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03:41 Stocks, dollar rebound in Asia as Trump steps back

Stock markets were enjoying a much-needed relief rally in Asia on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he had no plans to fire the head of the Federal Reserve, and hinted at lower tariffs for China.

22/04 Trump visa cuts and tariff hikes turn Chinese students away from American Dream

When 25-year-old biology student Yao's PhD program enrollment was deferred due to funding cuts at her U.S. university, she joined a growing list of Chinese students exploring other destinations.

22/04 Asia fights drag from Wall St as US assets buckle

Asian stock markets fought to hold their footing on Tuesday after a furious flight from U.S. assets undermined Wall Street and the dollar, while concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve piled fresh pressure on Treasuries.

21/04 Singapore's Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds

Keppel , a Singapore-based manager and operator of assets such as data centres, said on Monday that it has secured close to S$2.0 billion ($1.53 billion) of capital commitments from global institutional investors for its flagship funds.

21/04 Stocks and dollar slide as Trump's Fed attacks jangle nerves

Asian equities and U.S. stock futures slid on Monday while the dollar slumped, as anxiety over tariffs and public criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump hit sentiment, leading gold prices to a new high.

17/04 Stocks, dollar on back foot as trade war, Powell comments weigh

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of the risk of slowing growth and rising prices due to tariffs, while the uncertainty around U.S. trade policies kept the dollar rooted near three-year lows.

16/04 Shares fall in Asia as Nvidia curbs fan worries, gold hits record

Shares fell in Asia on Wednesday as AI darling Nvidia took a hit from U.S. curbs on chip sales to China, highlighting the damage to come in a tit-for-tat global trade war, while gold hit a record and the dollar stayed under pressure.

15/04 Breakingviews - Small countries sit at nexus of tariff trade-offs

Among the many absurdities of Donald Trump's global trade war is the inclusion of Singapore and Australia on his naughty list. The U.S. President slapped the 10% baseline tariff, which will apply to nearly all countries, on both with very little justification.

15/04 Singapore dissolves parliament ahead of imminent election

Singapore's parliament was dissolved on Tuesday ahead of a general election to be held within three months, a government gazette said.

15/04 Asia shares rise, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Asia shares edged slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in auto companies after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he might grant exemptions on auto-related levies already in place.

14/04 Singapore central bank eases monetary policy as US tariffs threaten growth

Singapore's central bank loosened its monetary policy for the second time this year on Monday, as expected, saying prospects for global growth and trade have dimmed amid U.S. tariffs, and the trade ministry cut its growth forecast for the city-state.

14/04 Wall St futures make cautious gains as tariffs change

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

11/04 Stocks, dollar sink, bonds pummelled again as trade war roils markets

The anxiety has sparked a rush into safe havens, sending the Swiss franc soaring to a decade high against the dollar, and gold to a new peak.

10/04 Eateries in foodie haven Singapore close as costs rise, spending falls

Singapore's well-known food scene has been battered by closures in the past year, affecting low-cost hawker stalls, mid-sized operators and Michelin-star restaurants, who say costs are rising and consumers are spending less.

10/04 Stocks surge in relief rally after Trump pauses tariffs

Global stocks rallied, the dollar found footing and a manic bond selloff stabilised on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries.

09/04 Stocks slide in Asia as recession fears pummel sentiment, oil hits 4-yr lows

Stocks in Asia extended a slide on Wall Street as President Donald Trump looked set to press ahead with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods.

09/04 PSG vs Aston Villa live: What time and where to see the first leg for the quarterfinals of the Champions League?

PSG vs Aston Villa face in the quarterfinals of the Champions League 2025 in an exciting first leg. Discover the schedule, where to see the match live, alignments and forecasts. Know all the details about this expected duel between the powerful PSG and the surprising Aston Villa.

08/04 Most Singaporeans yet to pick a party ahead of election, poll shows

A majority of Singaporeans have yet to decide which party to vote for ahead of a general election this year, but most of those who have made up their minds would back the ruling People's Action Party, a survey showed on Tuesday.

08/04 Brazil, Egypt and Singapore among potential winners from tariff onslaught

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs shocked multiple U.S. trading partners and global markets, a handful of countries are emerging as potential winners although the risk of a tariff-induced recession will limit the upside.

08/04 Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism

Asian stocks bounced off 18-month lows and U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Tuesday, as markets caught their breath after recent heavy selling on hopes that Washington might be willing to negotiate some of its aggressive tariffs.

07/04 Singapore's DBS, BoC customer data at risk after ransomware attack on vendor

Some customer information from Singapore's DBS Group and Bank of China's branch in the country has potentially been compromised after a ransomware attack on their data vendor Toppan Next Tech (TNT).

07/04 Singapore invokes foreign interference law against property tycoon's family

Singapore will designate four members of the family behind Hong Kong property developer Sino Group as "politically significant persons" over their ties to a Chinese parliamentary advisory body, its home affairs ministry said on Monday.

07/04 Wall St futures, oil dive, markets bay for quick US rate cuts

Asian markets faced more turmoil on Monday as fears of a global trade war saw Wall Street futures plunge, while investors wagered the mounting risk of recession could see U.S. rates cut as early as May.

04/04 Shares bruised, dollar crumbles as Trump tariffs stir recession fears

Stocks limped to the end of the week on Friday, the dollar was set for its worst week in a month while gold flirted with a record peak as investors feared U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs would tip the global economy into a recession.

03/04 What's in Trump's sweeping new reciprocal tariff regime

U.S. President Donald Trump smashed a more than 75-year-old global trading system with a new baseline 10% U.S. tariff on goods from all countries and higher reciprocal tariff rates for countries that his administration says have high barriers to U.S. imports.

02/04 Stocks on tenterhooks as Trump's tariff plans loom

Asian stocks stuttered on Wednesday, while the safe-haven gold was stuck near record highs as a nervous world awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, with investors fretting about the risks of an intensifying global trade war.

01/04 Stocks stabilise, gold hits record before Trump tariff reveal

Asian equities rose on Tuesday following Wall Street's overnight gains, while gold hit an all-time peak and Treasury yields fell as markets awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

31/03 Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariff clock ticks down

Asia stocks followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as investors struggled to price in the risk of imminent U.S. tariffs with so little still known about what form or scope the levies will take.

30/03 Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities

Myanmar's neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation.

28/03 Exclusive: Blackstone evaluates taking a stake in US TikTok spinoff, sources say

Private equity firm Blackstone is evaluating taking a small minority investment in TikTok's U.S. operations, according to two people familiar with the matter.

28/03 Asia stocks slide, gold hits record high on US tariffs

Asian stocks fell on Friday with heavy selling in South Korea and Japan while safe-haven gold hit a record high as the latest tariff salvo from U.S. President Donald Trump stoked investor worries of an all-out trade war.

27/03 TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear

E-commerce platform TikTok Shop said it will launch to users in France, Germany, and Italy on Monday, expanding its reach further into Europe even as TikTok faces being shut down in the U.S. if Chinese owner ByteDance does not find an American buyer.

27/03 Stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Asian shares skidded with Wall Street on Thursday while the dollar climbed to a three-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all auto imports, ratcheting up a global trade war that risks fuelling inflation.

26/03 Exclusive: Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired federal workers, research shows

A researcher identified a "network of fake consulting and headhunting firms."

25/03 Exclusive: Aunt of Trafigura's Mongolia boss ran main partner firm

Trafigura's top executive in Mongolia, who has been suspended while a billion-dollar fraud scheme at the Swiss trading house is investigated, loaned over $500 million of Trafigura’s money to a firm owned by his aunt, Reuters has found.

25/03 Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat economic data provided some comfort.

24/03 After the gold rush: Asian, Mid-East sellers flood jewellery market

As gold prices jump to successive highs, jewellers across Asia and the Middle East are grappling with displays losing their sparkle as customers race to cash in their old jewellery and coins.

24/03 Futures buoyant as markets sail toward tariff storm

Financial markets made an optimistic start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising and the dollar firm ahead of a week driven by data, and the threat of steep U.S. tariff hikes on the horizon.

21/03 Wall St follows European stocks lower, dollar rises on tariff uncertainties

U.S. stocks followed their European counterparts lower and the dollar strengthened on Friday with few catalysts to stoke investor risk appetite amid lingering economic uncertainties and churning geopolitical tension.

20/03 Asia shares track Wall Street higher as investors assess Fed outlook

Asia shares edged up on Thursday after a Wall Street rally as investor sentiment was lifted by the prospect that the Federal Reserve could still deliver two rate cuts this year, though the gains were limited by a pullback in Chinese equities.

19/03 Asian stocks meander, yen soft as BOJ stands pat on rates

Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was slightly weaker after the Bank of Japan held rates as expected.

11/03 Global stocks selloff pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasuries steadied somewhat in Europe, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day's dramatic moves when the Nasdaq saw its biggest one-day fall in over two years.

10/03 Stocks fall, yen gains on Trump trade war, China deflationary woes

Wall Street futures sank and the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc strengthened early on Monday as building deflationary pressures in China added to growth worries from a fading U.S. economy and an escalating global trade war.

09/03 Hiroshima stripped of victory after fielding suspended player

Sanfrecce Hiroshima had their Asian Champions League Two quarter-final first leg win over Lion City Sailors overturned after the Asian Football Confederation deemed the Japanese club to have fielded a suspended player.

07/03 China loses private jets as other Asian growth spots emerge

A sharp fall in the number of private jets based in China in recent years shows the impact a weakening domestic economy, anti-corruption drives and the pandemic have had on the country's wealthiest, according to business aviation industry data and experts.

07/03 Stocks stumble, bond selloff abates as investors take stock of US trade policy

Investors were met with some calm on Friday after a turbulent week besieged by U.S. trade policy confusion and a global rise in borrowing costs, as a steep selloff in bonds abated and currencies steadied, though stocks tracked Wall Street lower.

06/03 Exclusive: Airlines face overflight payment risks as planes divert over Afghanistan

Airlines are turning to a network of third parties to pay fees to Afghan authorities as more planes use the country's airspace, increasing the risk of legal disputes and money laundering, according to pilots, aviation executives and lawyers.

06/03 Investors stay bearish on Asian currencies as trade war intensifies

Investors maintained their short bets on most Asian currencies as they assessed the prospects of an escalating global trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on major trading partners, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

06/03 Stocks rise as tariff tensions ebb; euro firms ahead of ECB decision

Asian stocks rose on Thursday as investors held out hope that trade tensions could ease after U.S. President Donald Trumpexempted some automakers from tariffs for a month, while the euro stood tall ahead of the European Central Bank's meeting.

05/03 Dollar droops on Trump trade war; Hang Seng gains as NPC begins

The U.S. dollar hovered near a three-month low against major peers on Wednesday after the latest round of U.S. tariffs and countermeasures from Canada and China fuelled an escalating trade war.

04/03 Hong Kong firm to sell Panama Canal stake to BlackRock-backed group amid Trump pressure

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison on Tuesday agreed to sell its interests in a key Panama Canal port operator to a BlackRock Inc-backed consortium, following intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to curb China's influence in the region.

04/03 Stocks slump with bond yields as Trump pushes ahead with tariffs

Stocks slumped and bond yields slid on Tuesday in Asia as investors braced for an imminent escalation in a global trade war with new U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China set to go into effect within hours.

06/02 GTX-A 'Unjeong Jungang ~ Seoul Station' 58 round trips 58 times a day from 15th.

Early stabilization, etc., increased to 282 times a day… As originally planned, 6 minutes of commute (Paju = News1) Park Dae-jun reporter = The GTX-A Seoul Station-Unjeong Central Station, which opened on December 28, will be driven by 282 round trips a day. It is good news for the residents of Unjeongsin City and Goyang Ilsan New Town. Operation of this section ...

23/01 New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says

New Zealand will relax rules to lure foreign investment, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Thursday, as his centre-right government tries to spur economic growth and boost jobs.

22/01 Stocks bask in Trump glow, tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar

Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from U.S. President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.

21/01 Shares and Treasuries choppy on Trump's plans for tariffs

Global shares and U.S. Treasuries were volatile on Tuesday, reversing a brief relief rally from early in the session in the first few hours of Donald Trump's new presidency after he announced plans for trade tariffs on neighbouring countries.

17/01 KKR hires Goldman for selling stake in Philippine fintech Maya, sources say

Global investment firm KKR has appointed Goldman Sachs for the sale of its significant minority stake in Philippine fintech company Maya, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

17/01 Boeing resumes 777X test flights after grounding in August 

Boeing resumed testing for its long-delayed 777X widebody jet on Thursday, with the first flight since the U.S. planemaker grounded the test fleet in August due to the failure of a key engine mounting structure.

16/01 Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024

Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday.

16/01 Carmakers in India plan EV onslaught in 2025 despite slowing global demand

Automakers operating in India plan to launch close to a dozen new electric car models this year, many in the premium market, with longer driving ranges and faster charging times, to attract buyers as demand for EVs slows down globally.

13/01 Shares slip in Asia, dollar firm as inflation, earnings loom

Asian shares slipped on Monday while the dollar held near 14-month peaks after an unambiguously strong payrolls report shoved up bond yields and tested lofty equity valuations just as the earnings season gets under way.

08/01 Asian stocks slip, dollar bolstered by US rate outlook

Asian stocks drifted lower on Wednesday, with a robust dollar keeping the yen pinned near six-month lows as traders wagered the Federal Reserve will likely be slow in cutting rates after data showed the U.S. economy and labour market remained stable.

07/01 Harris to travel to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany before leaving office

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe, the Middle East and Asia from Jan. 13 through Jan. 17, the White House said on Tuesday.

07/01 Asia shares rise on prospect of softer Trump tariffs

Asia shares rose on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's positive lead and as some investors hoped incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump could adopt a less aggressive tariff stance than promised when he takes office.

06/01 Shares patchy in Asia, Canadian dollar up on Trudeau report

Share markets got off to a patchy start in Asia on Monday ahead of a week brimming with economic news that should underline the relative outperformance of the United States and support the dollar's ongoing bull run.

03/01 Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus

Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was perched at a two-year high against a basket of currencies as investors fret about U.S. rates staying higher for longer.

02/01 Asia shares get off to bumpy start in 2025 with Trump's policies in focus

Asian stocks began the year on a dour note on Thursday as they struggled for traction after a jittery close to 2024, while the U.S. dollar charged higher and investor sentiment stayed cautious ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

02/01 Singapore economy grew 4.0% in 2024, advance estimate shows, fastest post-pandemic growth

Singapore's economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating from an expansion of 1.1% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2022, preliminary government data showed on Thursday.

31/12 Montenegro says it extradites Terraform Lab co-founder Do Kwon to US

Montenegro on Tuesday extradited Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the United States, where he faces charges of having deceived investors about the stability of the TerraUSD cryptocurrency and how an app used the Terraform blockchain.

31/12 India's Adani Wilmar falls on Adani group's plan to offload stake

India's Adani Wilmar fell over 6% in early trade on Tuesday, a day after the Adani Group said it would sell its entire 44% stake in the consumer goods company in a $2 billion deal to focus on strengthening its infrastructure businesses.

31/12 Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024

Asian stocks eased on Tuesday in cautious end-of-year trading that has seen investors scale back bets of deep U.S. rate cuts in 2025 and brace for the incoming Trump administration, with the dollar standing tall against most other currencies.

30/12 India's Adani Group to sell stake in joint venture to Wilmar for $1.4 billion

The Adani Group will sell its stake in consumer goods firm Adani Wilmar to joint venture partner Wilmar International for 123.14 billion rupees ($1.44 billion) as the Indian conglomerate sharpens its focus on infrastructure projects.

30/12 Shares muted in Asia, high yields test lofty valuations

Asian shares made a muted start to the week on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged rich Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the U.S. dollar near multi-month peaks.

30/12 Singapore Post names new CFO in executive overhaul after whistleblower report

Singapore Post appointed Isaac Mah, the current CFO of its Australia business, as group finance chief, the company said on Sunday, a week after dismissing three senior executives, including its CFO, over mishandling a whistleblower report.

27/12 Asian stocks drift, yen at 5-month low in thin year-end trading

Asian stocks wobbled on Friday while the dollar was steady, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows in thin year-end trading as investors looked ahead to 2025, when the Federal Reserve is expected to be measured in its interest rate cuts.

26/12 Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift

Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week with little news or data in the way to alter their direction of travel, while the dollar was perched near a two-year high.

24/12 Breakingviews - India’s green power producers will get a shakeout

Dealmaking is coming for India’s renewable energy industry in 2025. More than a dozen generators of wind and solar power are looking for new owners as private equity-style firms like Brookfield Asset Management, as well as industry players like Siemens and Enel, look for an exit. Despite New Delhi’s target of renewables providing half the country’s electricity by 2030, success isn’t assured.

24/12 Asia shares rise, dollar underpinned by elevated bond yields

Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, though moves were subdued in a holiday-curtailed week, while the greenback held near a two-year high helped by elevated U.S. Treasury yields as investors prepared for fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025.

23/12 Singapore Nov core inflation at 1.9% y/y, lowest in almost 3 years

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.9% in November on a yearly basis, lower than economists' forecasts and the smallest rise in nearly three years, official data showed on Monday.

23/12 Asia shares rally on US inflation relief

Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on U.S. inflation restored some hope for further policy easing next year, while there was relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown.

22/12 Singapore Post fires CEO over handling of whistleblower report

Singapore Post said on Sunday it had dismissed its chief executive and two other senior managers after an internal investigation found they had mishandled whistleblower allegations about misconduct by company employees.

21/12 Philippines set up Thailand semi clash with Vietnam to face Singapore

The Philippines will face reigning champions Thailand in next week's semi-finals of the Asean Championship after Albert Capellas' side secured a 1-0 win over Indonesia on Saturday to advance to the last four of the regional competition.

20/12 EU deal and Trump tariff threats bolster Mercosur trade talks

Brazil expects the South American trade bloc Mercosur to speed up more free trade negotiations after clinching a deal with the European Union, as the threat of U.S. tariffs forces countries to diversify their options for exports, diplomats say.

20/12 Asian shares pinned near three-month lows, dollar towers at 2-yr peak

Asian shares were pinned near three-month lows on Friday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data that could either ease or worsen concerns about price pressures, while the dollar towered at two-year peaks.

19/12 Asian stocks slide after Fed flags slower rate cuts, BOJ stands pat

Asian stocks slipped and the dollar was perched near a two-year high on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cautioned it would ease the pace of rate cuts in the coming year, while the Bank of Japan kept rates steady, as expected.

18/12 Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news

Asian stocks hovered near two-week lows and the dollar hit milestone highs against the Australian and New Zealand dollars on Wednesday in the countdown to an expected U.S. interest rate cut.

17/12 Asian shares drift, dollar firms ahead of central bank meetings

Asian stocks edged higher and the dollar held firm on Tuesday as traders braced for a slate of central banks meetings this week that is likely to see the U.S. Federal Reserve deliver a rate cut and the Bank of Japan stand pat for now.

16/12 TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to avert ban

TikTok made a last-ditch effort on Monday to continue operating in the United States, asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law intended to force ByteDance, its China-based parent company, to divest the short-video app by Jan. 19 or face a ban.

16/12 Exclusive: Shein weighs sale of less than 10% of company in London IPO, sources say

Fast fashion retailer Shein is considering asking UK regulators to waive listing rules that require at least 10% of its shares to be sold to the public in its planned London flotation, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

16/12 Asia wary of Fed rate outlook, high bond yields

Asian share markets were in a wary mood on Monday as surging bond yields challenged equity valuations, particularly for the richly priced tech sector, in a week packed with central bank meetings and major economic data.

15/12 Britain joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit trade deal

Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

14/12 US, UK take aim at illicit gold trade in sanctions action

The UK says illegal gold trading finances Russia's war in Ukraine.

13/12 Exclusive: Singapore, Vietnam firms in talks for new undersea cables, sources say

Singaporean asset manager Keppel and Vietnamese conglomerate Sovico Group are discussing plans for new undersea fiber-optic cables that would boost the region's data centre industry, people familiar with the discussions said.

13/12 Asian shares fall, long-dated Treasuries set for worst week in a year

Asia shares fell on Friday as a strong dollar kept risk sentiment fragile, while longer-dated Treasury yields are heading for their biggest weekly rise this year as expectations for deep U.S. rate cuts in 2025 recede.

12/12 Chess-India's Gukesh beats China's Ding to become youngest world champion

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.

12/12 US asks court to reject TikTok's bid to stave off law that could ban the app

The Justice Department late on Wednesday asked a U.S. appeals court to reject an emergency bid by TikTok to temporarily block a law that would require its Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest the short-video app by Jan. 19 or face a ban.

12/12 Asia stocks rally on Fed cut bets; Aussie jumps on jobs data

Asian stocks gained on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's tech-led rally overnight after an as-expected reading of U.S. consumer inflation cemented bets for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next week.

11/12 Indonesia's XL Axiata, Smartfren to merge, with $6.5 bln enterprise value

Indonesian telcos XL Axiata , Smartfren Telecom and Smart Telcom (SmartTel), a unit of Smartfren, said on Wednesday they have agreed to merge to create a combined entity with an enterprise value of 104 trillion rupiah ($6.5 billion).

11/12 Stocks settle in for nervous wait on US CPI

Asian stock markets and the dollar took a breather on Wednesday ahead of an anticipated rate cut in Canada and a U.S. inflation reading expected to leave the Fed on course to cut rates again.

10/12 China stocks jump on Politburo policy shift

China stocks surged and commodities and the Australian dollar found support on Tuesday on Beijing's new promises of rate cuts and a boost to consumption, while global stocks were wobbly ahead of a crucial U.S. inflation reading.

09/12 Asia stocks weighed by South Korea; busy week for central banks

Asian shares were dragged by a slide in South Korea on Monday ahead of a packed week of central bank meetings that should see borrowing costs take a step lower, while U.S. inflation data are the last hurdle to a further policy easing there.

08/12 EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is needed to meet increased demand for its small and mid-sized models.

06/12 US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or face a ban.

06/12 Singapore's Temasek unveils $7.5 billion private credit entity

Singapore's state investment company Temasek said on Friday that it has established a wholly owned private credit entity with an initial portfolio amounting to S$10 billion ($7.5 billion), consisting of direct investments and credit funds.

06/12 Asian shares slip on South Korea risk, dollar on guard ahead of payrolls

Asian stocks slipped on Friday on political ructions in South Korea, while dollar bulls waited anxiously to see if U.S. payrolls challenged or cemented expectations of a rate cut this month.

05/12 Rate cut bets boost stocks as bitcoin stalks $100,000

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday in the wake of record peaks on Wall Street as a softer read on U.S. services data boosted investor confidence in the Fed lowering interest rates.

04/12 Asian stocks slip, rattled by South Korean political unrest

Asian equities stumbled on Wednesday while currencies were volatile as traders scrambled to contend with the political storm in South Korea, where martial law was imposed and subsequently lifted hours later.

03/12 Australia, Singapore agree to seek expanded access to their defence facilities

Singapore and Australia agreed on Tuesday to seek opportunities for increased access to their respective defence facilities, including more frequent Australian visits to the city-state's air force and navy bases.

03/12 US targets China's chip industry with new restrictions

The United States on Monday launched its third big crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies, including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group , among other moves.

03/12 Asian stocks climb on Wall Street lead; yuan, euro sag

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday led by an outperforming tech sector following record highs on Wall Street overnight, while the dollar hovered near a six-week low to the yen as traders weighed the outlook for interest rates in the United States and Japan.

02/12 Swiss corruption case involving Trafigura and former executive opens

Trafigura and three other defendants including a former board member go on trial over the alleged payment of bribes to an Angolan oil official for oil deals in a landmark case that opens on Monday.

02/12 Exclusive: Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers

The US will launch its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies.

02/12 Singapore cenbank fines JPMorgan $1.8 mln over misconduct by relationship managers

Singapore's central bank said on Monday it fined U.S. lender JPMorgan Chase S$2.4 million ($1.79 million) for failing to prevent and detect misconduct committed by its relationship managers.

02/12 Asia stocks rise after Wall Street records; dollar rebounds

Asian stocks climbed on Monday, buoyed by record high closes on Wall Street, while the dollar bounced back from multiweek lows against the yen and British pound in a crucial week for the U.S. interest rate outlook.

29/11 Exclusive: Logistics provider GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing in 2025, sources say

Logistics company GLP is considering a Hong Kong listing that could happen as early as next year, eight years after the Singapore-incorporated firm was taken private by an investor group, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

29/11 Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets

Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local inflation data had traders favouring an imminent rate hike from the Bank of Japan.

28/11 Exclusive: Chinese ships gather near island disputed with Philippines, satellite images show

Online ship trackers show that many of the vessels in the satellite photos are Chinese-registered fishing craft.

28/11 Asian stocks subdued, dollar drifts ahead of US Thanksgiving

Asian shares were subdued on Thursday and the dollar was on the defensive after U.S. data showed progress in slowing inflation had stalled even as the economy remained resilient, raising doubt over the path the Federal Reserve could take next year.

27/11 Asian stocks weak amid Trump tariff worries; yen firm

Asian stocks were heavy on Wednesday as investors fretted over what countries could be targeted for tariffs under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, a day after he pledged new levies on Canada, Mexico and China.

26/11 Rustic islanders off glitzy Singapore face uncertain future

People in wealthy Singapore have taken for granted comforts such as electricity and air-conditioning for decades, but a dwindling band of residents on a tiny island to its east saw the arrival of a solar grid 11 years ago as a miracle they still talk about.

26/11 Dollar rallies, stocks retreat after Trump vows tariffs

The dollar rallied against major peers on Tuesday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pledged tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, and additional tariffs on China.

25/11 Chess-China's holder Ding beats Indian Gukesh in world championship opening game

China's Ding Liren beat teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India in the opening round of the world chess championship in a major confidence boost for the title holder on Monday.

25/11 Bond futures bounce on Bessent pick for US Treasury

Bonds rallied, U.S. stock futures rose and the dollar eased in early trade on Monday as investors cheered the appointment of fund manager Scott Bessent as the next U.S. Treasury secretary, figuring he would be a voice for markets in Washington.

22/11 Adani's bribery scandal raises concern on market, public disclosure lapses

In March, Adani Group's head of corporate finance wrote an email to one of its lenders, calling as "baseless" a media report on the group's alleged bribery investigation in the United States. That email was also marked to top finance executive Sagar Adani.

22/11 Global banks weigh halting fresh credit to India's Adani after U.S. indictment, say sources

Some global banks are considering temporarily halting fresh credit to India's Adani Group but staying put with existing loans following U.S. prosecutors' indictment of its billionaire founder Gautam Adani for fraud, sources said.

22/11 Gold surges and euro sags as broader war risks rise

Gold was headed for its largest weekly gain in nearly eight months on Friday and the euro hovered at a 13-month low as Russia lowered its threshold for using nuclear weapons and fired a hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine.

22/11 What's next for Gautam Adani after U.S. bribery, fraud charges?

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, could face a long road to trial in the U.S. on criminal charges over his alleged role in a multi-billion-dollar fraud and bribery scheme.

22/11 How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

This account of how it unfolded is drawn from prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment.

22/11 'Bribe notes' with per megawatt rates: filings detail Sagar Adani's role in Indian scandal

A U.S. indictment of top executives of India's Adani Group has put a spotlight on Sagar Adani, a millennial scion of the company who kept track of hundreds of millions of dollars of alleged bribes to Indian officials on his mobile phone, court filings show.

21/11 Breakingviews - Breakingviews: Gautam Adani’s key man risk is hard to contain

The United States has opened a can of worms for the Adani Group. On Wednesday, federal prosecutors accused the conglomerate's chair, Gautam Adani, and several others of fraud by offering some $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar-power deals. The consequences of the indictment will be more far-reaching than those induced by short-seller Hindenburg Research in early

21/11 Asian stocks ease as Nvidia's forecast dampens risk appetite

Asian equities fell on Thursday after AI darling Nvidia disappointed investors with a subdued revenue forecast, while the dollar firmed and bitcoin hit a record high in anticipation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed policies.

21/11 Billionaire Gautam Adani of India's Adani Group charged in US with bribery; bond deal pulled

The billionaire chair of the Indian conglomerate and one of the world's richest people has been indicted in New York over his role in an alleged multibillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme.

21/11 Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big family cars that global automakers hope will one day be a profit powerhouse.

21/11 Adani dollar bonds tumble after US bribery charges

Dollar bond prices for Adani companies fell sharply in early Asia trade on Thursday after the Indian conglomerate's billionaire chairman was indicted in New York over allegations of bribery and fraud.

20/11 Asian shares cautious before Nvidia result, dollar gives back gains

Asian shares were cautious on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to earnings results from AI darling Nvidia where the risk of disappointment is high, while the dollar gave back a little of its recent bumper gains.

19/11 Trafigura hunts missing $500 million in Mongolian fuel fraud, trading sources say

Swiss trading house Trafigura is trying to track down $500 million in Mongolia following a year-long probe of staff and associates over a billion-dollar fraud scheme at its local fuel supply business, according to three trading sources familiar with the case.

19/11 Singapore shares hit 17-year high on market revival efforts

Singapore shares jumped to a 17-year high on Tuesday, powered by a rally in index heavyweight financials, as the city-state ramps up efforts to revive its stock market.

19/11 Asian stocks rise, dollar weak as US yields tick down

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday while U.S. bond yields and the dollar hung back from multi-month highs as traders awaited President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selection and sought to gauge the outlook for Federal Reserve easing.

18/11 Exclusive: India cenbank plans 2025 launch of cloud services, countering dominance of global firms

India's central bank will launch a pilot programme in 2025 offering local cloud data storage to financial firms at affordable prices, according to two sources aware of the matter, who declined to be identified as conversations are confidential.

18/11 Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results; BOJ's Ueda offers few rate hints

Global stocks began the week on firmer footing ahead of a highly anticipated earnings release from Nvidia , while in Japan, a speech from its central bank's head left markets none the wiser on the country's rate outlook.

15/11 Dollar sits atop one-year peak as Powell sends yields up, China data mixed

The U.S. dollar was poised for big weekly gains on Friday, towering near one-year highs as a hawkish turn from the Federal Reserve chief sent short-term Treasury yields higher, leaving Wall Street and European futures in the red.

14/11 Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Asia-Pacific travel demand has recovered from the pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain problems disrupting operations and exposing them to strengthening consumer protection rules, industry executives say.

14/11 Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy.

13/11 Stocks slide on unease over jump in bond yields as US inflation eyed

Asian stocks slumped on Wednesday as a sharp rise in U.S. bond yields unnerved investors ahead of key inflation data that could inform the pace of Federal Reserve policy easing.

12/11 11 injured by turbulence during Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt

Eleven people were injured when a Lufthansa flight from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt hit severe turbulence while travelling over the Atlantic, the airline said on Tuesday.

12/11 Asian stocks retreat, bitcoin soars to record on Trump euphoria

Asian stocks eased while the dollar held at four-month highs on Tuesday, though all the excitement was centred on bitcoin as it soared to a record peak underpinned by investor bets on assets that are likely to benefit from Donald Trump's election win.

11/11 Asian stocks slide as China stimulus disappoints; bitcoin extends record rally

Hong Kong stocks led declines in Asia on Monday after Beijing's latest stimulus fell short of investor expectations, overshadowing Wall Street's record highs from Friday and futures pointing to further strength at the reopen.

09/11 Exclusive: Singapore's DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, sources say

Singapore's biggest lender DBS Group Holdings Ltd is exploring expanding into Malaysia with potential acquisitions of stakes in banks in its Southeast Asian neighbour, including in one of Malaysia's smallest banks by assets, two sources said.

08/11 Asian stocks climb on Wall Street's lead; dollar sags after Fed cut

Asian stocks rose broadly on Friday, tracking Wall Street's overnight rise to record highs, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's message for careful interest rate cuts even with expectations for big fiscal spending under incoming President Donald Trump.

07/11 Asian stocks mixed as Trump impact weighed; dollar firm before Fed decision

Asia-Pacific equity markets were mixed on Thursday as investors weighed the implications of a Donald Trump presidency, while also eyeing monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks later in the day.

06/11 US stock futures, dollar firm in Asia as US results trickle in

U.s. stock futures and the dollar pushed higher in Asia on Wednesday as early results from the U.S presidential election suggested the race remained too close to call, leaving investors jumping at shadows.

05/11 Stocks, dollar on tenterhooks with all eyes on US Election Day

Stock markets moved sideways and an uneasy calm settled over currencies and bonds as investors waited for the United States to choose a new leader with polls showing the contest on a knife edge.

04/11 Markets brace for US election showdown in event-packed week

Financial markets began the week on a cautious note on Monday, with shares in Asia subdued while the dollar eased slightly ahead of a busy week headlined by the U.S. presidential race which is set to come down to the wire.

01/11 Asia markets start momentous month on cautious side, US payrolls awaited

Asian markets started a likely momentous month on the cautious side, with shares mostly lower and Treasury yields near three-month highs on Friday, while investors wait for U.S. payrolls data, although a rate cut next week is largely baked in.

31/10 Asian stocks slip as tech drags, yen near 3-month low before BOJ decision

Asian stocks slid on Thursday as chip-sector stocks tracked overnight declines by Wall Street peers and Facebook owner Meta Platforms warned of accelerating costs for artificial intelligence.

30/10 Asia shares stumble on China headwinds; gold and bitcoin buoyant

Asia shares eased on Wednesday on the back of weakness in China, as investors brace for a tightly contested U.S. election that could have huge ramifications for the world's second-largest economy, even as Beijing tries to shore up growth.

29/10 Asian stocks mixed, dollar drifts before megacap earnings, jobs data

Asian stocks were mixed in volatile trading on Tuesday as investors girded for three days of tech megacap earnings reports on Wall Street, kicking off with Google parent Alphabet later in the day.

28/10 Oil slides on Mideast respite, yen down as Japan govt loses majority

The yen hit a three-month low on Monday as Japan's ruling party lost its parliamentary majority, while oil tumbled after Israel's weekend strike on Iran bypassed oil or nuclear targets.

25/10 US judge approves shipping companies' $102 million settlement with DOJ over Baltimore bridge collapse

A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people.

25/10 Dollar droops with US yields, stocks mixed amid rates, election risks

The dollar was on the defensive on Friday following its biggest drop in a month against major peers, as it tracked a retreat in U.S. yields from nearly three-month highs after depressed Treasury prices drew buyers.

25/10 Cargo-ship owner to pay US $102 million over Baltimore bridge collapse, DOJ says

The owner and operator of the cargo ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people, have agreed to pay $102 million to the federal government, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

24/10 Asia shares fall on US election anxiety; Tesla earnings provide some cheer

Asian shares fell on Thursday, while the dollar held near three-month highs and U.S. yields rose as uncertainty over the U.S. election outcome kept markets on edge, though Tesla's forecast-topping earnings provided some comfort for investors.

23/10 Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

23/10 Exclusive: GIC, Macquarie explore $2 billion stake sale in Philippines' EDC, sources say

Singapore's GIC and Australia's Macquarie are looking at selling their stake of roughly 30% in Philippine renewable energy firm Energy Development Corp (EDC), a deal that could fetch $2 billion, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

23/10 Stocks stumble, dollar and gold rise as traders weigh US rates, election

Gold prices jumped to record high and the dollar was on the rise again on Wednesday, keeping the pressure on the yen and the euro, while stocks in Asia stuttered as investors were reluctant to place major bets ahead of a hotly contested U.S. election.

23/10 Morning Bid: U.S. yield spike spooks investors

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

22/10 With polls tight, US election campaigns target overseas voters

Voters overseas cannot line up on Election Day at their embassies. Instead, they must submit ballots to the states where they are registered, usually by mail.

22/10 Bonds slide, stocks slip as US election looms

Asian stocks turned lower and the dollar stood by multi-month peaks on Tuesday as a sharp sell-off in bonds and a jump in gold suggested investors are hunkering down ahead of the U.S. election.

21/10 Asia shares wobble; bitcoin rallies on 'Trump trade'

Asia shares dipped in and out of positive territory on Monday, under pressure from weakness in Chinese stocks, but bitcoin scaled a three-month peak as "Trump trades" continued to ramp up.

11/09 Pope Francis arrives in Singapore, last stop on 12-day tour

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore Wednesday afternoon from East Timor, on the final leg of an ambitious 12-day journey across Southeast Asia and Oceania.

11/09 Stocks falter, dollar defensive after US presidential debate

Asian markets wobbled and U.S. stock futures slipped on Wednesday after Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trumpclashed in a keenly-awaited U.S. presidential debate.

09/09 Transition to cleaner fuels seen dragging on China's oil demand growth

China's shift towards lower-carbon fuels and a sluggish economy are dampening oil demand growth in the world's largest crude importer, speakers at the APPEC conference said on Monday.

09/09 Singapore increases checkpoint security ahead of pope visit

Singapore will enhance security at its land, air and sea checkpoints this week due to an unspecified "heightened security situation in the region", its immigration authority said, warning of delays and additional clearance time.

09/09 Singapore choir practises for Pope Francis visit, church volunteers rehearse

Filipino hospital administrator Anna Galarrita and Filipino domestic helper Olga Reyes have been practising for months to be part of the 1,500-strong choir during the papal mass on Thursday when Pope Francis visits Singapore.

09/09 South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

South Korea convened on Monday an international summit seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it.

09/09 Asia shares dragged by Wall St dive, bonds bullish

Asian share markets slid on Monday after worries about a possible U.S. economic downturn slugged Wall Street, while dragging bond yields and commodity prices lower as investors avoided risk assets for safer harbours.

06/09 Pope Francis departs Indonesia for Papua New Guinea, stop two of 12-day trip

Pope Francis left Indonesia on Friday morning for Papua New Guinea, where the 87-year-old leader of the global Catholic Church will continue an ambitious 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania.

06/09 Markets on tenterhooks ahead of key US jobs data

Asian shares clung to tight ranges and the dollar nursed losses on Friday, with investors on tenterhooks ahead of U.S. jobs data that could decide the size and speed of coming rate cuts in the world's largest economy.

05/09 'Like Jesus' presence': Over 80,000 attend Pope's mass in Indonesia

Only rockstars and presidents can usually fill Indonesia's national stadium, but on Thursday it was octogenarian Pope Francis who drew more than 80,000 fans to a Catholic Mass in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

05/09 Pope Francis calls for climate change action during Istiqlal Mosque visit

Pope Francis on Thursday invited Muslims and Catholics to push global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism, and spoke of the common roots of different religious beliefs as he visited Southeast Asia's largest mosque in Jakarta.

05/09 Asian shares try to stabilise after global sell-off; focus on US data

Asian share markets tried to regain their footing on Thursday after a steep sell-off, while a rally in Treasuries dented the dollar and lifted the yen as U.S. economic worries raised the odds of the Federal Reserve going big on rate cuts.

04/09 Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day visit to the city-state starting on Wednesday, Singapore's government said.

04/09 The climate threats on Pope Francis' Asia-Pacific itinerary

Climate change is high on the agenda as Pope Francis visits Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore over 12 days.

04/09 Pope Francis, in Muslim-majority Indonesia, warns against religious extremism

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged political leaders in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, to guard against religious extremism, which he said distorted people's religious beliefs through "deception and violence".

04/09 Stocks stumble as growth worries resurface, tech shine dims

Asian shares and global stock futures fell on Wednesday in the wake of a tech selloff, while the dollar and yen rose on safety bids and U.S. Treasury yields edged lower as investors fretted over the outlook for the world's largest economy.

03/09 Stocks tiptoe towards US manufacturing, jobs data

Bond yields drifted higher on Tuesday, while currencies and Asia's stock markets steadied as investors waited on a raft of data to determine how deeply the U.S. can cut interest rates.

03/09 CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to buy 50% stake in Singapore mall

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust will acquire a 50% stake in Singapore's ION Orchard mall for an agreed property value of S$1.85 billion ($1.42 billion), the real estate investment trust said on Tuesday.

02/09 Baku and Singapore could be good for Ferrari, says Leclerc

Ferrari are still behind McLaren on pace but Charles Leclerc believes the next two races in Azerbaijan and Singapore could be good for the team after Sunday's Italian Grand Prix victory.

02/09 A dollar on the defensive brings relief to policymakers globally

The dollar fell more than 2% against other major currencies in August, marking its biggest monthly drop this year and providing some relief to economies that have suffered under the weight of dollar strength.

02/09 Asia shares steady, dollar firm before jobs test

Asian share markets got off to a quiet start on Monday as investors braced for a data-packed week culminating in a U.S. jobs report that could decide whether a rate cut expected this month will be regular or super-sized.

30/08 Asia shares set for solid monthly gain, dollar slumps on growing US rate cut bets

Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for a solid end to August while the dollar was staring at its worst monthly performance in nine months, on the view that the Federal Reserve is all but certain to cut interest rates next month.

29/08 Pope Francis’ visit to Southeast Asia: What to expect

Pope Francis leaves on Monday for a visit to four island nations across southeast Asia, an ambitious trip to urge global action on climate change that may test the strength of the 87-year-old head of the global Catholic Church.

29/08 Asian shares track Wall Street futures lower as Nvidia disappoints

Asian shares followed Wall Street futures lower on Thursday as Nvidia's results disappointed some bullish investors, while the dollar steadied and the Treasury yield curve came within a whisker of turning positive.

28/08 Swedish EV maker Polestar appoints Michael Lohscheller as CEO

Polestar said on Wednesday it will replace current CEO Thomas Ingenlath with a former boss of Opel and EV startups, the latest senior management change at a challenging time for the loss-making electric vehicle (EV) maker and the automotive industry.

28/08 Stocks stop short of record peaks as Nvidia earnings loom

Global stocks were poised near record highs on Wednesday, with the next move riding on results at chipmaking market darling Nvidia, while sterling notched a 2-1/2 year high as traders bet that Britain will lag the U.S. in cutting interest rates.

27/08 Once-acquisitive Chinese oil giant looks to revive global dealmaking

CNPC, Asia's top oil producer, is reviewing its global strategy as it looks to revive dealmaking, eyeing gas liquefaction and deepsea drilling as well as building on its record of producing more from aging wells, the head of its research arm said.

27/08 Singapore approves Bavarian's mpox vaccine Jynneos

Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic said on Tuesday its mpox vaccine Jynneos had been approved by Singapore's medicines regulatory authority for use in the country.

27/08 Asian stocks slide as geopolitical worries sap confidence

Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as investors pondered looming U.S. interest rate cuts and awaited earnings from AI darling Nvidia, while rising tensions in the Middle East and supply concerns checked risk sentiment and lifted oil prices.

26/08 Aviation regulators press for global efforts to tackle turbulence

Recent high-profile incidents are prompting calls to improve forecasting across borders at a Montreal gathering of regulators.

26/08 Asia shares edge up before inflation tests, oil gains

Asian shares crept cautiously higher on Monday, while the dollar and bond yields were on the wane ahead of inflation data that investors hope will pave the way for rate cuts in the United States and Europe.

23/08 Exclusive: Airlines fly over Afghanistan as Middle East becomes the greater risk

Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa have increased their flights over Afghanistan after years of largely avoiding it now the Middle East conflict has made it seem a relatively safe option.

23/08 Asian shares turn cautious with Powell in focus, yen up as BOJ chief speaks

Asian shares stuttered on Friday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows as investors were cautious ahead of a speech by the world's most powerful central banker with markets looking for confirmation U.S. rate cuts would start in September.

23/08 Bank of Singapore sees Middle East accounting for a fifth of assets over 3 to 5 years

Bank of Singapore aims to grow its business in the Middle East with the region contributing up to 20% of its overall revenue and private banking assets over the next three to five years from around 10% currently, its top executive said.

22/08 Singapore says it has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infection in 2024

Singapore has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infections this year, the health ministry said in a bulletin on Thursday.

22/08 Shares buoyed, dollar battered as Fed readies rate cuts

Asian shares inched higher while the dollar was pinned to one-year lows on sterling and the euro on Thursday as Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers were ready to start cutting U.S. interest rates.

21/08 Stocks lose steam as investors zoom in on US jobs, Fed

Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as a stellar rebound in world stocks paused for breath, while bond yields and the dollar fell ahead of U.S. economic data and speeches from policymakers that are expected to make the case for interest rate cuts.

20/08 Asia shares hit one-month high as investors bet on a dovish Fed

Asian stocks scaled a one-month peak on Tuesday, tracking a Wall Street rally driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve could offer further hints of imminent rate cuts later this week.

19/08 Near 12% of India's tested spice samples fail quality, safety standards

Reuters obtained the data of tests by Indian authorities.

19/08 Asia shares, gold underpinned by rate cut hopes

Asian stocks were taking a breather on Monday after global equities enjoyed their best week in nine months on expectations the U.S. economy would dodge a recession and cooling inflation would kick off a cycle of interest rate cuts.

17/08 World stocks extend week-long rebound after slew of US data

Global shares pushed higher on Friday, adding to weekly gains, after encouraging U.S. economic data helped soothe fears of a recession in the world's largest economy.

15/08 Asia stocks firm, dollar sags with US yields on Fed cut bets

Asian stocks were firm on Thursday while the dollar remained on the back foot amid lower U.S. Treasury yields after benign consumer inflation data overnight reinforced bets for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates next month.

13/08 Japanese shares lift Asian stocks ahead of US data barrage

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, led by Japanese shares on the back of a steady yen, with traders awaiting data including the U.S. inflation report to gauge the Federal Reserve's policy outlook after volatile moves last week.

12/08 Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise

Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space.

12/08 Asia shares enjoy the calm before inflation test

Asian stocks got the week off to a quiet start on Monday as a holiday in Japan removed one source of recent volatility, and investors hunkered down for major U.S. and Chinese economic data for an update on global growth prospects.

09/08 Asian shares set to end brutal week on a high, yen under pressure

Asian shares are ending a rough week on a high as Japanese stocks are close to recouping all of the huge losses from Monday, while the yen slipped again as markets pared back the chance of an outsized U.S. rate cut.

08/08 Tech leads Asia stock selloff, yen gains in volatile week for markets

Tech shares led a selloff in stock markets around Asia, while the yen and U.S. bonds rebounded, as global investors struggled to find their footing in a wild week for markets.

07/08 Asia stocks extend gains, yen retreats after BOJ talks down rate hikes

Asian share markets extended gains on Wednesday led by a bounce in the Nikkei, following the Bank of Japan's unexpected indication of reluctance to further raise interest rates while markets are volatile, which lead to a sharp fall in the yen.

05/08 Stocks shaken by US recession fears, bonds price for rate cuts

Major share indices were deep in the red in Asia on Monday as fears the United States could be heading for recession triggered mass risk aversion and wagers interest rates will have to fall sharply, and quickly, to support growth.

04/08 Get to know the Singapore Arrival Card, a document that must be filled out before going to Singapore

Want to go on holiday with your family to Singapore? Check out the explanation of the Singapore Arrival Card or SG Arrival Card that you must have below.

03/08 Global stocks plunge, bond prices rally as US data spooks

Surprisingly weak U.S. employment data on Friday stoked fears of a recession ahead, prompting investors to dump stocks and turn to safe-haven bonds.

12/07 Yen choppy on intervention jitters; Asia shares eye weekly gain

The yen swung between losses and gains on Friday in volatile trade, reflecting investors' skittishness after Tokyo was thought to have intervened to prop up the Japanese currency in the wake of a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report.

11/07 Lukashenko presented SG prizes in the field of literature and art for 2023-2024 at the Slavic Bazaar

At the opening of the international arts festival "Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk", President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko presented the Union State Prizes in the field of literature and art for 2023-2024 to people who made a significant contribution to strengthening friendship between the peoples of Belarus and Russia, BELTA reports.

11/07 Stocks stride to record highs ahead of US inflation test

Stocks rose on Thursday, with markets from Tokyo to New York at record highs, while traders counted down to U.S. data that is expected to show inflation easing and pave the way for rate cuts in September.

11/07 Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data centre

A group of residents in Tokyo said on Wednesday they were aiming to block construction of a massive logistics and data centre planned by Singaporean developer GLP, in a worrying sign for businesses looking to Japan to meet growing demand.

10/07 Asia shares rise; kiwi slumps after RBNZ's less hawkish tone

Asian stocks hovered near two-year highs on Wednesday on growing bets of imminent U.S. rate cuts, while the New Zealand dollar slid after its central bank signalled greater confidence that inflation was coming to heel.

09/07 Asian shares track Wall Street higher, markets hope for dovish stance from Powell

Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Tuesday as markets hoped the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would sound dovish about easing prospects later in the day, while the dollar steadied near four-week lows.

08/07 Asia shares firm, euro dogged by French election deadlock

Asian stocks inched higher on Monday as investors grew more confident about a September U.S. rate cut, while the euro grappled with political uncertainty as French elections pointed to a hung parliament.

05/07 Asia stocks notch records; pound calm after Labour landslide

Asian share markets scaled new highs on Friday as investors sized up U.S. rate cuts for September and the mood was upbeat, while the euro hit a three-week peak ahead of French elections.

03/07 World stocks rise on rate cut bets, yen flounders at 38-year lows

Shares around the world rose on Wednesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reinforced expectations that U.S. rate cuts were not far off, briefly halting recent rises in Treasury yields and the dollar.

02/07 Hong Kong commercial law hub allure damaged by foreign judges row, lawyers say

The resignations of two British judges from China-ruled Hong Kong's highest court not only raise concerns about the rule of law, some lawyers and experts say, but will further undermine confidence in the city's broader commercial legal sector.

02/07 Yen hits 38-year low, Nikkei surges as Trump risk buoys US yields

The U.S. dollar hit a near 38-year high to the yen on Tuesday following a surge in Treasury yields as investors contemplated prospects of a second Donald Trump presidency.

01/07 Asia stocks stutter, euro gains after first round vote in France

Asian stocks were subdued on Monday as traders pondered the U.S rates outlook, while the euro edged higher after the far-right won a smaller share of the vote in the first round of France's shock snap election than some polls had projected.

30/06 Myanmar central bank denies UN report on weapons transactions

Myanmar's central bank denied a U.N. report that the country's military government can still access money and weapons for its war against anti-coup forces, saying financial institutions under the bank's supervision followed prescribed procedures.

28/06 Turkey removed from FATF money laundering grey list in boost to standing

The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Turkey from its "grey list" of countries that require special scrutiny on Friday, in a boost to the country's economic turnaround plan.

28/06 Trafigura, Gunvor demand sparks jump in Brent oil benchmark

Trading houses Trafigura and Gunvor bought nine cargoes of crude that underpin the international Brent benchmark in the last week and bid for more, helping to drive the steepest gains since a change in the way it was assessed in 2023.

28/06 Asia shares eye five-month winning streak; yen slumps

Asian stocks are headed for a fifth straight month of gains on Friday, bolstered by the growing view that cooling U.S. inflation will allow the Federal Reserve ease rates this year.

27/06 Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert

Asian shares fell and bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar had currency traders bracing for Japan to step in and steady it.

26/06 UK human rights group launches campaign to stop Shein's potential London IPO

UK-based human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide has launched a legal campaign to block Shein's potential London listing over concerns about its labour practices, a law firm representing the campaign group said on Wednesday.

26/06 Singapore port congestion shows global ripple impact of Red Sea attacks

Congestion at Singapore's container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign of how prolonged vessel re-routing to avoid Red Sea attacks has disrupted global ocean shipping - with bottlenecks also appearing in other Asian and European ports.

26/06 E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation

E-commerce firm Shopee said on Wednesday it agreed to make changes to its services in Indonesia after the country's antitrust agency said the platform had admitted to violating anti-monopoly rules.

26/06 Asian shares shaky as investors wary before US inflation data

Asian stocks stuttered in choppy early trade on Wednesday as markets braced for a key U.S. inflation reading, while the yen lurked just shy of 160 per dollar level, keeping traders on alert for another round of intervention by Japanese authorities.

25/06 Shein's potential IPO to be a 'badge of shame' for LSE, Amnesty International says

Amnesty International UK said on Tuesday Shein's potential London initial public offering would be a "badge of shame" for the London Stock Exchange because of the fast-fashion firm's "questionable" labour and human rights standards.

25/06 Asian shares subdued, yen hits record low versus euro

Asian shares were subdued on Tuesday while the battered yen hit a record low versus the euro, although the risk of intervention stemmed further weakness against the U.S. dollar.

24/06 Asia shares subdued as inflation, politics loom large

Asia shares were subdued on Monday in a countdown for U.S. price data that investors hope will show a renewed moderation in inflation, while markets were on alert for possible Japanese intervention as the dollar tested the 160 yen barrier.

22/06 Breakingviews - Tiny Singapore's chip hub retains a big punch

Tiny Singapore is punching above its weight in global chipmaking. NXP Semiconductors and Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation unveiled plans this month to build a $7.8 billion factory in the city-state. It follows fresh investments from GlobalFoundries , Micron Technology and others showcasing Singapore's expertise in the industry. Retaining that edge will soon get trickier.

22/06 AmEx to buy restaurant booking platform Tock for $400 mln

American Express is buying Squarespace-owned restaurant booking platform Tock for $400 million to expand its foothold in the dining industry, a category that accounted for $100 billion in spending on its cards last year.

21/06 India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years, officials say

China is pressing India to restart direct passenger flights after a four-year halt, but New Delhi is resisting as a border dispute continues to weigh on ties between the world's two most populous countries, officials said.

21/06 Asian shares end the week with a whimper, yen struggles

Asian shares are ending the week with a whimper after a rally to 26-month highs earlier this week drew profit-taking, while the strength in the U.S. dollar as central banks in Europe cut rates kept pressuring the yen towards the intervention zone.

20/06 U.S. finds no currency manipulation in 2023, Japan added to monitoring list

The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said no major trading partner appeared to manipulate its currency last year, but it added Japan to a foreign exchange "monitoring list," alongside China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany, which were on the previous list.

19/06 Asia stocks boosted by tech rally, Fed rate cut wagers

Asian shares rose to a one-month high on Wednesday, buoyed by a rally in tech stocks, while the dollar was steady as soft U.S. retail sales data reinforced expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting rates later this year.