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Yen slips but holds intervention gains; traders alert to more action
Published Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · 08:20 PM[SINGAPORE/LONDON] The yen slipped on Tuesday (Aug 4) but held on to most of its intervention-driven gains, after last week’s joint action...
China steps up protection for chip designs in revised regulations
Published Mon, Aug 3, 2026 · 08:03 PM[BEIJING] China has revised regulations protecting integrated-circuit layout designs, tightening registration standards and allowing punitive damages for serious infringement, as Beijing seeks...
Opec+ makes small quota hike to finish unwinding 2023 oil cuts
Seven members have agreed to boost their collective target by a further 188,000 barrels a dayPublished Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · 08:15 PMMAJOR Opec+ nations approved the latest small...
With Situational Awareness AI deal, Citadel’s Griffin rides to the rescue again
The billionaire investor has a habit of identifying opportunities and showing up with a cheque bookPublished Sat, Aug 1, 2026 · 01:07 PM[NEW YORK] When rival hedge funds face...
Indofood Agri Resources’ H1 net profit rises 31.6% to US$25 million
Revenue is up 2.5% on the back of higher sales from the group’s edible oils and fats division[SINGAPORE] Indofood Agri Resources on Friday (Jul 31) posted a 31.6 per...
FLCT logs positive rental reversions in Q3, led by logistics and industrial segment
Manager sees continued opportunities in the logistics and industrial sector, underpinned by resilient structural demand[SINGAPORE] The manager of Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) recorded positive rental reversions of...
Vietnam set to widen graft probe of US$16 billion airport project
A state administrative agency has recommended further investigation into alleged bidding violations at Long Thanh International AirportPublished Wed, Jul 29, 2026 · 07:21 PM[HANOI] Vietnam’s Government Inspectorate has recommended...
EGP Energy’s public offer of 1 million shares 17.6 times subscribed
[SINGAPORE] The initial public offering of electrical infrastructure solutions and service provider EGP Energy Corporation has drawn strong investor interest, with one million shares on offer 17.6 times subscribed.By...
Ever Glory United’s order book crosses S$1 billion on new contract wins
The engineering group has secured about S$400 million in projects since the start of 2026[SINGAPORE] New contracts worth more than S$168 million, including one with the Defence Science and...
Temasek should publicly state its position on the long-rumoured CapitaLand-Mapletree merger
It would then be up their boards to achieve the objective in a manner that respects minorities, and put accountable managers in place[SINGAPORE] The long-rumoured merger of CapitaLand Investment...
Global bonds are reeling as oil surge rekindles inflation threat
Published Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 03:48 PM[LONDON] Global bonds were pummelled this week by the latest resurgence in energy prices, delivering losses to investors who bet the worst...
Air India investment receives ‘full attention’ from whole board: SIA chairman
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines (SIA) chairman Peter Seah assured shareholders at the group’s 54th annual general meeting (AGM) that the board of directors is on top of its billion-dollar investment...