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ING looks to expand non-interest income pillars in Singapore to buffer rate risks
Dutch lender ING is accelerating efforts to build up its fee-based revenue amid the prospect of lower interest rates. In Singapore, that…
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Foxconn reports record Q2 revenue, cautions about geopolitical and exchange rate risks
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record second-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial…
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Singapore’s STI hits new high as investors flock to safe havens amid global risks
The Straits Times Index (STI) notched a new high of 4,011.78 on Wednesday (Jul 2) as Singapore draws a rush of investors seeking safe…
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Trump tariff risks put Asian stocks’ strong July record to test
A seasonal lift for Asian equities in July may be hard to come by this year as tariff and macroeconomic concerns dampen sentiment. Markets…
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Oil edges down on easing Middle East risks but gains for a second month
Oil prices edged down on Monday as investors weighed easing Middle East risks and a possible Opec+ output increase in August. Both Brent…
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Oil falls on prospect of more Opec+ supply, easing risks in Middle East
Oil prices fell 1 per cent on Monday as an easing of geopolitical risks in the Middle East and the prospect of another Opec+ output hike…
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Oil inches up on US demand strength; fading Middle East supply risks offset gains
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as crude inventories in the United States fell on higher demand as summer driving season ramped up,…
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SGS bond demand to stay high as safe havens sought amid tariff risks, Middle East tensions: RHB
Demand for Singapore Government Securities (SGS) bonds is set to stay high amid investor caution, as traders flock to safe havens on…
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Bank of Korea warns of housing, debt risks as easing continues
Persistent housing price gains, particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area, could accelerate debt accumulation in South Korea and pose…
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Bank of Japan board divided over rate pause and inflation risks, June summary shows
Some Bank of Japan (BBOJ) policymakers called for keeping interest rates steady for the time being due to uncertainty over the impact of…
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Air India crash risks fuelling up to 30% jump in insurance premiums
The airline’s fleet is insured for about US$20 billion in total, with an annual premium near US$30 million, according to data from…
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US Federal Reserve’s Daly says employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Officials see slower economic growth, higher inflation and rising unemployment, and hold divided views on the outlook for interest rates,…
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The Download: talking dirty with DeepSeek, and the risks and rewards of calorie restriction
AI companions like Replika are designed to engage in intimate exchanges, but people use general-purpose chatbots for sex talk too, despite…
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Bank of England risks repeat of Brexit pessimism as growth signals diverge
Bank of England (BOE) rate-setters risk underestimating the strength of the UK economy by placing too much faith in downbeat business…
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Vibe coding lets anyone write software—but comes with risks
Whether you’re streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run…
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What are private markets, and what risks should investors take note of?
Private markets have grown increasingly popular in recent times in South-east Asia, with Singapore accounting for 45 per cent of the…
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US warns Pirelli risks restrictions due to Chinese investor
The US government warned Italy’s Pirelli & C that vehicles containing its advanced sensors technology could be restricted from sale in…
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US risks losing ‘reliable investment’ status, Allianz Global Investors manager says
Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key…
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Risks create opportunities in the insurance sector
At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we enable high level women to mentor each other to enable each leader to achieve personal and…
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Brazil road project draws criticism over Amazon deforestation risks ahead of COP30
In the run-up to the annual U.N. climate conference, set to take place in Brazil’s Amazon in November, the construction of a road is…
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Bank Negara Malaysia holds rate at 3% amid output growth, flags tariff risks
Malaysia’s central bank kept its key interest rate steady at 3 per cent on Thursday (May 8), opting for policy stability amid resilient…
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HSBC warns trade turmoil poses serious risks to global growth
Shifting global trade relations have increased economic uncertainty with serious risks to growth, making it difficult for international…
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HHS Report Exposes the Risks of Gender Experimentation on Children
Unfortunately, no new policy can undo the harm that has already been inflicted on the young and vulnerable. Source link
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DBS, OCBC and UOB’s recent rally a remarkable recovery, but are the risks fully priced in?
Shares of DBS, OCBC and UOB have rebounded since the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Apr 2 sent…