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Bank of Japan sees window for rate hikes narrowing but not closed yet
The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ’s) rate-hike cycle is facing its biggest test since Governor Kazuo Ueda took the helm two years ago, with US…
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Green Business: Profit from Saving the Planet
Starting a green business isn’t just a trend—it’s becoming a necessity. With climate change and environmental concerns at the forefront of…
Politics
GE2025: Ruling party’s strong showing signals flight to safety and a vote for policy continuity, say analysts
Analysts welcomed the results of Singapore’s general election (GE) held over the weekend, calling them a vote for political stability and…
Business
Gold gains on softer US dollar, Fed decision awaited
Chinese markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5 and will resume trade on Tuesday, May 6 Gold prices edged higher on…
Politics
US prepares air-traffic overhaul as vulnerabilities rock Newark
The Trump administration’s plan to modernise the ageing US air traffic-control system has gained fresh urgency after vulnerabilities with…
Business
US dollar’s decline is fuelling dislocations across Asian currencies
Asian currencies turbocharged by US dollar weakness are attaining rarely seen superlatives and triggering central bank intervention to…
News
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its US$1 trillion-plus holdings of US Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance…
Politics
Lessons from Trump’s tariff tumult
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s tariff tempest has turned markets upside down, rocking investors globally. This spurred the Monetary Authority…
Politics
Michael Lewis’s Paean to Federal Workers Hits Differently Under DOGE
The pressures American civil servants face also stem from the fact that, contrary to the right’s nightmare, the U.S. bureaucracy is…
Business
GE2025 results expected to have limited impact on Singapore stocks, say market watchers
While Saturday’s General Election (GE) offers a welcome signal for investors who value political stability, market watchers say its impact…
Politics
US Fed expected to pause cuts again and wait for clarity on tariffs
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this week as it waits to see how US President Donald…
Business
Shell is studying merits of BP deal as rival’s stock slumps
Shell is working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it’s waiting for further stock and oil price declines…
Politics
Opec+ agrees another accelerated oil output hike for June
[LONDON/DUBAI] Opec+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies such as Russia, has agreed to…
Business
India’s largest bank plans to raise 250 billion rupees in share sale
State Bank of India, or SBI, plans to raise 250 billion rupees (S$3.8 billion) through new shares and this fiscal year, marking the first…
Business
Straco chair Wu Hsioh Kwang elevates his stake
[singapore] Over the four trading sessions from Apr 25 to 30, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional…
Business
S-Reits rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets
[singapore] The performance of Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) in April 2025 was marked by significant movements,…
News
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Apple on Friday (May 2) relaxed its App Store payment rules in the face of a scathing court order, with Spotify quick to reap the benefit.…
Business
Shein’s London IPO stalled amid US tariff fallout
Shein Group’s initial public offering (IPO) plan has slowed to a crawl as the retailer assesses the impact of US tariffs on its business…
Business
Tiny logistics firm’s shares surge on plan to buy Trump Coin
A small logistics company’s plan to hold US President Donald Trump’s memecoin as a treasury asset is fuelling its blistering stock rally.…
Politics
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.
Oil producing countries are bracing for a bumpy ride this year, with a precipitous drop in prices to the lowest levels in four years seen…
Culture
Meta and Blumhouse Create Chatbot That Encourages Phone Use During Movies
“Oh, wow, this is really cool,” Flannery Johnston, 28, said as the chatbot came to life, offering a personalized hello from M3GAN, the…
Business
A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
When the Covid pandemic hit, factories in China shut down and global shipping traffic slowed. Within a matter of a few weeks, products…
Politics
Warren Buffett Criticizes Trump’s Trade Policies
Warren E. Buffett took a shot at President Trump’s efforts to use tariffs to batter global commerce on Saturday, as his $1.1 trillion…
Business
Why OPEC Plus Is Increasing Oil Supplies Despite Falling Prices
Oil prices are falling. Economists are cutting forecasts for global economic growth. Oil giants are reporting lower profits. But on…