relentless drop in the dollar is prompting currency experts to warn of greater financial market turmoil ahead. The…
World’s biggest climate fund ramps up investment plans
The world’s biggest multilateral climate fund said it will make its largest ever series of investments and speed up dealmaking as it looks to help poorer nations respond to global…
Info-Tech Systems closes 4.6% above IPO price on first day of trading
Software services provider Info-Tech Systems ended its first trading day at S$0.91 on Friday (Jul 4), 4.6 per cent above its initial public offering (IPO) price. The counter opened at…
Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, UOL, QAF
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 4): Frasers Property, UOL Group: In a move to curb rising speculative buying in…
Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, UOL, Thakral, QAF
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 4): Frasers Property, UOL Group: In a move to curb rising speculative buying in…
US lifts license suspensions for GE jet engines to China’s COMAC
US Department of Commerce informed GE Aerospace on Thursday that it was once again allowed to ship jet engines to China’s COMAC, lifting license suspensions issued several…
Oil prices ease on US tariff uncertainty ahead of expected Opec+ output boost
Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday as investors worried that US tariffs could slow energy demand ahead of an expected supply boost by major crude producers. Brent crude futures settled…
Nvidia set to become world’s most valuable company in history
[OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA] Nvidia was on track to become the most valuable company in history on Thursday (Jul 3), with the chipmaker’s market capitalisation reaching US$3.92 trillion as Wall…
QAF expects ‘material reduction’ in net profit for H1 2025
Business performance is affected by increased operating costs, unfavourable foreign exchange movements, and a higher non-cash impairment of its investment in its joint venture Food…