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Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for consumer electronics makers
Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 09:35 AMGLOBAL demand for smartphones, personal computers and gaming consoles is expected to shrink this year as companies from Britain’s Raspberry Pi to...
SGX seeks public feedback on reduction of board lot sizes
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Friday (Jan 23) said that it is seeking feedback from the public on proposed changes to reduce the standard board lot size of...
S-E Asia semiconductor stocks: Tariff risks vs AI boom
Investors mull over a mix of factors, but analysts cite target prices that are mostly higher[SINGAPORE] It has been a disparate picture for semiconductor stocks in the region in...
Malaysia’s strong ringgit squeezes export reliant glove makers
Published Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 08:42 AM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s world-leading producers of latex gloves are facing tightened profit margins as the nation’s strong currency bites into US dollar-denominated...
Crocs bets US$150 clogs shaped like Lego bricks will generate buzz
The casual footwear maker needs a new hit as the rapid growth of recent years fadesPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 08:13 AMLEGO fans will soon be able to...
BNP Paribas seeks to cut about 1,200 roles on Axa IM integration
More recently, the CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe has been selling some stakes in various businessesPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 07:13 AM[PARIS] BNP Paribas is seeking to eliminate about 1,200...
Gold’s bullish outlook makes it a core portfolio asset, not just a hedge, say panellists
The precious metal will likely continue to rally amid geopolitical uncertainty and central bank demand, observers say[SINGAPORE] Gold is increasingly a good asset to include in an investor’s foundation...
Stretched valuations no barrier to global equity opportunities in 2026: panellists
Investors can still generate returns by being risk-on in a diversified manner, say market watchers[SINGAPORE] Risk assets will likely continue to perform well globally in 2026, even though valuations...
Bank of America, Citigroup weigh new cards with 10% rate
Some bank executives have publicly said that they agree with Trump’s focus on affordabilityPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 06:51 AM[NEW YORK] Bank of America and Citigroup are exploring...
Trump sues JPMorgan, CEO Jamie Dimon for US$5 billion over alleged debanking
JPMorgan said it closes accounts that create legal or regulatory risk for the bankPublished Fri, Jan 23, 2026 · 06:38 AMUS PRESIDENT Donald Trump filed a US$5 billion lawsuit...
