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Bubble risks grow as China’s stock bull run defies economy angst
China’s economy is buckling under the weight of tariffs and a deep-rooted property crisis, yet stocks are extending their bull run – a…
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Quiet firing is spreading, but there are business risks to tactics to push workers out
As more companies demand employees spend more days in their workplaces each week, some critics claim that tightening return to office…
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Japan’s bond market risks back in focus ahead of five-year sale
Japan will auction five-year government bonds on Wednesday (Aug 13) against the backdrop of renewed concerns over poor liquidity and…
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Goldman favours Asian high-grade debt again as growth risks rise
Asia investment-grade credit spreads widened by nearly six basis points on Aug 1, the most in four months, after the weaker-than-expected…
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Chinese State Media Challenges Nvidia's H20 AI Chips Again Over Alleged Backdoor Risks and Weak Performance
A Chinese state media-linked account has once again raised questions about Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips. Criticized by…
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Trump’s crypto 401(k) executive order: Risks of saving for retirement in alternative assets, and who stands to benefit most
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that opens the door to allowing alternative assets like cryptocurrencies,…
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How boards should adapt to trade risks
DIRECTORS carry the overarching responsibility of ensuring their companies perform effectively. This duty is not only a matter of good…
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Japan’s steel output may sink to lowest since 1968 as US tariff risks loom
Kobe Steel, Japan’s No 3 steelmaker, on Thursday (Aug 7) reported a 3 per cent fall in quarterly crude steel output due to lower prices…
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India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers…
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Nvidia denies its chips have backdoors after China raises security risks over H20
Nvidia said on Thursday its products have no “backdoors” that would allow remote access or control after China raised concerns over…
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China’s cyberspace regulator questions Nvidia over AI chip privacy risks
China’s cyberspace regulator said that it has asked US semiconductor maker Nvidia to explain whether its H20 artificial intelligence (AI)…
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China flags concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 chips
China raised concerns over potential security risks in Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chip, casting uncertainty over the US…
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China’s coal pipeline risks creating glut, blowing climate goals
China’s proposed coal mine developments risk creating an oversupply and derailing climate goals, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM).…
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Asian local-currency bond sales reach record on risks to US dollar
US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable policy moves are driving investor demand for Asian local-currency bonds, spurring fresh interest…
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BOJ’s Uchida warns of downside risks to economy on trade uncertainty
[KOCHI, Japan] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said risks to economic activity and prices were skewed to the downside due to…
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HSBC disbands team focused on managing geopolitical risks
Holdings is disbanding a team of staffers that were focused on identifying and managing geopolitical risk, even as the possibility of such…
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Seven & i risks becoming buyout target again if turnaround fails
Even after fending off Alimentation Couche-Tard’s unsolicited 6.77 trillion yen (S$58.5 billion) takeover approach, Seven & i Holdings…
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Fed’s Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday (Jul 17) that he continues to believe the US central bank should cut interest…
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Three-quarters of US teens use AI companions despite risks: study
Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety…
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Why FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks
Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps…
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Maritime, aviation sectors can learn from each other in tackling conflict risks, climate change: transport leaders
The maritime and aviation sectors can work together to tackle shared global risks such as geopolitical conflict and climate change, said…
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US dollar has best week since February on tariff inflation risks
The US dollar turned in its best weekly performance in more than four months as US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats…
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Alibaba risks deepening US$100 billion rout as turf war heats up
A protracted battle in China’s food-delivery market has chopped US$100 billion in market value from Alibaba Group Holding, with no end in…
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Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a…