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Apple makes changes to iOS software in face of stricter Japanese rules
APPLE is making changes to its iOS software in Japan to comply with a new local law aimed at fostering competition, part of broader efforts by the iPhone maker to...
Coinbase announces entry into prediction markets, stocks
COINBASE Global has announced its entry into prediction markets and equities trading.The biggest crypto exchange in the US said on Wednesday it’s starting to roll out both services, which...
US FTC probes Instacart’s AI pricing tool, source says; shares drop
Shoppers viewing Instacart prices saw wildly different prices for the same items sourced at the same storesTHE US Federal Trade Commission is probing Instacart, two sources familiar with the...
ANZ hit with second “strike” as shareholders dissent over pay report
AUSTRALIAN lender ANZ Group’s new CEO will forgo his short-term bonus this year, while a significant minority of shareholders opposed the bank’s executive pay report at its 2025 annual general meeting.Shareholders...
Sembcorp’s purchase of Australia’s Alinta Energy has green risks
Post-acquisition, the Australian utility may present significant capital expenditures or a slower-than-expected green transition[SINGAPORE] At the heart of Sembcorp’s plan to buy Australian utility Alinta Energy is the chance...
Japanese yen, ringgit, US, Australian dollar driving Singapore’s currency buying frenzy
YouTrip’s 2025 conversion volumes jump over 70%; its peers also report surge in business[SINGAPORE] As foreign exchange rates vacillated in 2025 amid geopolitical volatility and shifting trade policies, Singaporeans...
Micron forecasts blowout earnings on booming AI market, shares rise 5.7%
MICRON Technology forecast second-quarter adjusted profit at nearly double what Wall Street analysts expected on Wednesday, buoyed by soaring prices for memory chips spurred by tight supplies and booming...
Micron surges as global memory chip shortage boosts profit forecast
It is set to add over US$30 billion to its market capitalisation, if premarket gains holdMICRON Technology shares rose nearly 14 per cent in premarket trading on Thursday (Dec...
Hollywood stars launch Creators Coalition on AI
A group of entertainment industry workers launched a new coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid the growing AI industry.The group, called Creators Coalition on...
Oracle data centre plan hit as Blue Owl walks from US$10 billion deal: source
Blue Owl’s discussions with lenders and Oracle for an OpenAI-linked Michigan data centre stall after failed negotiationsOracle’s largest data centre partner, Blue Owl Capital, will not provide funding for...
Wall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while...
HSBC’s Elhedery to kick off 2026 with extended Hong Kong stint
His temporary relocation is part of an effort to cut down on a hectic travel schedule[LONDON] HSBC Holdings staff in Hong Kong are about to see a lot more...