Business
DBS, OCBC hit new records but UOB lags
The new records follow DBS’ appointment by the Chinese central bank to be the first local bank to serve as a yuan clearing lender Shares…
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Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar Diversification and active management…
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ExxonMobil’s latest Singapore facility signals that innovation can continue amid global challenges: DPM Gan
The move comes even as the company is set to lay off 10 to 15% of its Singapore workforce by end-2027 A new facility set up by oil giant…
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Trump sues BBC, accusing it of defamation over editing of Jan. 6 speech
President Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well…
Business
JPMorgan debuts first money market fund tokenised on Ethereum
MONY, open to qualified investors, allows them to earn a yield while holding the token on the blockchain JPMorgan Chase’s asset management…
Business
IndiGo chaos unmasks fragility of India’s aviation market
The crisis that has engulfed the airline, and led to more than 580,000 passengers being stranded In a matter of days, the reputation of…
News
Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia wasn't an activist and he didn't choose to become locked in to what has become one of the most contentious…
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Welcome Back, Chile
The U.S. has a renewed ally in this South American success story. Source link
Fashion
BOJ is set to raise benchmark rates to highest level since 1995
The yen’s weakness has played a vital role in reviving inflation by prompting businesses to pass their higher input costs on to consumers…
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California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will…
Business
PayPal applies to become a bank as US loosens regulatory reins
The application comes on the heels of a number of cryptocurrency firms gaining preliminary regulatory approval to become banks last week…
Business
As AI writes code, Singapore firms hunt for ‘commercially ready’ tech talent
The talent shortage is especially pronounced in specialised and regulated sectors such as finance and cybersecurity Technical proficiency…
Business
Ford scales back EV ambitions, forecasts US$19.5 billion write-down
The company will focus on a family of smaller, affordable electric vehicles instead FORD on Monday announced a major retreat from large…
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Trump designates fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump on Monday designated fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction," ratcheting up the pressure on Latin America to combat the…
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Republicans see relief at the pump as a political opening
Republicans are pointing to falling gas prices as proof they can ease voters' pocketbook pain heading into next year's midterm elections.…
Business
Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7 move
Trading hours of stocks and exchange-traded products to be expanded from 16 hours to 23 hours, five days a week Nasdaq, one of the world’s…
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Culture
Sarah Sherman Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
The comedian tries her hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons. Source link
Business
Europe: Stocks recover, banks lead; ECB decision, US data in focus
EUROPEAN shares ended higher on Monday in broad-based gains led by banks, kicking off a week packed with central bank decisions and…
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Trump says his lawsuit against the BBC is imminent
President Trump on Monday said that he will soon file a lawsuit against the BBC over the way the new organization deceptively edited…
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Pence urges RFK Jr. to resign over inaction on abortion pill safety review
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined the rising conservative chorus on Monday accusing the Health and Human Services Department of…
Business
What happens to Roombas now that the company has declared bankruptcy?
Roomba maker IRobot filed for bankruptcy and will go private after being acquired by its Chinese supplier Picea Robotics. Founded 35 years…
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An aspiring neurosurgeon and a campus Republican died in the Brown campus shooting
An aspiring neurosurgeon and a student leader of Brown University's campus Republicans were in a study group preparing for an economics…
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Trump says motivation in Brown University shooting still unknown, defends FBI probe
President Trump said Monday the motivation for the mass shooting at Brown University remains unknown as he defended the FBI, which is once…
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Congressional panel accuses D.C. police chief of pressuring commanders to manipulate crime data
The police chief in the nation's capital pressured subordinates to manipulate department data to artificially lower the city's crime…